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Color Theory: Exploration & Application

About Me

A course by Richard Mehl , Designer

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About the video: About Me

Overview

“First, you will learn about who I am, my education and experiences in art and design, and how I became interested in teaching. ”

In this video lesson Richard Mehl addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Color Theory: Exploration & Application. Learn how to apply color theory in graphic design and create stunning visual effects..

Partial transcription of the video

“Hi, my name is Richard Mayle, and I'm a graphic designer, a photographer, a writer, and a teacher. And I've been an adjunct instructor at the School of Visual Arts for the last 20 years. I grew up in the Midwest in a small rural town in Minnesota. My parents were in the greenhouse business and that's largely where I got my first artistic training. I was like a lot of kids. I drew as a kid. I drew abstract pictures. I did well in school, I got all As in art, didn't do so well in other things. I got A's in geometry and I flunked out of algebra. Maybe that's a common theme for a lot of artists...”

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Course summary for: Color Theory: Exploration & Application

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (170)
10614 students
4 units
25 lessons (5h 54m)
8 downloads

Category
Design
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Color Theory, Design, Graphic Design

Richard Mehl

A course by Richard Mehl

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Designer

Richard Mehl is an accomplished designer with a wealth of experience in the field. As an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Richard has honed his expertise in teaching color theory and design principles. With a background in graphic design and a passion for visual compositions, he brings a unique perspective to his courses.

Richard's journey in the creative world began with a deep appreciation for art, instilled by his parents, who were florists. He pursued his artistic endeavors through photography and later delved into graphic design, studying at renowned institutions like Yale. Throughout his career, Richard has worked with prestigious institutions and non-profit organizations, infusing his formalist approach into his designs.

Driven by his love for teaching, Richard authored the book "Playing with Color: 50 Experiments for Exploring Color Design Principles," where he shares his experiences and techniques for teaching color theory to graphic designers. With a focus on creating engaging learning experiences, Richard's courses empower students to unlock their creative potential and develop a deeper understanding of color's transformative power.