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Complex Color Wheel Template

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Complex Color Wheel

Color is a very diverse and useful element. Color can convey

emotion, create interest, or enhance a work of art. Learning how to

effectively mix color takes a lot of patience, but can also be a lot of

fun.

For this color wheel you will be creating a kaleidoscope-like design

that has radial symmetry. Your complex color wheel will show colors

with a tint, shade, and their complimentary color.

A TINT is: _________________________________________

A SHADE is: _______________________________________

First, you will brainstorm design ideas for the 12 sections of the

wheel. Each idea needs to have 4 sections so that you can

paint the color, a tint, a shade and it’s compliment. The

attached paper has 6 wedges for you to practice design

drawings.

Second, you will draw a basic color wheel on a 12”x12” piece of

paper. (We will go through this together, step by step.)

Third, you will trace your chosen design using a window or light

box. *Remember to flip your design every time you trace it for

the kaleidoscope-like effect!

Finally, when your entire design is complete you will use

tempera paint to add the primary, secondary, and intermediate

colors, as well as their tints, shades, and compliments. (Note:

intermediate colors are also called tertiary colors.)

Label the color wheel on the back of this paper with the primary,

secondary, and intermediate (tertiary) colors. You can use this as a

guide when you are painting your design.

Created by Sophie Wagner-Marx

Complex Color Wheel Template