Explore inspiring coloring techniques in the brand-new adult coloring book "Impossible Animals", by your host Amy Stafford.
Let your imagination run wild as you dive into the grayscale pages, filled with pseudo-scientific illustrations of surreal creatures in the style of 19th century naturalists like Ernst Haeckel.
You’ll be prepped for your journey with a 45-minute introductory talk, covering handy coloring tips and mark making techniques. You’ll also be briefed on color theory principals so you can start coloring with confidence. We’ll look at examples from nature, film, art, photography and design – coming to a deeper appreciation for the influence and artistry of the colors we encounter in our everyday lives.
After a 15-minute refreshment break we’ll set off on our coloring adventure, practicing the theories you’ve just learned with a few warm up exercises and plenty of time for a deep dive into the illustration of your choice.
WE'LL COVER THESE SUBJECTS
Color Theory:
• A gentle introduction to color theory
• The symbolic meaning & psychological effects of colors
• Crafting color stories & mood boards
• Color examples in art, film, design & nature
Coloring Practice:
• Coloring tools and resources
• Mark-making techniques and tips
• Color blending techniques and special effects
WHO IT’S FOR
• Budding artists looking to expand their knowledge of color and its many facets
• Coloring book fans with a love for unusual, finely detailed graphics
• Lovers of chimeric creatures, surreal sea life and bizarre hybrid animals
• Folks seeking a fun activity that helps focus attention, intention and to be more present in the physical world
• People searching for after work activities that provide an embodied creative experience
• Friends wanting a fun activity to do together
Explore inspiring coloring techniques in the brand-new adult coloring book "Impossible Animals", by your host Amy Stafford. Let your imagination run wild as you dive into the g...
