Name: _______________________ Block: _____

MOOD PORTRAIT COLOR PLANNING WORKSHEET

Mood my portrait expresses: ______________________________

Think of what colors are associated with certain moods or emotions.

Select three possible colors you might wish to use (you will select the best one). Create 5-Step value
scales for each one, painted in hard-edged manner. Start with the pure hue in center, add black to create
two shades to the right, and white to create two tints to the left. (the value scale will go lightest to
darkest):

Color 1.

Color 2.

Color 3.

Now, select the color you want to use for YOU (not background, you) from above. Create
additional value scales for that color using the following methods.
Use analogous
Colors to create
Lighter and darker
Tones.
Use a complimentary
Color to create
Shades

Use black to create

Shades.