Value Keys As we saw last week, contrast of value is relative.  Combinations of colors that are all high/light in value are called high key. Color combinations that are low/dark in value are called low key, and if all the colors are in the middle value range then the combination is in the mid key. All these combinations are […]

To contrast two colors you need to compare them. If their properties are very different, then the contrast is high. If  not, then the contrast is low. Since color has three properties – hue, value and saturation – you need to compare  colors in each of these areas.  Let’s compare two checkerboards. Hue – Both the checkerboards are made out of two colors […]

Treat yourself to a box of 64 crayons and clear some space in your studio.  Its time for the return of Saturday School! Starting next Saturday, September 11th, I will be expanding on the exercises in Lindly’s and my book, Color Inspirations.  Last year we covered Chapters 1 to 5.  This year we will start with some […]