Acrylic Painting: Level 1
Step-by-Step Guidance
Both realism and abstract styles can be explored in this course as the focus is on learning to paint in acrylic and everything that goes along with using acrylic paint.
This is a beginner-friendly course and students will receive 1-on-1 instructor feedback. Drawing skills not required.
Students will walk away with 1-2 paintings they create during the class.
What You'll Learn
- Mark Making & Brush Techniques
- Working with Modern Paint Tools
- Color Mixing and making colors 'pop'
- Starting with a Composition
- Glazing Techniques
- Using Textures
- How to Finish a Painting
Supply List for Students to Bring:
This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.
- 16x20 multi-pack of canvas
- 9x12 palette paper pad
- palette knife
- acrylic brushes in various sizes (recommended Princeton Catalyst)
- 2” wide, flat brush
- acrylic paint in these or similar colors (recommended Nova, Liquitex Basics, or Golden Fluids): Titanium White, Carbon Black, Cadmium Red Medium, Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue (Green Shade)...plus any other colors you already have!
- 8oz Glazing medium, gloss or satin
- 8-10oz Soft Gel medium, gloss
- 8-10oz Modeling Paste medium, regular or lightweight
- quality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop Towel
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About the Instructor
Lisa Bebi
Lisa Bebi, since a small child, has loved two things: looking through snapshots in her family album and painting as expression. For over three decades, the San Diego native has married these two things together, and her work has received international awards and recognition for its content, style, and color.
Lisa received her BA in fine arts from San Diego State University (SDSU), where she developed as a colorist, straddling representation with abstraction. Daughter of a journalist, Lisa always finds ways to tell the untold story she sees in snapshots. “I love the authenticity of the snapshot. It’s a single moment in time, but by painting it I can extend that moment, revel in it, and bring to life characters and scenarios that I fancy. Working this way gives me enormous pleasure.” She extracts the “behind, the behind” using innovative techniques and finesse.
Over the course of her life she has received awards, accolades, and endorsements. She has been a longtime contributor to many international mixed-media magazines and several books; has taught in artist residencies locally and internationally; is a Golden Paints artist educator; and is often a local juror.
About the Instructor
Cappie Geis
I am inspired by life. I paint with acrylics and mixed media. My art may begin with just “putting paint on the canvas” or an inspiration from a trip or a walk around my neighborhood or a class that has inspired me to try something new.
Animals, figures and landscapes are some of my favorite subjects. I also love the abstract techniques and will always start a new piece with an interesting background or just continue with a completely abstract painting. I may add some mixed media and will sometimes include vintage sheet music or tissue or napkins I have saved from an event or bought because of the graphics.
Teaching art to all age groups brings joy to all and I love introducing art to those who may have never picked up a paintbrush or those who want to try something new or just need someone to look at what they are working on and for me to ask ... “what if."
About the Instructor
Michele Loftus
I've always been an animal lover and enjoy capturing animals, their charm and their soulful expressions. Like us, each creature has its own unique personality and essence. I also love painting abstracts and other subjects, focusing on lots of color and energy. As a San Diegan, I am able to explore my city and get inspiration for everything that I love to paint.
