Turn muddy mixes into magical color with my online course for painters - The Science and Practice of Color.
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This is NOT a Sip and Paint!
This class is a serious, thought provoking, "AHA" moment-filled exploration of visual science, art history, materials and creativity. You will not look at the world in the same way again!
Self-Guided Course you can Access ANYTIME
You're visual people, so this course is full of beautiful art from many time-periods and genres that exemplifies the principles being taught.
Each lesson contains a slide talk that explains the material and gives lots of examples.
You will then practice the concepts with thoughtful and fun exercises.
Each exercise has a demonstration so you can fully understand the objectives of each lesson.
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What's Inside
Each section builds on the previous one.
By the end of the course you'll have a great understanding of the big picture - that leads from what color is to how to compose artwork that attracts and captivates viewers.
Introductory Module
- Choose your materials
- Get to know the platform
- Overview of the course
Module One - What is Color?
- We start with the science around color - what it is and how we perceive it.
- Debunk the old color wheel and red, yellow, blue primaries
- Get the more ACCURATE color wheel and primaries.
- Understand gamuts and how we can overcome the limitations of our pigments.
- Define the key components of color.
Module Two - VALUE and Color
- Really understanding value is the #1 way to get great color.
- Learn how to get great natural color, experimental color and gorgeous neutrals and low saturation colors.
- Practice identifying the values of colors we see.
Module Three - HUE, SATURATION and the Brain
- Learn astonishing and fun effects of color.
- Create a sense of energy and movement using high chroma, low contrast colors.
- See how dramatically color shifts depending on what else it's next to.
- Find out how to get beautiful color using different palettes and pigments.
Module Four - Light Effect
- Discover the way color interplays with light and shadow. This is a GAME changer.
- Learn color temperature shifts from light to shadow.
- Learn to set up and paint your own still life color study.
Module Five - Composing with Color
- Find out how to attract the eye and create areas of interest and areas rest to tell the visual stories you want to convey.
- Study compositional strategies from art history.
- Learn to take your color studies and make them into a finished painting.
- Summary and review of the course - tying the whole thing together!
BONUS
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FREE access to a supportive community to post your work and see what others have made.
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You will be added to the list to hear about LIVE, IN-PERSON workshops - which are ONLY available to students who have taken the online course!
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Tired of feeling like a beginner?
NOW is the time to take your artistic practice seriously.
Understanding these concepts will take your work to the next level - and I promise - you will be thinking about them for the rest of your life!
Buy Now - $295What Students are Saying:
"Sarah's classes provided me with solid skills that I will always rely on in my work.
She inspires and kindly guides students with amazing energy.
I love the slide show talks she puts together which have introduced me to some terrific artists.”
"I'm a full time painter and was shocked at how much I learned from Sarah's expertise.
It was enlightening and so encouraging to see improvements in my paintings and hear feedback that worked!"
"Sarah is a highly skilled fine artist and, in turn, an amazing teacher.
If you're looking for a skilled artist and teacher to take your skills to the next level or to have fun painting outdoors, Sarah is hands-down the best!"
