Online Class: Acrylic Painting
no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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16Lessons
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38Exams &
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5,002Students
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14Hours
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1.4CEUs
Course Description
Art is not just a skill; it's a journey of self-expression, discovery, and growth. Imagine holding a brush in your hand, feeling a rush of inspiration, and knowing you have the confidence and the tools to bring your vision to life. Imagine losing yourself in a world of color and creation, where mistakes are not setbacks, but stepping stones to something extraordinary. This is the world of acrylic painting, and this is what Acrylics Unleashed offers you--a complete artistic experience that goes beyond just teaching techniques.
This course is designed to do more than instruct; it aims to inspire, to challenge, and to open your eyes to the infinite possibilities that acrylics offer. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or have years of experience under your belt, this course is your invitation to a creative transformation.
Why Acrylics? Why Now?
Acrylics are unlike any other medium--they are versatile, forgiving, and vibrant. This course shows you how to make acrylics your artistic playground. You'll discover how to manipulate them with confidence, using their fast-drying nature to create layers, textures, and stunning details. Make mistakes? No worries! Acrylics allow you to paint right over them, encouraging bold moves and experimentation. And with the right techniques, you'll learn to extend their drying time, blend seamlessly, and master even the most challenging styles.
But what really sets acrylics apart is their adaptability. You won't just be limited to traditional canvases or predictable strokes. You'll explore painting on wood, fabric, glass, and more. You'll learn to use unexpected everyday items--sponges, plastic wrap, even bubble wrap--to create mesmerizing effects. In every lesson, we dive deeper, pushing boundaries and unleashing new levels of creativity.
Why This Course?
What makes Acrylics Unleashed truly unique is not just the breadth of techniques covered, but the depth of experience offered. You'll be guided through every step with warmth and encouragement, gaining not just skills, but a deeper connection to your own creative instincts. From mastering the fundamentals to exploring advanced techniques, each lesson is designed to help you build confidence while expressing yourself authentically.
We believe that painting is a personal journey, and this course is crafted to fit you wherever you are on that path. It's not just about following instructions; it's about finding your artistic voice and letting it shine. Each module immerses you in the process, making learning feel less like a class and more like an awakening of creativity.
The Path to Transformation
By the end of this course, you won't just have paintings to show for it; you'll have a new sense of what you're capable of. You'll approach every blank canvas with excitement, knowing you have the ability to turn ideas into something extraordinary. You'll see your artistic journey not as a destination, but as an ongoing adventure where every painting is a new story waiting to unfold.
This isn't just another art class. Acrylics Unleashed is an invitation to immerse yourself in a world of color, creativity, and endless possibilities. It's about building the courage to experiment, the freedom to make mistakes, and the joy of discovering your unique artistic identity.
If you're ready to break free from limitations, to experiment, to explore, and to truly unleash your creativity, then let's get started. Dive into Acrylics Unleashed, and begin painting your most inspired journey yet.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Exploring the Boundless World of Acrylic Painting: A Modern Artistic Medium
Explore the world of acrylic painting, a versatile medium that blends fast drying times with the potential for rich textures and vibrant colors. Whether you're a novice or seasoned artist, acrylic paints provide a playground for endless creativity and bold expression,Lesson 2. Exploring the Spectrum of Acrylics
Heavy body paints offer a thick, textured result for bold artworks, while soft body and acrylic inks cater to fine details and smooth transitions through their fluidity. Artists can strategically choose from these consistencies to best suit the mood and form of their creative vision.Lesson 3. Crafting Your Studio: Tools for an Inspired Painting Journey
The painter's toolkit extends beyond brushes, with each tool contributing to your creative process. From intricately planning with pencils to drying work swiftly with a hair dryer, every element enhances your expression.Lesson 4. Mastering Color Dynamics with Acrylics
Triadic color schemes deploy harmony in threes, offering both vibrancy and contrast, ideal for energetic compositions. By blending colors with different mediums like gloss or matte, artists can expand their toolkit, playing with light and texture for expressive results.Lesson 5. Acrylics Explored: Discovering Artistic Techniques
Dry on dry and wet on wet techniques with acrylics unlock precise details or fluid movement, respectively, giving artists the flexibility to bring their visions to life. Exploring unconventional tools such as palette knives adds depth, while advanced methods like glazing enhance complexity.Lesson 6. Mastering Art: Vocabulary, Texture, and Design
The focus on acrylic painting techniques in this lesson underscores the critical role of texture, color theory, and design principles in achieving artistic mastery. With practical insights into blending, dominance, and repetition, artists can create rich, immersive works that speak to their artistic intentions.Lesson 7. Mastering the Essentials of Painting: A Comprehensive Guide
Bob Ross reminds us that painting is about vision, practice, and personal growth; mastering essentials like blocking, perspective, and composition helps develop your skills. Embrace experimentation, trust your intuition, and use each brushstroke to evolve as an artist.Lesson 8. Crafting Narratives Through Inanimate Arrangements
From ancient Egyptian offerings to Dutch masterpieces, still lifes have journeyed through history as rich vehicles for narrative and symbolism. Modern artists continue this tradition, perfecting their compositions by experimenting with lighting, texture, and layering techniques to create captivating, three-dimensional art.Lesson 9. The Art and Science of Painting Nature
Painting landscapes demands a deep understanding of natural elements—light, color, and shapes—to transcend simple reproduction and produce works rich in personal expression. By mastering these fundamentals and practicing in series like Monet, you refine techniques and create lifelike, emotional art.Lesson 10. Behind the Canvas: How to Capture Emotions in Animal and Human Portraits
To paint animals effectively, break down their anatomy into components like size, proportions, and facial features while observing their unique traits. For portraits, capturing the essence involves sketching, understanding proportions, and mastering facial features to convey personality and depth.Lesson 11. Unlocking Creativity Through Abstract Art
Abstract art challenges the viewer to engage with artworks viscerally, akin to listening to instrumental music void of a guiding narrative. It thrives on igniting unique interpretations and experiences, highlighting the subjective nature of perceiving art.Lesson 12. Finding Joy in Art Creation
Establish focal points and guide viewers' eyes using techniques like the Rule of Thirds to make your compositions captivating and purposeful. Embrace unconventional color choices and strong contrasts to evoke emotion and enhance visual appeal in your paintings.Lesson 13. Unleashing Creativity: From Palette Knives to Household Items
Exploring a diverse range of tools, this lesson reveals possibilities for creating texture and depth in art, moving beyond traditional brush use. It presents new ways to convey emotion and atmosphere, encouraging artists to blend different materials creatively within their compositions.Lesson 14. The Fusion Philosophy: Uniting Art's Diverse Mediums
Mixed media art blends elements such as fabric and metallic powders with paint, enabling artists to explore narratives that delve into themes of memory and emotion. By adopting a playful mindset and using unexpected tools, artists can create resonant works that invite viewer interpretation.Lesson 15. Elevate Your Art Journey: Portfolio Building and Finishing Techniques
Organizing and protecting your art is crucial for both personal satisfaction and professional showcasing, with DIY options and specific storage tips to preserve different materials. Enhance your art with thoughtful matting and framing choices, which can dramatically improve the visual impact and cohesion of your pieces.Lesson 16. Paint, Express, Connect: Your Acrylic Adventure
Our exploration of acrylic art revealed its versatility and the profound emotional connection between artists and their craft. We've learned foundational techniques, historical context, and modern practices that inspire creative self-discovery.
Learning Outcomes
- Create a visually balanced landscape composition by correctly applying the 'rule of thirds' to position the horizon line.
- Demonstrate the ability to manipulate acrylic paint consistency using water-solubility to achieve various transparencies and textures.
- Demonstrate the ability to select the appropriate acrylic paint consistency (soft, heavy, or super heavy body) based on the desired texture and effect in a painting.
- Recognize the differences between student-grade and professional acrylic paints in terms of cost, pigment concentration, and drying time.
- Describe the process of preparing painting surfaces with gesso to enhance paint adhesion and improve the overall quality of the artwork.
- Recognize the different types of brushes and their specific uses in acrylic painting to effectively create varied textures and details.
- Demonstrate the use of complementary and monochromatic color schemes in acrylic paintings to create contrast and emotional depth effectively.
- Identify and differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors on the color wheel, demonstrating understanding through paint mixing exercises.
- Define and apply the dry on dry technique to create textured and dynamic compositions using acrylics.
- Demonstrate the use of unconventional tools such as palette knives and sponges to add depth and texture to acrylic paintings.
- Demonstrate using the principles of design, such as balance and contrast, in creating acrylic paintings with depth and harmony.
- Recognize and describe the differences between artist quality and student quality paints, including their uses and advantages.
- Identify and apply the technique of blocking to compose the basic structure of a painting using pencil or diluted acrylic paint.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Student Testimonials
- "The instructor was so knowledgeable and it was great to have her share her own and others artwork. I loved all of her suggestions to keep it fun and it was." -- Madeleine A.
- "Instructor Fillip was very helpful with her critique of my paintings. Her feedback was always done promptly and in a timely manner." -- Nancy S.
- "I really enjoyed my first ever online class! I cannot wait for the next one which I have already started on which is how to draw and I am glad that I have the same instructor. She is very clear and I look forward to working with her." -- Sandra M.
- "I loved the instructor she was clear in her explanations and she is very motivating." -- Astrid L.
- "I thoroughly enjoyed this course and the instructor was great!" -- Geraldine N.
- "She gave positive criticism that was very useful." -- Tamara S.
- "I enjoyed the art course and the instructor. The instructor was very nice with her time regarding any of my questions or requests." -- Doreen F.
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