Playways, Illustrator, and a Color Wheel

Cool, huh?

So, first, I've been working on Playways Module 1 since the dawn of time, or so it seems. Dale Rollerson of The Thread Studio put a 5-module course together and it's amazing to see the work produced by some of the participants. I've started module 1 at least three times now, but I'm hoping this time I actually get through and make it to Module 2!

I'm also determined to learn how to use Illustrator to do some drawing for use with my art quilts. I thought it would be neat to try to complete the first set of "paper" exercises using Illustrator. One of the things I had discovered is a set of swirls that I would love to replicate in fabric. The artist has several Illustrator "files" that you can download and copy bits and pieces; she also created a set of "brushes" so you can actually "draw" your own swirls.

So, what you see above (click for a larger image) is a color wheel that started as a 12-point star with swirl "brush strokes" that were then straightened and the color set by adjusting RGB values equating to the primary, secondary and tertiary colors.

On to the next set of color exercises! Of course most of the course has to do with fabric and fiber, but a solid understanding of color is key. By jove ... I think I've got it!