Painting & Drawing

Code: D04W01-23

    • II

      Level II

      Students have basic knowledge of 2-­D art making including form, negative space, value and line.

    • III

      Level III

      Students have formal training in critical issues of 2-­D art making, experience with public critiques and a solid portfolio of their artwork.

    • Virtual Workshop

      Virtual Workshop, learn from the comfort of your own home.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers

Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2023

M, W, F from 1 – 4PM, MST

Concept

This class is based on Hornung’s textbook, Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers. It is designed to strengthen your color understanding and make you more confident with color in your studio practice. Under the instructor’s guidance, students make a sequence of practical studies that reveal the structure of color, its behavior in relation to other colors and useful color strategies. Class time is devoted to illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and the discussion of projects. The class meets on alternate days, so there is ample time to complete assignments. This course is an excellent choice for anyone who makes two-dimensional art.

Media & Techniques

Acrylic painting

Supply List

Faculty

David Hornung

David Hornung is a painter, writer, curator, and teacher whose work has been exhibited in the US and UK. His textbook, Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers (Laurence King) is based on his teaching at The Rhode Island School of Design and has been translated into six languages.

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David Hornung, Last Night's Fun

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Workshop Details

Workshop Supplies

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If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Lindsey Yeager, [email protected].

Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts

Making Art Accessible

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.

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