Geometric Color Theory Design
Directions
To begin, watch the video and read over the material on Color Theory.
Then, complete the handout on Color Theory (see me for this handout).
Next, for inspiration with this project, look at the geometric designs of artist Andy Gilmore who creates incredible geometric designs with various color schemes.
Then, using the given Adobe Illustrator geometric design template, select a Color Theme, and colorize the triangle shapes.
To begin, watch the video and read over the material on Color Theory.
Then, complete the handout on Color Theory (see me for this handout).
Next, for inspiration with this project, look at the geometric designs of artist Andy Gilmore who creates incredible geometric designs with various color schemes.
Then, using the given Adobe Illustrator geometric design template, select a Color Theme, and colorize the triangle shapes.
Steps
Open Adobe Illustrator and the Geometric Color Design.ai file (located in the Graphics (G: drive) > Computer Art folder.
Use Color Themes to locate a color scheme that interests you. Window > Color Themes
Look thru the different color sets by pressing the arrow right button to load up different color sets
When you find one you like add it to the Swatches Panel to use to color your design by doing the following:
Click on one color sets you like and then right mouse click to Add to Swatches Panel
When you find one you like add it to the Swatches Panel to use to color your design by doing the following:
Click on one color sets you like and then right mouse click to Add to Swatches Panel
1.Open the Swatches Panel. Window > Swatches
2. or click this button to see the Swatches Panel
3. These colors are now available to use in Illustrator in the Swatches Panel
2. or click this button to see the Swatches Panel
3. These colors are now available to use in Illustrator in the Swatches Panel
Add Colors to the design
Select the Arrow tool (the top tool in tool bar)
Zoom into the design (Ctrl +) a few times on the keyboard
Click on one of the shapes edges (it must get selected to edit the shape)
In the Swatches Panel click on one of the colors from the color set you added from Color Themes
Zoom into the design (Ctrl +) a few times on the keyboard
Click on one of the shapes edges (it must get selected to edit the shape)
In the Swatches Panel click on one of the colors from the color set you added from Color Themes
Continue this process to add other colors to the design
Save your project
Please save this project to your Google Drive as Geometric Color Theory Design.ai
Submit to Google Classroom when finished for grading
Submit to Google Classroom when finished for grading