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Momentarily I’m teaching my
abstract beginners class @ the Academy
THE POWER OF COLOR
(color wheel basics)
in the
“COLOR, SHAPE AND COMPOSITION” section I am covering in a 14 week structured lesson plan.
(monochromatic, analogous, complementary split complementary triad and tetradic
–double complementary- color schemes.)
To better understand the power of color I painted this painting to show my students how colors interact with each other.
Half of the color wheel --from red to yellow-green- -is considered warm.
WARM colors appear as if they are advancing toward you, appearing nearer.
They can help create a warm, cozy atmosphere.
The other half--from green to red-violet--are cool colors.
These COOL colors appear to recede, as though the space is expanding.
Green and violet may appear to advance or recede, depending on the colors used with them.
So some consider them neutrals that can complement any color scheme.
When placed next to one another, complementary colors will make one another appear much more intense, sometimes in an "eye-popping" sense, which was utilized by Op artists of the 1960's to create optical effects. Also in color theory, an object's primary color has its complementary color in its shadows (e.g., the shadows on and around a painted yellow apple will contain some purple).
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Abstract oil
Dimensions: 18"x24" (46X61 cm)
on canvas.
Simple wooden frame.
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Copyright Olga
van Dijk
2007
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68 Comments
Marika Antal 06 Nov 2009
you are so talented!!Mark Siciliano 27 Feb 2009
I like the neutral background, really makes the colors pop. Very nice job!Susana Araujo 25 Dec 2008
Really fantastic!Van Cordle 02 Aug 2008
You have great creative talent!! and great since of color!Susan Cherry 17 Jun 2008
Olga, I am so happy to find your site. Amazing abstract. usually I'm not much for cubism(?), but the red and orange warms this piece up perfectly, yes, I would definately hang this piece in my home...wonderful! SuziCristina Andrisan 19 May 2008
Aswome abstracts!You are a great teacher,also!I taught artistic drawing at school,and I have studied something about colors but my dream is to study fine arts in America.Who knows?Teresa Dominici 16 Apr 2008
Amazing colors...Anonymous Guest 08 Feb 2008
very nice!Douglas Larsen 14 Jan 2008
You certainly titled this painting perfectly, powerful! Art et Amour ToujoursCaballero Salguero 06 Jan 2008
La arquitectura. pintura y volumenes escultoricos,se amalgaman o, agrutinan ,para crear esta hermosa obra !!! Posdata:En Tu elegia sobre Rachmaninoff (uno de mis grandes musicos ) es soberbia.Con el vino se me olvido' mencionarlo.Que el me perdone y tu tambien. Tuyo.joseMarcus Pinter 23 Nov 2007
very beutifule abstraktRuth Palmer 06 Nov 2007
Stunning piece Olga!Federica Bentivoglio 24 Oct 2007
a reall powerful artwork... beautiful!!Shelley O'Bar 23 Oct 2007
Thanks Olga, I appreciate your work and your tips!luci reader 20 Oct 2007
terrific!!!carlos martins 03 Oct 2007
great workthea walstra 30 Sep 2007
Very beautiful, artistic and excellent workBarry Huyett 29 Sep 2007
UUUU hit in on the the head......WOW!!Frank Maguire 29 Sep 2007
I bet ole Picasso is wondering how he can come back as your grandson, so dont be surprised............ that is a wowser and no doubt about it.Stanley Layman 29 Sep 2007
Good push pull working there too!Seth Weaver 28 Sep 2007
Awesome abstract Olga. Picasso would be proud of you!Hassan Pasha 28 Sep 2007
WOW WOW WOW ... i picture it like this .. that is my living room and i have decorated the walls with your art work ... WOAH now that is one awesome thought ... honoring mama vanDijk ... excellent abstract mama ... it is GORGEOUS .. how have you been? all well at your end?Malou Pombo 28 Sep 2007
VERY BEAUTIFUL ABSTRACT ART , OLGA!Jan van Baarle 28 Sep 2007
Beautiful abstract work!Carrie Ann Watson 28 Sep 2007
That is a beautiful abstract painting for the example of what color can do! Beautiful work Olga! :)Francis Rivera 28 Sep 2007
This is a great painting! ^_^Jeanie Chadwick 28 Sep 2007
great illustration.mel taylor 28 Sep 2007
Very beautiful image, Olga! melANTAN TUTRA 28 Sep 2007
it's beatutifulRebecca Wadle 28 Sep 2007
Beautiful!! I love it!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 28 Sep 2007
beautiful shapes and design!!Ron DeMore 28 Sep 2007
Very Delaunay of you Olga .Anonymous Guest 27 Sep 2007
een moeilijk maar ereg interesant werk Olga, moet het nog verschillende keren bekijken. groetjes HanBev Chudey 27 Sep 2007
Wow Olga this is great!!gregg dutcher 27 Sep 2007
Wow,....great lesson piece,....and still in itself,....a beautiful piece of artwork in that livingroom!!!debbie braswell 27 Sep 2007
REALLY LOVE THE COLORS OLGA, GREAT WORKmonique cooper 27 Sep 2007
How rich and lovely!!!.. aperfect "feel good " peice!!!!!!!John Swift 27 Sep 2007
Lovely abstract, Olga!Robin Foss 27 Sep 2007
Very well done.Carliss Mora 27 Sep 2007
Gorgeous asset to a lovely living space.Tahnja Wolter 27 Sep 2007
beautiful work OlgaRusty Woodward-Gladdish 27 Sep 2007
Fantastic abstract Oga. Love those intricate interlocking shapes. Great artwork!Jagoda Lane 27 Sep 2007
Olga, such a great title for your painting. Love it !!!Visionary Imagist 26 Sep 2007
Olga: My "favorites watch" list is not alerting me to new postings so forgive the delay in my commenting on your wonderful work. Having said that I find this piece to be another great addition to your already wonderful portfolio. "Joey"Nira Dabush 26 Sep 2007
Great abstract ,Olga...wonderful shapes and excellent colour use...super presentation of your art,as well.Tabitha Borges 26 Sep 2007
oh the color and the movement of this piece..Analua 26 Sep 2007
REALLY POWERFUL AND MARVELOUS MY DEAR OLGA!!!!Joke Schotting 25 Sep 2007
Marvelous work dear Olga!!!!David Holcombe 25 Sep 2007
Beautiful color and composition. It is so peaceful and well balanced. Keep up the good work.Jessica Courtley-Rose 25 Sep 2007
Great colors and shapes!Leo Da's Artistic Promotions 25 Sep 2007
Nice work, Olga!Judith webb 25 Sep 2007
very interestiong shapes and colours like this a lotSteve Farr 25 Sep 2007
Olga, this is superb!!! Luv this for so many reasons!! The shapes and colors create a 3 dimensional effect!! Take care!!^_^Kathie Nichols 25 Sep 2007
Oh wow, this is absolutely fabulous Olga!Patty Day 24 Sep 2007
Marvelous work, Olga!!!Anonymous Guest 24 Sep 2007
I'm so happy for you Olga. Go Girl. Love, LindaAnonymous Guest 24 Sep 2007
YES, REMARKABLE, THE POWER OF COLOR!! KCCHANGJoanna Jungjohann 24 Sep 2007
color is what rocks my world, may hap not with paints like this masterpiece, but color none the less, truly remarkable work, Olga bravo, beautiful wondeful pieceAnonymous Guest 24 Sep 2007
YES, REMARKABLE, THE POWER OF COLOR!!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 24 Sep 2007
GORGEOUS STUNNING Abstract Art,my Friend!!!A Masterpiece of Fine Art!!!Fantastic!!!Bravo!!!:)Jerie kunitsky 24 Sep 2007
Great lesson...wonderful abstract painting.Laurie Rawdon 24 Sep 2007
Wonderful work Olga!!! And thank you for sharing your gift you must be a wonderful teacher.jamie winter 24 Sep 2007
awesomeStaci McCarty 24 Sep 2007
nice color, it flows well.Steven Torrisi 24 Sep 2007
Placement, dimensions, and combination of shapes and colors and how one plays off each provides a good introduction to beginner artists.sandra carmo 24 Sep 2007
woow nice abstract art. :)Anneke Hut 24 Sep 2007
Olga, thank you for the great lesson, you must be a great teacher! Your painting does indeed show it wonderfully!bianca 24 Sep 2007
ohmy OLGA this is terrific...I JUST cant get enough looking at it...sure is MASTERPIECE...its so origiba and its so beautiful....this would ook fantastic on the wall...wow...wow...