Introduction to Color Class

Learn a practical approach to color mixing through still-life paintings that explore hue, value, and chroma.


Drawing America
Drawing America
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4 x 3 hours Location East Village Class size 1 to 15 guests   $360

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This class introduces you to a clear system that artists use to decode color, providing the knowledge you need to see what they see. Instructor Aidan Barker-Hill teaches this systematic approach to both complete beginners and painters looking to demystify their palette.
Once you learn this skill, you will be able to identify and mix any color you see with confidence. It is a true unlock for your practice, removing the frustration of guesswork and dramatically improving your paintings.
Each student needs to bring:
  • A white object
  • A bright red object
  • A bright yellow object
  • A bright blue object
for their individual still life.
What to bring
Each student needs to bring a white object, a bright red object, a bright yellow object, and a bright blue object for their individual still life.
  • 4 different canvases 8″x10″ or 9″x12″
  • A variety of large and small brushes (filberts for the large and medium sizes, rounds for small sizes)
Paint Colors:
  • Titanium White
  • Cadmium Yellow Light
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Transparent Red Iron Oxide or Burnt Sienna
  • Cadmium Red
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Phthalo Blue
  • Phthalo Green
  • Ivory Black
(Optional)
  • Cadmium Orange
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Alizarin Crimson
Provided by the school:
  • Gamsol
  • Linseed oil
  • Brush Washing Tank or Silicoil Jar
  • Palette – gray disposable palette paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Brush Soap
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

This venue is within walking distance of 23 St, 14 St–Union Sq, 14 St - Union Sq, 3 Av and 28 St stations

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Drawing America
Drawing America

4.0 (2)
Instagram followers 16k followers

Drawing America is a community of over 9400 members who love to draw and paint.
DA helps people make "real and tangible progress" with their drawings whether they are absolute beginners, intermediate sketchers, or professional artists.
We meet several times a week, in person and online. to draw from a live model. We have both instructed and uninstructed classes.
Drawing America hosts full-day workshops with exceptional drawing and painting teachers as well as presenting artist demonstrations and drawing competitions.
DA also creates original content for museums and cultural institutions in New York City including The Morgan Library, The Museum of The City of New York, and The Museum of Arts and Design.
We hope this group provides both a place to practice your drawing as well as learn about exciting drawing sessions and exhibitions throughout New York.
2026-11-20 15:00:00
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