This class is a step-by-step introduction to the art of watercolor mixing, designed for complete novices or dabblers who want to feel more confident with their paints. Together, we'll explore how to mix colors purposefully, adjust saturation and value, and apply small, controlled washes of color to paper.

We’ll begin by discussing the basic materials you’ll need, then practice adding water and pigment to a mixing tray, learning how different ratios affect the results. From there, we’ll build a full color wheel with primary, secondary, tertiary and complementary colors—while also exploring how to lighten, darken, dull and intensify colors for flexibility and confidence in your future paintings.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Mix accurate and intentional colors in watercolor

• Adjust saturation (color intensity) and value (lightness or darkness)

• Apply watercolor to paper using a few very basic techniques

• Avoid common beginner frustrations with water-to-paint balance

• Build a reliable visual reference (a color wheel) you can use again and again

By the end, you’ll not only have your own hand-painted color wheel, but also the confidence to create any color you want in watercolor. With these foundational skills, you’ll be better equipped to approach future projects with clarity and joy.

NOTE: View the CLASS PROJECT tab for your downloadable files and supply list

Carolyn Mullanix

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