In this class, I will be teaching you How To Paint A Loose Acrylic Landscape Using A Reference Photo! From color study exercises to step by step painting instructions, this class is great for all levels.

A former art teacher and now an independent full-time artist, I am so excited to be teaching on Skillshare and I truly hope you find this corner of your space comforting, inspiring, and encouraging! Can't wait to connect with you all!

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TOPICS I COVER:

Prepping your canvas and materials – I will show you how to prep your canvas before painting and all the brushes and paints you will need for this project.
Color Mixing – we will go over how to create a range of colors by only using 4 colors and white and black.
Brush marks – I will demonstrate the brush techniques that will be used in today’s class project.
Block in shapes and Sketch– I will show how to simplify your reference photo by blocking off your shapes based on color and shape.
Dimension / Form – I will teach you the basics of achieving form in any shape based on color and value.
Painting process and details – I will teach you how you can layer and build your colors to add definition to you painting.

MATERIALS I USED (but use whatever you have available.)

1) Paints:

Arteza Acrylic paints (premium 60 set) - https://bit.ly/3dhihCo – sky blue, pink, olive green, light sap green, raw sienna, burnt sienna, mid yellow, white & black

2) Brushes: 3/4 flat brush , 8 flat brush, 6 and 10 filbert brush, thin brush (details),

3) Strathmore Acrylic Paper (6x8")

5) Glass Palette - https://amzn.to/32w9BWI

6) Glass scraper - https://amzn.to/3mjIWo9

7) Bowl for water

8) Paper towel / rag

9) Gesso - https://amzn.to/3j48nXY

10 Artist Tape - https://amzn.to/2XAtPuI

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Alison Wittendorfer

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