Color Theory, Creating Decorative Borders and Stencils

Dates: see calendar


Course Description:
Our eyes read color differently depending on how it is illuminated, what it is next to, an even according to the size of the coloured area. It is important for those who work with color to have a good understanding of these automatic optic responses, so that we can use them to our advantage rather than suffer the consequences. In this course we cover several fundamental rules in the use of color and some basic elements of color theory. We will cover how to combine and match colors and examine the various properties of tints, such as light stability. Based on the theory covered, participants will compose harmonious color schemes for decorative borders, combining the use of the stencils with hand painted elements


Course Outline:
• lesson on color theory with example plates
• the reproduction of colors
• preparation of a harmonious color palette
• the practical use of stencils, the use of stencil brushes
• use of correct brushes and techniques for hand painting

Projects completed:
Various examples of painted borders on canvas.