Ellen Lindner, Adventure Quilts
Color Lecture: Sneak Peak
Updated 2-6-08b

These fabric squares represent a monochromatic color scheme. 
The composition is purposely ordinary, so you can focus on the color.
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Image - blue monochromatic



 

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Now, let's see what happens when only six squares of the opposite
(complementary) color are added.

 

 

 
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Image - monochromatic with orange added


That's definitely more dramatic!  This is one of those rules you
can count on.  Adding the complementary color always adds drama.

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