Color Theory Self Portrait ‘Posterized’ Self Portrait Painting- Essential Question: How do artists use color intentionally to create impactful and expressive effects? Who am I and how can I use color expressively to communicate those ideas?

1) Take a digital picture of yourself with intentional expression and lighting 2) Follow the ‘Posterize’ steps to edit your image in photoshop: a. Make a copy of your image b. Go to image>adjustments> channel mixer (change the image to monochrome/ gray scale) c. Go to image>adjustments> posterize> change levels to in between 4-7. d. Experiment with different color combinations in photoshop- use magic wand> uncheck anti-alias and contiguous boxes- select desired colors> edit fill while selected with magic wand.

3) Choose a color scheme from the following list to use in your painting: Monochromatic – one color and its tints and shades. (Example: blue, dark blue, light blue). Analogous- colors that sit side by side on the color wheel and have a common hue. Ok to use tints and shades of these colors also. (Example: orange, yellow-orange, yellow, yellow-green). Complementary schemes: Straight complements – colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. OK to use tints and shades. (Example: yellow, light yellow, violet, light violet). Double complements – two pairs of hues opposite of each other on the color wheel. (Example: red-orange, blue green, violet, and yellow). Split complements – combination of one hue plus the hues and shades on each side of its complement. OK to use tints and shades. (Example: red, yellow-green, blue-green). Analogous complements – a hue and its complements with the adjacent hue on each side of the complement. (Example: orange, blue, blue-violet, blue-green). Triads – three colors spaced an equal distance apart on the color wheel. (Example: orange, green, violet) . Warm or cool – warm colors are red, orange, and yellow. Cool colors are blue, green, and violet. OK to use tints and shades. Choose either warm or cool colors, and then use an accent of the opposite. (Example: orange, red, and yellow with green accent). Neutral or earth colors – Gray, white and black, or tints and shades of variations of brown. OK to have a contrasting accent color. 3) Practice mixing all the colors from your color scheme and create a ‘swatch’ study 4) Make a value and intensity scale within your chosen color scheme: a. Choose one of your colors: Make a value scale with the same number of steps as your posterization number. (the number of levels you are using- at least 7 increments) This scale should have distinct steps from almost black (shades) to almost white (tints) b. Choose a different color: Make a tone scale by mixing increments of black and white (gray) c. Choose a different color: Make an intensity scale by mixing its’ compliment in increments . For all three scales make sure there are even distinctions between each step, and a minimum of 7 increments.

5) Transfer your photo onto the canvas board using a grid technique- use larger grids to challenge your self with observation- Use what size grid feels comfortable to you- Use a charcoal or pastel pencil to draw the shapes from your portrait onto your canvas board 6) Begin Painting! Paint assigned colors, hues, and values where they go to bring your painting to life. Use plenty of paint on your brush so you can create crisp edges between values/hues Apply the paint in a couple different directions (don’t always apply the paint in one direction!) Have fun and feel free to experiment with color and change your plan as you go! ( it is okay if your final is not exactly the same color as the original Photoshoped image.

Evaluation/ Criteria:

Project guidelines: Painting done according to project guidelines on handout: the transfer from the drawing is accurate and precise, and looks like you; colors are matched accurately from value scale; color scheme was understood; painted shapes are detailed.

Creativity/originality: Your photograph was thoughtfully considered and your pose is expressive. Your color scheme was chosen with care. You developed your ideas fully and successfully, and created a successful painting.

Craftsmanship: Your painting is carefully, skillfully, and neatly done. Edges are clean; shapes are painted evenly. No areas feel unfinished or detract from the design. Careful attention to detail. Project shows a challenging degree of complexity. There are no pencil lines showing.

Effort/attitude: Your best effort was shown during this project, and you maintained a positive attitude throughout. Class time was used efficiently. You were a help and inspiration to other students.