The Materiality of Color: Drawing with Pigments
Course Description
Summary
This course is a hands-on color laboratory where students will explore the tactile, material, and physical characteristics of pigments. Working with both earth and synthetic colors, we’ll grind, mix, and transform pure pigments into drawing materials including watercolor paints and chalk pastels. If time allows, we will also make inks. Outside of class, students will complete a short research project/presentation, and create a self-directed body of drawings using the materials created in class.
Students may be required to purchase materials with an estimated cost of $60-100.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop familiarity with the characteristics of pure pigments
- Create a cohesive, self-directed, body of work in the medium of drawing
- Create homemade drawing materials including watercolors and chalk pastels
- Refine the ability to discuss works of art through critique
Prerequisites
2000-level painting or drawing course at Bennington.
To be considered for enrollment students must complete this form (https://forms.gle/oiWjk8YoX2gWMKUE9) by Nov 18 at 3pm.