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Dates: February 26-28 & May 18-20, 2010
Time: 9am-4pm
Place: Starlight Ranch
680 State Road 344
Edgewood, New Mexico 87015
Fee: $260 per student
Call Doug & Maria at 1-919-774-8723 for registration and materials
Time: 9am-4pm
Place: Starlight Ranch
680 State Road 344
Edgewood, New Mexico 87015
Fee: $260 per student
Call Doug & Maria at 1-919-774-8723 for registration and materials
| Michael Wilcox School of Color with David Schwindt instructing |
The teaching of color in fine art, craft and design
Color is an elusive subject, as anyone who has ever
attempted to teach it will testify. This is due to a
variety of factors, not least the retention of
unworkable ideas from the past. Yet it is a vital
subject for anyone involved in fine art, craft or design.
Students need an understanding of color harmony,
color contrast, color mixing and the basics of color
theory if all round progress is to be made. Yet what
generally happens is that they end up confused and
frustrated.
As one student put it: 'When I asked my teacher how
to mix a certain brown she suggested that I mix
everything up on my palette and hold my breath" I can
understand the frustration of the student but also the
approach of the teacher. For much of the previous
century the color theorist concentrated on impressing
others in the field instead of helping the actual 'end
user'. Many books on the subject are based on 'pet
ideas' which simply add to the confusion. Yet it is an
unnecessary confusion as all aspects of color
understanding and use can now be taught with ease.
Color is an elusive subject, as anyone who has ever
attempted to teach it will testify. This is due to a
variety of factors, not least the retention of
unworkable ideas from the past. Yet it is a vital
subject for anyone involved in fine art, craft or design.
Students need an understanding of color harmony,
color contrast, color mixing and the basics of color
theory if all round progress is to be made. Yet what
generally happens is that they end up confused and
frustrated.
As one student put it: 'When I asked my teacher how
to mix a certain brown she suggested that I mix
everything up on my palette and hold my breath" I can
understand the frustration of the student but also the
approach of the teacher. For much of the previous
century the color theorist concentrated on impressing
others in the field instead of helping the actual 'end
user'. Many books on the subject are based on 'pet
ideas' which simply add to the confusion. Yet it is an
unnecessary confusion as all aspects of color
understanding and use can now be taught with ease.
PRACTICAL COLOR MIXING
based on the book,
Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green
By Michael Wilcox
Instructed by David Schwindt
The key to mixing the exact color you want is based on
understanding the physics of light and learning to see color
as light. By mixing colors in twelve simple steps we train
our eyes to see the complex combination of light waves
reflected from colored surfaces back to our eyes and
interpreted by our brain. Simplified diagrams from the book
help us analyze the range of light waves that make up
thousands of variations of color.
David will walk each student through the steps of color
mixing, demonstrating how to make useful muddy oranges
(brown) and crystal clear violets. Other steps will
demonstrate how to make the dozens of greens that
challenge every landscape painter. With each color we will
practice the value scales that give clarity and definition to
masterworks in the world’s finest museums.
These three day workshops will give you the tools and
confidence to improve your work. Each student will leave
with a small finished painting and reference charts that will
help remember the color mixing lessons and serve as the
basis for further color exploration.
based on the book,
Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green
By Michael Wilcox
Instructed by David Schwindt
The key to mixing the exact color you want is based on
understanding the physics of light and learning to see color
as light. By mixing colors in twelve simple steps we train
our eyes to see the complex combination of light waves
reflected from colored surfaces back to our eyes and
interpreted by our brain. Simplified diagrams from the book
help us analyze the range of light waves that make up
thousands of variations of color.
David will walk each student through the steps of color
mixing, demonstrating how to make useful muddy oranges
(brown) and crystal clear violets. Other steps will
demonstrate how to make the dozens of greens that
challenge every landscape painter. With each color we will
practice the value scales that give clarity and definition to
masterworks in the world’s finest museums.
These three day workshops will give you the tools and
confidence to improve your work. Each student will leave
with a small finished painting and reference charts that will
help remember the color mixing lessons and serve as the
basis for further color exploration.
The Course
Motivation
Supply List
1. Sketchbook and pen or pencil and eraser
2. Paints (oils, acrylics, or watercolors)... set of six principle colors from School of Color (included in Pack C from
School of Color) Cadmium Red Light (PR108), Quinacridone Red (PV19), Cadmium Yellow Light (PY35 or PY37),
Hansa Yellow (PY3), Ultramarine Blue (PB29), Cerulean Blue (PB36), Titanium White (PW6)
If you are confident in reading the numbers for the pigment listings and have the appropriate colors above, you may
order Pack B instead, however, the set of six from the School of Color will guarantee that you have the proper selection.
3. Palette appropriate for your medium.
(School of Color bias wheel palettes are optional, but may facilitate understanding the material.)
4. Painting knife for oils or acrylics.
5. Brushes; small, medium, large (sizes vary, but I use #2, #4, #8 or #10) flats, brights, or filberts in bristle for
oil, nylon for acrylic. For watercolor, I use medium size round synthetic brushes for detail; large for washes.
6. Inexpensive painting supports (small to medium size canvas boards or cheap watercolor paper). Bring several 9x12
canvas boards or watercolor paper tablets. Do not bring stretched canvas. Printed exercises are also included in Pack
B or C from School of Color.
7. Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS). (Water is available for watercolor and acrylics)
8. Paper Towels, palette cups and cans for solvent, plastic jars for water. (No glass please)
9. Portable easel if needed. Tables will be provided.
10. Bring ALL your paints if you'd like a quality assessment on them (try to have the manufacturer's label available for
each one). Bring a latest painting or two that is causing color mixing problems.
Order Pack C through School of Color when registering. Supply list questions? Call David at 520-878-9555
1. Sketchbook and pen or pencil and eraser
2. Paints (oils, acrylics, or watercolors)... set of six principle colors from School of Color (included in Pack C from
School of Color) Cadmium Red Light (PR108), Quinacridone Red (PV19), Cadmium Yellow Light (PY35 or PY37),
Hansa Yellow (PY3), Ultramarine Blue (PB29), Cerulean Blue (PB36), Titanium White (PW6)
If you are confident in reading the numbers for the pigment listings and have the appropriate colors above, you may
order Pack B instead, however, the set of six from the School of Color will guarantee that you have the proper selection.
3. Palette appropriate for your medium.
(School of Color bias wheel palettes are optional, but may facilitate understanding the material.)
4. Painting knife for oils or acrylics.
5. Brushes; small, medium, large (sizes vary, but I use #2, #4, #8 or #10) flats, brights, or filberts in bristle for
oil, nylon for acrylic. For watercolor, I use medium size round synthetic brushes for detail; large for washes.
6. Inexpensive painting supports (small to medium size canvas boards or cheap watercolor paper). Bring several 9x12
canvas boards or watercolor paper tablets. Do not bring stretched canvas. Printed exercises are also included in Pack
B or C from School of Color.
7. Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS). (Water is available for watercolor and acrylics)
8. Paper Towels, palette cups and cans for solvent, plastic jars for water. (No glass please)
9. Portable easel if needed. Tables will be provided.
10. Bring ALL your paints if you'd like a quality assessment on them (try to have the manufacturer's label available for
each one). Bring a latest painting or two that is causing color mixing problems.
Order Pack C through School of Color when registering. Supply list questions? Call David at 520-878-9555
Call Doug & Maria at 1-919-774-8723 for
registration and materials
registration and materials
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