The Art of Color and Light A [CGMA, Matt Sanz - 2023]
- Publisher
- CGMA
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Matt Sanz
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 11:29
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2023
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $699
8-Week Course: Developing an Eye for Color and Fundamental Color Theory
Use Color and Light to Convey Mood & StoryThis course is designed to help you cultivate a deep understanding of color and light, empowering you to use these elements effectively in your artwork. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to convey mood and narrative through color.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction to Composition- Designing a picture: arranging design elements to create effective composition.
- Exploring how light reveals form through the proper use of values.
- Techniques for rendering 3D forms on a 2D plane.
- Importance of edges and basic properties of light.
- Organizing values and applying them to portraits and landscapes.
- Relationship between color and values.
- Understanding hue, light, and temperature.
- Exploring how color behaves in light versus shadow.
- Examining local color and its interaction with light.
- Delving deeper into color theory: tints, tones, and shades.
- The significance of grays and color harmony.
- Combining color and light to express the "big idea."
- Different types of color keys and their purposes.
- Establishing the “big idea” through the color key process.
- Practical approaches to creating limited palettes and painting color keys.
- Planning and designing final concept paintings.
- Staging ideas and exploring atmospheric perspective.
- Understanding depth cues and utilizing easy Photoshop perspective tools.
- Using variety to enhance your compositions.
- Rendering different surface qualities and prioritizing painting principles.
- Strategies for effective visual communication through shapes, values, and edges.
- Conducting master studies to refine your skills.
- Learning to art direct yourself in your creative process.
Join this course to enhance your color theory knowledge and learn how to use color and light to create compelling, mood-driven artwork!
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