The Joy of Color
Unlock your palette. Express your vision.
Gain confidence with color in this acrylic painting course.
If you’ve ever felt stuck choosing colors, mixing paint, or making your work ‘pop,’ this course will give you the confidence to create vibrant, harmonious paintings you love.
Whether you’re brand new to acrylics or you’ve been painting for years, you’ll leave with skills—and a color palette—you can’t wait to use.
Early Bird Sale
☆
Early Bird Sale ☆
Get early access to this comprehensive color course while it is still under construction. Get started today, and explore new lessons as they are added, all at half price!
From Color Confusion to Color Confidence
Before: Color Confusion
Choosing colors used to feel overwhelming. You’d stand in front of your paints, unsure where to start, second-guessing every choice, and worried your colors would clash instead of sing. Maybe you stuck to the same few “safe” colors, missing out on the magic that happens when you explore the full spectrum.
During: Building Your Color Skills
As you work through The Joy of Color, you start to see the lightbulbs go off. You discover why certain colors work together, and how to tweak them when they don’t. Your palette starts to feel like a playground rather than a puzzle. You catch yourself smiling as you mix new shades and try bolder choices, knowing you have the tools to make them work.
After: Color Confidence
Now you approach your palette with excitement and ease. You know exactly how to build harmonious color schemes, mix the shades you need, and use contrast for impact. Your paintings pop with personality, and you feel free to experiment—confident that you can make any color combination work beautifully.
What you’ll learn
-
✺
Understand color theory without getting overwhelmed.
-
✺
Mix any color you need with confidence.
-
✺
Create harmonious palettes that make your work sing.
-
✺
Create harmonious palettes that make your work sing.
-
✺
Use color intentionally to guide the viewer’s eye.
-
✺
Build your own “signature” set of colors.
THE JOY OF COLOR
What people are saying about Karen Wade’s teaching style:
“Karen’s positive energy and step-by-step guidance kept me motivated the whole way through!”
~ Jessica M.
“Clear, friendly, and encouraging—exactly what I needed to grow as a painter.”
~ David R.
“Karen’s positivity is contagious—I felt creative again.”
~ Grace P.
Who is this course for?
🎨 Beginner painters who want clarity on color
🎨 Intermediate artists who want more control and variety in their work
🎨 Creative hobbyists looking for more joy and play in their painting practice
Hi, I’m Karen Wade—artist, teacher, and color enthusiast with a lifelong passion for helping people find joy in painting. I’ve spent years exploring how color works: not just on the canvas, but in how it makes us feel.
Through my workshops, studio sessions, and now The Joy of Color online course, I’ve guided hundreds of painters—from nervous beginners to seasoned creators—into painting with more freedom, expression, and happiness.
I believe painting isn’t just about technique—it’s about connection: to your creativity, your emotions, and the world around you. And color is the bridge that brings it all together.
This course is my way of sharing the “aha” moments I’ve seen light up so many faces… and I can’t wait to share them with you.
Join The Joy of Color Today — Start Painting with Confidence!
Join The Joy of Color Today — Start Painting with Confidence!
Get early access to this comprehensive color course while it is still under construction. Get started today, and explore new lessons as they are added, all at half price!
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
-
The Joy of Color is an online painting course designed to help you explore color theory, learn practical techniques, and build confidence in your own creative voice. Whether you’re new to painting or have been at it for years, you’ll find inspiration and guidance here.
-
Not at all! This course is beginner-friendly while still offering plenty of depth for more experienced painters. You can start exactly where you are, and progress at your own pace.
-
Acrylic paints, brushes, a painting surface (canvas, panel, or paper), plus a few basics are all you need to begin. A full recommended materials list will be provided when you enroll.
-
Nope! You can start The Joy of Color whenever it’s right for you. Since it’s self-paced, you can work through the lessons on your own schedule.
-
The videos are streaming-only for copyright and quality reasons, but you can access them anytime from any device with an internet connection. Any printable resources and reference guides will be available for download.
-
I love seeing your creations! You can post your work on your favorite social media platforms and tag it with #TheJoyOfColor so others can celebrate your art with you.
If you’re ready to feel confident with color and paint with joy, I’d be honored to be your guide. Let’s make something beautiful together—enroll today and let the adventure begin!
Get early access to this comprehensive color course while it is still under construction. Get started today, and explore new lessons as they are added, all at half price!