The Color Wheel
UNDERSTANDING COLOR RELATIONSHIPS
Within the first hour of an introductory course on art, chances are you’d see this recognizable image (at right) flash up on the projector screen. But really, there’s no better way to lay the foundation for understanding color. The color wheel shown at right is a visual tool that illustrates the relationships of pigment colors. As you begin your study, it’s important to first acquaint yourself with a few proper terms.
Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow. With these ...
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