As the winter is coming, you can feel the frigid air while walking around at Tennoz Isle, where pigiment.live is located.
For this year’s ART MARKET TENNOZ Winter Festival, as a tie-up project, we will be holding one of our most popular limited-time workshops, the Creating Original Color Wheel.
*This event has ended.
［Workshop］Creating Original Color Wheel
Date: December 4 (Sat), 2021
Time: 14: 00–16: 00
※Please refer to the reservation page for more information.
※Children under the age of 9 need to be assisted by a parent or guardian at all times.
The "three primary colors" are the three basic colors that can be mixed in varying amounts to produce a gamut of colors .
In this workshop, we will be mixing the three primary colors of paint, cyan (bluish-green), magenta (reddish-purple), and yellow, then create the marbling design by pouring the paints onto three different sized circular paper and letting them dry.
This is a course in which participants get to learn about color through hands-on experience of making collages with painted papers.
Therefore, what kind of artwork will be created through this myriad of colors? And how will these colors change depending on the composition of the paints?
Back to the main topic of this article, let's take a look at how we can create collage art while learning the theory of primary colors.
First, let's talk about the painting materials.
Pigments, sizing agents, and other materials that create paint will be explained in an easy-understanding way for children and beginners.
By knowing the basics of art materials, it will increase your interest in creating.
The next step is to mix the special paints that are made of pigment paste and sizing agent. Some of you may think it is a little difficult, but don't worry, once you tried it in person,
you sure will be fascinated by the sea of colors as you watch the ebb and flow of the colors melting together.
Of course, if you have any questions, you can always ask the instructor during the process.
As you can see from the picture above, rich colors are created from three primaries that fuse in a streamlined pattern.
Therefore, it is fun to know that this might be a color wheel that you can only create once in a lifetime where no two patterns repeat.
Whether you are an amateur who hasn't used color materials since your school days or an artist, you will be impressed by the beauty of colors!
While waiting for the color wheel to dry, the instructor is going to give a talk about “color”.
By deepening your understanding of the three primary colors, you will be able to develop a new idea for your artwork.
Furthermore, another interesting aspect of this workshop is to observe the change from the glossy wet paint to the matte calm color that emerges after drying.
Once the color wheel fully dries, use the parts to create collage art.
There is no right or wrong way to express yourself, whether it is with your favorite colors, the season, or an original theme.
Remember, the colors that appear exactly as you imagined them, as well as those that exceed your expectations, are all part of the fun!
Ta-daa! Here’s how the final work looks like.
Through the color wheel, you will be able to see what kind of art you can create from the infinite number of color combinations.
Moreover, you can bring the pieces you created home and display them on the wall or give them as Christmas gifts.
You can also view part of the production process in this video.
Last but not least, ART MARKET TENNOZ will be hosting several events and exhibitions at galleries around the pigiment.live.
So you can enjoy the art while walking around Tennoz Isle with a great view of Tokyo Bay through the tranquil canal.
As the end of the year is right around the corner, perhaps it's time to give yourself a break from the hustle and bustle by finding your inner peace through the world of color!
Editor & Writer
Natsuko Shiraishi
Graduated from the Textile Design at Tama Art University. She is an artist who mainly works with original Washi paper and calligraphy.
Favorite matière: Paper, dynamic moves of wood fiber
Graduated from the Textile Design at Tama Art University. She is an artist who mainly works with original Washi paper and calligraphy.
Favorite matière: Paper, dynamic moves of wood fiber
Translator
Atsumi Okano
Completed her post-baccalaureate program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Painting and Drawing.
While working with PIGMENT ARTICLES mainly as a translator, she also creates paintings and installations with translucent materials as an artist.
Favorite matière: Interaction of intentionality and coincidence created by the layers of transparent materials and colors.
Completed her post-baccalaureate program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Painting and Drawing.
While working with PIGMENT ARTICLES mainly as a translator, she also creates paintings and installations with translucent materials as an artist.
Favorite matière: Interaction of intentionality and coincidence created by the layers of transparent materials and colors.
Translator
Nelson Hor Ee Herng
Graduated with a BFA in Japanese painting from Tama Art University. Using paintings, embroideries and installations to document issues related to our modern society.
Favorite material: Mineral pigments used by ancient people to paint murals.
Graduated with a BFA in Japanese painting from Tama Art University. Using paintings, embroideries and installations to document issues related to our modern society.
Favorite material: Mineral pigments used by ancient people to paint murals.