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Learn to paint a pretty picture on canvas with acrylics.
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(16 ratings)
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Learn to paint a pretty picture on canvas with acrylics.

with Lina Jaramillo you learn to paint easily with new techniques and with a professional finish
Last updated 2/2016
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn to paint a artwork canvas professionally
  • You will learn to apply different techniques: applied resin, patinas, acrylics, shadows or gradients.
  • Learn to make your own canvas.

Course content

1 section10 lectures1h 0m total length
  • introduction0:50

    Learn to paint a pretty picture on canvas with acrylics using the ghost technique, following a complete materials list, preparation of mixtures, and outline and gradient techniques.

  • Materials and preparation of the canvas5:47

    Prepare the canvas by applying gesso, raw or virgin, with water, then coat once in one direction and a thicker second coat in the opposite, drying edges six hours.

  • transfer pattern to the canvas7:50

    Transfer the pattern to the canvas by assembling a 20-page mold, pasting in rows, tracing with paper or pencil, then smooth with sandpaper (360–400) and prepare painting pots.

  • Apply the base with acrylics7:27

    Apply the base with acrylics using a brush number 12, moistened, color at a time. Check the color map for placement, trace edges, blend colors close, and dry before shaping.

  • Apply shadows and blurred7:51

    Learn to apply shadows with acrylics using broad and smaller brushes, blend colors on canvas, and correct background while layering blues, yellows, oranges, and greens.

  • Highlights and blur7:50
  • Eyes, delineated with marker, sanding and edges6:58
  • Resin application6:06

    Mix equal parts resin and hardener, wear gloves, and stir slowly to avoid bubbles. Apply the resin evenly on a stable, level surface and let dry for 24 hours.

  • Preparation and applied patina, and finished9:28
  • Patterns18:00

Requirements

  • You do not need prior knowledge, I teach you everything.
  • Canvas or frame
  • Acrylic paints (Craft)
  • Medium brushes
  • Oil orange and coffee (or coffee patina)
  • Resin

Description

This course will teach you to paint a beautiful picture on canvas with technical gauche, will help you step by step without omitting any details, and to enhance the work of art it is made from cheap and readily available materials anywhere. It is also a job that can be performed in a short time and with totally professional finishes, are eight videos with having fun learning. I am sure that with this work of art you will be surprise your friends and family.

With the techniques learned in this course, you will do a lot more artworks and projects. Whether you're professional or beginner.

This course is ideal for people of all ages, including children over 12 years can try, as it is ideal for developing creativity and interest in art.

Who this course is for:

  • Aimed at those who wish to paint pictures professionally.
  • Suitable for ages 12 and older.