As an overview of color theory, this site covers topics such as communicating color, color application, color basics, color wheel, and more. A color basics tutorial is also provided.

In this science fair project, paint color pie slices onto a wheel and spin the wheel on an electric drill. See how colors add together to make new colors. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...

A brief explanation of the visible color wheel.

Clearly defines high and low key color pallets. Provides visual examples and links to other color concepts. Attention is directed to watercolor painting, but can be applied to other painting methods.

Basic color theory introduced in a creative way. Students gain understanding of warm and cool colors as they each choose a palette and paint a sun or a moon.

In this third unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn how to describe the technical aspects of an artist's work by discussing elements of art and principles of design. They also look at the stylistic qualities of an artist's...

Students imagine the possibilities of a purple crayon.