Colour Studio
About this course
Colour Studio is an explorative and insightful journey for artists with some painting experience under their belt who want to take their colour skills to the next stage. Led by Martha Johnson, this course merges technical precision and intuitive expression in the world of colour. Over six weeks, you’ll explore everything from classic, traditional palettes to bold, modern combinations. We’ll cover the technical side, including how to mix clean, vibrant shades without making mud, alongside the creative side, such as how to pair unexpected colours for impact and effect. Through live demonstrations, guided exercises, and practical experiments, Martha will show you how artists throughout history have used colour to set a mood and provoke feeling. This course will provide you with a practical toolkit of mixing techniques and new perspective in colour while approaching your artwork.
What you'll learn
- Mix with Confidence: Learn how to mix exact shades and avoid muddy, dull colours.
- Understand Palette Chemistry: Discover how warm and cool tones, transparency, and value change the way colours look side-by-side.
- Explore Classic to Modern Schemes: See how artists past and present use specific colour combinations to tell a story.
- Master Colour Pairing: Experiment with unexpected colour combinations to create contrast, harmony, and focus in your paintings.
- Set the Mood: Use colour intentionally to control lighting, atmosphere, and emotion in your work.
- Build Your Own Style: Develop a personalized palette that fits your visual voice and artistic goals.
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Martha Johnson
FAQs
Please find answers to commonly asked questions here. If you're still in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us: contactus@avenueroadartsschool.com
