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Winsor & Newton Artists’ Oils: Colour, Abstraction and Design with Michael King
Winsor & Newton Artists’ Oils: Colour, Abstraction and Design with Michael King
Discover how a simple colour strategy can transform the way you approach abstract painting. Winsor & Newton Educational Artist Michael King will show how easy it is to create dynamic, harmonious abstracts using a split complementary palette. Starting with a single dominant colour, Michael will demonstrate how intentional colour choices create unity, variety, and a strong focal area while keeping the painting process approachable and intuitive.
This interactive session invites attendees to participate by helping select and mix colours while exploring the design decisions behind the painting. Along the way, you'll learn how colour, value, chroma, shape, and edges work together to create visual hierarchy and impact. Whether you're new to abstract painting or looking for fresh ways to strengthen your compositions, you'll leave with practical ideas you can immediately apply to your own work.
Materials
Winsor & Newton Artists’ Oil Colours: Ultramarine Blue, Winsor Yellow Deep, Winsor Emerald and Orange lacquer Mineral
Winsor & Newton Oil & Acrylic Pads 9x12"
Winsor & Newton Liquin Original 75ml
Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Synthetic Hog Brush Flat #6 and #8
Paper Towels
Hosted by Opus Art Supplies & our Experience leader
Meet Michael King, a passionate Canadian artist with a deep love for plein air (outdoor) painting, through which he endeavours to capture the essence of every landscape he encounters. Drawing inspiration straight from the heart of nature, Michael is constantly attuned to the delicate dance of light, form, and colour, seamlessly blending representational elements with an impressionistic touch to create captivating works of art. With a background in product design, he brings a wealth of technical expertise to his artistic practice, all while cherishing the beauty of simplicity. His dedication to mastery shines through in every brushstroke, creating pieces that resonate with viewers worldwide. His talent has been recognized in various exhibitions and competitions, and his artwork is featured in private collections in Canada, the United States, and the UK. But Michael’s impact extends beyond his studio, as he’s also the visionary behind PleinAirBC.com and the driving force behind the artful: minds artist community, enriching the lives of fellow creatives he meets along the way.Instagram: @michaelking.ca
Website: michaelking.ca
YouTube: MichaelKingArt
Instruction: michealking.ca
Artist Interview Podcast: @artfulminds
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