Colour Theory with Lisa Hâù
Mixed MediaAbout This Experience
Join artist Lisa Hâù for an engaging online demo where we will start with the fundamentals of colour theory. Together, we will bring a bold, expressive flower to life on canvas using acrylics and mixed media!
In this session, you will learn how to create depth and contrast, avoid muddy colours, and make your painting vibrant and lively. Lisa will guide you step by step, sharing techniques to understand colour through the principles of light and dark, as well as layering tips to build richness and dimension.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this demo will boost your confidence in using colour intuitively and courageously!
Materials
Golden Heavy Body Acrylics - Indian Yellow Hue, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Fluorescent Orange-Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Quinacridone Magenta, Fluorescent Magenta, Cadmium Red Medium, Transparent Red Iron Oxide, Alizarin Crimson Iron Oxide, Permanent Green Light, Sap Green Hue, Manganese Blue Hue, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Violet Hue, Titanium White.
Opus Legato Acrylic Brushes Brushes: Flat 8, 12, Filbert 4, 8, Round 2, 6
Opus Mezzo Acrylic Brushes: Angle 1/4”
Golden Gloss Glazing Liquid Medium
Masterson Sta-Wet Premiere Palette
Dixon China Markers: Black & White
STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph 100 Pencils: HB
Krylon Workable Fixative Spray
Opus Exhibition Pre-Stretched Canvas Surface- Deep: 12” x 12”
Water Container(s)
Paper Towels
Alcohol Wipes
Opus Virtual Demo Common Q&A - Click HERE
About Your Host
Lisa Hâù is a Canadian artist based in Powell River, BC, where she lives and paints at Coming Home Farm. Originally from Red Deer, Alberta, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary and recently graduated from the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program. Over the years, she has studied under various mentors and participated in workshops with artists who have shaped her ever-evolving style. Before fully dedicating herself to painting, Lisa worked as a professional hairstylist for over a decade, honing her eye for colour, texture, and self-expression.
Her journey with art began as a means of healing after a medical emergency in her late teens, deepening her understanding of creativity as a powerful force for transformation. Blending joyful colours, storytelling, and expressive markings, her work celebrates life’s ever-changing nature and the beauty of authenticity.
Website: lisahau.com
Instagram: @lisa.hau.art
Facebook: @LisaHauArt
