Category 3. Research

Theory research

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Shape Theory

Short of it: The basic shape of the art can convey different meanings. Sharp and jagged makes people uncomfortable and makes the character unfriendly. Round and soft makes people much more comfortable and gives a character a softer and friendlier look to them

Colour Theory

Basics

Three color wheels - Harris, Today, Goethe

There are Primary, secondary and tertiary colours.

Primary Colours: Red, Yellow and Blue

Secondary Colours: Orange, Green and Purple

Tertiary Colours: Yellow-Orange, Red-Orange, Red-Purple, Blue-Purple, Blue-Green & Yellow-Green

Primary Secondary Tertiary Colors

Different colour schemes:

Example of an anaologous color harmony
Analogous
Example of a complementary color harmony
Complementary
color harmony in nature
Nature Based

Colours can be perceived differently based on what other colours are with said colour. For example, red isn much more vibrant on a black background compared to a orange background and 3 colours could be perceived as four.

Colour and it’s affect on mood

Colour can affect one’s mood in many ways, more than one would think it could.

Red can bring a feeling of danger

Blue brings a calm sad mood

Yellow brings a happy mood

Green brings a calm mood

White brings a sickening feeling