Acrylic Painting Foundations: Introduction to Color Mixing

Acrylic Painting Foundations: Introduction to Color Mixing

Class | Available

140 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 United States
TBD
Beginner
3/18/2026 (one day)
11:00 AM-3:00 PM EST on Wed
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$65.00
$55.00

Acrylic Painting Foundations: Introduction to Color Mixing

Class | Available

Unlock the magic of color and bring your paintings to life!

In this fun and approachable beginner workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently mix colors using acrylic paint—no more muddy results or guessing what to mix.

Through guided instruction and hands-on painting exercises, you’ll explore the color wheel, understand how colors interact, and use your new skills to create a simple, vibrant still life painting of fruit. Whether you're brand new to acrylics or want to strengthen your foundational techniques, this class will set you up with the tools you need to paint with clarity and joy.

Class Goals:

By the end of this class, students will:

-  Understand the basic color wheel and how primary, secondary, and tertiary colors relate
-  Learn essential color-mixing techniques, including tints, shades, and tones
-  Gain confidence in mixing clean, vibrant colors using a limited palette
-  Practice brush handling, layering, and paint application techniques
-  Apply newly learned skills to paint a simple still life featuring fruit
-  Strengthen observation skills to identify color temperature, value, and form

What to Expect:

During this four-hour session, you will experience:

-  A clear introduction to the color wheel and simple color theory concepts
-  Step-by-step demonstrations of how to mix accurate colors from a limited palette
-  Guided exercises including mixing charts and swatches
-  A structured approach to sketching and blocking in a still life composition
-  Instruction on layering, blending, and creating volume with light and shadow
-  Individual support, feedback, and encouragement throughout the process

You’ll leave with:

-  A finished acrylic still life painting of fruit
-  A personalized color-mixing chart or swatch sheet for future reference
-  A solid understanding of foundational color theory and how to apply it
-  Increased comfort and confidence working with acrylic paints
-  The ability to mix a wide range of colors with a simple, efficient palette

Enroll now to master acrylic color with confidence!

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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.