Limited Palette

Working with a Limited Palette - Beginner Watercolor

Class | Available

140 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 United States
TBD
Beginner
3/15/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-1:00 PM EST on Sat
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$55.00

Working with a Limited Palette - Beginner Watercolor

Class | Available

Unlock the power of minimalism in watercolor painting by learning to work with a limited palette! In this beginner-friendly class, participants will explore the creative possibilities of using just a few colors to create harmonious and visually striking artworks. By the end of the workshop, you'll have developed an understanding of color theory and the confidence to create vibrant paintings with a restricted palette.

Objectives/Goals:

* Participants will gain a solid understanding of how to mix and match a limited number of colors to create a wide range of hues and tones.
* Participants will leave with completed watercolor paintings that showcase their ability to use a limited palette effectively, along with a new-found appreciation for simplicity in art.
* Participants will learn essential techniques such as color mixing, creating washes, glazes and textures, and achieving balance and harmony in their compositions.  

What to Expect:

In this 3-hour class, you'll start with a brief introduction to the concept of working with a limited palette and its benefits. Through guided exercises, you'll practice mixing colors from a restricted selection to create a variety of shades and tints. The class will include hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback from the instructor to ensure you progress confidently. By the end of the session, you'll have a beautiful watercolor painting to take home, demonstrating your skills in working with a limited palette.

Sign up now and discover the beauty of simplicity in watercolor painting!

  • There is a $10 Supply Fee which is to be paid to the instructor at the time of the class.  Please bring cash.
Cesaretti, Kimberly
Kimberly Cesaretti

Kim was born in northern New Jersey, residing in Elizabeth and Hillside prior to moving “down the shore” with her family to Lanoka Harbor in December, 1971, where she and her two younger sisters were raised. She has been an artist since early childhood, from the moment she could pick up a crayon and make marks on paper. While a student attending Lacey Township High School, Kim participated in the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival where her watercolor work was chosen to tour the state. Also, one of her oil paintings won second place in the New Jersey State Congressional Art Competition in her senior year. After high school, Kim attended the prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. She continued her education at Ocean County College (OCC) and, while a student there, Kim landed a job as a Graphics Artist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE), NJ. She continued her career there after earning her Associate Degree in Fine Arts from OCC and then went on to earn a degree in Art Education from Georgian Court College in May 1995. Upon graduation, Kim received the Art Award from the Art Department at GCC and the Dean’s Medal of Academic Excellence (Highest GPA, Evening Division). While still employed as a Graphics Artist at NAWC, Kim earned a Master of Science in Systems Management with a Certificate in Technology Management from Capitol College, Laurel, MD in May 1998. After a seven year career as a Graphics Artist, Kim took the opportunity to enter the acquisition field in the Department of Defense as a Contract Specialist in August, 1997. Then, in January, 2000, Kim was hired as an Adjunct Instructor at Georgian Court College/Georgian Court University to help start and develop a web design program for the Art Department. Kim married her husband, Albert, in October, 2000. They have two daughters.