"This is by far the best watercolour course I have been on and completed. My hopes when I started the course was to understand how to mix and understand colours and this course did not disappoint. The lessons and exercises are fun, instructions are very clear and you learn so much. A big bonus after completing all lessons and exercises is that at the end you will have a large library of colours along with what pigments you need to make each colour, something I was searching for. I now understand colour mixing, have learnt how to control the water needed for each mix, how to ‘see’ colour and have the confidence to start painting the flowers I have in my garden rather than following a YouTube video of how to paint this or that. Another bonus for the course is that Jackie ( Tutor ) is great, she offers really positive feedback even if you don’t always get things right and this keeps you going. I have enjoyed the course at every stage, it is worth every penny and I would most certainly recommend it if you struggle to mix and see colour. Thank you Jackie your course is brilliant." F. Davies 2023

“I took Jackie‘s online colour mixing course in 2020. Communications with Jackie went really smoothly from the start and continued like that throughout the course. She responded quickly and thoroughly to every question.
The course was constructed with easy-to-understand guidance and the build-up to mastering the tasks was manageable and fun. The course materials were very clearly mapped out and accessible (pdf course notes and short video tutorials). Jackie herself is patient, approachable, very friendly and totally professional at all times. She is a motivating teacher who is masterful in encouraging you with constructive feedback and yet is not afraid to tell you when your work is not up to scratch. This greatly magnifies the lear effect. I, personally, learned so much not only about mixing colour but about paint in general. I now make a point of noting the pigment numbers and as a matter of routine and I also check the properties of the paints. I would recommend any course with Jackie." Audrey
 

“Today I have completed the Jackie Isard Colour Mixing course. I'd like to say that she is the best teacher in the world! You are the teacher I never had. Even though I have completed a diploma course with a nice degree, I was struggling with colours. Now I can say that I know how to proceed to 'read' plants. Her course is absolutely perfect for understanding colours. I do recommend it for all of you interested in botanical painting. Thank you Jackie! You're simply the best!!” Anna

“Thank you sweet friend for the wonderful eye-opening Color Mixing class. I’ve painted in watercolor for several years. Although I’ve taken several local classes and read many how-to books, I’ve NEVER had color explained in this manner. This is what I’ve needed. For years I’ve guessed at my colors and ended up purchasing new tubes - which I didn’t need and which didn’t help. Your class takes away the guess work. Working through guided lessons gave me hands-on experience.  Her almost immediate feedback of instruction and encouraging advice helped me not only to see my mistakes but to correct them as well. In addition Jackie’s watercolor blogs are enlightening as she shares details of paints and colors! I look forward to working more confidently as I make application to my work. Her class is easy enough for an intimidated beginner and challenging enough for a veteran in need of color direction. Jackie’s classes are reasonably priced, easy to access, well written with clear examples and videos guide your way. I am so appreciative of the preparation you’ve done for this class”.
 

“As soon as I got Jackie’s book 'Watercolour Mixing Tecniques for Botanical Artists' full of her fantastic paintings and wonderful content, I immediately took Jackie’s Mixing colour course and I got a huge, very thoroughly, with great sense of responsibility prepared course material. This course is first class and essential for anyone involved in botanical art. During this course, a lot of  independent work must be done, which will help you easily consolidate learnable content. I have learned to see little details, varying tones and shades in plants. I have gained confidence with selecting pigments and mixing accurately colours. Every lesson and exercise of this course gave me an invaluable experience.

Thank you, Jackie, for your supportive and encouraging guidance!”  Merike

 

“Thank you for your encouragement, kind words, advice, and patience during this process. I am thrilled to have been able to learn from such a knowledgeable mentor. The experience has changed the way I “see” my subject and makes me anxious to learn more.” Linda

“I wanted to learn from Jackie the day I first saw a pic of her painting on FB. Her painting was highly detailed and showed a certain sensitivity to colour. Fortunately for me, Jackie announced an online course a few days later. I paid up for the ‘Mixing colour accurately course’ but was a bit skeptical of learning online. Having completed the course, my doubts stand dispelled. The course content, the exercises and the patient online appraisal of the exercises by Jackie, all made for good learning. I recommend the course to anyone on a tight budget. It has taught me a structured way to test a colour and it’s mixing possibilities.” Raashmi

“I have always struggled in the past to correctly match colour mixes to the subject I was painting, especially botanical subjects. Working through Jackie's excellent course has given me more confidence and the ability to better understand colours and how to mix them. She responded quickly to my emails with good advice and constructive feedback, all the while giving me much needed encouragement. I can thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who needs help with colour mixing whether they are beginners or already have some experience using watercolours." Barbara

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“Mixing colour accurately is exactly what this course has taught me and a most enjoyable process too. Very much a novice, the notes were clear and easy to follow. The feedback was prompt and very helpful. All in all – Brilliant, Thanks Jackie” Sylvia
 

“At last! I now approach colour mixing in a more organised and knowledgeable way. I now search for ‘many’ colours within a plant and have gained the confidence to closely match them. This course should be compulsory for all Botanical artists. Jackie is a knowledgeable and encouraging tutor who responds quickly to your questions and posts on the dedicated group page.” Christine
 

“Thank you for the very clear instructions, I read them all and watch all the videos, they are all very useful and easy to follow. Jackie Isard you are great artist and a great teacher too!” Mari
 

“I am very pleased with this course! After all the exercises and tasks, I finally began to see colour and understand how to mix it. I liked the fact that I had not only charts of colours but even in the end practical tasks for a better understanding of colour on real leaves and flowers. Separately it will highlight the fact that Jackie responded very quickly to questions and supported me throughout the course. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn how to mix watercolour accurately for botanical” Svitlana
 

“The course material for this colour mixing course is structured, interesting and clear. The exercises explained well and the extra videos and Facebook group tips are a bonus. I have learned to look further than ‘first sight’ when looking at a plant. A green leaf is not just green but a myriad of green tones and hues. What I most appreciated was Jackie’s personal support and the speedy replies with appraisal. It is an important motivator when working online.” Hilde

“Jackie this has been a challenge for me but with your kindness and patience, I got there. Not just achieving the completion of the course, but having learned so much along the way - As a complete beginner I gained experience in holding the brush, the amount of pigment to water to use and the joy of colour alchemy. You have inspired me to work harder and move forward. Thank you so much.” Susan

“Thank you Jackie for providing such an invaluable guide to accurately matching colour for anyone wishing to improve their botanical watercolour painting. You explained how to look at a plant and identify correctly which pigments to choose, how to mix and apply them to achieve the best results. I welcomed your feedback, offering expert advice and guidance when required, helping me gain confidence in my abilities at each step of the way through the well structured lessons. Thank you again, I look forward to participating in further courses with you” Vicky

“I did enjoy the course immensely and was so pleased with how much I learnt by following the format and system of colour mixing that you have designed.  I appreciated the calm and informative way you communicate in the videos because, while books are helpful, and I have a few, there’s nothing like being able to watch a technique carried out by an accomplished artist. I can now refer to my charts as a valuable starting place instead of flailing about trying every pigment I have, also quite a few, saving time and paint. There is still so much more to learn but this course is a wonderful way to gain the knowledge and confidence to encourage us, as fledglings to go as far as possible.” Susan

“I've always been afraid when it comes to colors and my drawing over this period were all black and white. Then I fell in love with botanical art and I was amazed at Jackie Isard's works and her accurate rendering of colours. So, I immediately enrolled on her course and it was great. She was a very kind teacher, supporting me from beginning to end and she always gave me clear explanations about exercises and colour properties. I am only a beginner but now I feel confident enough to build on this. I realise that there is no reason to have fear and it's about perseverance and good teachers!” Noemi