This term, we are focusing on colour in all grades PreK – Gr 12. this is such a broad area that it can be tricky to know where to begin. Developing a sense of colour literacy can really help young artists to find their way. Using photography to seek out examples of colour combinations can be a great inspiration. Sometimes these can be found in the environment or can be created and recorded in different ways. Looking at the full spectrum is the colour alphabet. From there the vowels and consonants are the primary and secondary colours. When these are mastered, there are so many ways to explore analogous, triadic and split complementary palettes. Children will group colours instinctively, but can also be lead into new and exciting discoveries with some guidance. The dialogue that can result from justifying colour choices is especially valuable.
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