The Science and Practice of Color
Learn what you need to know to master color.
COLOR Bootcamp for painters.
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Section 1 - What is Color - Foundations
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Lesson 1: Introduction
Welcome! I need to add a video to introduce myself. In the meantime, I’m happy you’re here.
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Lesson 2: What is Color?
Learn what color actually is. Find out HOW we perceive color. Find out the color wheel we grew up with is a little off, and get a better one. Discover the most underrated color that’s been hiding in plain sight all along. This is the scientific basis for the rest of our class!
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Section 2 - Value and Color
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Lesson 1: Value and Color
Value is the most underrated and yet one of the most important aspects of color. In this lesson you’ll explore value’s crucial role in FORM and DESIGN.
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Lesson 3: Value Exercise
Learn about this section’s exercise!
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Lesson 3: Value Exercise Demo
If you’d like to see how I approach the simplified 5 value study - watch this!
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Section 3 - Hue, Saturation and the Brain
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Section 4 - Observing Color and Light
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Section 5 - Composing with Color
Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
SARAH
Science and art history nerd living in Southern Oregon. Over 20 years experience teaching drawing and painting! When not painting, you'll find me obsessing over anatomy, clouds, native plant gardening, going to the gym, garment sewing, crocheting and hopefully learning to knit! I love hanging out with my friends and family and visiting museums.
What you’ll learn
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Learn what science can teach you about the perception of color.
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You’ll learn to understand and identify the hue, value and chroma of colors you see and mix.
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You’ll learn to identify how the color of light affects the color of the shadow.
Course FAQ
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Use the materials you’re most comfortable with. The information and skills apply to painters of all media. I am an oil painter and usually demo in oils. If you need help choosing materials or selecting pigments - visit sarahfburns.com/materials for in-depth info on oils, acrylics and gouache/watercolor.
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If you have a quick question, email me at sarah@sarahfburns.com. If you’d like to have a 1-1 session over google meet, visit sarahfburns.com/mentor and sign up for a 50 minute discussion. You can show me art, and ask any art related questions you need!
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This course is yours to revisit again and again, as long as I’m hosting it online! I make no extreme promises, but I’ve taught this class for many years and I feel it’s so good that I expect to offer it for years to come.