Complementary color art projects

Art Projects for Kids: Abstract Oil Pastel Cat, Mrs. Katz and Tush - good math lesson on fractions and geometry

This is a lesson that I have seen many different places. I decided to try it out on third graders to continue on with color theory. This was a two day lesson. On day one we discussed these terms: Tints=Color + White Shades=Color + Black Value=One color going light to dark Together students drew four ice creams scoops. They then watched me create color tints using white and my chosen color. I stressed the importance of each color looking different. Students experimented with mixing colors and…

How to make a color wheel using a color wheel template

Students at all levels are studying various aspects of the color wheel. Grade 2 is focused on complementary colors and is making color...

With the students of grade 6 (11 years old) we are continuing our adventure to discover the colors. Today we worked with the complementary colors on black and white photocopies depicting flowers. T…

4th grade painted value cubes. First students drew their cube using 3 rhombus shapes. Then we discussed the term value and how to create a tint using white and a shade using black. They were also introduced to complementary colors which are opposite on the color wheel. Based on all this information, students then chose a color for their cube and mixed paint to create a tint and a shade. Students then used their cubes complementary color to paint a background, again showing value using tints…

Yes, you saw that right. It's a Crafty Friday post! Since I'm teaching an art class on Friday to middle and high schoolers, I have to come ...

Kids Learn about Andy Warhol and Pop Art by recreating his art using this fun and simple activity. Add to your child's knowledge of Art History in a fun way!

This resource is designed for students to practice painting color schemes and can serve as a color theory worksheet and study guide for high school or middle school students, perfect for Spanish/English classrooms and EL (Spanish speakers). This resource includes two versions a beginner and advanced in both English and Spanish.Beginner version:Warm- reds, oranges, and yellowsCool- blues, greens and purplesAnalogous- colors next to one another on the color wheelComplementary- two colors…

The Tween class made some scrumptious paintings last week! A little bit of perspective, lots of practice with tints, and learning about complimentary colors. It was fun art lesson for kids with a little color theory. Visit the link to view more of the cake paintings by these talented students!