Painting can be intimidating for just about anyone. This is especially true when it comes to choosing the colors you would like to use for your painting project. This 59 min class, will help you feel free to create your own color palettes and quickly explore the possibilities of being an epic colorist. Mixing color is a fundamental skill required from just about any artist using any medium; choosing your palettes however does not need to be a confusing task.
To be in a position to use color to your advantage, you must start with understanding its basic theories. You should also adopt a few color mixing techniques.
Color can do so much in a painting; it can create mood, add depth, create eye-catching contrast or a beautiful coherence. So once you get the hang of it, you will love the process. Do enjoy The Watercolorist's Simple Guide to Color Mixing.
Create a geometric animal painting, using geometric shapes and vibrant color. This simple project will allow you to use your own creativity to choose the subject and the color palette of your painting. Choose your favorite animal, draw a simple outline and fill it with geometric shapes. Paint it using some of the techniques learned from this class.
