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Color Theory 101: Using Color in Art & Design

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Overview

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Apply the basics of color theory to make your own piece of abstract art with acrylic paint!

Have you always wanted to do more with color, but found it intimidating? Or perhaps you love color, but just aren't sure how to make it work together? This class is for you! 

In about 30 minutes, you'll learn the basics of color, how to mix your own colors with acrylic paint, how colors work together to create various color schemes - and finally, create your own piece of abstract art with the skills you just learned. 

Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush before, or you're more experienced but looking to truly understand the theory of color and how to use it, you'll gain useful skills that you can implement in this class and beyond in all of your artistic endeavors. 

Syllabus

  • Color Theory 101: Introduction
  • Color Theory 101: Class Supplies
  • Color Theory 101: The Color Wheel
  • Color Theory 101: Mixing Colors
  • Color Theory 101: Project 1, Step 1
  • Color Theory 101, Project 1, Step 2
  • Color Theory 101: Project 2, Step 1
  • Color Theory 101: Project 2, Step 2
  • Color Theory 101: Project 2, Step 3

Taught by

Arielle Rassel

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