Create bold paintings with these simple techniques

Name: Create bold paintings with these simple techniques
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Learning new techniques with acrylic paint

Created byKent Byers

Last updated 3/2018

English

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What you'll learn

Students will create a bold painting, using bright colors and texture. Students will also learn transfer techniques and practice paint application and brush control.

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 59m total length

Introduction0:22
This course is designed for beginning artists. At the end of this course, students will develop the following skills:
1) Simple drawing transfer technique
2) Creating a balanced composition
3)Applying bold colors to your painting
4) Simple method to applying texture
5) Adding details that will elevate your painting to the next level.
Step One: Drawing your image6:50
When drawing your image it is important to consider placement on the canvas. Create an image that is interesting, and keeps the viewer engaged with your piece.
Also, during the drawing process, double check your proportions frequently to ensure a well designed composition.
Finally, have fun! Don’t be afraid to use your creative artistic liscence.
Step Two: Simple transfer to canvas2:25
Step three: Mixing paint6:56
Transfer the pepper pots drawing onto canvas, then mix complementary blue and orange acrylics to create a bold undercoat and layered painting, testing paint on the original drawing as reference.
Step four: Selecting brushes and applying paint5:57
Select your brushes and apply acrylic paint with a crosshatch method to lay dark values, build a smooth undercoat with 2–3 coats, then let it dry.
Step six: Brush control2:34
Master brush control to create crisp, fluid lines, build an undercoat, and layer texture with orange in the background, producing a hand-made, pop art style painting.
Step seven (A): Simple method for applying texture2:11
Step seven (B): Simple method for applying texture6:50
Apply texture using scraping tools and simple color mixing on a slick surface, building depth with light and dark blue tones and feathered, hand painted effects.
Step eight: Adding flares of color and texture8:30
Apply the pulling technique to add background texture and orange color pops on Pepperpot, build depth with layered tones, and finish with a bold black outline.
Step nine: Adding “eye” catching highlights3:56
Add eye-catching highlights by painting a thin line of the background color on the eye edges and inside the whites, creating orange reflections that make eyes look realistic.
Step ten: Bold outline and eye popping detail6:54
Learn to create a bold outline and eye-popping detail with fine tip brushes. Apply careful brushwork, use a reference photo, and add crisp lines for a pop art look.
Step eleven: Applying the clear acrylic coat5:10
apply a crystal clear acrylic coat to seal and enhance bold colors, achieve a glossy finish, and protect the painting, with tips on even application and signature integration.
What you’ve learned...skills for future paintings1:24
I have provided additional example images, in the resource section, of paintings using these art techniques.

Requirements

Basic drawing & painting skills
Materials: Paper or Newsprint, pencils, brushes(various sizes), Acrylic paint, artist canvas or illustration board, tape, small cups and containers

Description

Learn fun, bold techniques to elevate your art to the next level! This is an excellent course for beginning artists and will also challenge seasoned painters. In this course you will learn simple techniques for applying texture to your paintings and bold paint application. Students will also learn subtle details that will breath life into your paintings.

Who this course is for:

This is a beginning course for artists looking to improve their painting skills with simple instructions.