1. Fauvism
Working with Color

2. Fauvists used ARBITRARY colors in their paintings (colors not related to nature). However, this did not mean that they just painted things any colors that they wanted. The color selection was still thoughtful, purposeful, and projected the mood of the location. Your painting will do the same thing.

3. Possible Color Schemes
Complementary color palette
Colors are located across from each other on the color wheel
When placed next to each other, they make each other appear brighter
Red -
Green
Purple -
Yellow
Blue -
Orange
Black -
White

4. Possible Color Scheme Warm or Cool colors Warm colors are-
Red, yellow, and orange
They are vivid, energetic, and seem to advance in space
Cool colors are -
Blue, green, and purple
They have a calming effect and seem to recede in space

5. Possible Color Scheme
Monochromatic
Tints and shades of one color

6. In your painting, colors will be arbitrary but you will also have to chose a color scheme and explain why you chose it and how you used it. What color schemes are good for what types of moods? What type of mood are you trying to create in your painting?

7. Assessment Your painting will be assessed on the following aspects:
Fauvist qualities –
Horizon line dividing paper in ½
Flat and simplified (but not boring) details both above and below the horizon line
Painted in an arbitrary color scheme
Explanation of the color scheme and why you chose it
Effort-
interesting and well-thought out composition
Craftsmanship-
Neatly painted
Neatly outlined
No white spots

8. Painting Procedures:
Plan your colors first
Wear a smock
Take ONE color at a time
Your paint blob should be about the size of a quarter or smaller!
Do not take paint bottles to your table
Clean up reminders:
Plates go in the garbage
Rinse brushes COMPLETELY and store them bristles FACE UP.
Wash AND dry any paint on your table.