Acrylic Painting – Beginning

This class is geared for beginners and those who want to get back to painting and need a refresher. Learn basic painting techniques through small painting projects and exercises.

We will cover:

  • Basic art concepts such as: value, composition, balance, perspective, form
  • A better understanding of painting techniques
  • Exploring different types of marks and painting styles
  • Color theory and mixing paint

It is strongly recommended that you have basic drawing skills or have taken a drawing class prior to painting, but it is not required.

No of classes: 4
Class Dates: Saturdays, Jan 4, 11, 25, Feb 1
Live classes: 1.5 hr
Instructor: Roberta K

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
  1. Set of basic acrylic paints (Professional grade if possible)*
  2. Round (small and larger), flat, filbert brushes (make sure they are for acrylic paint)
  3. Pad of canvas sheets (9″ x12″ for exercises)
  4. Palette, flat plate or shallow plastic pan for mixing paints (could also get one with an airtight lid)
  5. Two containers for water
  6. Paper towels or old rags
  7. Palette Knife
  8. Optional – Table top easel

PAINT COLORS

  • White: Titanium White
  • Black: Mars Black, Paynes Gray
  • Red: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Light
  • Yellow: Cad Yellow Medium
  • Blue:  Ultramarine Blue, Phthalocyanine Blue
  • Orange: Pyrrole Orange or Cadmium Orange

OPTIONAL

  • Green: Permanent Green, Sap green
  • Violet: Dioxazine Purple
  • Burnt Umber

*At a minimum one each of the primary: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, White.

 

Date

Jan 04 2025

Time

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cost

$120.00

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Location

Detati Art Studio
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