Exploring Complementary Colors with Organic Shapes 🌈
Last week at Little Ashcan, our artists took a deep dive into the world of color theory and shapes, learning foundational concepts that will help them as they continue to develop their creative skills. From complementary colors to organic vs geometric shapes, it was a class full of exploration, discovery, and lots of colorful fun! Here's a look at the exciting lessons our little artists learned:
One of the highlights of the class was learning about complementary colors—colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors, when used together, create stunning contrast and harmony in a painting. Our students had the opportunity to experiment with these vibrant color pairs, applying them to organic shapes—those that are freeform, flowing, and found in nature, like leaves, flowers, and waves.
By painting complementary colors on organic shapes, the students were able to see how colors like red and green or blue and orange could make each other pop! The result? Stunning, eye-catching artworks that truly celebrated the beauty of color and form. 🌟
Getting to Know the Color Wheel 🎨🔴🟡🔵
Next, we took a trip around the color wheel! Little Ashcan artists explored the three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—which are the building blocks for creating all other colors. Then, we learned how mixing primary colors together creates secondary colors—green, orange, and purple. The kids had a blast mixing paints and seeing firsthand how these primary and secondary colors work together to create new and exciting shades.
It was amazing to watch our young artists experiment with different color combinations, and it really helped them understand how colors relate to one another and how to use them creatively in their artwork. 🌈
Organic vs Geometric Shapes 🟢🔲
The final lesson of the day was all about organic vs geometric shapes. Organic shapes are natural, flowing, and asymmetrical—like the shapes of plants or clouds. Geometric shapes, on the other hand, are structured, regular, and often symmetrical—think squares, circles, and triangles.
Students learned how to apply their knowledge of complementary colors to both organic and geometric shapes. It was fascinating to see how the two types of shapes could affect the way the colors looked when applied, and how the balance of organic vs geometric forms in a composition could influence the overall feel of the artwork.
From painting soft curves to creating sharp, clean lines, our young artists were able to experiment with different approaches, learning how to use shapes and colors together in fresh and exciting ways.
Interested in joining our next class or learning more about Little Ashcan?
Give us a call at 718-819-0004 or send an email to infolittleneck@ashcanart.com to find out how your child can get involved in our fun and educational art programs!