Color Theory & 1pt. Perspective

Who knew learning how to draw a shape in one point perspective could lead to beautiful works of abstract art?

Concepts Covered:

Low Relief Sculpture

Variety of Color Schemes

1 point Perspective 

This year's 9 week sculpture class has been learning about color schemes and one point perspective. We started off by reviewing primary vs. secondary colors and color mixing.  From there we learned that when we combine colors together into groups, we are creating a color scheme.

Color Schemes we focused on:

Warm   

Cool

Primary   

Secondary

Analogous 

Complementary

screenshot from color scheme powerpoint

We practiced drawing assorted shapes in groups using one point perspective.  

Each group had to use 7-11 shapes

Each group had its own vanishing point and horizon line

Each group was then colored in using a different color scheme

5 groups of shapes= 5 different color schemes

2 student examples of practice pages

Once they created all five groups, the students selected their favorite color scheme.  With their favorite color scheme in mind, they began to raid my magazine drawers for pages and ads that had samples of their needed colors.  The end result...a lot of paper scraps on the floor.
The magazine pages were then cut into strips or circles (the student's choice) to add texture and color to their backgrounds.
Then using cardboard as their "canvas" the students drew their favorite arrangement of shapes in one point perspective.  Cut out the shape arrangement. Then cardboard shapes were painted with colors from their selected color schemes.  

Examples of Cool Color Scheme and Analogous Color Schemes

Example of Primary Color Scheme

Despite all the snow days and the crazy testing schedule the students were able to create beautiful and eye catching works of abstract art.

The classroom mascot and my teacher's exemplar of the project.