Drawing with Colour

About this course

This course examines how colour can shape depth, form, texture and atmosphere in drawing. Through guided exercises, participants work with coloured pencils, pastels, markers and mixed media while exploring complementary colours, contrasts, harmonies, shading and light effects. Mark-making techniques are used to represent surfaces such as soft fabrics and reflective materials. The course also considers how colour can communicate mood, storytelling and expressive or realistic qualities within a composition. Learners develop a personal project that brings together the techniques covered and contributes to a portfolio of work.

What you'll learn

• Apply colour theory, including complementary colours, contrasts and harmonies, to drawing compositions.
• Use blending, layering and shading to create depth, dimension and form.
• Create varied textures with mark-making techniques across different drawing materials.
• Use coloured pencils, pastels, markers and mixed media in drawing exercises.
• Develop a personal project using colour to convey mood, atmosphere or narrative.

Is this course right for you?

Listed at Improver level, the course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental drawing techniques and looking to extend their use of colour. The source does not state a formal prerequisite. Participation includes guided exercises and an individual personal project.

Before you go

• Paper, brushes and other art supplies are provided.