We decided to challenge our group with a study of elements of design. Each month we randomly selected a primary, secondary or tertiary color from a 12 step color wheel. We then included one randomly selected design element: line, space, color/value shape or texture as well as one design principle: balance, contrast, focal point, gradation, harmony, movement, proportion, repetition or variety. Our study could be produced in any textile or technique, provided it was 2 dimensional and measured 8″ X 8″
Red – Texture -Focal point
Red/Orange – Repetition – Space
Orange – shape – Proportion
Yellow Orange – Value – Gradation
Yellow – Line – Proportion
Yellow/Green – Gradation – Value
Green – Texture – Contrast
Blue/Green – Space – Movement
Blue – Line – Balance
Blue/Violet – Line – Variety
Violet – Space – Variety
Red/Violet – Color/Value – Gradation
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