In this mess-free project, school-aged kids will learn to create art based on analogous colors. We’ve included free printable pages to make this project easy to complete at home or in the classroom.
Using analogous colors
To use an analogous color scheme, artists simply choose colors that are beside one another on the color wheel. These color schemes will generally use the same primary color.
Related: Learn more about Primary Colors by coloring giraffe pages.
Supplies Needed to Make an Analogous colored Tree Art Project
- Free Printable Pages – Download Below
- Crayons or Colored Pencils – in only Red, Blue, and Yellow colors
Download the Analogous Printables Here
This printable download will give kids an opportunity to review the color wheel, learn about analogous colors, and save time from drawing the design elements themselves. Using these pages will allow kids more time to focus on the color theory aspect of the project.
Directions to Make the Analogous colored Tree Art project
Step 1
Begin by completing the color wheel using only red, blue, and yellow. In the unlabeled portions of the color wheel, layer the two neighboring primary colors to discover a secondary color. For example, between red and yellow, kids color one layer of yellow followed by one layer of red to create the secondary color orange.
Tip: Blending colors will be easier if kids do not use much pressure when applying layers. Kids may wish to continue alternating the two colors until desired secondary color is reached.
Step 2
Next, choose 3 sets of analogous colors to complete the circles towards the top of the page. Kids can choose any 3 colors on the wheel as long as they are beside one another.
Step 3
Kids choose one of their analogous color schemes to color the tree page. We chose to go with a whimsical approach for our trees by using various colored circles.
Finished Color Theory: Analogous Tree Art Project
I love the look of these unique bright and whimsical trees! Since these projects are made on paper, they are easily framed, clipped, or displayed in your preferred style.
Our Experience Making this Analogous colored Tree Art Project
We enjoyed this quick and easy project on using analogous colors. I love that this project is mess free so I can assign it when needing a substitute to teach.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Active Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Estimated Cost
$1
Materials
- Free Printable Color Wheel and Tree Pages
Tools
- Crayons or Colored Pencils – in only Red, Blue, and Yellow colors
Instructions
- Begin by completing the color wheel using only red, blue, and yellow. In the unlabeled portions of the color wheel, layer the two neighboring primary colors to discover a secondary color. For example, between red and yellow, color one layer of yellow followed by one layer of red to create the secondary color orange. Tip: Blending colors will be easier if kids do not use much pressure when applying layers. Kids may wish to continue alternating the two colors until desired secondary color is reached.
- Choose 3 sets of analogous colors to complete the circles towards the top of the page.
- Choose one analogous color scheme to color the tree page. We chose to go with a whimsical approach for our trees by using various colored circles.
Analogous Colored Tree Art Variations
- Print downloaded designs onto cardstock and complete project using paints or other heavier mediums.
- Have kids choose their own design to draw rather than using the tree download.
- Skip color blending to save time by allowing kids to use green, orange, and purple coloring crayons.
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Did your kids enjoy learning about analogous colors? What color scheme did they use for their trees?
