1st Yr - Painting Project

First Year students learnt about Colour Theory during their second 5 week taster block. They created colour wheels, and learnt how to mix secondary and tertiary colours and how to create tints and shades of a hue.

Knowledge of Colour Theory increases our understanding and appreciation of the different ways that artists use colour. Some artists are fascinated by the effects of light; some are interested in the symbolic meaning of colour; and some use colour to express their emotions.  There are many terms used to describe different types and groups of colours.

Appling their knowledge of colour theory, students researched one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincent Van Gogh and recreated one of his famous works. Here are some their finished masterpieces!