Yellow green and red violet are a complementary pair and sit opposite each other on the color wheel. When mixed together they create a perfect neutral gray and when used side by side they enhance and brighten each other. We began this exercise by exploring colors on our palette and finding which were true complements that would create a true neutral when mixed. These were not always the obvious choices. After finding a complement pair we explored varying value by creating light and dark versions of our hues and varying intensity be creating semi-neutrals. Finally we used this complement pair in a painting.
Lois chose to paint a floral and used the complements in the background as well as on the flowers.
Denise worked on a landscape. Notice how she used the yellow green - red violet in the sky.
Elaine worked with red and green fruit. Set side by side each enhances the other's color.
Carol glazed layers of yellow green and red violet to bring out her floral shapes.
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