Learn to mix 117 beautiful colours from just 3 primaries — no confusion, no wasted paint, just pure colour clarity
In this easy-to-follow video demo, you’ll discover how to build your own colour chart from scratch, test and label each hue, and create a personalised palette that deepens your understanding of colour.
Perfect for artists who want confidence and ease in every brushstroke.
Discover the simple, joyful process of building your own 117-colour chart — a tool you’ll return to again and again in your painting practice.
Follow a clear, step-by-step demo as I guide you through creating your own colour reference chart from scratch — no confusion, just calm, confident mixing.
Discover how to mix 117 stunning hues from only three paints — learning the secrets of harmony, balance, and colour bias along the way.
Download your personalised PDF chart — a timeless tool you’ll return to again and again in your studio for clarity, ease, and inspiration.
The Colour Confidence Chart Download includes:
Watch as I guide you through building your own colour chart from scratch — how to mix, label, and test each hue for the perfect reference tool you’ll use again and again.
Print it out, follow along, and fill in your own personalised colour grid. You’ll learn how just three primaries can produce an entire spectrum of beautiful, balanced colours.
How to mix 117 harmonious colours from just three primaries
The secret to creating cleaner, more confident mixes (no more mud!)
How to build your own palette reference that saves time and paint
Why limiting your palette actually gives you more creative freedom
This mini-course is for you if…
🎨 You’ve always loved colour but struggle to make sense of mixing — everything turns muddy or unpredictable.
💫 You want to feel confident choosing and combining colours, without second-guessing yourself every time you sit down to paint.
🕊️ You’re tired of following tutorials that tell you what to do — you want to understand why colours work, so you can trust your own creative instincts.
🌿 You’re rediscovering your creativity later in life and want a gentle, structured way to build skills that feel both freeing and achievable.
💖 You believe painting should feel peaceful and expressive, not pressured — and you’re ready to paint with more ease, joy, and clarity.
If you’re wondering whether this will work for you, these quick answers will help
Not at all. This lesson is designed for beginners — and for anyone who wants to simplify colour mixing and feel more confident at the easel. You’ll be guided through every step in a clear, relaxed way.
Yes. You can follow along with oil, acrylic, or gouache paints — the principles of colour mixing are the same.
No. I’ll show you how to create a limited palette with any three primaries you already own. The goal is to understand how colours interact — not to copy exact tubes of paint.
You’ll just need three primary paints, a palette, a small brush, and a sheet of paper or card to make your chart. A printable PDF grid is included for easy reference.
Absolutely. Even experienced painters find that revisiting a limited palette sharpens their eye and deepens their understanding of colour harmony.
I’m Brenda Flannery — an Irish artist who works with light, atmosphere, and colour. My approach focuses on clarity and confident decision-making, helping painters understand colour relationships and reduce guesswork.
Imagine sitting down to paint and knowing exactly how to mix the colours you need — no more guesswork, frustration, or muddy results. The Colour Confidence Chart will show you how to build your own simple, powerful reference tool — one that brings clarity and calm to your creative process. It’s a gentle, practical way to reconnect with your creativity and finally understand colour in a way that feels intuitive and free.