The Skilled Colorist
Master color selection, harmony, and application with expert techniques. Say goodbye to muddy colors and flat paintings. Transform your art with confidence, precision, and sophisticated color.
The Color Wheel : Make your own
Saturation for Sophisticated Color
Temperature explained
Some of My Favorite Color Products
Favorite Color Products PDF
Demonstration: Choosing Cool and Warm Colors to add Variation
Use them to tone down your color
Use them to Create Beautiful Greys
Use them to Create Depth
Examples of How to Use Complements
Nuanced Complements for Beautiful Palettes
Color Matching with Glass
Color Combining Exercises
Color Matching Online Tool
Color Harmony Simply Explained
Harmony Tip - The Mother Color
Harmonizing Color Intuitively
The Skilled Colorist is a comprehensive online course crafted for both new and professional artists. Whether you're just starting or seeking to refine your craft, this course will empower you to master the art of color selection and application, ensuring your work always achieves the desired effect—no more relying on happy accidents.
Discover reliable tools to create stunning color harmony and elevate your artwork with vibrant luminosity. Say goodbye to the frustrations of a repetitive palette, flat and overworked paintings, and the struggle to achieve the right color balance. Learn how to avoid muddy colors and the pitfalls of overusing white, transforming your process from a hit-or-miss endeavor into a confident, efficient practice.
With over 30 years of experience, including a decade of training and working in a Parisian studio, and a thriving practice as a full-time artist in the Bay Area, I bring you expert insights and techniques honed over decades. My work, focused on abstractions and color, is represented by local galleries in California, ensuring you learn from a seasoned professional deeply rooted in the art world.
Andrea Wedell
“A Game Changer for My Art - Worth Every Penny Wow, this class completely exceeded my expectations! I've taken quite a few color theory courses, but nothing compares to this experience. It felt like I was right there in the studio with Andrea, soaking up the wisdom of a true master artist. The depth of knowledge and the practical tips she shares are incredible—it's like she's revealing all her best-kept secrets! What really stood out to me is how this class has already transformed my approach to color in my painting. I’ve gained so many new techniques and insights that I can see an immediate difference in the quality and vibrancy of my work. Andrea's ability to teach is just as impressive as her talent as an artist. She breaks down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps, making it easy to apply them to your own art. If you’re serious about improving your skills and want to unlock the full potential of your color palette, this is the class for you. I can't recommend it enough—definitely my favorite class ever!”
Niki Zan“Excellent Course Extremely helpful information; the color matching with glass is a great exercise to improve one’s ability to see color. Loved the color coining exercises as well. Professional recording certainly enhances the learning experience.”
Cathy Parish“A Truly Masterful Course The Skilled Colorist was a most rewarding experience for me. It is appropriate for artists at all levels, from beginners to professionals, who wish to hone their knowledge of and engagement with color. What is truly impressive is that it delves into color theory and practice from unique angles and uncovers surprising nuances and unexpected combinations and results. Andrea spent thirty years in France mastering her skills as a painter and has many years as a professional artist behind her. She has dedicated much time and effort to the concept of color, a topic about which she is passionate. Although Andrea explains basic concepts such as the color wheel, she does so through her own expertise and insights. Her knowledge is up to date, as revealed by the simple fact that she ranks magenta as a primary color. Such insights are just the beginning of the often surprising angles from which she approaches the topic. Her demonstrations throughout the course reveal the subtleties and refinement that can only be achieved once one takes color beyond the basic and expected levels. For example, her understanding of desaturation is thorough, and mastery of this concept will help artists make their colors pop. Andrea's stunning results are the result of fearless exploration. Especially in the latter parts of the course, we see how a master artist experiments and reconceives her own painting. As the course progresses, students become co-conspirators with Andrea as she reveals how she engages with unusual combinations to achieve a wide variety of effects. Andrea is unintimidating and embracing of those artists who really wish to hone their crafts! This is my second course with Andrea, and I must say I look forward to many more! It is. indeed, an enriching experience. ”
Bruce Williams“I'm so glad I treated myself this course. I hesitated as to be honest I think/ thought I'd done enough colour studies over the years. I'm glad I bought it and am now watching it for the 2nd time in a few days. Andrea inspires me! For any of you hesitating, this 3 hour course is full of useful infiltration, whether you're a beginner or a more advanced colourist. I will listen/ watch it over and over when I want to awaken my colour senses and have the added advantage of being in Andrea's albeit 'virtual' company. ”
Karen Diffy“Inspirational ! I haven't finished the course yet, but having gone through the deep dive into complementary colors, I feel compelled to express my excitement and gratitude for this workshop. I've learned so much in a brief period of time. Andrea provides a knowledge and sense of play that provide a wonderful springboard for experimenting with color in a truly joyful way. Thank you!”
Tamra Carboni