Tag: Art Techniques

Acrylic Fireworks Over the City

Acrylic Fireworks Over the City

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.

I thought it would be fun to paint the celebratory painting “Fireworks Over the City” in anticipation of New Years since this will be our last class of the year! It’s lots of fun to play with the bright lights on this one!  😊

 

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Don’t forget, if this is your first time painting with me, you get your supplies FREE! Just make sure to let me know!

Acrylic Christmas Ball Hanging from Tree

Acrylic Christmas Ball Hanging from Tree

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.

 Today we’ll paint this old Grumbacher lesson of a festive Christmas Ball hanging from a light strung branch using a little iridescent medium for extra sparkle! It’ll be very easy to change colors if you desire – of course I’ll show you how! 😊

 

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Don’t forget, if this is your first time painting with me, you get your supplies FREE! Just make sure to let me know!

Acrylic Christmas Tree in the Forest

Acrylic Christmas Tree in the Forest

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.

Wouldn’t it be fun to come upon a brightly lit Christmas tree in the middle of a snow covered forest? My version of the fun Grumbacher lesson ‘Christmas Tree Landscape’  by Donna Gallant does just that! There will be lots of room to play with the colorful lights  and sky – of course I’ll show you how!😊

 

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Don’t forget, if this is your first time painting with me, you get your supplies FREE! Just make sure to let me know!

Acrylic Merry and Bright

Acrylic Merry and Bright

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.

‘Merry and Bright’  is one of my very favorite holiday paintings! Sparkly and extremely adaptable to your inner artist’s favorite colors, I can’t wait to show you how to paint it!😊

 

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Don’t forget, if this is your first time painting with me, you get your supplies FREE! Just make sure to let me know!

Acrylic Festive Wreath

Acrylic Festive Wreath

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.

Today I’ll demo a few fun serendipitous techniques to create this ‘Festive Wreath’ on a faux wood panel background 😊

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Don’t forget, if this is your first time painting with me, you get your supplies FREE! Just make sure to let me know!

Acrylic Waterfall in Autumn

Acrylic Waterfall in Autumn

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.

Today we’ll use palette knives, sponges and a fan brush to paint a gorgeous Fall Waterfall scene inspired by an awesome photo by Chris McDonald!😊

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Don’t forget, if this is your first time painting with me, you get your supplies FREE! Just make sure to let me know!

Acrylic Cuyahoga Valley

Acrylic Cuyahoga Valley

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all!

Today we’ll  paint ‘Cuyahoga Valley’  inspired from a fabulous photo sent by a friend  of “one of his favorite places”. I can certainly see why with its striking fall colors and incredible sunset!  😊

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Don’t forget, if this is your first class with me, your supplies are FREE!  Be sure to let me know so I can have them prepared!
Sumi-e Bamboo

Sumi-e Bamboo

Learn how to capture the essence of a subject with simplicity and spontaneity using traditional sumi brushes and black ink. We’ll begin with a demo of the very meditative process of making ink on a grinding stone and move on to the brush strokes that will evoke the spirit of our subject!

Today I’ll show you how to use inks and acrylics to capture the essence of ‘Bamboo’ using the sumi-e brush on canvas😊

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Acrylic Colorado Wilderness Copy

Acrylic Colorado Wilderness Copy

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all!

Today we’ll add palette knives, sponges and a fan brush to our regular supplies to paint ‘Colorado Wilderness’ – a scenic treat inspired by an awesome photo from Chris Gollery!😊

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!
Acrylic Bountiful Blooms

Acrylic Bountiful Blooms

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.

Today we’ll have fun using catalyst tools and a silicone plating tool to paint ‘Bountiful Blooms’. There are lots of ways to satisfy your inner artist with this one, starting with the flower colors!   😊

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Don’t forget, if this is your first time painting with me, you get your supplies FREE! Just make sure to let me know!