Module 4: Acrylics
You are now in the final leg of your artistic journey! This Acrylic painting module has an extra session, allowing you to fully explore the range and complexity of this dynamic medium. Building on all the skills you’ve developed so far, you’ll discover new techniques and how painting with acrylics allows for endless creativity and experimentation.
What you'll learn in weeks 9-12
An introduction to Acrylic Painting
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Understand the properties of acrylic paint and its advantages
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Learn about different consistencies (heavy body vs fluid acrylics)
Choosing Your Painting Surface
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Explore various supports including canvas, wood, and paper
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Learn how to prepare different surfaces for acrylic painting
Brush Techniques and Tool Exploration
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Master a variety of brush stroke for different effects
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Experiment with palette knives, sponges, and unconventional tools
Acrylic Painting Techniques
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Practice blending, layering and creating textures
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Explore Impasto technique for bold, three-dimensional effects
Abstract and Expressive Painting
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Explore abstract art and self expression
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Learn to trust your intuition and develop your unique style
Landscape and Still Life Painting
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Apply your skills to create detailed landscapes
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Learn to paint convincing skies, water and reflections
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Practice painting foliage, rocks and other natural elements
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Hone your skills by painting everyday objects and create interesting still life studies
As we come to the end of this module and our 3 months together, you will now have a comprehensive set of skills across four different media.
The techniques you’ve learned will serve as a strong foundation for your continued artistic growth. Remember, art is a lifelong journey of discovery, and this first course is just the beginning. We encourage you to keep exploring, experimenting, and most importantly enjoying the creative process.
It’s time to celebrate how far you’ve come at our end-of-course exhibition!
