paul leVine
po box 686
3130 gamber rd
finksburg, md 21048
local 410.861.3030
toll free 800.486.5530
 
paul@paullevinegraphics.com
 
1-Week Course
MASTERING COLOR APPLICATION AND COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES

Develop magnificent color graphics with speed, confidence and innovative techniques with only a handful of markers, pencils and pastels.

Color quote to remember: "The more mistakes you make now, the better you'll be on your future renderings."

What you'll learn:
1. There are a variety of types of markers, pencils and pastels with hundreds of colors to choose from. Some are waxy, some are wet, some are dry, some blend well, some don't blend at all. Which ones do I really need and how do I use them?
2. How to use markers, lead and color pencils and chalk pastels appropriately.
3. How do I apply the various types of media and in what order? This is important and will save a lot of time.
4. What size should my color renderings be? This the most important question.
5. Learn the 6 MOST IMPORTANT things animators from Pixar, Disney, Warner Brothers and the every day cartoon creators use and rely on for successful projects. It is also what the old masters such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Escher, Andrew Wyeth and many others used to express feeling and emotion. I use these 6 techniques in my artwork, renderings, designs, sketches and drawings on a regular basis. This will surprise you. You see and touch these techniques every day.
6. How do I make my two-dimensional design feel and move into a three-dimensional real life masterpiece that is wowing?
7. How do I create shadow, dimension and depth within my renderings?
8. How to blend, select and mix colors that look vibrant and full of life quickly.
9. The correct approach and mythology of using black and how black works within your renderings.
10. How to create textures quickly and confidently that look lively, dramatic and are appropriate to real life texture such as stone, brick, trees, wood, patios, etc.
11. How to use lines, forms, spaces, colors and textures successfully.
12. How to develop a balanced composition.
13. How to successfully use repetitive elements throughout your rendering.
14. Can I apply the above techniques to my designs?

Practical:
This is a very interactive workshop you will "learn by doing" and Paul will be hands-on with each student. Paul will show you how to render plans, perspectives, sections and elevations with repeated demonstrations, followed by a guided hands-on and practical approach with each student.

How You'll Benefit:
You'll benefit immediately and be able to use these techniques on your very next project, adding three-dimensional pop to your renderings with explosive colors that are vibrant and full of life in just minutes.

1. You'll have greater confidence and speed when you color and develop a composition.
2. You'll spend less money on supplies because you know what materials to purchase.
3. You will have knowledge on how to work your way through mistakes and errors easily.
4. You will be able to develop a portfolio of spectacular works for job interviews and client presentations.
5. You will earn credibility with peers,co-workers and clients with your new abilities.
6. You will be more valuable to your employer.
7. You will be invited to work on more innovative projects.
8. You'll gain a new awareness and appreciation for color, forms, textures, compositions and the arts in general while experiencing the new world of color application.

Summary:
You'll have a greater appreciation for color application and composition allowing you to create fun colorful renderings that are vibrant and full of life with confidence and speed. The techniques that you'll learn from this workshop will allow you to produce a higher level of successful, creative designs and presentation projects for your portfolio, employer or client. The continued success of these techniques and understanding the compositional aspect of your rendering can only be achieved by you, with repetitive and persistent practice. Our teaching method is practical and hands on. You will have no choice but to have fun, learn and absorb new knowledge.

Pricing:
1. A complete comprehensive workbook that explains every technique, step and idea, in simple detail so you can refer back to it again and again for reconfirmation and reference.
2. A complete coloring tools and materials list that Paul uses personally to create color renderings and works of art.
3. Fun exercises you can do at home that will improve your graphic coloring techniques and depiction of realistic materials.
4. You'll produce a variety of full color graphics that represent real life materials that you'll be selling on a regular basis.
5. You'll learn in one (1) week what has taken Paul his whole life to develop.
6. You will learn the 6 rules to completing a successful rendering.

The price to attend this workshop is only $1,200.00 per design professional.
Full-time design students will receive a 20% discount, a $240.00 savings, for a total of $960.00.

PROFESSIONAL DISCOUNTS COST STUDENT DISCOUNTS COST
1 Professional from one office $1,200.00 per 1 Student from one school $960.00 per
2-3 Professionals from one office $1,080.00 per 2-4 Students from one school $865.00 per
4-5 Professionals from one office $ 975.00 per 5-7 Students from one school $775.00 per
    8+ Students from one school $695.00 per

Students: Please send proof of student status either via email or US Postal Mail.

Groups: Group discounts must be submitted via Postal Mail with all checks enclosed. When signing up as a group, if someone cancels or reschedules, it will affect your discount.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made in writing more than 30 days before your session starts for reimbursement following these guidelines:
If you wish to reschedule for another workshop the change fee is $100.
If you wish to cancel altogether, the cancellation penalty is $200.
We are sorry, but cancellations within the 30-day window will receive no refund.

Learn new and innovative hand graphic and design techniques that will increase your speed and confidence. Your life and bank account will change forever…

 
 2009 SCHEDULE
Finksburg, MD
Mastering Color Application
Enroll Today!
January 32-33, 2009
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am–5:00pm
Holiday Inn, Route 140W
Finksburg, MD
Mastering Color Application
Enroll Today!
February 32-33, 2009
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am–5:00pm
Holiday Inn, Route 140W
Finksburg, MD
Mastering Color Application
Enroll Today!
February 32-33, 2009
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am–5:00pm
Holiday Inn, Route 140W
Finksburg, MD
Mastering Color Application
Enroll Today!
February 32-33, 2009
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am–5:00pm
Holiday Inn, Route 140W
Finksburg, MD
Mastering Color Application
Enroll Today!
February 32-33, 2009
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am–5:00pm
Holiday Inn, Route 140W
 
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