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Free online courseBeginner Acrylic Painting Course

Duration of the online course: 18 hours and 4 minutes

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Learn the basics of acrylic painting with our free Beginner Acrylic Painting Course. Explore techniques, set up a studio, and create easy step-by-step projects.

In this free course, learn about

  • Course Orientation and Studio Setup
  • Core Materials and Tools
  • Fundamental Acrylic Techniques
  • Primary Colors Project Series
  • Course Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Course Description

The **Beginner Acrylic Painting Course** is your gateway to diving into the colorful world of acrylic painting. Designed specifically for beginners, this 18-hour and 4-minute comprehensive course, falling under the Professional category and Crafts subcategory, meticulously guides you through all the essential aspects of acrylic painting, ensuring you get a strong foundational start.

Begin your artistic journey with the **INTRO to the course** session, where you will be warmly welcomed and provided an overview of what you can expect throughout the course. This introduction sets the stage for an exciting creative adventure.

Next, learn to create the perfect workspace in **How to set up a Home Painting Studio: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know**. This session addresses the fundamental requirements for a functional and inspiring home studio, so you can paint with ease and comfort.

Dive deeper into the materials with **Acrylic Paint: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and nobody tells you**. Understand the different types of acrylic paints, their properties, and how to choose the right ones for your projects.

An artist is as good as their tools, and in **Acrylic Brushes: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and forgot to tell YOU**, you'll explore the diverse world of acrylic brushes. Learn about different brush types, their uses, and how to care for them to enhance your painting experience.

The next step involves understanding your canvas options in **Canvas, Paper, Art Panels: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and nobody tells you**. This session ensures you select the right surface to bring your art to life.

Master the core techniques with **Acrylic Techniques: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and nobody tells you**. This segment is crucial for grasping the basics of various acrylic techniques that form the foundation of your painting skills.

Perfect your brushwork in **Brush Stroke Techniques: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and nobody tells you**, where you'll practice essential brush strokes to add texture, depth, and detail to your paintings.

Color mixing is an integral part of painting, and **Mixing Primary Colors for Beginners: The basics** will educate you on the principles of color theory and how to mix primary colors effectively to achieve a wide spectrum of hues.

Armed with foundational knowledge, put theory into practice with a series of delightful and easy step-by-step painting projects. Start with **Two Funny Cats**, followed by **2 Red Cute Birds**, **Mason JAR Flowers**, and **Dragonfly Pond**, each designed using primary colors. Expand your repertoire with paintings like **Peacock Feather**, **Hot Air Balloon Sunset**, and an **EASY Fan Brush Waterfall**.

Continue your creative exploration with a diverse array of projects such as **Rainbow Trees ???????? Lake and Pier**, **Zen Stacked Stones and Lotus**, and the whimsical **Corgi Bum Bum**. Conclude your journey with the celebratory **Congrats you Did it | You are a 1 hoot Painter Party**, applauding your progress and accomplishments.

Begin your acrylic painting journey and transform your artistic aspirations into reality, one brushstroke at a time.

Course content

  • Video class: Beginners Acrylic Painting Course Syllabus INTRO to the course | The Art Sherpa 37m
  • Exercise: Which element is NOT a focus of the beginner acrylic painting course?
  • Video class: How to set up a Home Painting Studio Everything a Beginner Needs to Know #2 | The Art Sherpa 47m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is NOT a necessary item to have in your acrylic painting home studio?
  • Video class: Acrylic Paint Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and nobody tells you #3 | The Art Sherpa 44m
  • Exercise: What is one characteristic of craft acrylic paint compared to artist-grade paint?
  • Video class: Acrylic Brushes Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and forgot to tell YOU #4 | The Art Sherpa 51m
  • Exercise: What should you avoid doing with synthetic filament brushes to prevent them from melting?
  • Video class: Canvas Paper Art Panels Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and nobody tells you #5 The Art Sherpa 54m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is NOT a recommended surface for beginner acrylic painters to paint on?
  • Video class: Acrylic Techniques Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and nobody tells you #6 | The Art Sherpa 1h54m
  • Exercise: What is the proper way to mix acrylic paint on a palette?
  • Video class: Brush Stroke Techniques Everything a Beginner Needs to Know and nobody tells you #7 The Art Sherpa 1h05m
  • Exercise: What technique is essential for creating texture when painting wood or rocks?
  • Video class: Mixing Primary Colors for Beginners The basics #8 The Art Sherpa 1h30m
  • Exercise: What is the primary purpose of toning a color in painting?
  • Video class: Two Funny Cats | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #1 | Primary colors | The Art Sherpa 56m
  • Exercise: What can you use if you don't have a fine-tip brush to create very small details like the center dots of the bug's eyes?
  • Video class: 2 Red Cute Birds | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #2 | Primary colors | The Art Sherpa 1h07m
  • Exercise: What technique is used to help create the appearance of feathers on the birds in the painting?
  • Video class: Mason JAR Flowers | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #3 | Primary colors | The Art Sherpa 53m
  • Exercise: In the Beginner Acrylic Painting Course by The Art Sherpa, what is the first layer applied to the canvas during the project involving painting flowers and a mason jar?
  • Video class: Dragonfly Pond | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #4 | Primary colors | The Art Sherpa 54m
  • Exercise: In the Beginner Acrylic Painting Course, which tool is mentioned as helpful for drawing straight lines, especially when depicting water in a painting?
  • Video class: Peacock Feather | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #5 | The Art Sherpa 44m
  • Exercise: What technique does the instructor recommend for applying deep blue in the center of the peacock's eye?
  • Video class: Hot Air Balloon Sunset | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #6 | The Art Sherpa 1h04m
  • Exercise: In the acrylic painting of a hot air balloon featured in the lesson, what technique is used to create the appearance of the sunset's light on the clouds and balloon?
  • Video class: EASY Fan Brush Waterfall | Beginner Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #7 | The Art Sherpa 35m
  • Exercise: Which type of brush is recommended for painting the waterfall in the Beginner Acrylic Painting Course by The Art Sherpa?
  • Video class: Rainbow Trees Lake and Pier | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #8 | The Art Sherpa 28m
  • Exercise: In the Beginner Acrylic Painting Course by The Art Sherpa, what is the purpose of creating streaky light reflections when painting the sky and lake?
  • Video class: Zen Stacked Stones and Lotus | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #9 | The Art Sherpa 34m
  • Exercise: Which of the following steps is NOT part of the process for painting the Zen stack stones and lotus in the 'Beginner Acrylic Painting Course'?
  • Video class: Corgi Bum Bum | Easy Acrylic Painting STEP BY STEP #10 | The Art Sherpa 51m
  • Exercise: In the video tutorial for painting a corgi, what is the primary goal when applying the second layer of the fur color?
  • Video class: Congrats you Did it | You are a 1 hoot Painter Party | The Art Sherpa 1h27m
  • Exercise: What concept is vital for creating a sense of depth and distance in a landscape painting?

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