Your class project is to create your own collection of mini abstract paintings as shown in this class.

Art is very personal. This is my process, but please feel free to change it up and make it your own style.

Materials:

Good Quality Acrylic Paint
At least 140 lb Watercolor Paper
Low Tack Tape
Paint Brushes / Flat and Round
A Colored Pencil
Your favorite mark-making supplies: I'll use Posca Pens, Metallic Pens, China Marker and Oil Pastels

Optional Matierials:

Paint Pots ( 1 ounces or 35 ml)
Matte Medium
Gesso

We will start by preparing our paper and mixing our paints. Then we will make our first marks on the paper to dirty up those blank white sheets. From there we will add layers of color. Once those are dry, we’ll add our final marks and just like that your mini collection is finished.

Don’t worry, I’ll take you through each stage step by step. I encourage you to photograph each stage, yes, even if you think it’s the “ ugly stage” and share your progress in the project gallery. Be proud of what you’ve made. We all have to start somewhere and the more you make of these, the more you’ll love them!

Resources:

Looking for color palette inspirations? I'd recommend this class: Exploring Colour : Create a Colour Inspiration Sketchbook and Explore Colour Trends.

Want to learn how to mix your own colors? Check out this class: Acrylic Painting : Learn the Basics for Beginners.

What about photographing your art? This is a fabulous class: Take better Photos of Your Art and Illustrations

Vanessa Selthofner

Printmaker, Painter & Art Educator

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