Exploring Colour 2: Create and Update Traditional Seasonal Colour Palettes

Discover how to update seasonal color palettes and create novelty color combinations in this in-depth course! Designer and illustrator Claire Picard shares her expert techniques for staying ahead of global design trends and crafting inspiring color palettes perfect for commercial use.

Learn step-by-step how to inject newness and originality into your seasonal color schemes. Claire demonstrates how to effectively apply these colors and shades to your own art and illustration work, ensuring your pieces truly stand out.

In this fourth Skillshare class, Claire offers valuable color theory tips drawn from her own experience and the work of other talented artists. You'll gain insights into clever color usage, achieving balance, and creating inspiring visuals that captivate art directors.

You'll receive access to eight full colorboards (two per season) for your personal inspiration, an accompanying Pinterest board filled with ideas, and a comprehensive design color trend overview. Explore how to effectively use seasonal color for popular themes like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.

Are you seeking ways to make your artwork pop with unique color combinations? Struggling to find fresh approaches to Christmas illustration? Want to grab an art director’s attention through your color choices? This class is designed for you – whether you're a beginner or a seasoned designer/illustrator looking for a fresh perspective on seasonal color.

Join Claire on this journey to renew old color palettes and discover the possibilities for updating your creative practice. Companies are constantly seeking novelty, and this class will equip you with the skills to deliver.

Special thanks to: Harriet Mellor (www.harrietmellor.com), Eulalia Mejia (www.eulaliamejia.com), and Dylan Mierzwinski (http://www.bydylanm.com).

Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music (https://www.purple-planet.com).