Ever wince at your “muddy” colors or cringe when a painting hits the messy, ugly stage? What if that was actually the birthplace of real magic?
Color Pop Intensive: Beauty From The Beast: Mud & Magic
Join a one-of-a-kind Color Pop Intensive devoted to the most misunderstood—yet utterly essential—part of the creative process: chromatic grays, subtle palettes, and the art of finding beauty in what you once avoided.
What You’ll Unlock:
- Create Complex, Compelling, Chromatic Grays:
Say goodbye to lifeless “mud”—learn pro secrets for mixing luminous, color-rich grays and gorgeous, nuanced palettes. - Beautiful Chromatic Palettes:
Move from chaos to captivating, sophisticated color stories. - Simplify Color With Ease:
Cut through confusion—see how a few “neutral” moves can tame and elevate even your wildest work. - Find Beauty in the “Ugly”:
Shift your mindset—discover power, intrigue, and possibility in what other artists throw away. - Tame Chaotic Work:
Master using neutrals and grays to resolve paintings and draw the eye—so your art feels both dramatic and intentional.
Every workshop is hands-on, painterly, and confidence-building. You get:
- 4 recorded Zoom painting sessions (each one builds real skills, not just one-off tricks)
- Yearlong, unlimited access to every demo, lesson, and painting experience
- Paint-along exercises: mix, explore, and transform your relationship with “mud” alongside Nancy
- A vibrant Facebook group—keep sharing breakthroughs and messy masterpieces with fellow artists who get it
- Generous, flexible recommended materials—you don’t need a fancy stash to join in
Real Testimonials From Fellow Artists:
“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 a new Online program. 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, if we’re still running The Salon, you’ll be invited to join. 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 turn “mud” into magic and see beauty everywhere—in your art and yourself?
Don’t miss this final, bold Color Pop Intensive.
Color Pop Intensive: Beauty From The Beast: Mud & Magic
$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
Create Gorgeous Grays & Chromatic Color Palettes
Simplify Color With Ease
Find Beauty In The “Ugly”, The Messy, The “Unfinished”
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