The ‘rules’ or ‘color theory’ of colors explains the color hue, value, and why some colors look pleasing together. A weaver should know that the color theory is simply a guide on how colors relate to one another and that it is by no means a formula for making successful art.
When I began weaving I studied the basic color theory learning about: Monochromatic, Neutral colors, Analogous, Warm/Cool colors, Complementary, Intensity, Triad, Primary, Secondary, Intermediate, Split complements, Double complements, ect…..
After many years of weaving I still rely on the basic theory for a lot of weavings. That being said, however, without the unexpected in weaving you wont get the ‘WOW’. When I want the WOW I break the rules. On my loom at the studio I am warping towels of orange, purple, yellow, green, red, and pink with a white boucle float in some stripes. One of my friends stopped by and asked, “when do the we get the margaritas?” This pleased me because that says these towels with be very festive! Just what is needed for a summer patio party.
I can’t wait to post the pictures of these towels however due to having recent hand surgery, it will be a few weeks. Stay tuned!
June 9, 2016 The towels were finished! These towels have the 'WOW' factor and I'm sure they will be in demand.