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Color Pops - Painting Geometric Florals with Spring Palettes

Class | Available

2107 Westlake Ave Seattle, WA 98121 United States
Drawing and Painting Studio #107
All Levels
4/8/2025-4/29/2025
5:00 PM-7:00 PM PST on Tue
$208.00
$187.20

Color Pops - Painting Geometric Florals with Spring Palettes

Class | Available

Instruction Medium: Oil, acrylic, or gouache paint

Step into spring with a bold, modern twist on the traditional floral still life! In this 4-week workshop, channel the vibrant energy of the season as you transform simple geometric shapes into striking floral paintings that radiate freshness and innovation; no prior experience required. 

Guided by the color scientist and artist Ashwini Sadekar, you’ll uncover the secrets of playful spring palettes, mastering the art of mixing luminous hues using just 7 essential rainbow paint tubes. Learn to combine prismatic effects and dynamic geometry to create florals that are both contemporary and undeniably cool. With step-by-step demos, live Q&A, and personalized feedback, you'll gain the confidence to create florals that infuse modern sophistication into any space. Bring your own photos of floral still lifes that you’d like to transform into geometric color pops, or enjoy Ashwini bringing in fresh-cut spring flowers for a live setup. You’ll have the opportunity to take photos and continue working from them in the following weeks. 

You can use either oil or acrylic paints for your florals. Designed for beginners and experienced painters alike, this engaging class will help you reimagine florals with a fresh, contemporary perspective. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a vibrant geometric floral masterpiece and a renewed creative spark to keep the colors blooming all year long!
 

  • Color Pops Supply List

    1. Paints:
    Recommended colors for a versatile palette: (Oils/Acrylic/Gouache any medium of your choice will do)
    * Cadmium Yellow/Lemon (or Hansa Yellow for a cadmium-free option)
    * Yellow Ochre
    * Indian Yellow
    * Cadmium Orange / Scarlet Pyrrol
    * Quinacridone Red
    * Quinacridone Magenta / Violet
    * Ultramarine Blue
    * Viridian Green (or Phthalo Green)
    * Permanent Green * Burnt Sienna (OR Indian Red / Venetian Red)
    * Raw Umber
    * Ivory Black
    * Titanium White

    2. Mediums: Any Gamblin solvent free medium liquid or gel

    3. Brushes:
    * A variety of round and flat brushes in different sizes (from small detail brushes to larger, wide brushes)
    * Filbert brushes for blending and softer edges
    * Choose from natural bristle or synthetic

    4. Palette:
    * A large glass or wooden palette for mixing colors. (A disposable paper palette can also work, but glass or wood is recommended for color mixing clarity.)

    5. Palette Knives:
    * One or two metal palette knives for mixing colors, with a flat edge and a rounded end

    6. Canvas or Painting Surface:
    * Canvas boards or stretched canvas (recommended size: 12x16" OR 16x20")
    * Alternatively, gessoed panels or canvas paper sheets work well for paintings

    7. Rags and Paper Towels:
    * Cotton rags or disposable paper towels for cleaning brushes and wiping the palette

    10. Image Reference:
    * Bring your own photos of floral still lifes that you’d like to transform into geometric color pops, OR enjoy Ashwini bringing in fresh-cut spring flowers for a live setup. You’ll have the opportunity to take photos and continue working from them in the following weeks.

    11. Optional Extras:
    * Glass palette scraper
    * Plastic gloves (for hand protection)
    * Apron or old clothes to protect your clothing

Ashwini Sadekar