New York Academy of Art

Why is the sky blue? Learn how to mix the right kind of blues for different sky tones. Why is evening sunlight golden? Learn how to paint the golden light that bathes the landscape just before dusk. Why does the green of a leaf change if the sunlight is shining through from behind instead of reflecting off the top of the leaf? Learn how to create that sense of glowing with paint. We will go over each of these phenomena, and each why will lead to a how that empowers us to depict the natural world in all of its vitality and luminosity. Each core concept will begin with a lecture and discussion and then turn toward practical application of the concept. Using demonstrations and small color studies to illustrate each concept, participants will come away with a new perspective on color observation, application, and invention. This workshop is open to any medium with a full-color range including oils, acrylics, gouache, watercolors, and pastels.