Live Class - Build A Custom Watercolor Palette

Class Description:

Step into a world of color with this custom watercolor palette live class, where you'll learn to craft a palette that's perfectly matched to your artistic vision. In this adventure, you'll get hands-on with a mix of watercolors, a palette, pans, and a simple toothpick to transfer your chosen hues.Personalize your paint collection by selecting a harmony of colors that reflect your unique style. Discover the joy of filling your palette with shades that speak to you, from warm to cool, vibrant to desaturated. I'll be guiding you through my process and sharing why some colors are essential in my palette. This is the opportunity to create a set of colors that brings life to your art without the constraints of a store-bought set. Ready your brushes for a journey to a palette that's as individual as your creative expression!

What You Will Learn:

The evolution of watercolor palettes from starter kits to professional sets
How to select paints that suit your artistic preferences
Techniques for testing and swatching colors
Steps to fill and organize watercolor pans
Tips for creating a balanced, custom palette
Practical methods for testing color compatibility and mixing
Organizational strategies to maintain an efficient watercolor palette

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolor tubes of choice (I’m using Daniel Smith, Sennelier, and Qor)
Palette to keep watercolors in
Half or full pans (if necessary for palette)
Toothpick

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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