Kathleen Speranza Fine Art/Introduction to Color Strings

  • $100

Introduction to Color Strings

In this one-day workshop, Kathleen demonstrates how she pre-mixes paint in "color strings" to organize her palette. This technique can make your painting process more fluid and intuitive.

At a Glance

Introduction to Strings Workshop

What exactly is a color string? It's a group of pre-mixed paints arranged in tonal values. When subjects are extremely subtle in hue, value and chroma, perceiving and mixing color can prove challenging. Using value strings can streamline and simplify the accuracy of your color mixing.

This method of palette organization offers a logical and effective way to mix naturalistic color. Pre-mixed color provides a kind of "typewriter." And you don't have to hunt and peck for each tone! 

During the workshop, Kathleen demonstrates exactly how she mixes strings. She also shows you how tubing your colors in advance can give you an efficient way to organize your palette.

If you have trouble mixing the precise colors you see, this class is for you!