Intro to Abstract Acrylic Painting

In these courses, students will learn new techniques about color and composition, texture with gels and pastes, glazing, and how to finish a painting through class demonstration, instructor critique, and peer interaction.

Students will complete paintings as part of the lesson with the class as a whole, following the instructor's step-by-step guidance. You will also be working on 2-3 personal-project paintings throughout the duration of the class that will give you a chance to apply those lessons.

Drawing skills not required.

Supply List (come prepared with a palette of any kind and quality paper towels, like Blue Shop Towels or Viva)

• 16x20 multi-pack of economy canvas
  
• palette knife
• 9x12 disposable palette
• Acrylic bristle brushes in various sizes
• 2” Utility/Chip Brush
• Acrylic Paint:
• titanium white
• carbon or mars black
• primary or pthalo blue
• primary or lemon yellow
• vermilion or cadmium red light hue
• alizarin crimson or cadmium red deep hue
• any colors you already have!
• $20 Student Kit with 4oz jars of glaze, gel, and paste plus 3 chip brushes in various sizes (sold during class)

Optional Materials:

• Spray Bottle
  
• Color Wheel Pocket Guide
• Mini Containers (for saving leftover paint)