Through a practical, step-by-step colour wheel exercise, watercolour artist and tutor Hilary Jean Gibson reveals how colours interact and relate to one another, helping you build a stronger understanding of colour and greater confidence in your painting practice.
Whether you are just starting your painting journey or revisiting the fundamentals of colour theory, this demonstration offers a clear and approachable introduction that can support artists working in any medium.
The colour wheel is an invaluable tool for artists, helping to build confidence in colour mixing, improve colour harmony and develop a greater awareness of contrast and balance within a painting. As Hilary guides you through the process, you will gain practical insights into creating more vibrant, expressive and harmonious colour schemes.
Although Hilary demonstrates these principles using watercolour and teaches from a watercolour perspective, the concepts explored are relevant to artists working in any medium. Whether you paint in oils, acrylics or watercolour, a solid understanding of colour relationships can enhance your work and support more confident creative decisions.
Included in this short course is a bonus video explaining ‘How to see complementary colours’.
What will I learn?
- Learn how to use the colour wheel to better understand colour relationships, colour mixing and harmonious colour schemes.
- Gain an understanding of the three key elements of colour: hue, chroma and value.
- Develop greater confidence in making colour choices that can be applied across a range of painting and artistic mediums.
Who would this course suit?
This demonstration is suitable for artists of all levels who would like to deepen their understanding of colour. Whether you are new to painting and looking for a clear introduction to colour theory, or a more experienced artist wanting to refresh and strengthen your knowledge, the principles covered will be valuable. Although demonstrated in watercolour, the concepts are applicable to artists working in any medium.
How does an online session work?
Once you have booked you will be able to watch on demand immediately. You can pause, rewind and watch again as often as you like until the session expires 60 days after purchase
You can watch on a PC, laptop or tablet and if you have chromecast or miracast you could even cast to your SmartTV from your phone.
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