Colour Mixing: Technique & Application
10 Week Class | Registration opens 2025-02-18 12:00 PM
Unlock the secrets of colour in this comprehensive class on colour mixing and its application in painting. This course is perfect for beginner to intermediate artists looking to deepen their understanding of colour mixing and its practical application in painting.
We’ll dive deep into the foundations of colour theory, exploring the nuances of colour undertones, temperature, earth tones, and colour schemes. Through guided exercises and practical demonstrations, you’ll develop a keen understanding of colour composition and how to use tint, tone, and shade to create depth, harmony, and impact in your artwork. In addition to mastering the technical aspects of colour, you will explore the importance of shade and atmospheric perspective, learning how to create mood and distance in your paintings. We will combine structured studies, such as working on grids, along with creative painting projects that allow you to apply your knowledge and develop your artistic voice.
Whether you’re a painter seeking to refine your techniques or an art enthusiast eager to explore the transformative power of colour, this class is designed to help you grow as an artist.
This course will be taught using acrylics, however, oil painters (using odourless spirits ONLY) are welcome.
Base Tuition: $480 + Material Fee: $10 = Total: $490
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- What You Will Learn:
- How to identify and work with colour undertones and temperature
- Techniques for mixing and using earth tones to create natural and realistic palettes
- How to create dynamic and balanced compositions using different colour schemes
- The role of tint, tone, and shade in creating depth and dimension in your paintings
- The importance of atmospheric perspective and how to achieve it through colour
- Practical exercises on grids to build precision and confidence in colour application
- How to apply your knowledge to develop fully realized paintings with a focus on colour harmony and storytelling
Leila Refahi
Leila is an experienced art teacher and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in Visual Art. She has taught painting and drawing in different art schools and universities in Canada, Finland, Germany and Iran since 2011. Leila works with painting, installation and digital media to create participatory art experiences. Her work mainly focuses on environmental issues, climate change and endangered animals. She is interested in socially engaged art and its impact on raising and transforming environmental knowledge in communities. She has presented six solo exhibitions and participated in over 60 national & international group exhibitions and festivals.