Watercolor Wednesday: Color Mixing: Creating Harmony with Opposites

Class Description:

Master the art of blending opposite colors without creating mud! In this session, you'll discover how to create beautiful color transitions between complementary colors—like orange and blue—that work in harmony rather than discord.You'll explore the techniques that allow colors to flow seamlessly into each other, building depth and visual interest while keeping your palette clean and vibrant.Perfect for creating stunning, cohesive paintings that showcase thoughtful color choices.

What You Will Learn:

How to blend complementary colors without creating muddy tones
Techniques for creating seamless color transitions
Building depth with opposite color combinations
Creating visual interest while maintaining a clean palette
How to make intentional color choices in your paintings
Developing cohesive, harmonious color schemes

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolors
Round watercolor brushes
2 jars of water
A rag
A palette for mixing
Watercolor paper or sketchbook

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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