Color(s)

from 26 Cents Charity Project Aaron Meshon

Abstract shapes that are volumetric due to cast and attached shadows.  A wide high intensity color value range is used, with the intensity of the red balanced by proportion.

San Diego Andrew Holder
2010

Flat, geometric, abstract shapes with horizontally and diagonally directed lines.  A wide intense primary color scheme is used and equal distribution of the darker red and green balance the composition. 

Jared Andrew Bannecker
2010

High definition abstract shapes with a monochromatic color scheme.  A complimentary color is used as a focal point in the composition. 

Mermaid Lagoon Brittney Lee
Paper & Gouache 2011

High definition abstract shapes with  a wide shaded value range. The composition uses intense secondary colors in a triadic color scheme of violet, green, and orange.        

Buried Treasure Nadine Boughton
Paper  2011

This collage uses diagonally directed lines and strong lighting to create a sense of space. A wide intense primary color value range is present as well as visual texture  on figures in the background.      

Value(s) & Essence/Totality

Thai Airways Lap Partners Art & Design

High definition abstract shapes, vertically and horizontally directed lines, with a high contrast, narrow value range simplifying and clarifying the figures.    

Zissou Graham Erwin

High definition abstract geometric shapes with attached shadows defining the wrinkles in the figure's face.    A dark, narrow value range is used throughout the composition.

TWA Hawaii Unknown Artist

High definition geometric and organic abstract shapes with a wide dark value range at the center pulling the viewer in.  Attached shadows in the flowers create an illusion of volume and side lighting on the faces increases a dramatic effect.    

Jaws  Claudia Varosio

High definition abstract shapes with lighter values being used to convey a message of openness and optimism on the beach, while darker values are being used in the ocean to create a sense of mystery. 

Star-Kist Tuna  unknown artist

High definition abstract shapes with high value contrast to clearly distinguish the underside of the hat or the shadows on the face.