Bring your pigments to life—on your terms.
Let's Make Art >If you want to experience control over your color mixing, you're in the right place.
When most people hear mixology, they think of cocktails. But at Bold School, we’re redefining it—for painters.
Bold Mixology is a brand-new course all about taking control of your color.
You’ll learn how to mix the exact hues, values, and tones you need—no more muddy results or guessing games.
Whether you're trying to create vibrant contrasts, or develop a cohesive palette, this class will give you the skills to get there with confidence.
It’s not just about color theory—it’s about practical, hands-on color control.
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★★★★★
"I have had formal training in an academy, but we never were taught this. Very interesting - all the classes of the color playbook! I have taken a lot of notes and now it is up to me to experiment with it all. Thank you!"
- Sibine Wienen
BOLD MIXOLOGY
CURRICULUM
During this in-depth Series of classes, you’ll learn:
Chapter 1
The Hidden Bias
What you don’t see in your pigments is what throws your mixes off.
Let's find the hidden bias that leads you to vibrant color—and total mud.
Chapter 2
Secondaries That Sing
Not all greens are created equal—some whisper, some shout.
Learn how to create rich, clean secondaries that hold emotional weight and visual harmony.
Chapter 3
The Neutral Zone
Where color calms down—and complexity begins.
Explore how to create balanced, sophisticated neutrals that bring harmony and mood to your work, without relying on flat, pre-mixed paint.
Chapter 4:
The Color Kitchen
Create color like a chef crafts flavor.
Develop your own flavor profiles by learning to test, tweak, and refine your colors until they express exactly what you want.
Chapter 5:
The Mother of All Colors
There's a color that acts like a key—unlocking balance and depth.
One powerful pigment that, when used well, transforms how all your other colors behave.
Understand your pigments so every mix is a choice, not a mistake.
Meet Your Instructor:
Charla Maarschalk
I’m on a mission to help you find freedom in color. To paint with confidence in your process. To paint with bold expression.
Bold School was dreamt up in 2017, born from my own journey of creative clarity. Since then, I’ve shared every part of my painting practice through the classes we offer—but this course is something special.
This class is all about the mixology of color. It’s where you’ll learn to take full control of your pigments. You will mix with intention, and trust your creative instincts.
It’s not just about technique. It’s about building an art practice that is true to you.
Ready to turn your ideas into beautiful art?
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Consumer Testimonials. As with any program, your results using the Bold Mixology Series may vary from these consumer testimonials. Your results will be based on many variables, such as your level of effort, personal qualities, knowledge, skills, and a host of other factors. Since these factors differ for each individual, we cannot guarantee your success or results, nor are we responsible for your success or failure. Becoming a better artist takes time, effort, and dedication. We believe that we provide you a great toolbox to achieve your desired results, and our grads agree.
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