The Psychology of Line and Color
Saturday, April 19th
10:00am to 3:00pm
$100.00 per person
Instructor: Fran Failla
This workshop takes the student through what these “mood” lines and the psychological use of color are. There is broad discussion on the difference between line and color as it affects your audience and how to incorporate these secrets into creating art that is both provocative and that potentially sells.
This workshop is geared toward any level of skill (beginner to advanced). It begins with instruction and a demonstration, and will be followed by student exploration into the use of these tools, whether painting in oils, acrylic or watercolor. The workshop is 4-5 hours long. Students must provide their own materials.
Suggested Materials List
Note: If possible, oil paints should be of a professional quality and not “student grade”. Student grade paints have too much “filler” which will not allow for rich, vibrant color saturation. Students should wear a smock or apron to avoid damaging their clothing. There is no materials fee.
Paints:
Flake white (the non-toxic kind) Note: Do not buy/use Titanium or Zinc White
Dioxazine Purple
Alizarin Crimzon
Ivory Black (or Chromatic Black)
Burnt Umber
Ultramarine Blue
Ceruleum Blue
Venetian Red
Cadmium Red Light
Cadmium Yellow Dark
Cadmium Yellow Light
Naples Yellow or Naples Yellow Light
Yellow Ochre
Brushes:
Note: If possible, brushes should not be bristle. Choose brushes with a soft, flexible texture.
Filberts #8, #10 and #12
Flats #16
Palette:
Paper or plastic palette is fine. Do not use wooden palettes.
Medium:
(For oils only) Cold Pressed Linseed Oil (Do not use any solvents such as Turpenoid or Turpentine)
Canvas:
Canvas can be either stretched or panels, either cotton or linen. Canvas size should be 8” x 10” or larger. Bulk packaged canvas is okay.
Additional Materials:
Paper towels or clean cotton rags
The Master’s brush cleaner tub or bar soap
