Free Online Course Titled “Color Masterclass:Simple Steps to Create Vivid Art” from Skillshare

Skillshare is offering a free online course titled “Color Masterclass:Simple Steps to Create Vivid Art”. In this course, you will join a masterclass on the most powerful (and intimidating) tool in the artist’s toolkit: color. This course’s approach simplifies color theory into a set of mindful practices you can apply right away, whether you’re an illustrator, designer, fine artist, or art enthusiast.

Course Description:-

• Starting with a deep dive into the principles of color, you’ll see how successful color works to grab attention, evoke emotion, and communicate ideas. 
• Then you’ll have the opportunity to put those principles into practice, developing a harmonious palette to transform a sketch into a full-color illustration. 
• This actionable and insightful 90-minute course is designed for every artist who’s ever felt intimidated by using or talking about color. 
• Follow along to conquer your fear, transform the way you work, and unlock your ability to tackle color with confidence and nuance.

Course Outcome:-

Guided by real-world examples ranging from fine art to pop culture, you’ll learn how to:

• Communicate with color using Victo's five principles.
• Dissect any piece of art to understand how color tells a story.
• Develop a custom palette drawn from real-world inspiration.
• Create a vivid illustration using simple tools in Photoshop.

Course Content:-

• The Power and Pitfalls of Color.
• How to Talk About Color.
• Principle 1: Relativity.
• Principle 2: Consistency.
• Principle 3: Value Contrast.
• Principle 4: Accent Color.
• Principle 5: Ratio.
• Color at Work: Masterpieces.
• Color at Work: Client Project.
• Prepare Your Piece.
• “Steal” a Palette.
• Personalize Your Palette.
• Refine Your Palette.
• Finishing Touches.
• Export Your Piece.
• Final Thoughts.

Requirements and Conditions:-

• You should be good at English.
• You need 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete this course.
• You need to deliver an assignment at the end of the course:
• Choose a piece with a clear background, middle ground, and foreground, and pull it into your digital illustration program of choice.
• As you work, consider:
  • What feeling do you want your piece to evoke?
  • Where did you look for color inspiration? What appeals to you about the palette you chose?
  • How many colors did you start with? How many did you end up with?
  • How are you using the principles of color to move viewers' eyes around your piece?

About Skillshare:-

Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skillshare, millions of members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey. Skillshare realizes how the seemingly simple act of creating can be a force for growth, change, and discovery in people’s lives. Thus, it wants to inspire and multiply the kind of creative exploration that furthers expression, learning and application.

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