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Lecture: Color Science Behind a Limited Palettew/Qiang HuangMonday, May 4, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm


Color Science behind a Limited Palette
Having a well-chosen limited palette is not only incredibly useful but also highly practical for plein air painting and all other studio work. That said, many artists find that a limited palette sometimes falls short—there are always a few colors they need that simply can’t be mixed from the ones they have.
Most artists arrive at their limited palette either by adopting one from a teacher or through years of trial and error. But this talk will present a different approach—one grounded in logic and scientific insight into how colors actually behave when mixed.
Through rigorous investigation, Qiang has examined color performance using a systematic process. His findings are backed by scientific evidence that supports clear reasoning and informed decision-making. He will introduce a seven-color limited palette that he has found to be effective across nearly all genres, both in the studio and outdoors.
To test its versatility, Qiang spent about a year painting exclusively with this palette—and confirmed its adequacy through practice.
We now stand at the beginning of a new era driven by artificial intelligence. Qiang will also explore the science of color from an artist’s perspective and share how he uses AI tools to help his investigation.

Instructor

Qiang Huang