Let’s Mix Our Own Watercolor Pastels: Warm Colors

Mastering Pastel Color Mixing & Composition Studies

Unlock the secrets to creating beautiful, custom pastel colors in this engaging watercolor class! Perfect for artists of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced painters, this course will empower you to mix any shade you desire using a limited palette.

What you'll learn:

• Precise Color Mixing: Discover fundamental color theories and how to apply them to achieve a wide range of pastel shades.
• Limited Palette Mastery: Learn to create a beautiful spectrum of pastel colors with just a few essential pigments.
• Muted Tones & Creamy Textures: Explore techniques for mixing soft, muted pastels and achieving creamy, luminous effects.
• Troubleshooting Color Issues: Learn how to correct dull mixtures and recreate existing pastel colors.
• Analogous Color Harmony: Understand how to use analogous colors to create visually pleasing and balanced paintings.
• Composition Studies: Apply your newfound color mixing skills to create simple composition studies inspired by the works of John Singer Sargent. Choose between abstracted shapes or more detailed interpretations.

Who is this class for?

This class is ideal if you:

• Are passionate about pastel colors and want to mix your own.
• Seek a relaxing and enjoyable art project to build a creative routine.
• Find pastel colors appealing but want to avoid overspending on a large paint collection.
• Are eager to experiment with pastel painting techniques.
• Simply want to enhance your overall color mixing skills.

Materials Needed:

• Watercolor or mixed media paper (2-3 layers recommended)
• Watercolor brushes (round brush with pointed tip preferred)
• Watercolor paints (white, beige, or other pastel colors are essential – pigment names provided in the class guide)
• Water jar, rag, tissue
• Pencil and colored pencil (optional)
• Music: Purple Planet Music

Don't worry if you don't have the exact pigments! We'll explore alternatives and how they affect your pastel color results. Get ready to experiment, learn, and have fun creating your own unique pastel paintings!