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Art for Beginners: How to Draw & Paint 10 Animals in Acrylic

This Course is Intended for Purchase by Adults. Learn How to Draw and Paint 10 Step-by-Step Animal Art Lessons!

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Created byEm Winn

Last updated 12/2023

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What you'll learn

Create 10 amazing acrylic/tempera paintings.
Participate in an activity that cultivates critical thinking skills, develops hand-eye coordination, and encourages self-expression.
Apply the knowledge gained in this course to create unique masterpieces.
Learn interesting facts about the subject of each painting.
Make connections and understand relationships between art and science.
Build self confidence while having fun!

Course content

12 sections • 42 lectures • 3h 24m total length

Introduction, Course Goals, and Examples of Projects1:52
Supplies Needed for This Course (Video)3:17
Discover the essential supplies for every single project in this course: thick paper, acrylic paints, brushes, water, paper towels, a plate or palette, and a pencil with an eraser.
Supplies Needed for This Course (Document)1:00

Elephant Facts and Images Slideshow8:00
Step 1: Design, Draw, and Outline an Elephant6:47
Design a simple elephant portrait by outlining the head and shoulders, shaping the trunk and ears, adding simple eyes, and painting with black paint using a border guide.
Step 2: Paint an Elephant10:59
Choose a gray elephant with an orange background and brown-red striped frame, mix black and white to gray, and paint and refine outlines and eyes.

Bird Facts and Images Slideshow8:00
Step 1: How to Design, Draw, and Outline a Bird7:46
Design, draw, and outline a simple bird inside a box, using curved lines and crown decorations with bold black acrylic outlines, then let it dry before adding color.
Step 2: Paint a Bird6:16
Start painting a bird in acrylic, choosing colors from your palette and beginning in the middle or top, double-loading with white to keep colors pure.

Introduction to This Project and Supplies Needed1:59
Explore a giraffe drawing and painting project for kids; learn step-by-step and gather supplies: thick white paper, acrylic paints (green, brown, black, white, yellow), pencils, flat brushes, palette, towel.
Step 1: Draw a Giraffe2:48
Step 2: Outline the Giraffe with Black Paint2:57
Create the giraffe outline with black paint using a small amount on a fine brush, then let it dry to prevent color bleed into other areas.
Step 3: Paint the Giraffe5:03
Learn to paint a yellow giraffe with brown spots in acrylic, then complete a green background using careful brushwork and lighten with white.
Step 4: Paint the Background2:01

Introduction to This Project and Supplies Needed2:01
Begin a polar bear drawing and painting project on thick white paper, using tempera paints (black, red, purple, blue, white) and supplies: brushes, pencil, eraser, marker, water, and palette.
Step 1: Draw a Polar Bear4:01
Frame the page, draw a circular cartoon polar bear head with small ears, then add the nose, eyes, cheeks, and a simple body.
Step 2: Outline the Polar Bear with Black Paint4:07
Load black paint in a small amount and cover the polar bear’s pencil lines from the top, using the back of the brush for eyes. Let it dry before detailing.
Step 3: Add Details with a Marker1:52
Add fur detail to the polar bear with a permanent marker, drawing short hair-like marks on the body and face, then cap the marker and prepare to start painting.
Step 4: Paint the Polar Bear Design5:17

Requirements

Students will need a computer, tablet, or smart phone, and an internet connection.
Materials and Supplies needed for this course are listed in the Course Summary, and also in Lecture 3.
Bring it: A desire to create some delightful works of art!

Description

Important Notice: This course is intended to be purchased by a parent or guardian. Adult supervision is recommended. Per Udemy’s Policy: Those under 18 may use the services only if a parent or guardian opens their account, handles any enrollments, and manages their account usage.

Do you know a beginner artist who is interested in learning how to draw and paint animals with acrylic paint?

Are you looking for an experienced art teacher to guide them throughout the creative process?

Are you seeking a healthy activity that will encourage creativity and boost self-confidence?

This Art for Beginners: Learn How to Draw & Paint 10 Animals in Acrylic course may be just what you are looking for! Designed with beginners in mind, this course is suitable for ALL AGES. With a total of 10 fun and unique acrylic art painting projects, students will learn the skills to create masterpieces of their own long after the course is complete.

Before each art lesson begins, students will be presented with a slideshow that provides scientific facts and images about each animal. These facts and images will help students make important connections between art and science.

The process used to teach each art project is a step-by-step method that will inspire and delight students into drawing and painting action! This process involves observing, following instructions, and creating until the student is happy with the outcome.

Beginner artists will learn basic acrylic/tempera painting techniques and apply these techniques to complete each project. This Art for Beginners: Learn How to Draw & Paint 10 Animals in Acrylic course is designed to give new artists the skills they need to begin their artistic journey into self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking.

Supplies and materials needed for this course:

heavy paper (acrylic paper or watercolor paper works great!)
acrylic or tempera paints (various colors)
paintbrushes (small, medium, large)
pencil with eraser
paper towels
paper plates
bowl of water

I would love to hear from you.

Please let me know if you have questions, comments, or suggestions. I am here to help:)

I look forward to seeing you in this Art for Beginners: Learn How to Draw & Paint 10 Animals in Acrylic course.

Let the creative fun begin!

Who this course is for:

This is an acrylic/tempera painting course designed for young artists and beginners.
No drawing or painting experience necessary to be successful in this course.

Art for Beginners: How to Draw & Paint 10 Animals in Acrylic

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Introduction, Course Goals, Supplies Needed, and Examples of Projects3 lectures • 6min

Learn and Create: Dogs3 lectures • 20min

Learn and Create: Elephants3 lectures • 26min

Learn and Create: Birds3 lectures • 22min

Learn and Create: Rabbits3 lectures • 19min

Learn and Create: Frogs3 lectures • 18min

Learn and Create: Monkeys3 lectures • 23min

Bonus Project: Learn How To Draw and Paint a Giraffe!5 lectures • 15min

Bonus Project: Learn How to Draw and Paint a Polar Bear!5 lectures • 17min

Bonus Project: Learn How to Draw and Paint a Cat!5 lectures • 20min

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Description

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