FAMOUS PALETTES: Learn the Palettes of Your Favorite Painters with a Color Master
Each 1.5-hour live online Zoom session covers a specific artist revered in art history. We will go into their color choices so we might understand their work more deeply and improve the versatility of our own work. Join us for one or all sessions.
All classes are Saturday's from 2:00 3:30 ET
Course Schedule
Six weekly sessions starting November 8th
The master of *chiaroscuro*, using deep shadows and dramatic light with a rich, earthy palette.
An "alchemist" of atmosphere, using luminous yellows and fiery reds to capture the sublime power of light.
An Impressionist master who used a bright, high-key palette with bold blues and delicate pinks to capture light.
A virtuoso who mixed lifelike skin tones and shimmering light from only four colors: black, white, red, and yellow.
Achieved hyper-saturated, fantasy landscapes and an incandescent "Parrish blue" by patiently glazing thin layers of color.
Explore color as a science, using Munsell's three-dimensional system of Hue, Value, and Chroma to gain total control.
Sample of Peter's artwork
About Your Instructor
Peter Donahue is an educator and content creator whose teaching brings clarity and accessibility to one of art's most misunderstood subjects: color. Best known for his online presence as @color.nerd on TikTok (480,000 followers) and @art.pete.repeat on Instagram (400,000 followers), he has helped hundreds of thousands of artists, designers, and educators build a stronger understanding of how color really works.
His approach combines art history, science, and hands-on practice, breaking down complex theories into practical tools that students can immediately apply in their work. Beyond social media, Peter creates courses, printable resources, and videos that are used by artists and educators around the world.
Peter's expertise is also sought by companies and institutions looking for deeper insight into color. He has consulted with clients ranging from glass manufacturers to luxury textile brands, filmmakers, and major art supply companies, advising on everything from product development to visual storytelling.
As a lecturer and workshop leader, Peter has spoken internationally on the teaching of color theory, delivering keynote addresses for organizations such as the Inter-Society Colour Council and lectures at schools including RISD and Chapman University. His workshops have been hosted by museums, universities, and arts organizations, including the NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale and Contemporary Arts Memphis.
Whether online or in person, Peter's goal is the same: to give artists confidence with color by replacing myths and formulas with understanding, curiosity, and play.