A concise study of colour usage. Investigate colour perception and how colour interacts. Explore a range of observational and expressive painting projects, relate colour theory to practice and...
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Through practical exercises and experimentation, develop your sensitivity towards colour. Investigate the foundations of colour theory to mix and apply the colours you want.
What will we cover?
Developing skills in mixing observed colour
Colour theory and the science of seeing
Mixing colour and understanding the colour wheel
Relating theory to practice for painters.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand the basics of colour theory and colour perception
Relate colour theories to practice and improve painting
Mix acrylic paint (some oil use)
Take away a painted colour wheel for future reference
Present a small painting based on observed colour mixing.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for beginners and intermediates with some painting experience.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Colour mixing exercises
Group discussions-theories and practice
Individual tuition and feedback
Slide-selection of current and traditional examples by painters and colour theorists.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic materials and resources are provided as part of this course, including paint, brushes and paper.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You may wish to continue working with colour in a broader context on Painting 1 or Painting 2 (depending on your previous experience). Alternatively, select a course with a colour-emphasis, e.g. Painting from plants and flowers. We also have a wide selection of skills-based courses including: Oil-painting: mediums and techniques.
Amanda Bracken started her teaching career at the Serpentine Gallery, researching, developing and delivering projects to a range of audiences, which illuminated the art work on show in the exhibition programme, including a teachers’ pack for the Bridget Riley exhibition. She also gained substantial experience developing projects and workshops within the education departments of The Drawing Room, the Estorick collection, The National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria Miro Gallery in particular Alice Neel: Portraits. Bracken holds an MA in Fine Art gained at Central Saint Martins. She also holds a BA in joint Art/Dance and a PGCE gained at Goldsmiths College London. Brackens paintings, drawings and installations have been selected for exhibitions in London and nationally including the Drawing Room, ASC Gallery, C and C Gallery and Atkinson Gallery Millfield. ‘I am interested in colour and form in all its permutations and the qualities of the substance of painting and drawing-the figurative, the abstract and the in-between. Citylit has a diverse Art department where I can use my experience to stimulate students to develop their own work'.
Mario Lautier Vella is a cross-disciplinary, award-winning artist who began his art career at City Lit. After completing a number of short courses in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and textiles, Mario went on to do the two-year City Lit Fine Art course before going back to university to gain his Masters degree. Mario regularly exhibits in the UK and abroad and his work can be found in private collections around the world. Mario has enjoyed teaching at City Lit since 2011. For more info go to mariolautiervella.com
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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An emphasis on colour mixing using acrylics and oil paint.<ul><li>Developing skills in mixing observed colour</li><li>Colour theory and the science of seeing</li><li>Mixing colour and understanding the colour wheel</li><li>Relating theory to practice for painters.</li></ul><ul><li>Understand the basics of colour theory and colour perception</li><li>Relate colour theories to practice and improve painting</li><li>Mix acrylic paint (some oil use)</li><li>Take away a painted colour wheel for future reference</li><li>Present a small painting based on observed colour mixing.</li></ul>Suitable for beginners and intermediates with some painting experience.<ul><li>Colour mixing exercises</li><li>Group discussions-theories and practice</li><li>Individual tuition and feedback</li><li>Slide-selection of current and traditional examples by painters and colour theorists.</li></ul>Basic materials and resources are provided as part of this course, including paint, brushes and paper.<p>You may wish to continue working with colour in a broader context on <em>Painting 1</em> or <em>Painting 2 </em>(depending on your previous experience). 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