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Art Workshops The Art of Color: Exploring Light, Shadow & Contrast
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The Art of Color: Exploring Light, Shadow & Contrast

$380.00

Color can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! This four-week workshop is all about experimenting, exploring, and having fun with color. Whether you’re mixing colors for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you see color in a new way. Through hands-on exercises, we’ll break down light, shadow, contrast, and mixing techniques so you can feel more confident in your creative process.

What We’ll Cover:

🎨 Mixing Colors – Where Do I Start?

  • Learn simple techniques to mix colors without overthinking

  • Use a limited palette to make color choices easier

  • See how colors change on different backgrounds

🎨 Painting White & Light Colors

  • Discover how to paint white on white without it looking flat

  • Explore how grey, white, and color affect each other

🎨 Capturing Transparency & Glass

  • Learn easy tricks to paint glass and reflections

  • Experiment with layering to create depth and light effects

🎨 Bright Colors & Greys

  • Make bright colors pop without feeling artificial

  • Learn how to mix rich, natural greys that enhance your artwork

This class is about removing obstacles, gaining confidence, and having fun with color. Whether you're a painter, a digital artist, or just curious about color, you’ll walk away with new techniques to bring your work to life!

Schedule:
🖌April 3rd - 24th,Thursday, 6-9 PM (4 Weeks)

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Color can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! This four-week workshop is all about experimenting, exploring, and having fun with color. Whether you’re mixing colors for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you see color in a new way. Through hands-on exercises, we’ll break down light, shadow, contrast, and mixing techniques so you can feel more confident in your creative process.

What We’ll Cover:

🎨 Mixing Colors – Where Do I Start?

  • Learn simple techniques to mix colors without overthinking

  • Use a limited palette to make color choices easier

  • See how colors change on different backgrounds

🎨 Painting White & Light Colors

  • Discover how to paint white on white without it looking flat

  • Explore how grey, white, and color affect each other

🎨 Capturing Transparency & Glass

  • Learn easy tricks to paint glass and reflections

  • Experiment with layering to create depth and light effects

🎨 Bright Colors & Greys

  • Make bright colors pop without feeling artificial

  • Learn how to mix rich, natural greys that enhance your artwork

This class is about removing obstacles, gaining confidence, and having fun with color. Whether you're a painter, a digital artist, or just curious about color, you’ll walk away with new techniques to bring your work to life!

Schedule:
🖌April 3rd - 24th,Thursday, 6-9 PM (4 Weeks)

Color can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! This four-week workshop is all about experimenting, exploring, and having fun with color. Whether you’re mixing colors for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you see color in a new way. Through hands-on exercises, we’ll break down light, shadow, contrast, and mixing techniques so you can feel more confident in your creative process.

What We’ll Cover:

🎨 Mixing Colors – Where Do I Start?

  • Learn simple techniques to mix colors without overthinking

  • Use a limited palette to make color choices easier

  • See how colors change on different backgrounds

🎨 Painting White & Light Colors

  • Discover how to paint white on white without it looking flat

  • Explore how grey, white, and color affect each other

🎨 Capturing Transparency & Glass

  • Learn easy tricks to paint glass and reflections

  • Experiment with layering to create depth and light effects

🎨 Bright Colors & Greys

  • Make bright colors pop without feeling artificial

  • Learn how to mix rich, natural greys that enhance your artwork

This class is about removing obstacles, gaining confidence, and having fun with color. Whether you're a painter, a digital artist, or just curious about color, you’ll walk away with new techniques to bring your work to life!

Schedule:
🖌April 3rd - 24th,Thursday, 6-9 PM (4 Weeks)

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