Painting in Colour for Beginners

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

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Welcome to the colour painting for beginners course!  Here’s what you can expect.

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What are primary, secondary, and complementary colours?  What is the importance of hue, value, and chroma?

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Learn how to see colour accurately, and how to match that colour on your palette through a logical, structured approach.

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Set up a strong start to your painting by working on a colour study, and choosing your palette.

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How do you choose an underpainting colour?  Learn different considerations for colour choice, and watch a timelapsed underpainting.

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Truly a gamechanger!  Premixing allow for a smoother, faster painting process.  Learn the steps in this lesson.

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Now that the preparatory work is done, it’s time to begin the first pass.  Balance progress and care for a solid start.

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Correct, refine, and finish your oil painting in the second pass.

You’ve completed the course!  Let’s review the important points.

What you'll learn

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