GIU 2019 Day 3- Monochromatic Coloring

Today we will be discussing monochromatic coloring.  I'm a language arts teacher, so let's break it down--  mono=one, chroma= color.  I'm going to show you how to make an outstanding piece with one color.  It sounds boring, but I assure you, it is not.

First, let's take a look at our color wheel.

Each wedge, or slice, of the color wheel pie, is one color descending in the intensity of color as it moves toward the middle.  In chromatic coloring, you will choose one hue, and you will create shadows and highlights with colors that differ only in value (lightness or darkness).  

For today's floral example of monochromatic coloring, I give you "Abundant Blessings".  If you haven't picked up a Unity sentiment kit, get on it!  They each have a half sheet of red rubber, and when they're on sale for $20, you cannot beat the value.  I love Abundant Blessings because it has a gorgeous floral that could be any color, and 9, yes, 9, sizable sentiments.  What a deal.

I chose a sepia-brown color to practice my monochromatic coloring because I thought, 'I don't often see a neutral floral.'  I stamped the image and sentiment with Versafine Clair ink in Fallen Leaves.  It is an almost-black, but still brown ink on Bristol paper.  Then I began to color with my Prismacolor pencils.  I used only 4 pencils-  PC997 (Beige), PC941 (Light Umber), PC947 (Dark Umber), and PC946 (Dark Brown).  I laid down a base color using the beige, and around the centers, ends, and lines I began to layer some of the darker colors.  When I was through, I blended them with a Prismacolor colorless blender pencil.  It helped eliminate any harsh edges I had when I got tired of coloring.  

Here's the finished product.  I gave it a wobbly little doodle border in the brown pen and layered it on kraft and a white square 5.5X5.5 inch base.  I had a little brown and white bakers twine, so I just made a simple bow to embellish.  

Here's the challenge.  Choose an image (I'd suggest something simple if you're a beginner), pick one hue, and color with just the values within that color!  Simple-dimple.  Make sure you share your creations on the Unity Show and Tell facebook group.  Be sure to follow me on Instagram as well by using my handle @shannon.edwards.  You can use the hashtag #colortheorywithShannon so I can make sure I see your beauties!

Also, remember to comment below for the chance to win a Unity Prize package of 25 glorious red rubber stamps.