Color Theory
Adult Classes | Available
Learn to use color with purpose! We’ll explore the differences between primary, secondary & tertiary colors, and why understanding those relationships can completely transform your artwork. Experiment with tints and shades, warm and cool colors and color mixing to see how subtle shifts in value can change mood and depth; warm colors are considered inviting and stimulating, whereas cool colors are considered calming and relaxing. Both theories correlate to our natural world. We’ll also review monochromatic and achromatic color schemes, complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, square and split complementary colors, giving you a range of strategies to make your paintings more dynamic and intentional. Finally, you’ll discover the impact of underpainting, and how it can unify your work and bring richness to every layer you add.
Acrylic Paint: PRIMARY RED, PRIMARY BLUE, PRIMARY YELLOW, WHITE AND BLACK PAINT ONLY
I highly recommend using Golden acrylic paints (high flow or heavy body). This brand has a high pigment load, so it’s a higher quality paint. You can purchase a large quantity of Artist’s Loft white paint (1 pint container) as you will use a lot of white paint. You do not need a large quantity of black paint as a little bit of black paint goes a long way.
My favorite brand to use is Golden, but NOVA is also a good choice as are Amsterdam, M. Graham, Holbein, Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher, and many more (this is not an extensive list, just suggestions).
Pack of 11” x 14” canvases (Keep in mind that you may need more canvases depending on how you work)
Paper towels
Paint brushes
Palette knives
Plastic cup or container for water
Color Wheel
You can purchase these items at: Michaels (online), Jerry’s Artarama (online), Dick Blick Art Materials (online), Jackson’s (online), Amazon (online), and many other retailers.
Any questions? Please contact me directly: otis.christine@gmail.com
Christine Otis
Christine Otis is a freelance artist, writer and teacher. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. She is constantly tinkering with ideas, searching for ways to express and communicate an image or narrative. She encourages and inspires others to pursue their creative outlets. A true creative at heart, she is often heard saying, “I cannot not create.” Visit her site at www.christineotis.com