Acrylic Painting for Beginners

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING

This is a foundation painting course which will focus on art fundamentals such as composition, color theory, observation and basic techniques in Acrylic painting.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Upon completion of this course you will have a deeper understanding of painting as an artist, fundamental principles and theories of painting will be explored using Acrylics and applied to the development of a painting.

• You will learn how to mix colors using just four colors, primary (colors red, yellow and blue) and white with all mediums

• Support and grounds, how to choose different surfaces and be able to translate your ideas into pictorial compositions with technical proficiency on different surfaces

• You will understand the elements of art through practical projects (line, shape, value, texture, composition color)

• You will develop composition in painting, freehand sketches from life, still life and nature;

• To develop work based assignments on medium and themes of their own choice; for example, figurative compositions, landscapes, cityscapes and still life etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Acrylic paints- Ultramarine Blue. Primary Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Red, Titanium white

• Oil Paints- Ultramarine Blue. Primary Cadmium yellow, Brilliant Red, Titanium white (if you are using Windsor and newton)

- Thinner - Water

- Brushes- From #000 to #12 flat brushes, fan brush and filbert - natural (white) bristle

- Palette--Masonite, about 16 x 20"

- Palette knife (trowel shape, not straight handle)

• Watercolor papers or Embossed papers

• Wood panel

• Sketchbook

• Canvas

• H and B Pencil series

HOW TO SUCCEED IN PAINTING

- PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

- Study different subject matters and paint them in order to find your style

- Experiment with different surfaces, to be conversant with more than one surface

- how the paint is applied, how the color interacts, etc. Look at the world around you with new sensitivity. Notice the light, the color, the shapes, the space. Work through problems. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to make a mess.

Acrylics can be the simplest and easiest way for a beginner to learn classical painting techniques. Acrylics can be used in thin layers like watercolors, or in thicker, more opaque applications of paint, like oil paint. Acrylics dry quickly and can be diluted and cleaned with water, making them simple to use, odorless, and accessible to all.

The first things you will need is supplies to be able to paint. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get supplies. I still don’t spend a lot but would rather put my money where quality counts.

Upon completion of this course you will have a deeper understanding of painting as an artist, fundamental principles and theories of painting will be explored using Acrylics and applied to the development of a painting.

• You will learn how to mix colors using just three colors, primary (colors red, yellow and blue)

• Support and grounds, how to choose different surfaces and be able to translate your ideas into pictorial compositions with technical proficiency on different surfaces

• You will understand the elements of art through practical projects (line, shape, value, texture, composition color)

• You will develop composition in painting, freehand sketches from life, still life and nature;

• To develop work based assignments on medium and themes of their own choice; for example, figurative compositions, landscapes, cityscapes and still life etc.

You will learn:

1. Why to use acrylics over oil paints and watercolor;

2. What materials you need and those that can save you money

3. What is color actually, the theory a

4. What are values and why they matter;

5. Mixing techniques, you can use right away;

6. How to paint a variety of subjects from simple to complex;

7. Are mediums necessary at all? Which to use.

Who this course is for:

· Anyone who wants to try acrylic painting

· If you want the learn the basics of good painting.