Tired of surface level classes?
Go DEEP with my online course -
The Science and Practice of Color.
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This is NOT a Sip and Paint!
This class is a serious, thought provoking, "AHA" moment-filled exploration of visual science, art history, materials and creativity. You will not look at the world in the same way again!
Self-Guided Course you can Access ANYTIME
This comprehensive course uses beautiful artwork from across history to teach you how to use visual principles to enhance your art. See how master artists, past and present, use value, color and light effect to draw viewers in.
Each module contains a college style slide talk lecture that explains a key art principle through examples.
Fun and thoughtful exercises are assigned to help you integrate the concepts into your work.
Watch Sarah demonstrate how to use each concept in the assigned exercises. Then practice the concepts yourself!
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What's Inside
Each section builds on the previous one.
By the end of the course you'll have a great understanding of the big picture - that leads from what color is to how you will compose colorful artwork that attracts and captivates viewers.
Introductory Module
- Materials
- Get to know the online classroom
- Overview of the course
Module One - What is Color?
- We start with the science around color - what it is and how we perceive it.
- Debunk the old color wheel and red, yellow, blue primaries
- Get the more ACCURATE color wheel and primaries.
- Understand gamuts and how we can overcome the limitations of our pigments.
- Define the key components of color.
Module Two - VALUE and Color
- Really understanding value is the #1 way to get great color.
- Learn how to get great natural color, experimental color and gorgeous neutrals and low saturation colors.
- Practice identifying the values of colors we see.
Module Three - HUE, SATURATION and the Brain
- Learn astonishing and fun effects of color.
- Create a sense of energy and movement using high chroma, low contrast colors.
- See how dramatically color shifts depending on what else it's next to.
- Find out how to get beautiful color using different palettes and pigments.
Module Four - Light Effect
- Discover the way color interplays with light and shadow. This is a GAME changer.
- Learn color temperature shifts from light to shadow.
- Learn to set up and paint your own still life color study.
Module Five - Composing with Color
- Find out how to attract the eye and create areas of interest and areas rest to tell the visual stories you want to convey.
- Study compositional strategies from art history.
- Learn to take your color studies and make them into a finished painting.
- Summary and review of the course - tying the whole thing together!
BONUS
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- You will be added to the list to hear about LIVE, IN-PERSON workshops - which are ONLY available to students who have taken the online course!
- FREE access to a supportive community to post your work and see what others have made.
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Tired of feeling like a beginner?
NOW is the time to take your artistic practice seriously.
Understanding these concepts will take your work to the next level - and I promise - you will be thinking about them for the rest of your life!
Buy Now - $295What Students are Saying:
"Sarah's classes provided me with solid skills that I will always rely on in my work.
She inspires and kindly guides students with amazing energy.
I love the slide show talks she puts together which have introduced me to some terrific artists.”
"I'm a full time painter and was shocked at how much I learned from Sarah's expertise.
It was enlightening and so encouraging to see improvements in my paintings and hear feedback that worked!"
"Sarah is a highly skilled fine artist and, in turn, an amazing teacher.
If you're looking for a skilled artist and teacher to take your skills to the next level or to have fun painting outdoors, Sarah is hands-down the best!"
