XILU6320 - Color Mixing for Scientific and Botanical Illustration

Course Description

Botanical and scientific Illustration requires the ability to mix colors accurately and repeatedly for the subject at hand. It is important to master a palette of 10 to 12 colors and be familiar with their pigment characteristics. This class will provide a solid foundation through practical, in-depth exercises, lectures, and demonstrations for all aspects of color mixing for scientific/botanical illustration. Participants will build their own individual color charts and acquire the necessary information about modern pigments that will be essential throughout their botanical/scientific endeavor.

Although watercolors will be used in class, the principles of this instruction also apply to acrylics, gouache, inks, oil paints and casein.

No experience required.