2. Complimentary Colors
• Colors that are opposite on the
color wheel
• Show maximum visual contrast
between colors

3. Arbitrary Colors
• Have no realistic or natural relation to the
object that is depicted
• But may have emotional significance
• Such as in a blue horse or a purple cat

5. Arbitrary / Complimentary Portraits

6. Assignment
Part Two Continued
Return to your found image on the
internet in color.
Examine the color image in more
depth. Use terms and color harmonies
to describe the use of color in the
artwork.
Write about the color of the artwork
using the terms you learned today.
DO NOT FORGET.
This assignment is an ongoing project
that will develop over the semester.
Once completed this piece of writing
will be submitted to your portfolio.