Colour Mixing in Oils and Acrylics with Jackson Davies / 1 Day Workshop
<p><em><strong>Suitable for beginners and those wanting a refresher.</strong></em></p>
<p>This workshop is for students who want to extend their knowledge of colour and gain practical skills in the
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Suitable for beginners and those wanting a refresher.
This workshop is for students who want to extend their knowledge of colour and gain practical skills in the application of colour in their work. We will discuss the fundamentals of colour theory and look at examples of how artists use colour in their work. Jackson will guide you through two important palette selections and demonstrate how a limited palette can be used to achieve a broad range of colour.
There will be two exercises designed to familiarise yourself with colour mixing.
1. Matching colours and palette exploration. This is an opportunity to explore how different mixtures of pigments can be used to obtain similar colours.
2. Colour study exercise. This will show students how a limited palette can be used in innovative and surprising ways to create a compelling image. The purpose of this activity is to gain valuable experience in the handling and application of colours onto canvas.
Materials List
Surface:
We will be doing several exercises, so please bring at least 1 canvas (approx. 30 x 40 cm) as well as a canvas/oil sketch pad. You can also bring additional canvases/off cuts, basically any surface to paint on.
Brushes:
Bristle brushes preferably round, but any shape/type is fine. Recommended sizes 2,4,6,8. Please bring any that you already have.
Oil painters only: Odourless artist’s solvent (please ensure that you don’t bring regular artist’s turpentine or hardware turpentine)
Linseed oil
Acrylic painters only: Please bring any painting mediums that you have (they make a huge difference) preferably a flow or slow-drying medium.
Recommended Colours:
- Titanium White
- Zinc White
- Raw Umber
- Burnt Umber
- Ivory Black
- Yellow ochre
- Ultramarine
- Cadmium Red
- Cadmium Yellow
- Alizarin Red
*Cadmium can be substituted for spectrum or equivalent.
**please bring any that you already have.
Terms & Conditions
Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions.