Watercolor greys have always intrigued me because it’s really easy to use a convenience grey (like Payne’s Gray or Davy’s Gray), but it’s just as much fun to mix them!
In my newest Skillshare class, I’ll take you through all of the basics of why painting with grey is important, how to mix them, and how to paint using a limited color palette and really make grey the star of the show!
Watercolor Greys Class Overview
One of the most misunderstood but best part of watercolor is color mixing! This class is the first in a series of Color Palette Basics, and we’re going to focus on how to mix and paint with the color gray.
I chose grey because it’s the last color that people think of when it comes to watercolor. Most gravitate towards the pinks, purples, and greens. But I want to show you how the color grey can be bright and beautiful when used in the right context.
Through this class you’ll increase your color theory knowledge, learn how to paint with values, and paint vibrantly with a limited color palette.
This class is for you if you already have a basic understanding of how to paint with watercolors. But you’re ready to challenge yourself to think more critically about the colors you use in your painting.
Your Project
Skillshare is all about your creative journey and accomplishing projects along the way. In this class you will have a few options for completing your project:
- Grey swatches: Maybe you’re not ready to paint something just yet, but you’re having fun mixing colors and discovering new greys. Show off your grey swatch grids and share the color combinations you’ve tried.
- Cityscape and cat painting: If you followed along with the painting videos, share that painting!
- Your own painting: Maybe you were inspired to paint something of your own! Think of a winter landscape, or a stormy beach, or a different animal.
Are you ready to get your palettes dirty? Let’s see how many shades of grey we can make. And learn how to paint vibrantly with them!