New to Java - problem with get method

I am trying to read a variable that is inside a public modifier by calling a get method from a private modifier and its not being recognised. Is it not possible to do this? here is the code:

public static Color DrawJapplet2 () {
Color c;
JFrame framename = new JFrame();
JColorChooser colorChooser = new JColorChooser();
Color chosen = colorChooser.getColor();
return (Color)chosen;
}
private void ccButtonActionPerformed(java.awt.event.ActionEvent evt) {

Color colour = JColorChooser.showDialog(this,
"Choose Background Color",
Color.BLACK);

}

private void picturePanelMouseClicked(java.awt.event.MouseEvent evt) {
Graphics g = picturePanel.getGraphics();

Color selection = getChosen;this is where my problem lies
int shape = (int) shapeComboBox.getSelectedIndex();

int.......