with Andrew Kinmont
9th or 15th May 2026, Pulford, Cheshire
Discover the Language of Colour
Colour can feel mysterious, unpredictable — even frustrating. But once you understand how it truly works, painting becomes more intuitive, more expressive, and far more enjoyable.
In this inspiring one-day workshop, Andrew gently guides you through colour in a way that is clear, practical, and immediately usable. You won’t be overwhelmed with theory — instead, you’ll see, experience, and understand why colour behaves the way it does.
You’ll discover:
- atmospheric perspective: how colours naturally soften and cool as they recede into distance
- why saturation shifts create depth and atmosphere
- how to neutralise colour beautifully using complementary mixes
- how to mix beautiful greys
- how to recognise warm and cool hues — and why this subtle awareness transforms your paintings
You’ll also gain a clear understanding of the different colour systems used across art and design — RYB, RGB, and CMY — and learn why many contemporary painters favour a CMY-based palette for achieving brighter, cleaner, more luminous mixtures.
Practical Painter’s Knowledge You’ll Use Forever
Throughout the day, Andrew shares professional studio insights that can instantly strengthen your work, including:
- building harmonious colour palettes with confidence
- avoiding muddy mixes by understanding temperature relationships
- quickly checking tonal accuracy with simple visual techniques
- why avoiding black often leads to richer, more vibrant paintings
- mixing paint more freely and efficiently
- understanding why photos can mislead artists — and how to paint beyond them
These principles apply across all subject matter — whether you paint landscapes, portraits, still life, or abstract work.
Who This Course Is For
This workshop is designed for painters of all levels — from curious beginners to experienced artists wanting deeper clarity and control.
It’s perfect if you’d love to:
- finally understand colour in a way that makes sense
- make clearer artistic decisions with ease
- feel confident mixing paint instead of guessing
- create stronger depth, atmosphere, and harmony
Course Details
Date: Saturday 9th or 15th May (tbc)
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Pulford Village Hall (CH4 9ES)
Cost: £120
Andrew Kinmont 