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Color Theory and Color Mixing with Steve Huston

Color Theory and Color Mixing
Discovering the Essentials of Oil Painting: An Introductory Guide Study the basics of color theory and practice mixing colors to achieve the desired tone

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Instructor
Steve Huston
Subjects
Art Theory, Painting
Topics
Light & Color
Mediums
Oil Paints
Duration
1h 55m 35s

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In this lesson, you will discover comprehensive insights into oil painting. First, instructor Steve Huston will teach you about color theory. He will demonstrate different approaches to painting, including the Brown School and the Impressionists. Then, you will watch Steve lecture on the critical process of mixing colors to achieve the desired tone and temperature.

This lesson belongs to the course An Introduction to Painting. In this course, Steve Huston will offer you a carefully-constructed introduction to painting. He will begin with an overview of the philosophy of art and the laws of light. Then, you will explore the painting materials needed for the course. Steve will do multiple demonstrations using black and white paints to explain light and shadow theory; from there, you will compose full-figure paintings and develop compositional studies. You will also learn the rubbing out technique. Lastly, Steve will walk you through various color palettes to use in your artwork. After this course, you will have a deep understanding of values, be exposed to a wide range of color palettes, and be able to apply the learned skills in creating beautiful paintings.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

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