Discover basic color theory to feel comfortable using colors. Colorful art can be a tool toward enhancing physical and emotional wellness.
Required Supplies
Canvas: canvas boards (no smaller than 16x20)
Brushes: at least 4 sizes - about 3/4" flat, 1/2" flat, or filbert; 1/4" round and one detail thin brush. Brushes should be firm but soft. Synthetic brushes are great for acrylic.
Acrylic paints: titanium white, black, raw umber, lemon yellow, cadmium yellow deep, ultramraine blue, Prussian of phthalo blue, sap green magenta, cadmium red, Alizarin crimson. (If you prefer to start with a set, have at least 1 white, 1 black, 1 brown, 1 yellow, 1 red, 1 blue, and 1 green). The more colors you have the better.
Palette with lid: Buy one or use a large food container with a tight lid. Line it with aluminum foil for easy cleaning and use a wet sponge to keep your paints fresh.
Container for water.
Paper towels or rags to clean brushes.
Pencil and eraser.
Instructor
Fabiola Hansen
Experienced in engaging seniors and youth, art educator Fabiola Hansen is a welcome inspiration to the students she teaches through the Outreach Programs offered by Crealdé School of Art, including the Hands-on Art Sampler Classes at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center and Easter Seals Daybreak Program at the Miller Center in Winter Park. Hansen earned her degree in Art Education from the University of Central Florida, and she has been teaching at Crealdé since 1998. Throughout the years, Hansen has continued her art studies, taking courses in Brazil, Italy and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She has exhibited her work in art galleries throughout the United States and Brazil. Locally her work has been seen at Casselberry City Hall, Orlando Science Center and Barnett Bank.
