Acrylic Painting, Loose & Vibrant

7 Paint-along Demos using Maria's fun photo references, easy steps, hacks and color mixing recipes — all levels

What you'll learn
Studio Setup for Success
Canvas Prep for Easy Painting
Advanced Color Mixing Techniques
The Most Vibrant Paints
Expressive Brushwork
Beautiful Floral Paintings
Bright Landscapes
Bold Still Lifes
Finishing the Canvas
Framing the Canvas
Painting with Confidence
Requirements
No painting or drawing experience needed
6 recommended acrylic paints are needed
Basic painting supplies (such as canvas, brush, paper towels)
Tablet or computer to view photo references
Description
You can paint how you’ve always wanted to!I break it down into do-able steps and show you every bit of my process while encouraging you along the way."I needed this. It helped me on so many levels. I am forever grateful for getting to spend this virtual afternoon with Maria. Oh my gosh, thank you!! I loved the way my painting turned out and can’t wait to hang it in my house. I am ready to watch all of your videos." — RuthThis class is welcome for everyone! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll paint with more vibrancy and accuracy.Enjoy painting my photo references with my transparent to opaque technique that takes the guess-work out.WHAT YOU GETStudio Prep for an Enjoyable ProcessSupply List for Vibrant PaintingCanvas Prep for an Easy ProcessAdvanced Color Mixing Color Guide Download3 Floral Demos2 Landscape Demos2 Still Life Demos14 Photo ReferencesFinishing & FramingEncouraging Pep Talks AboutFinding Time to PaintPainting with More ConfidenceBeing More ConsistentAppreciating Your Own ArtKnowing When to Stop PaintingWhat to Do with a "Failed" PaintingTHIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:You want the painting process to be simple and fun, NOT frustratingYou want confidence every step of the wayYou want to be more skilled at paintingYou want a more expressive, painterly styleWHO'S THE INSTRUCTOR?I'm Maria from Maria Morris Art and I've been painting professionally since the 90's where I painted in South America for a decade, selling in the galleries and embassy. I have watercolor, photography and graphic design experience but have landed on acrylic painting, which I do full time and love it! I sell my originals and prints and also license my prints. I also enjoy encouraging others to dig deeper into their creativity and refine their painting skills. Many of my students have rediscovered their calling to create beautiful artwork that not only nourishes their souls but blesses others too.Your art is important and has potential!

Overview

Section 1: Setup and Color Mixing

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Studio Setup

Lecture 3 Filtering Photos

Lecture 4 Canvas Prep

Lecture 5 Color Mixing Part 1

Lecture 6 Color Mixing Part 2

Lecture 7 Brushwork

Lecture 8 Pep Talk: Finding Time to Paint

Section 2: Floral Painting Demos

Lecture 9 Intro to the Floral

Lecture 10 Sunflowers Demo Part 1

Lecture 11 Sunflowers Demo Part 2

Lecture 12 Flowers in Glass, Demo Part 1

Lecture 13 Flowers in Glass, Demo Part 2

Lecture 14 Pep Talk: Paint with Confidence

Section 3: Landscape Painting Demos

Lecture 15 Intro to the Landscape

Lecture 16 Sunset Demo Part 1

Lecture 17 Sunset Demo Part 2

Lecture 18 Hay Bales Demo Part 1

Lecture 19 Hay Bales Demo Part 2

Lecture 20 Pep Talk: Consistency

Section 4: Still Life Painting Demos

Lecture 21 Intro to the Still Life

Lecture 22 Espresso Demo Part 1

Lecture 23 Espresso Demo Part 2

Lecture 24 Summer Drink Demo Part 1

Lecture 25 Summer Drink Demo Part 2

Lecture 26 Pep Talk: When a Painting "Fails"

Section 5: Finishing and Presentation

Lecture 27 Pep Talk: Knowing When to Stop

Lecture 28 Sign it, Glaze it, Frame it!

Section 6: Resources

Lecture 29 Bonus

All Levels,Artists Wanting to Upskill Their Craft,Anyone Wanting to Learn Acrylic Painting,Creatives Who Love Color