Back to Basics Course

by Kari Lynn M.

If you’re ready to learn more about color mixing and the “science” behind it… well, you’ve come to the right place!

In this class, you’ll get a complete crash course on “color theory”, which includes everything from how to create and understand a color wheel to how to lighten and darken painting colors. Before beginning the class, make sure you download and print the file linked under the video–it’s a short workbook that will help you follow along with the class. And, if you don’t have access to a printer right now–don’t worry, you can still follow along with the video and take “notes” with your paint on a blank paper or two.


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Materials Needed

  • Paints
    • Red
    • Blue
    • Yellow
    • White
    • Burnt umber
    • Raw umber
  • A mixing tool (either a paint spatula, butter knife, craft stick, or similar item)
  • An acrylic paint palette

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