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Introduction to Color

Drawing New York

4.7 867 reviews

Develop a practical understanding of color through hands-on still life painting and guided exploration of hue, value, and chroma. Build confidence in mixing and identifying colors with greater accuracy while learning how light and reflection influence what you see. This structured approach helps remove the guesswork from painting, giving artists a stronger foundation for expressive, intentional work.

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15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
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Introduction to Color

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Description

Learn a clear, practical approach to color mixing through vibrant still life paintings that explore hue, value, chroma, and the effects of colored light.

This class teaches you a clear system that artists use to decode color, providing the knowledge you need to see what they see. We teaches this systematic approach to both complete beginners and painters looking to demystify their palette.

Once you learn this skill, you will be able to identify and mix any color you see with confidence. It is a true unlock for your practice, removing the frustration of guesswork and dramatically improving your paintings.

Each student needs to bring a white object, a bright red object, a bright yellow object, and a bright blue object for their individual still life.

Week 1: The Munsell System
Week 2: Complements & Reflections
Week 3: Local Color vs. Light Color
Week 4: Refining & Rendering

Materials:

4 different canvases 8″x10″ or 9″x12″
A variety of large and small brushes. (filberts for the large and medium sizes, rounds for small sizes)

Paint Colors:

Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Yellow Ochre
Transparent Red Iron Oxide or Burnt Sienna
Cadmium Red
Dioxazine Purple
Ultramarine Blue
Phthalo Blue
Phthalo Green
Ivory Black
Cadmium Orange (Optional)
Quinacridone Magenta (Optional)
Alizarin Crimson (Optional)

Provided by the school

Gamsol
Linseed oil
Brush Washing Tank or Silicoil Jar
Palette – grey disposable palette paper
Paper Towels
Brush Soap

Refund Policy

No refund unless the school cancels the class.

No refund or credit for missed sessions (No Exceptions).

No credits unless notified 48 hours ahead of the class.

We do honor change-of-date requests for in-person sketch classes with at least 5 business days' notice and for workshops with 8 business days' notice.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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