As a painter, when I started studying the relationships between colours - which combinations are harmonious and which ones would cause strain or disharmony - the game completely changed for me.
Why study colour theory?
Colour theory is important because it’s crucial to know how to mix your own palette, how to match colours and the reasons why warm and cool shades can affect the mood of a piece.
Come and join my one day workshop where we will be:
Using and breaking down the colour wheel
Exploring and defining hues, tints and shades through colour mixing
Understanding the importance of value, harmony and saturation in colour application
Looking at contrasting and complementary colours and how they affect mood and focus.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at all artists whatever your level - from beginners to more experienced.
Throughout the day you’ll be given a series of exercises as well as 1:1 tuition with handouts to support your knowledge on how colour works. You’ll also learn how to match colours more precisely and easily by understanding the science behind it.
Later in the day you’ll be applying your knowledge by doing your own painting studies. Oil paints will be provided for exercises, but all information provided during the day is relevant to painters in all other painting mediums.
By the end of the workshop you will have more confidence with colour and be able to approach your creative process with greater control on the outcome.
“Cordell’s colour theory knowledge is superb which is evident in his own work - I’ve been begging him to teach this workshop for some time now, and I’m pleased to see he’s finally given in!”
What is included
Oil paints
Paper for painting on
Palettes for mixing paints
Low odour solvent
There will be breaks for tea & coffee throughout the day (available in the kitchen)
what to bring
Please bring your own packed lunch. We usually break for lunch for 40-60 minutes, you are welcome to sit outside in the backyard or eat in the studio and you can pre-order lunch at roseandcrownbistro.co.uk next door.
An apron (or old clothes).
A selection of suitable brushes for colour mixing
A cloth/kitchen roll to clean brushes
Cost
£75 per person with materials supplied
Suitable for adults (16+), beginners and intermediates, limited to 10 places
How to book
Booking is directly through the tutor, click here to book your space.
You can also contact Cordell directly on his mobile: 07944 395792 or email cordellgarfield10@gmail.com.
“Cordell’s workshop was enjoyable with a methodical explanation of the painting process and with clear steps involved”
About the tutor
Cordell is primarily an oil painter who uses traditional classical atelier techniques. Portraits and figurative work feature strongly in his art. As a contemporary painter, he uses both the traditional or modern whether it’s technique, subject or even an approach.
Currently, the President of the Northampton Town and County Art Society, Cordell has exhibited extensively within the county and beyond notably at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. Cordell’s work is held in collections outside the UK and he was awarded the Peoples’ Choice Prize at the Alfred East Gallery as part of their Open 13 exhibition in 2013. For more information on Cordell and his art practice, view his website: http://cordellgarfield.com/
Facebook: Cordell Garfield Contemporary Fine Art
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“Such an enjoyable way to spend a day. I’m never happy with any of the work I produce, but I can genuinely say I’m pleased with how this turned out”