Dates: Wednesdays, April 9-23, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM-1:30 PM Pacific Time/2:00-4:30 PM Eastern Time
Level: All
Medium: Printmaking
In this class, we will explore color mixing, color palettes, and color combinations using Akua printmaking inks. Akua is non-toxic and water-soluble, offering a wide range of sumptuous colors. Topics will include the color harmonies, Itten’s color contrasts, mixing complementaries to desaturate colors and develop grays, and limited palettes to produce a suite of harmonious colors. The primary printmaking method will be monotype using a gel plate (no press is needed); however, you are welcome to apply these approaches to other print media. We will draw inspiration from modern and contemporary artists’ use of color, as well as the colors found in nature. Class time will include presentations, demonstrations, and color exercises. Students are encouraged to share their work and discoveries in a collegial environment. Note that alternative ink brands or Golden Open acrylics can be substituted; however, Akua has some unique properties that may not be possible to duplicate if alternatives are chosen. This class will provide a solid foundation for using color that can be applied to whatever media you work in.
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