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Watercolor Minimalist: Learn to paint with just three primary colors

Artist, author, and explorer Roseann Hanson is your guide.

Adding watercolor to your field notebooks and nature journals need not be an elaborate exercise in juggling dozens of colors and six different brushes!

I will introduce you to the simple technique of mixing any color you need from a triad — three primary colors (a cyan, a magenta, and a yellow) plus my own preferred “bonus” colors of burnt sienna and a dark blue.

It’s not hard, and it’s fast, simple, and fun!

Use your own paints (I’ll send you recommendations) or order my Minimalist Paint Kit or one of my paint tins with sample paints and paint along.

Instructor Roseann Hanson, who has been keeping a nature journal for more than 30 years, will be your guide exploring truly place-based art-making. 

Length: Two hours

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Supplies and Printable Worksheets PDF

Minimalist Paint Tins - 2 sizes, with or without paint samples Minimalist Paint Tins - 2 sizes, with or without paint samples Minimalist Paint Tins - 2 sizes, with or without paint samples Minimalist Paint Tins - 2 sizes, with or without paint samples Minimalist Paint Tins - 2 sizes, with or without paint samples
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