Picture the contrast red and blue create when they are placed side by side. Imagine blue again, only this time paired with another tone of blue. Have you decided how much gray to mix in to create that tone? When you have, picture blue, your blue tone, and two additional tints or shades of blue next to one another. In what order should they be placed? As what shapes? This is very difficult to do and can lead to an enormous mess without some planning.
And that's why it's helpful to 'sketch' out a draft onto a digital medium whenever creating complex images based on contrast or color. For this particular color project I chose to use Flash MX. It was very useful in ensuring variety, aesthetics, and as a tool for observing personal preference.
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