TIRED OF MIXING MUD? LEARN WHY LIGHT COLOUR THEORY DOES NOT WORK!

"WHY Blue and Yellow Don't Make Green.

Instructor: Lise King, Certified Teacher SoC

Discover an in-depth PRACTICAL SCIENCE OF COLOUR MIXING METHODOLOGY!

One must understand the relational pigment colour behaviours to succeed in mixing clear, brilliant colours.

As we study the nature of colour, the history of the colour wheel, pigments, temperatures, and undertones or bias, we will experiment with colour mixing and discover why it is an art and why it needs an in-depth study to understand relational colour behaviours and succeed in mixing clear, brilliant colours unless you want to tone down a colour. Nevertheless, you will be in control.

In this course:

1. We will study the history of the colour wheels
2. The analogy of subtractive and additive colours (wavelength and absorption theories)
3. The nature of the coloured pigments and understanding the theory behind pigments' temperature biases.
4. We will learn how colour behaves in relation to each other colour biases.
5. How colour behaves in relation to other colours and shapes is a complex area of colour theory.
6. Compare the contrast effects of different coloured backgrounds for the same coloured square
7. We will apply these theories to create harmonious paintings
8. Finally, we will explore by creating paintings based on these colour-harmonious theoretical combinations.

Suggested List of Materials (to bring):

• Bring some watercolour brushes: one number 6 round brush and one flat brush, 1/4 inch in diameter.
• Paper towels, foam plates, brush soap, water container.
• Pen, paper, and a binder.