Calla Lilies in Rain - color schemes

Ever since the chemist Michel Eugene Chevreul published his 1839 study of simultaneous contrast, the effect that colors observed adjacently influence each other, artists have been influenced by his ideas. His theories (studied in the 2nd course 20B) formed the foundation for a modern color theory that later artists continued to explore. Less known is the fact that he is also responsible for describing a set of harmonious color relationships known as “color schemes,” or “color ways,” and these have become so widely understood, that they are used in many fields of study besides fine art, and can be found in advertising art, fabric, interior, architectural, and garden design. new variations have since been added to his original schemes.

Complement, Analagous and Triad are three different color schemes among all color schemes proposed by Chevreul. The following three paintings are created based on these three color schemes, to show the different effect for each.
Materials: Gouache paint

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