About this course
Join artist and educator Martha Johnson for this eight-week in-person acrylic painting course, specifically designed for those new to the medium. This class serves as your friendly and comprehensive introduction to the versatile world of acrylics, where you will build a strong foundation starting with the absolute basics, including proper canvas preparation, understanding your tools and media, along with perspective, scale and colour mixing. We will investigate fundamental principles of composition, demonstrating how to effectively break down photographic references and structure a scene. Furthermore, you will explore varied gestural brushwork and techniques to create compelling texture and depth. Every session is designed to steadily cultivate your skills and confidence, providing the essential knowledge and intuitive process you need to start your painting journey.
What you'll learn
- Define and apply fundamental principles of composition in acrylic painting.
- Cultivate an understanding of mark-making to create texture and dimension.
- Explore techniques for colour mixing to achieve a wide range of hues and shades.
- Develop skills in translating photographic references onto canvas effectively.
- Construct foundational acrylic paintings, from surface preparation to final details.
They didn't think they were artists either.
Martha Johnson
FAQs
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