‘COLOUR CONTRAST THEORY - Online workshop
Duration: 5HRS:44 min
This online workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate artists who want to strengthen their understanding of colour theory while developing greater confidence in creative decision-making. Working in oil or acrylic, Dominik Modlinski guides students through a clear, practical approach to colour using only three primary colours—a powerful method that sharpens perception, improves colour ratios, and deepens understanding of colour contrasts.
By simplifying the palette, students gain true freedom in colour mixing. This approach removes guesswork and leads to cleaner, more harmonious, and expressive paintings. Through step-by-step demonstrations, Dominik shows how to mix an unlimited range of hues while maintaining colour intensity and saturation.
What you’ll learn:
Core principles of colour contrast theory using a limited palette
How to mix a wide spectrum of colours from three primaries
Strategies for clean colour transitions and economical brushwork
Understanding individual colour contrasts and their expressive impact
How to use colour contrasts as stand-alone elements or dynamic pairings
Building strong compositions driven by bold and intentional colour choices
Colour contrasts are the foundation of effective colour design. Each contrast carries its own visual energy and emotional character. By understanding how these contrasts interact, students unlock endless creative possibilities, both technically and symbolically.
Workshop outcome:
Students will complete a series of colour theory exercise charts that can be kept and displayed in the studio as a valuable reference tool. More importantly, they will leave with a stronger visual awareness, a confident approach to colour mixing, and the ability to carry bold colour decisions consistently throughout the entire painting process.
This workshop is ideal for artists looking to elevate their work through clarity, confidence, and expressive use of colour.
Upon registration, I will forward a private video recording to you, for which you will have unlimited access.
