Mixed Media Color Studio: Explore Modern Color Theory To Create Unique Palettes And Find Your Creative Voice--Play With Acrylics, Pastels, Inks, Graphite, And More

Mixed Media Color Studio: Explore Modern Color Theory To Create Unique Palettes And Find Your Creative Voice--Play With Acrylics, Pastels, Inks, Graphite, And More

Discover innovative painting and mixed-media art techniques the most inspired way possible: through rainbows of color! In Mixed Media Color Workshop, learn color and design principles that will boost your creative intuition. Based on Kellee Wynne Conrad's online class program True Colors Art, the lessons inMixed Media Color Workshop arecolor explorations designed tostrengthen skills and confidence as you develop your own unique style using acrylic and watercolor paint, pastels, artist crayons, ink, and more. See how color can be mixed to makesignature palettes, and get inspired to try new,exciting combinations of color, materials, and techniques that will take your artwork and creativity even further. The palette-inspired projects includemodern landscapes and seascapes, expressive florals, and abstracts featuringlively green shades,calming tones of blue, powerful red hues, warm analogous colors, and neutrals that are anything but boring. Learn innovative techniques that addtexture, details, and interest to your artwork. As with the original True Colors program, well-knownguest artists contribute exciting artwork, creating an expanded artistic repertoire filled with with fresh styles and ideas.Mixed Media Color Workshop also includes:How to create texture with a variety of mediums and toolsIdeas for layering colors in unexpected ways using gel plate printing techniquesProjects from artist contributors who share their techniques and stylesTechniques for starting with a compelling color palette, avoiding fear of the blank pageHow to expand creativity and boost confidence by making art in an array of styles, such as abstract, expressive, and impressionisticInformation on supplies such as brushes, palette knives, texture tools, and moreWays to create pleasing compositions using a variety of mediums Dive into this incredible world of color and allow your creativity to flow!About the AuthorKellee Wynne Conrad studied art and art history at Monterey Peninsula College and University of Maryland, then worked in the design industry making trade products for national companies while teaching art classes. Her accomplishments include winning Signature Membership with the International Society of Acrylic Painters and doing an eight-month residency at Jordan Faye Contemporary in Baltimore in 2015.