Secondary colours orange, green, and violet hold a special kind of magic. In this class, we’ll explore how these three expressive hues can form the backbone of stunning, harmonious watercolour paintings. Whether you're just beginning your journey with colour or looking to deepen your understanding, this class offers a creative and practical approach to mastering secondary colour relationships.

We’ll begin with a series of hands on exercises, mixing swatches, experimenting with pigment pairings, and exploring colour triangles and wheels to visualise balance and contrast. Then, we’ll put everything into practice with a final project: a striking rose painted entirely using orange, green, and violet. You’ll see how much depth, atmosphere, and visual interest can be achieved with a limited palette.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

Use secondary colours to create striking, expressive compositions
Mix and combine pigments for maximum harmony and contrast
Apply colour theory in a visual, hands on way through simple exercises
Create a full painting using only secondary colours, building confidence in limited palette work

This is more than just a theory class, it’s a creative exploration that will sharpen your eye, push your creativity, and open up new ways of thinking about colour. Whether you’re painting along or just soaking in the knowledge, this class is designed to make colour theory practical, inspiring, and fun.

So grab your paints, and let’s unlock the expressive power of secondary colours together!

Thank you so much for your interest in this class!

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Try this class to explore your creativity...

I’ve been painting for many years now, taken part in many exhibitions around the world and won awards from well respected organisations. As well as having my work feature in art magazines. After having success selling my originals and 1000s of prints around the world, I decided to start traveling with my brushes and paintings. My style is modern and attempts to grasp the essence of what I’m painting whilst allowing freedom and expression to come through. I simplify complicated subjects into easier shapes that encourages playfulness.

You'll Learn:

What materials and equipment to need to painting along
Basic technique to complete your first painting
How to avoid common mistakes
Choosing the right colours for your painting
How to blend colours and create textures for different effects
Making corrections and improvements
Finishing touches that make a big difference

When enrolled, I’ll include my complete ‘Watercolour Mixing Charts’. These are a huge aid for beginners and experts alike. They show what every colour on the palette looks like when mixed with each other. Indispensable when it comes to choosing which colour to mix.

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Stephanie Arce

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