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EASY ACRYLIC PAINTING
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(12 ratings)
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EASY ACRYLIC PAINTING

A complete step by step guide to creating your own decorative painting in Acrylics.
Created byFran Sheeran
Last updated 1/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Painting with Acrylics for Beginners.
  • A complete step by step guide to creating your own decorative painting in acrylics.
  • Learn about the basics of colour and how to mix your own.
  • Explore the different surfaces you can paint on with Acrylics.
  • How to create your own ideas for painting.
  • Ways to create new and exciting decorative art and learn along the way.
  • Gain more knowledge about painting with Acrylics and improve your skills.
  • Be able to produce a personalised piece of artwork.
  • Consider new techniques and approaches using acrylic paint.

Course content

2 sections • 10 lectures • 1h 44m total length

  • INSPIRATION - Where to find it ! Beach House Design1:11

    Where to look for inspiration and a quick look at the design we will be using. I have also added a Techniques Video in Section 2 , which you might like to watch before you proceed with the painting(Forgot to add it at the beginning!)

  • EQUIPMENT, COLOURS,SURFACES7:18

    You will have checked your painting equipment ,painted a colour wheel and chosen some colours to get started.

  • CREATING YOUR COLOUR WHEEL AND CHOOSING COLOURS
  • TECHNIQUES7:02

    Just follow the video and try out some of the techniques ,download the resource PDF for details on equipment.

  • GETTING STARTED9:30

    You will transfer your painting  onto the surface of your choice and will be ready to start painting.

  • PAINTING17:49

    Starting on the painting.

  • PAINTING13:46

    Adding more colours to your painting

  • PAINTING15:39

    You will complete the background and then start on refining the starfish.

  • PAINTING15:25

    You will enhance the look of the 'wood' and add some more 'distressed' appearance.

  • FINISHING UP PAINTING9:18

    You will put the finishing touches to the lettering and added a worn appearance using sandpaper.

Requirements

  • A desire to explore the exciting medium of Acrylic paint.
  • A basic list of supplies, which can be added to later if wanted.

Description

In this course I will take you through the painting of a Beach House Sign with Starfishes, on a coloured, weathered wood effect canvas. You will enjoy the process of  step by step visual lectures on how to achieve this look. The course will help anyone who has limited experience to improve their skills and knowledge base. You will be able to consider using your own colour theme to suit your decor and make a very personal painting created by you to show to family and friends.

I will show you how I create colours, what surfaces you could use to paint on, helpful tips and a basic equipment list you can start with without too much financial outlay. We will look at the qualities of using Acrylic paints and suggestions on paint brushes. Additionally I will show you how you might display your work with minimum outlay.

I will help you explore how to create your own ideas. You will be able to work at your own pace and not be under any pressure ! You can watch anywhere and at anytime to suit your lifestyle. Unlimited lifetime access.I provide the basic drawing in a download so that you can get painting straight away ! So do enroll today and get those paints ready !

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners and artists with some experience.
  • This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Anyone who needs a step by step approach to painting.
  • Artists who want to create new and exciting decorative art and learn along the way.

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