Online Painting with Acrylics 301

Acrylic painting offers artists the dynamic versatility of oil paints combined with the practical advantages of water-based mediums. With rapid drying times and low toxicity, acrylics represent an ideal choice for painters seeking bold color expression and expressive brushwork without extended drying periods or harsh chemical solvents.

In this engaging intermediate class, students discover techniques employed by 20th century masters, including professional color mixing strategies, canvas preparation methods, and the execution of multiple painting styles. The comprehensive curriculum covers impressionism with its emphasis on light and atmosphere, contemporary realism with detailed representational work, bold color blocking for graphic impact, and abstract painting for expressive freedom. Students learn how different layering techniques, glazing applications, and paint consistency modifications create varied visual effects and surfaces.

Instructor Linda's curriculum emphasizes practical knowledge about acrylic paint formulations, selecting appropriate brush types for different techniques, proper brush care and maintenance, and understanding how paint quality and composition affect final results. This course is ideal for artists interested in creating vibrant paintings with thicker impasto techniques that achieve rapid completion, allowing more opportunities for experimentation and refinement within the class period.

Students discover how acrylics provide flexibility in both technique and timing, allowing them to build paintings in layers at their own pace while maintaining the freshness and spontaneity that characterizes exceptional artwork. The medium's quick drying enables artists to assess progress frequently and make immediate adjustments to composition, color, and form.

This class is available online and in-studio. Click here for the in-studio class

Please Note: This course uses an individualized approach rather than a "copy the teacher" format where all students work on identical images. Your personal artistic interpretation and style are encouraged and valued throughout the class.

Prerequisites: Online Drawing with Graphite 101, Online Oil Pastel 101, Watercolor 201 - Beginner, or comparable class.

Materials/Supply List:

Please note: Course materials are brand and type specific.

Acrylics 301 Full Kit

Acrylic Paint Colors:

• Titanium White Academy Acrylic 3oz (Qty: 1)
• Zinc White Golden Acrylic 2oz (Qty: 1)
• Unbleached Titanium Academy Acrylic (Qty: 1)
• Payne's Gray Academy Acrylic 3oz (Qty: 1)
• Ivory Black Academy Acrylic (Qty: 1)
• Neutral Gray Academy Acrylic (Qty: 1)
• Mars Black Academy Acrylic 3oz (Qty: 1)

Paint Mediums and Additives:

• Golden Satin Glazing Liquid for transparency and flow (Qty: 1)

Brushes for Varied Techniques:

• Royal 3/4 inch Wash Soft Grip Brush for broad coverage (Qty: 1)
• Royal 6 Fan Soft Grip Brush for textural effects (Qty: 1)
• Royal 12 Short Shader Soft Grip Brush for detailed work (Qty: 2)
• Royal 6 Short Shader Soft Grip Brush for medium strokes (Qty: 2)
• Royal 2 Short Shader Soft Grip Brush for fine details (Qty: 2)
• Royal 10 Filbert Soft Grip Brush for blending (Qty: 2)
• Royal 2 Round Soft Grip Brush for controlled marks (Qty: 2)

Palettes, Supports, and Painting Surfaces:

• Strathmore Palette Pad 9x12 Disposable (Qty: 1)
• Strathmore Canvas Pad 12x16, 10 sheets (Qty: 1)
• Fredrix Canvas Board 8x10 for sturdy practice surfaces (Qty: 1)
• Fredrix Canvas Board 11x14 for larger compositions (Qty: 1)
• Reeves Stretched Canvas 11x14 for professional presentation (Qty: 1)

Palette Knives and Applicators:

• 1.37-inch Palette Knife for paint mixing (Qty: 1)
• Fredrix Trowel Palette Knife for mixing large quantities (Qty: 1)
• Fredrix 2.75-inch Palette Knife for application and scraping (Qty: 1)

Maintenance and Cleanup:

• Mona Lisa Pink Soap 4oz for brush cleaning (Qty: 1)
• Bamboo Brush Holder for brush organization and storage (Qty: 1)