Choosing (and Using) Your Palette: Mastering Color in Abstraction | Helen Dannelly

Catapult! Mastering Color in Abstraction: Choosing and Using Your Color Palette

Instructor: Helen Dannelly (View Instructor Bio)

Level: All

Do you want to add sophistication and coherence to your abstract paintings?

Good news: You can!

The key lies in a thoughtfully selected color palette, but most color workshops skip over this vital step! Join renowned color expert Helen Dannelly and learn how mastering color choices can elevate your paintings from good to extraordinary.

When it comes to creating visual harmony and depth in your paintings, color palette plays a pivotal role. It’s not just about choosing colors that look good together, but about understanding how to balance them, how to use them to guide the viewer’s eye, and how to evoke emotion or narrative through color. Master color in your abstract practice during this new, 5-day workshop designed to catapult your practice to the next level!

What to Expect (Part I) - 2.5 Days

• Interactive Demos & Exercises: Engage in hands-on activities that explore prismatic, muted, and chromatic grays. You'll gain practical experience in manipulating color to achieve depth and vibrancy in your work. Helen will guide you through intricacies of hue, value, and saturation, enabling you to elevate your artistic practice.

• Art Historical Context: Delve into the rich history of color usage in art. We'll examine contemporary and historical examples, providing inspiration and insight into the evolving role of color in abstraction.

• Color Theory Exploration: Compare and contrast split complements, and discover the impact of color relationships on composition. Our discussion will also include earth primaries, modern transparent colors, and the Zorn palette, enhancing your understanding of these essential tools.

What to Expect (Part II) - 2.5 Days

• Creative Application: Let's paint! Using pre-selected color palettes, you'll create unified, harmonious works, applying the concepts and techniques discussed throughout the workshop.

  
  

Whether you're a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to explore abstraction, this workshop offers a supportive environment to experiment and grow. Join us in this vibrant exploration of color and unlock new dimensions in your artistic journey!

What People Are Saying:

I just read the comments on my work and want to thank you for what you added. I am happy to have your expanded opinions. Very helpful and so encouraging. You made my day.

-Linda S.

"I want to say how much I’m enjoying this workshop. You are an excellent teacher and the curriculum you’re sharing is helping me to  grow by leaps and bounds." -Jan M.

"Next Level Color was fabulous!  Helen is an excellent teacher." - Mikey B.

"I agree with Mikey! I learned so much in Helen’s Next Level Color  course. I look forward to participating in her Implementing Color  workshop! Helen is definitely an excellent instructor!" - Ingrid A.

"Thanks for the help and encouragement.  You are right in saying that  I will never forget the concepts of this lesson! I love how academic  these classes have been. Right up there with college classes." - Pam H.

"This is a great class! You are answering questions I never knew how to ask. You are such a generous teacher." - Suzanne D.

“I’ve loved the class, have been surprised and humbled by how much I  didn’t know and how much there is to know about color. You are a dynamic  teacher and the experience makes me want to take more Catalyst classes  in the future." - Karen N. F.

"Helen Dannelly’s color classes were exactly what I needed at just  the right time in my development. They were a springboard for me to  create more complex and nuanced artwork." - Heather D.