Course:
Exploring Limited Colour Palettes

In this six week course we will explore colour and specifically different colour palettes.

We will look at, and answer these questions:

How can you use colour to set a specific atmosphere?
How can a limited colour palette help you develop your own art style?
How do you find a colour palette that works for you?

"Colour is very much like a bank account. If you dip into it too much soon you will have none“ – Andrew Loomis

Using a limited colour palette forces you to think more about the colour you are using, without selecting colours at random.

A limited colour palettes helps you bring simplicity to your work.

It removes confusion, as you only use the colours that are within your colour gamut. If you’re using blue, white and red, you only have these three colours to choose from – making it simple.

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What to expect

For only £90 you will learn all about colour

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Devellop your own signature colour palette

This course is for you:

if you want to learn about colour theory
If you mix too many colours and find the result overwhelming
If you want to build a consistent art style- a signature colour palette can really help you with that

Do I need to be good at drawing to join?

Each class will include a sketch template and you can join in even with very little art experience!

If you are completely new to art, I would recommend to check out my Sketchbook course which introduces you to different mediums and helps you when you first get started.

What are we making?

Each class will come with a sketch template

we will do a warm up at the start of each class to try out what colours we will use

we will go through the painting/drawing process together.

Colour Palettes we will look at in this course

Black and white - a black pen, marker, fineliner, ink or paint
Pop art - Neon and bright colours
Romanticism - Earth Tones
Impressionism - Pastel colours
Fauvism - Bold colours
Contemporary Illustrators - We will look at various illustrators and choose a colour scheme that we each prefer.
Zorn Palette - yellow ochre, ivory black, vermillion and titanium white. I will be painting a portrait using these specific colours and explain in detail what the Zorn Palette is.

A selection of drawings in a limited colour palette with the text: Explore a limited Colour Palette.

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What my creatives say about my courses

I really enjoyed the 'Fill Your First Sketchbook in 30 Days' on line course with Irene from Makings & Musings. It was very motivating. There were lots of ideas for images to draw and resources for where to find them on line. We learned many new techniques. The videos were really helpful. The live sessions were really well presented and complemented the coursework perfectly. I would highly recommend Irene's on line art courses, both to beginners and more experienced artisits.

"Irene was an excellent teacher and would highly recommend her classes."

Hannah

"Brilliant teacher. I found the class very relaxing and engaging as Irene patiently explained how-to paint. Appreciated the fact that she explains well the technique while also encouraging you and giving you the freedom to add your own touch."

Irina

Very enjoyable course and would definitely recommend.

I enjoy all of the classes and courses at Makings & Musings. I love the live Charcoal Drawing Classes on Sunday evenings, I have learnt so much about drawing with Charcoal in these sessions. I have just completed the Autumn Drawing with coloured pencils course on line. It was excellent and I now feel confident drawing with coloured pencils, using different techniques and different mediums.

Good drawing course.

I learned so much and was introduced to so many techniques that I never tried before . The option to draw along also helps to get going

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What Materials Do I need?

During this course I will be creating in various mediums and you can join in using the materials of your own choice.

This is not a specific watercolour technique or colour pencil technique class, instead we will be focusing on colour and composition and you will be able to draw and paint along with the materials that have your preference.

Paper:

I recommend using a sketchbook or paper that is suitable for a variety of mediums.

What colour palettes will we look at:

Each colour palette that we will look at will require different colours.

When you use paint you can mix the colours but you can also join in using markers, pencils, crayons or other art materials.

Join the course

If you would like to draw as part of a fun and inclusive group, why not check out the Makings & Musings Community.

In the community we draw and paint together twice a month, you will find art tutorials and lots of inspiration.

The community is perfect if you want to experiment with materials, if you are looking for a reason to make time for art and it is the perfect place to share your work in a safe non-judgemental environment!

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Hands on approach

I love a no-nonsense approach to art as the best way to learn is by creating.

we start with quick sketches and I invite you to draw along from the start.

My goal is to get you comfortable with drawing faces, as people are a never ending source of inspiration! My hope is that you will carry on drawing people after you have completed this course and that I help you finding your own creative voice in the process.

How does it work?

During the course you can see what I do as if you are looking over my shoulder. I explain each step I take and you can see exactly what movements I make.

Share your work

You can share your work with me on social media or by emailing me. I am always happy to help and I love seeing your creations!