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Palette Perfect: Mastering the Art of Colour Theory in Painting

Are you struggling to find your artistic style? Do you feel like there is something in the way of you achieving excellence in your artwork? Do you have a limited or ineffective understanding of colour that stops you from using it?

 

Understanding colour and colour theory is a transformative experience for any artist. A solid comprehension of colour theory will empower you to make informed choices in colour, improve your technical skills in painting, and ultimately express yourself more effectively through your artwork.   

 

Unlock the secrets of colour and ignite your colourful passion in Palette Perfect: Mastering the Art of Colour Theory in Painting. This video-based immersive online art course is tailor-made for beginners AND experienced artists alike. Whether you’re a budding artist or an experienced painter looking to enhance your skills, this course is your ticket to creating captivating and visually striking artworks with colour that tells a story. 

 

 

What you’ll learn in this course:

 

  1. Discover the Power of Colour: Immerse yourself in the fascinating realm of colour theory and unearth the hidden meanings, emotional triggers and cultural and historical significance of pigments and hues.

  2. Master Colour Properties: Understand the nuances of colour with a focus on hue, value, and chroma. Learn how to wield these properties to your advantage and breathe the life back into your art.

  3. Creative Colour Mixing: Take a deep dive into the art of mixing colours, where you’ll explore the magic of blending and harmonizing colours. This course focuses on colour theory in Acrylics, Oils, and Watercolours. 

  4. Emotion and Composition: Learn how to use colour strategically to evoke emotion and learn the role colour plays in composition to tell compelling visual stories.

  5. Inspiration and Exploration: Explore the diverse world of art styles and genres and how the history of art has guided the use of colour in today’s commercial, cultural, and artistic worlds.

  6. Personalized Feedback and Guidance: Receive constructive feedback and guided assignments to enhance your understanding of the course content. 

 

Who should enroll?

 

  • Aspiring Artists: If you’re new to art, this course provides a solid foundation in colour theory and mixing techniques, helping you embark on your artistic journey with confidence. 

  • Intermediate Painters: If you’re already painting but want to elevate your skills and take your art to the next level, this course will provide you with advanced knowledge and techniques.

  • Art Enthusiasts: Even if you’re not planning on becoming a professional artist, this course offers a creative outlet and a deep appreciation for the world of colour in painting. 

Painting Faces: Surrealist Portrait & Figure Compositions in Watercolour

Too often, artists are made to believe that the best art is a copy from life or from a photograph. While it certainly can be impressive, the artistic journey is so much more than being able to copy what you see! Let this course transport you to the dreamlike world of surrealism while still learning to paint with accuracy and skill. In this video-based course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of creating surrealist compositions and combining ideas and elements to painting unique and exciting portraits and figure compositions. This course will help you learn to infuse traditional portraiture with imaginative and evocative elements and build compositions that keep your eyes thirsty for more. 

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I am a firm believer that it’s our insides that make us beautiful people and there is no reason a portrait shouldn’t show that. If you join this course, you’ll learn all about painting the best, most soulful portraits and figure compositions that keep people wanting more. 

 

Unlock the secrets of surrealism and watercolor portraiture in "Painting Faces: Surrealist Portrait + figure Compositions in Watercolour." Ignite your creativity, refine your skills, and embark on an artistic journey that will leave you mesmerized by the boundless possibilities of watercolour and the human face. Enroll today and let your brushes bring surreal dreams to life on paper!

 

What you’ll learn in this course:

 

  1. Discover the History of Portraiture and Figure Painting: Learn about historical uses for portraiture and how its evolved since the invention of photography.

  2. Explore the Possibilities of Surrealism: Understand the evolution of surrealism and the major players of the movement.

  3. Uncover Compositional Secrets: Try your hand at compositional ideas and explore the process of composition development and planning.

  4. Technique and Skill Development: Learn basic to advanced watercolour techniques and how to use other tools to get your desired effects.

  5. Investigate Colour Theory: Take a shallow dive into the world of colour that will keep you wanting more!

  6. Learn to Critique Your Own Work: Critiquing our own work is required for progress. This module will teach you how to look at and analyze your work as well as how to ask for effective feedback from others.

 

Who should enroll?

 

  • Beginner Artists: If you've been working on your drawing skills and are ready to learn a more creative approach to making original artwork, this course is for you!

  • Intermediate Painters: If you’re already painting but want to delve into more creative, original works and get away from reproducing life, this course will take you there. 

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