Colour Theory & Composition - T2.27

About the class

Explore how colour and composition work - how to control them & how to use them intentionally in your art. You'll investigate the importance of tone, limited palettes, light, moods, colour & pigment, using examples from contemporary and classical artists.

Start to build your signature palette by identifying your own colour preferences, choosing “hero colours” and creating a palette library!

Exercises include creating a small study using a deliberate colour scheme, based on intentional mood and showing clear temperature shifts. This can be done on either on a traditional surface or using a digital device.

Materials Pass

No material pass is needed for this class

What you need to bring

Traditional Artists:

• Acrylics, oil* or gouache (we suggest a minimum of a warm and cool of each primary [red / yellow / blue] + white)

• Brushes & palette

• Paper and/or canvas to paint on 

* If using oil, no solvents please

Digital Artists:

• Any painting software (Procreate, Photoshop, Krita, etc.)

This class is suitable for all levels

For any other questions, please contact Programme Support