Exploring Color through Johannes Itten's Seven Color Contrasts with Master Artist David Schwindt (Thursdays)

Color exploration can be a lifelong journey but it also begins with a few simple choices. In this hands-on painting class, we’ll dive into color theory through the lens of Johannes Itten’s Seven Kinds of Color Contrast, learning how to apply these principles to both abstract and representational work. The best way to explore color is by making a few simple charts. We’ll start by creating color charts to better understand how contrast shapes visual impact. Then, using limited palettes or chosen color schemes, you’ll create your own paintings guided by both structure and intuition. Whether you’re new to color or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers a rich foundation for developing a more intentional and expressive approach to painting.

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An active plein-air painter as well as a studio painter, David Schwindt is known for his landscape paintings of the Southwest. He graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in Art and minors in Music and Humanities, studied with watercolor masters, Millard Sheets, Milford Zornes, and others through the New Mexico Watercolor Society where he served as President. He studied oil painting with Wilson Hurley, Zhang Wenxin, Clyde Aspevig and others, and has passed on his knowledge by teaching at the Scottsdale Artists School, Albuquerque Academy, and workshops around the Southwest. He has published articles in The Artist’s Magazine and has been featured in many other art publications. He currently lives in the North Valley of Albuquerque and paints outdoors regularly with old friends and new. www.davidschwindtartist.com