OPTICAL DESIGN
step by step
Color is a very expressive Element of art. How can you express your feelings or mood with this design? |
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1. Use #2 pencil.
Draw 9+ vertical waves. Alter space and curves.
Waves should not cross.
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2. Draw a simple wave across.
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3. Use thin Sharpie.
Draw upward curves above the middle wave.
Draw downward curves below the middle wave.
Every next curve starts at a previous line.
Alter the distance between the curves.
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4. Complete the entire section.
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5. Complete the entire design.
Erase the "across" wave.
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6. Color each section gradating color from dark to light to dark.
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7. Use an analogous color and apply same gradation pattern.
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8. Add another analogous color or repeat the first one.
Keep coloring!
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9. Use different colors for the next section.
This is how you color:
- shade lightly the entire shape with a color of your choice
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- shade full strength - leaving a small area in the middle
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- use white pencil to blend the middle part
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- use black or a darker color to blend the sides of the shape.
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You can also get creative and use complimentary
colors to emphasize an area or keep it all analogous colors, or just
color it the way you feel like.
Enjoy!
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