Colour Theory

Colour can be judged in many ways, including lightness, saturation (intensity) and hue (overall tone). Colour context can create optical illusions; for example placement of certain colours can make features appear bigger or brighter. Generally speaking, any chromatic colour can be made from mixing the primary colours red, blue and yellow.

Monochromatic colours: different shades of the same colour. 

Analogous colours: next to each other in the colour wheel.

Complementary colours: opposite each other in the colour wheel. 

Achromatic colours: white, black and grey. 

Today I had my first go at applying make-up to a face chart. I am very happy with my finished result and thoroughly enjoyed the process, and liked being able to try out new products. I am looking forward to producing more of these and applying the plans to a real face. 

 

I practiced some face charts using monochromatic, analogous and complimentary colours on the eyes. I enjoyed the process of selecting colours to use and learning the different effects they have.

Analogous

Monochromatic

Complementary