Concepts of Color WORKSHOP
SPRING WORKSHOP:
Fridays March 5, 12, 19, 26,
April 2, 2021 (5 sessions)
Fridays April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 14, 2021 (5 sessions)
Hours: 3:00pm-6:00pm PST
Fall Workshop
Fridays September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021 (5 sessions)
Hours: 3:00pm-6:00pm PD
Course Description:
In this course we will explore concepts of color theory and color mixing, which are fundamental to creating the convincing illusion of reality in our paintings. In addition, we will be looking right away at practical ways in which we can apply these ideas to real life painting scenarios so that students don’t suffer from any type of “disconnect” between the theory and the practical application.
Over the course of five weeks, we will be discussing:
-The three dimensions, or qualities, of color and how we can conceive of color as a three dimensional “color space”. By using these three terms, we can accurately describe and identify any color which we can mix.
-How light interacts with form to create gradients and what that means for us in terms of color when it comes to rendering form.-The difference between diffuse reflection and specular reflection (understanding highlights, reflections on shiny objects and much more!).
-Shadows and reflected light: How to figure out what color the shadows are and why they look the way that they do.
-How to accurately identify and organize colors within a composition.
Over the course of this five week class, students will set up a series of small, simple still life arrangements and complete weekly “color studies”. By creating small, simplified paintings we can make the most of our time and get in the most practice mixing and identifying colors. By the end of the five weeks students should feel more comfortable with both identifying and mixing colors.
This class will pack a lot of information in to a relatively quick amount of time. Whether you are brand new to oil painting or are an experienced painter wanting to understand light and color in a deeper way, this will be a great opportunity to take you skills and understanding further.
Cost: $590 for 5 sessions
Extra Critiques after the Workshop
Cost: $95
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