Paintings Ever get stuck mixing the same colors—and wish your paintings had more snap, depth, and modern edge?
Color Pop Intensive: Zorn, Rembrandt, Magnificent Monochromes & Tantalizing Tertiaries
Unlock the secrets of legendary palettes and claim new power with color—no matter your skill level.
What You’ll Master:
- Monochromatic Expressionism: Learn how deep, emotional power unfolds when you “do more with less”—limit your colors, amplify your voice.
- Tantalizing Tertiaries & Variation & Constraint: Discover unexpected, subtle palettes and master how limitations can set your creativity on fire.
- Zorn Palette & Contrasting Diptychs: Explore the iconic 4-color Zorn palette inspired by Anders Zorn—plus, experiment with bold light/dark contrasts in side-by-side “diptych” paintings.
- Rembrandt Palette & Six Maquettes: Dive into the moody, timeless Rembrandt palette (and its modern twists). Create six rapid-fire “maquettes” to break habits, try new moves, and supercharge your process.
What You’ll Experience Inside Color Pop Intensive: Every Session, a Fresh Breakthrough
- 4 energizing, recorded step-by-step painting sessions—each one centered around one of the master palettes or color concepts above
- Yearlong access to all workshop recordings, demos, & exercises(after a year, join The Salon for ongoing access to all Color Pop workshops
- Exciting color mixing demos & guided painting exercises: paint right along with Nancy at your own pace
- Each session: mix, paint, and discover with Nancy—then share, discuss, and be supported in our private Facebook group
- A private Facebook group for sharing, encouragement, and ongoing support (keep the color joy rolling!)
- Flexible materials list—jump in with what you already have; get suggestions if you want to explore further
“This course made color fun again.”
“Nancy Hillis continues to surprise me with inspiring, inventive coursework. Color Pop helped me move beyond theory into active, experimental color play. I loved the camaraderie, structure, and Nancy’s encouragement. Even when the Zooms ended, the learning and support in the Facebook group kept me going!”
“I always meant to practice color mixing, but never did until I had this supportive group and Nancy’s creative prompts lighting the way. So grateful for this experience.”
FAQs
What is Color Pop Intensive?
Color Pop Intensive is an online workshop. This recorded Workshop replicates a live, in-person Workshop. We explore 4 unique color palettes and apply them to a variety of provocative and eye-opening exercises during 4 Recorded Zoom Painting Sessions. (Session are recorded and available for 1 year). After 1 year, you’ll be invited to join The Salon where you’ll have access to all Color Pop Workshops you’ve taken as well as be able to join our monthly live Color Pop Painting Session Call where we’ll paint together for 2 hours.
When does Color Pop Intensive start?
Color Pop Intensive Workshop starts whenever you are ready.
How long do I have access to Color Pop Intensive?
You have access to Painting Session recordings for 1 year. After that, you’ll be invited to join the Salon. The Salon is our monthly program of access to the Color Pop Workshops you’ve taken as well as monthly Live Painting Sessions where we’ll paint together for 2 hours.
What is your refund policy for Color Pop Intensive?
There are no refunds for the Color Pop Intensive Workshop. Given the immediate nature of the Workshop recordings, there are no refunds, makeups, or deferrals.
What materials can I use for Color Pop Intensive?
I create the painting demos using acrylic paints and mixed media for this workshop. You can use acrylic, watercolor, oil paint, pastels or anything you wish.
What materials do I need for Color Pop Intensive
You will need a substrate to paint on (this can be paper, canvas, board), paints (primary colors, black, white to start, and your favorite brushes). Any mark making materials you have in your studio will work well. Materials list provided upon registration.
Artist, Psychiatrist, Author, Founder of The Artist’s Journey® and The Adjacent Possible® Workshops and Courses.
International Bestselling Author, Book Excellence Award Winner, Reader’s Favorite Gold and Silver Medals. BookAuthority named The Artist’s Journey a Top 100 Creativity Book.
I guide artists to create their deepest, most authentic art through my signature approach, combining art and psychiatry. I’ve helped thousands of artists transform their work from the inside out, operating from the conviction that artistic creation has as much to do with psychology as it does with paint and canvas.
I studied under renowned psychiatrist, Irvin Yalom, MD at Stanford and have been featured in Inc. and The New York Observer. When not painting or teaching, I swim, play cello, write fiction, and visit my daughter in St Andrews, Scotland.
Your Mentor
Nancy Hillis, MD
Ready to give your color palette new life—and see what’s possible with master-inspired guidance?
Get started now—reserve your spot in Color Pop Intensive.
Color Pop Intensive: Zorn, Rembrandt, Magnificent Monochromes & Tantalizing Tertiaries
$197
- Yearlong access to your chosen Color Pop Intensive Workshop
- One-time payment
- Private Facebook group where you can post your work if desired
- After a year, you may renew for a nominal fee
Want All the Color Pops? Get the Complete 5 Course Color Pop Bundle
$497
- Yearlong access to the Complete 5 Color Pop Workshops
- The best value
- One-time payment
- Private Facebook group where you can post your work if desired
- After a year, you may renew for a nominal fee
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Monochromatic Expressionism
Tantalizing Tertiaries & Variation & Constraint
Zorn Palette & Contrasting Diptychs
Rembrandt Palette & Six Maquettes
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