Painting in Colour for Beginners
Painting in Colour for Beginners
- 3h 52min
Welcome to the world of colour! If you’ve never painted in colour before, or are looking for a more structured approach and some solid foundations, this course is for you. Learn about colour theory, how to mix a colour accurately, how to plan your palette, how to avoid “muddy” colour, and more.
This course includes a full supply list, and photo references of various still life setups.
This course is intended for those who have painted in oils before and have completed the “Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners” course.
Lesson Previews
- 1min
Welcome to the colour painting for beginners course! Here’s what you can expect.
- 14min
What are primary, secondary, and complementary colours? What is the importance of hue, value, and chroma?
- 48min
Learn how to see colour accurately, and how to match that colour on your palette through a logical, structured approach.
- 22min
Set up a strong start to your painting by working on a colour study, and choosing your palette.
- 21min
How do you choose an underpainting colour? Learn different considerations for colour choice, and watch a timelapsed underpainting.
- 24min
Truly a gamechanger! Premixing allow for a smoother, faster painting process. Learn the steps in this lesson.
- 1h 02min
Now that the preparatory work is done, it’s time to begin the first pass. Balance progress and care for a solid start.
- 40min
Correct, refine, and finish your oil painting in the second pass.
What you'll learn
- How to understand the colour wheel and colour theory
- The value of premixing colours
- How to see and mix colour accurately
- Tips for preventing muddy colour, keepipng your colour clear and vibrant
- Colour temperature relationships, and the three characteristics of colour: hue, value, and chroma