Art For Beginners: Learn To Paint 10 Acrylic Paintings

How to Paint with Acrylic Paints: 10 Simple Step-by-Step Art Lessons Designed Especially for Beginners of All Ages.

What you'll learn

Create 10 amazing acrylic paintings.

Apply the knowledge gained in this course to create unique masterpieces.

Learn interesting facts about the subject of each painting.

Participate in an activity that cultivates critical thinking skills, develops hand-eye coordination, and encourages self-expression.

Build self confidence while having fun!

Requirements

Students will need a computer, tablet, or smart phone, and an internet connection.

Materials and Supplies needed for this course are listed in the Course Summary, and also in Lecture 3.

Bring it: A desire to create some delightful works of art!

Description

Do you know a young artist who is interested in learning how to paint with acrylic paints?Are you looking for an experienced art teacher to guide them throughout the creative process?Are you seeking a healthy activity that will encourage creativity and boost self-confidence? The Art for Beginners: Beginning Acrylic Painting course may be just what you are looking for! Designed with new artists in mind, this course is suitable for ALL AGES. With a total of 10 fun and unique acrylic art painting projects, students will learn the skills to create masterpieces of their own long after the course is complete.There are two (sometimes three) steps in each art project: Step 1: Paint Background or Outline Step 2: Paint Main Subject onto BackgroundThe process used to teach each project is step-by-step method that will inspire and delight students into painting action! This process involves observing, following instructions, and creating until the student is happy with the outcome. Students will learn basic acrylic painting techniques and apply these techniques to complete each project. The Art for Beginners: Beginning Acrylic Painting course is designed to give beginners the tools they need to begin their artistic journey into self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking.Supplies and materials needed for this course:heavy paper (acrylic paper works great!)acrylic, tempera, or poster paints (various colors)paintbrushes (small, medium, large)small piece of cardboardplastic fork (Cat Project)pencil with eraserpaper towelspaper platesbowl of water Please Note: This course is intended to be purchased by a parent or guardian for use by a beginner artist or novice art student. Adult supervision is recommended. Per Udemy’s Policy: Those under 18 may use the services only if a parent or guardian opens their account, handles any enrollments, and manages their account usage.I would love to hear from you. Please let me know if you have questions, comments, or suggestions. I am here to help :)About the Instructor:My name is Miss Em and teaching art to children is what I love to do! I pride myself on creating dynamic, meaningful, and engaging art lessons that are taught in a relaxing and joyful way. I have over 20 years teaching experience in the elementary classroom and in the art studio, and I feel that I have a good grasp on how to create an environment that makes kids feel happy, motivated, confident, and successful.I look forward to seeing you in this Art for Beginners course. Let the creative fun begin!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction, Course Goals, Supplies Needed, and Examples of Projects

Lecture 1 Introduction, Course Goals, and Examples of Projects

Lecture 2 Supplies Needed for This Course (Video)

Lecture 3 Supplies Needed for This Course (Document)

Section 2: Learn and Create: Sharks

Lecture 4 Stealthy Shark Facts and Shivery Shark Images

Lecture 5 Step 1: Paint Ocean Background

Lecture 6 Step 2: Paint Sharks

Section 3: Learn and Create: Cats

Lecture 7 Kitty Cat Facts and Cute Cat Images

Lecture 8 Step 1: Paint the Background

Lecture 9 Step 2: Paint the Cat

Lecture 10 Step 3: Add Details onto the Cat Masterpiece

Section 4: Learn and Create: Trees

Lecture 11 Tantalizing Tree Facts and Terrific Tree Images

Lecture 12 Step 1: Paint the Background

Lecture 13 Step 2: Paint the Swirly Tree

Section 5: Learn and Create: Desert Landscapes

Lecture 14 Dazzling Desert Facts and Delightful Desert Images

Lecture 15 Step 1: Outline a Desert Landscape

Lecture 16 Step 2: Paint the Desert Landscape

Section 6: Learn and Create: Dragonflies

Lecture 17 Dreamy Dragonfly Facts and Dainty Dragonfly Images

Lecture 18 Step 1: Paint the Background

Lecture 19 Step 2: Paint the Dragonfly

Section 7: Learn and Create: Maasai Warriors

Lecture 20 Magnificent Maasai Warrior Facts and Images

Lecture 21 Step 1: Paint the Background

Lecture 22 Step 2: Paint Maasai Warriors

Section 8: Learn and Create: Abstract Painting

Lecture 23 What is Abstract Art? These Images will help explain!

Lecture 24 Step 1: Paint an Abstract Outline

Lecture 25 Step 2: Paint the Abstract Artwork

Section 9: Learn and Create: Landscape Painting

Lecture 26 Landscape Painting Facts and Images of Lovely Landscape Paintings

Lecture 27 Step 1: Paint a Landscape Painting

Lecture 28 Step 2: Paint Details on Landscape

Section 10: Bonus Painting Project: Flowers in a Vase

Lecture 29 Introduction to This Project and Supplies Needed

Lecture 30 Step1: Draw Flowers in a Vase

Lecture 31 Step 2: Outline the Design With Black Paint

Lecture 32 Step 3: Apply Color to the Design

Section 11: Bonus Painting Project: Abstract Portrait

Lecture 33 Introduction to This Project and Supplies Needed

Lecture 34 Step 1: Paint the Abstract Portrait

Section 12: Thank You!

Lecture 35 Thank you!

This is an acrylic painting course designed for beginners.,Students do not need to have any painting experience to be successful in this course.