Some Thoughts on Color

Cost: $40

Dates

• Tues., March 11, 2-4 p.m.

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Online: Zoom

With Tom Boyer, Artist/Technician:

How we understand the world often depends on what we see. Our vision is the most important of our senses. Color can identify what is pleasant and what is dangerous. Color determines how we dress, who is in authority, and what might be toxic.

This presentation comes from the instructor's curiosity about colors, and specifically how we use colors as a cultural statement and the science behind colors. We will discuss some of the history and science of color, including: why purple is a royal color, where there are purple chickens, why hummingbirds are iridescent, and why flamingos are pink.

Some dyes and paint, and the fabrics that contain them, can be dangerous. There are written safety standards which identify toxics in art supplies. These Material Data Safety Sheets also provide instructions on their safe manufacture, use, and disposal.

We will examine the rods and cones in your retinas, how your eyes process color, and why some people are color blind.

Finally we will discuss color theory and some of the mechanics and physics behind printing, color video displays, and the “green screens” that the weather people use. 

Register by March 6.

Class #: 24040

Tom Boyer

Tom Boyer has been creating portraits for over 30 years. He received a B.A. in studio arts from Humboldt State University and has also studied with Philippe Faraut and Tebby George. He has over 20 years teaching experience.