This project started with the fun discussion about colors in our surroundings, to its various aspects and socio cultural meanings.
I experimented with white and black poster color to create a range of grey scale in 13 steps, first color being white and last being black. The challenges that I faced was to get the right shade with a gradual increase in black at every step, to get the right consistency of color by adding just the right amount of water in it, avoiding harsh strokes on paper by making it even. This was only possible because a lot of experimentation with colors, which was the best part of this assignment.
Then I experimented with primary color red ( Scarlet red) and white to create tints in 13 steps, first being red and last being white.
Then, creating shades of primary color red by adding black color at 13 steps in proportion to get black as the last color.
This assignment helped me in understanding the meaning of hue, tints, shades and tones by actually doing it.
Hue refers to the origin of the colors we can see. Primary and Secondary colors (Yellow, Orange, Red, Violet, Blue, and Green) are considered hues; however, tertiary colors (mixed colors where neither color is dominant) would also be considered hues.
Tint refers to any hue or mixture of pure colors to which white is added. Tinted color remains the same color, but it is paler than the original. When mixing a tint, always begin with white paint and gradually mix in small amounts of color until you’ve achieved the tint you want.
Shade is a hue or mixture of pure colors to which only black is added. It contains no white or gray. Shade darkens the color, but the hue remains the same. When mixing a shade, begin with the color itself then add black one drop at a time.
Tone is a hue or mixture of pure colors to which only pure grey is added (equal amounts of black and white). Adding grey to a color will make the intensity much duller.
Experimental Exercise
Experiencing change in color in sooji when roasted on a wok. The transition has been captured on equal intervals to observe the change. The color changes from off white to brown on burning.
Explorations
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