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Color Theory: Exploration & Application

Transparency and Space Illusion 1

A course by Richard Mehl , Designer

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About the video: Transparency and Space Illusion 1

Overview

“The next poster image will demonstrate transparency and space illusion. You will learn how to create a composition in which certain colored shapes appear to emerge and others appear to recede.”

In this video lesson Richard Mehl addresses the topic: Transparency and Space Illusion 1, 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

“In the last lesson, we developed an image that demonstrates simultaneous contrast. In this lesson, we'll develop another image that demonstrates the illusion of transparency. So in this lesson, we're going to basically repeat the same things that we did in the previous lesson, lesson three, where we created the image for the first poster. Now we're creating the image for the second poster. And in this poster, we're using an image that demonstrates the idea of the illusion of transparency, and also spatial illusion, those two ideas. using different colors. I think we're going to be using ora...”

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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.