Wish your art leaped off the canvas—bold, joyful, unforgettable?
Color Pop Intensive: Van Gogh Green, Turner’s Yellow, Think Pink & Matisse Red
Discover the palettes (and exercises) that defined the masters, reimagined for your unique abstract path.
In these four juicy sessions, you’ll explore:
- Van Gogh Green: Tap into the energy and emotion of Van Gogh’s trademark greens. We’ll use “Jumbo Maquettes” to unleash your wildest, most layered work—mixing constraint with mark making and value play for powerful, original results.
- Turner’s Yellow: Journey into the luminous world of J.M.W. Turner. Explore yellow’s mysterious depth through one-color palettes and inventive abstract expressionist approaches—see how constraint and contrast unlock doors to surprise.
- Think Pink (Inspired by Matisse): Pink isn’t just a trend—it’s a master move. See how Henri Matisse’s legendary “Pink Studio” and “Pink Nude” turned pink into pure illumination. You’ll experiment with “Progressive Maquettes”—one of Nancy’s favorite, most innovative painting practices—to push your creativity further than ever.
- Matisse Red: Dive deep into the stunning, museum-worthy “Red Studio,” channeling its concept of ‘art within art.’ Your challenge: create mouthwatering, large-scale red abstract paintings with modern diptych techniques. This is courage—and color—on a grand scale.
What’s Included:
- 4 recorded Zoom workshop sessions: watch, paint along, repeat as you wish.
- Yearlong access to every demo, lesson, and resource (option for ongoing access via The Salon).
- Paint-with-me exercises every session: no dry lectures—truly hands-on!
- A vibrant, private Facebook community—share your breakthroughs, questions, and “happy accidents.”
- Flexible supply lists—you can start with what’s already in your art stash.
Real Student Results:
“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.”
Why Artists Love Color Pop Intensives:
- Each round dives deep into fresh historical and contemporary palettes—your paintings (and confidence) will never look or feel the same again.
- Nurturing coaching, inventive processes, and community support at every step.
- Learn by doing, with the chance to revisit, replay, and keep growing.
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 paint like you mean it, surrounded by inspiring palettes and passionate artists?
Join Color Pop Intensive 3: Expressive Color—Van Gogh Green, Turner’s Yellow, Think Pink & Matisse Red
Color Pop Intensive: Van Gogh Green, Turner’s Yellow, Think Pink, Matisse Red
$197
- Yearlong access to your chosen Color Pop 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
Get All 5 Color Pops in the 5 Course Bundle
$497
- Yearlong access to the Complete 5 Color Pop Workshop Collection
- 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
Create mouth watering abstract expressionist paintings
Green Jumbo Maquettes
Turner’s Yellow One Color Palette & Abstract Expressionism
Think Pink Progressive Maquettes
Matisse Red Diptychs
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