Creative Colour Workshop
DAY 1 - Unleash the Big Brush
Please check your email ‘Your Day 1 Workshop is Ready! ‘to download your reference image.
DAY 1 - Unleash the Big Brush
DAY 2 - The Power of Three
Day 2: Delivered tomorrow
DAY 3 - Set the Mood
92 thoughts on “Creative Colour Workshop: Day 1”
Wich colour do you use? Acrilic? Thank you for your intreresting lesson.
You’re very welcome. I’m using Quinacridone Magenta, Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) and Hansa Yellow pluse white. These are Golden Fluid acrylics.
Very useful. Looking forward to second video 🙂
I’m pleased you are enjoy it. Thank you.
Could you please provide the original colored versions of the 2 black and white reference pictures? I have a hard time envisioning a sunset I’ve never seen, or referring to one only in 2 colors. Thanks in advance!
Please drop me an email and I will try and dig it out for you if I can.
Thank you for the first part. As I’m on the verge of starting a new painting, I took one of my own reference photos that I intend to incorporate, turned it to high contrast black and white, and sketched it as per your lesson using the very same brush. Kept the light parts just the paper, and diluted black paint for mid values. Took me less than 7 minutes and I think I will repeat this process on my (much larger) canvas. Waiting for the second lesson now. Warm regards from the Netherlands.
Thats amazing! well done. I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
What kind and size of paper did you use?
16×12 inches : )
A really wonderful workshop with so much important information. I’m immediately start with my brushes to see what marks I get before putting down the shapes. Thank you Michelle.
You’re very welcome. I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
You have a Facebook community? I would like to join it.
I’m sorry there isn’t, this was a live workshop I ran recently.
Pardon puisque hd avoir kes vidéos en français?
Merci
Once we have had a go at the challenge, where do we share them?
We don’t have anyone specific to share them I’m afraid but it’s always good to do the challenges as this is where you get the most learning from.
Just love it! Very well explain! I also love your vibrant colours!
Thank you and I’m pleased you are enjoying the workshop. Michelle
Hi! I am from Northern California and live in Belvedere, CA
Welcome to the workshop. Enjoy : )
Hello Michelle,
I hope you are well. My name is Susan, I am 22 years old and I come from Afghanistan, where I have a deep passion for art. I discovered my talent for painting at the age of 9 when I drew a toy elephant my father bought me. My family and teachers encouraged me, and I participated in several school competitions, always achieving good results. However, I have not had the opportunity to pursue art professionally yet. While I can replicate any photo realistically, I still feel inexperienced regarding techniques and tools. The high cost of painting supplies has prevented me from using oil paints, and learning how to use them has been challenging.
After watching your video today, I felt hopeful. When I saw your announcement for the three-day workshop, I was thrilled, and receiving the email to participate made me even happier. Despite some internet issues, I watched the first day’s video in detail, and it was truly amazing. Thank you for your efforts, dear Michelle; I wish you continued success.
I also want to mention that if your workshop offered a certificate, it would greatly benefit individuals like me. Although it is a three-day workshop, it was clear from day one that it is rich in valuable content and details. It would have been wonderful to earn your certificate.
Susan thank you for your heartfelt message and for joining, I’m so pleased the workshop is inspiring you and please don’t feel you can’t create because you need so many materails because you really don’t. I don’t offer a certifcate – I’m sorry but I do hope you get lots of value from the workshop.
I appreciate this course very much! Looking forward to the next lesson, after completing the assignment. Thank you very much. Receive love and infinite joy, wealth and health.
You are very welcome. I’m pleased you enjoyed day 1. Thank you again.
Здравей от България! Много интересен урок! Благодаря! Очаквам ден 3 с нетърпение.
Добре дошла на уъркшопа! Надявам се да ти хареса 🙂
Please delete this question, it seems to have duplicated my first one (which I changed as it didn’t seem to have posted).
What was the large paintbrush you were using? It looked like a decorating brush without a handle.
Are they a special order, or did you chop off the handle of the brush and finish it, yourself?
Somehow, it looked easier to use than if it had a handle. 🙂
Thanks for your question Karen. It’s actually a liquitex freestyle brush, you can get them in different widths. They are great for covering large areas and I like the way you can hold it, in this instance it is easier than if it had a handle. 😊
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for the workshop. I am English but live in central Portugal. I have drawn all my life off and on, I’ve also tried painting in different mediums. Never had any formal training so at the age of 70 I am just getting around to learning more. I had a few years of drawing pet portraits in coloured pencils and now would really love to do something other than copy photos, also drawing people’s pets is quite stressful as it’s vital to capture the pets character, otherwise it’s just another cat or dog. I have just finished my first homework, thank you. The biggest brush I have is a 1″ flat brush so not so big. I painted the same picture you showed on the tutorial in 5 minutes in size A3. I am going to buy some new brushes and paints soon so I am really looking forward to putting your advice into practice. Unfortunately the access to good art shops is very limited where I live so I will have to wait for a trip to Lisbon. Thanks again and I’m looking forward to day 2.
It’s so lovely to have you here Vanessa. Welcome. I’m glad you are finding the workshop helpful and learning and I hope you manage to find the supplies you need. Thanks again for sharing.
Hi Michelle. Thank you from Melbourne Australia. Just completed lesson 1 challenge homework and WOW. First time ever I have been able to block in shapes and values. Great lesson. Looking forward to lesson 2
Welcome Denise from Australia, lovely to have you here. I’m glad you found this helpful. It’s really good to just keep things simple in the early stages. Happy painting.
Thank you! I always forget the idea of looking for larger shapes and using larger brushes. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s class.
You’re most welcome and yes often we need reminding of what makes things simpler.
Marie from rural Australia. A great start, exactly what I need to develop my skills and confidence. Thank you.
Welcome Marie all the way from rural Australia lovely having you hear and hope you learn lots.
Australia!
Looking forward to learning more about colour!
Welcome Prue I can’t wait to show you more. Enjoy.
Hi Michelle from Portugal. Very detailed and informative lesson. Thank you.
You’re welcome glad you enjoyed it and it’s lovely to have you here.
I am looking forward to this! I only just started painting. I want to paint looser. I painted a seascape, an owl, a Kingfisher, and a Blue Heron. Although I am happy with the Kingfisher and Blue Heron, I am finding I try to put too much detail in the paintings and they do not look soft. They instead look a bit stiff to me.
Amazing and welcome. What an exciting journey you are beginning and I can certainly help you to paint in a more loose style. Enjoy the workshop.
Thank you, that was very informative !!
I’m glad you found it helpful, thanks again.
Hi Michelle from Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Helene, welcome. I hope you find the workshop really helpful.
Hi Georgie from Nottingham uk
I appreciate your clear instruction style. I look forward to learning more from you. Do you cover composition in any of your class offerings? Thanks!
Thank you for you kind words. In Vibrant Visions we touch on composition. It’s alot around value, colour and planning all key things that contribute to a successful painting. I also intend to bring out a full workshop dedicated to composition within the next 12 months. Thank you.
The big brush idea makes total sense. I have such horrible brush marks on my paintings and spend so much time trying to fix what I just can’t. Time well spent just for the first lesson. Thank you
Amazing, glad you enjoyed it and have some key take-aways. You’ll get lots more in day 2 and 3 as well. Thanks again for joining.
I appreciate the lesson. The general shaping is a great idea. I can’t wait to try this out. Thank you.
You’re very welcome. I really hope this helps : )
Wonderful, very clear and informative lesson. Very inspiring! Thank you!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Inga. Be sure to check out day 2 and 3 for even more : )
Hi Michelle
I was watching your video for the first day but when there were 33 minutes left it simply stopped working. I Can’t seem to make it work
Hi Gabrielle, I’m sorry you’re having issues but not sure if it’s your side as I’ve checked and it’s working and noone else has had this. Please let me know if it continues.
Very glad to see you from France. All lessons are amazing. Thank you Michelle.
I’m pleased you are enjoying them : )
Your list of frustrations were all of mine!
Enjoying your explanations.
Aww I know, they are for many so you’re not alone but don’t worry it can all change. I promise.
very nice 1 step I learned something!
Amazing, I’m pleased you are learning.
It’s harder than it looks. I tried with both photo references.
The more you do it the easier it’ll become. I promise
hello from Romania!
Welcome Petre. Enjoy 😊
You got so much put in within those 5 minutes!
That’s fantastic- will try to the exercise after work.
Amazing. Feel free to share.
Hi. I am from Australia. Enjoying the workshop.
Welcome Asha so pleased your enjoying it.
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Thanks Michelle.
Polka
looking forward to this.
Amazing Tim.
1 year
Okazjonalnie rysowałam sobie ale najczęściej hamuje mnie porównywanie
Definitely color mixing
Tusinde tak for en lærerig dag. Jeg havde glemt mine store pensler.
Du er meget velkommen (you are very welcome)
Definely juggling
Fantastisk, håber det hjælper!
It was very nice and useful,thanks.I am from Iceland .
Welcome from Iceland. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Hello from Finland! I am very excited to learn from you Michelle!
Hi Marjukka, amazing. I’m looking forward to sharing more.
Hi Michelle from Ireland x Many thanks for all you creativity it’s much appreciated x
Patricia
You are very welcome. Enjoy.
This is so incredibly useful.
Glad you think so. Enjoy : )