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Abstract Techniques Revealed Vol. 1 Create Large Modern Art
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(950 ratings)
3,469 students
Created byGino Savarino
Last updated 12/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Paint a large, textured and colorful modern art piece.
  • Have the confidence you are looking for to create a contemporary painting without spending a fortune on tools and materials.

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 1h 18m total length

  • Introduction Let's paint abstract art0:36

    Welcome to "Fashionista"

  • Adding Texture11:18

    The fun begins when we add this unexpected texture medium.

    How to make peeks, valleys and voids.

  • Applying Primer4:07

    Applying good primer without spending a lot of money.

  • Brushes and Paints3:24

    A look at the types of brushes I like to use and how to keep my paints organized.

  • The Under Coat & Painting Process14:37

    By adding a base layer of paint, the top colors will be bolder and more vibrant.

  • Adding Exciting and Fun Details16:46
  • Painting #2 - Intro and Tools0:54

    We are now ready to start our second painting, "Magic Moments", but first lets go through the tools needed and one secret ingredient to get that great texture for less then $2.

  • Let's make it demensional!7:46

    Texture is spread out and applied to give it a 3 dimensional feel.

  • Ready for the dark undercoat.2:28

    A dark base coat is applied to make the foreground colors pop.

  • The Painting process -Let the fun begin!9:57

    By sectioning off the canvas we paint fast to create a super cool masterpiece.

  • Crazy Awesome Details.6:26

    Time to tie it all together with stick, circle and knife.

Requirements

  • Basic painting skills, but not really necessary. I will show you step by step.
  • Materials required: Large canvas, assorted acrylic paints, gesso or primer, texturing medium, small, medium and large brushes, foam brush, pallet knife, 6" spatula, small sheet of bubble wrap, tile notched trowel. 1/8" x 36" wood dowel rod.
  • The desire to let loose, have fun and not worry about making mistakes.

Description

In this course we will be creating 2 colorful, large modern abstract paintings. I will show you step by step  how to add texture, line and form to a canvas and give you the confidence to paint loose and carefree without the worry of making mistakes. I share my secret techniques that took me over 20 years to perfect.

I will cover the usage of unconventional tools and materials to add interest and excitement to your masterpiece.

Without spending a fortune on art supplies, you'll learn how to paint your own original modern abstract art on canvas and other substrates.

I discuss the paints and
brushes that I like to use and the different mediums to add texture and
depth.

I use mainly acrylic paint and sometimes oil paint to create these beautiful works of art.

If you are interested in creating abstract art, this course is for you.With multi-camera angles, you will grasp every brushstroke and every splatter. Even though I work fast, you can take your time, pause and rewind as often as you 'd like and watch the course over and over again. This is not your average, boring art lesson.  Get ready to be amazed at your ability.



Who this course is for:

  • Art students or someone who always wanted learn abstract painting.
  • Intermediate painters who want to learn more advanced techniques in abstract art.
  • Those who want to try new ways to impress themselves and their friends and family.
  • Brave enthusiast who are not afraid to make "happy" mistakes.

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