Working with Color

By May 16, 2019

Event Phone: 201 248 9776

  • September 5, 2024 - October 24, 2024
    11:00 am - 2:00 pm

It seems most painting students biggest issue is mixing colors. so I have decided to offer this class in learning how to mix color. We will get down to the basics. We will demystify the process of mixing colors, through discussions, color charts, and painting. We will touch on color theory, lightening and darkening colors effectively, maintaining temperature and saturation while changing values. We will learn the beauty of neutrals and  mostly how to make color work for you. This 8 week class is being run at Mispillion Art League. It runs on Thursdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location

Location:   Mispillion Art League,  Milford DE ,    https://www.mispillionarts.org/adult-classes/

Materials List

Materials:

Gamblin Paint, Utrecht, Winsor Newton or equivalent- Do Not use student grade paint, you will only have to replace it as you get better. Since it will not mix well and lacks intensity you put yourself at a disadvantage form the start.

  1. Cadmium Lemon Yellow
  2. Cadmium Yellow Medium
  3. Yellow ochre
  4. burnt sienna
  5. Cadmium Red light
  6. Alizarin Crimson
  7. Ultramarine Blue
  8. Pthalo Blue
  9. Titanium White
  10. Cadmium Orange
  11. Chromatic  Black
  12. Phtalo Green
  13. Cobalt Violet

Get a good or intermediate quality brush. Get both, bristle brushes and soft synthetic or sable brushes. suggested : Robert Simmons, Isabey, or Rosemary brushes are all good.

A palette knife: a metal one with a bend in the handle (either a small 0r medium triangle or similar with a rounded point)

Small or medium size jar for medium and a metal, plastic or glass cup that seals to hold odorless turpenoid. An example of the later  would be the stainless steel brush washer that Judsonsart makes…     https://www.judsonsart.com/collections/brush-washers/products/guerrilla-painter-10oz-brush-washer

Odorless turpenoid ( blue label)  do not get the all natural one (green label)

Refined linseed or walnut oil or medium of your choice

A Color Wheel

A palette (either wood, glass or paper)

Rags or paper towels

Canvas or canvas panels, suggested sizes 8 x10, or 11 x 14 or 16 x 20

Participant Information

Max Students: 15 Students
Proficiency level: Beginner through advanced

Registration Information

Please register with the Mispillion Art League at this link https://www.mispillionarts.org/adult-classes/