Why this course

Without a solid grasp of values, colours often look flat or lifeless. Many artists overblend, lose contrast, or miss the subtle power of greys.

Benefits

• Build confidence with the value ladder (the backbone of realism).
• See how Old Masters like Rembrandt used values in portraits.
• Master mixing neutrals, greys, and subtle shifts in hue and chroma.

Course Details

• The Value Ladder*
• Bonus: Values in the Portraits of Rembrandt
• Changing Hues
• Mixing greys from a tube
• Mixing neutrals and Greys
• Glossary

Who it’s for

Artists, who want their work to “pop” with depth and atmosphere instead of looking flat.

About me

I am a classically trained artist, musician, and art historian. My teaching brings together technical skill, emotional depth, and historical insight, so you don’t just paint, you connect to the living tradition of art.

Course Instructor

Karin Merx Author