Intensity Chart

Intensity is the brightness or dullness of a color (hue). We can't make a color brighter, but we can make it duller by adding it's compliment. If we add together equal amounts of complimentary colors we produce a neutral.

Making the Chart

1. Using your T-square, square up a 12x18" piece of white drawing paper. 
2. Find the center of a 12x18" piece of white drawing paper by drawing lines from opposing corners.
3. From the center measure up one inch and make a mark. Then measure down an inch and make a mark.
4. Draw horizontal lines at these marks. (using the t-square)
5. Measure out one inch to the left and right of the center mark. Draw a vertical line at these two lines. Vertical lines are drawn by resting the triangle on the t-square. Your first 1x2" box will now be centered on the paper.
6. Mark out and draw five boxes to the right and left.

Painting the Chart

1. Pick two complimentary colors. (ie. violet and yellow)
2. Paint the original color at each end of the chart.
3. Mix equal amounts of each color to get the "middle" neutral color.
4. Create 4 small piles of each color. Add small amount of the opposite color to create each intensity change. By mixing them simultaneously, you will be able to easily compare the changing intensity.

• Please mix small quantities of paint. Remember, you only need to fill a 1x2" area. 
• Mix the paint thoroughly!
• Paint neatly, presentation is part of your grade.