The Ultimate Acrylic Painting Course

Ultimate Acrylic Painting Course 31 lectures 11:37:36 Full List of Course Contents Download the resource with this first course listing, and print it out for easy access. It lists all the course contents: 30 videos, 4 ebooks, and related documents. Lecture 1 - Introduction Information about this course; Optimal approaches for learning with this course; Supplies needed for acrylic painting Lecture 2 - Acrylic Paint: A Whole New World Learning basic acrylic properties; Defining acrylic terms; Advantages of using acrylic paint; Ranges of possibilities and effects with acrylic Lecture 3 - Paint Viscosities Explore the idea of paint viscosity; Comparing different acrylic paint lines: Heavy Body, Fluid, High Flow Lecture 4 - Exploring Acrylic Binders Lecture 5 - Acrylic is the Inventor’s Toolbox How to use the various acrylic binders to customize your paint & surfaces; Being creative by combining paint and binders for special techniques and effects Lecture 6 - Classic-Style Painting with Acrylic Using acrylic to paint in a classic style, similar to oil painting Lecture 7 - Oil Effects with Acrylic Intensifying color with refraction, and other ways to enhance color; More tips to imitate oil paint effects with acrylic Lecture 8 - Perfect Color Mixing Learn to mix colors perfectly; Create optimal color palettes; General color theory Lecture 9 - Surface Appeal Create custom painting surfaces by using acrylic products to change the surface absorbency and texture Lecture 10 - Pigment & Paints Lecture 11 - Amazing Watercolor Effects with Acrylic Imitate watercolor effects using acrylic; Create special effects by pouring color washes Lecture 12 - The Truth About Over-Watered Acrylics Tips on diluting acrylic with water to create color washes and other interesting effects Lecture 13 - How to Make Acrylic Dry Slower Explore methods to slow down the drying times of acrylic paint Lecture 14 - Blending & Soft Edges Learn to blend acrylic paint to create soft edges and color gradations Lecture 15 - Transparency & Glazing Learn how to use glazes and other transparent applications; Special demonstration for painting waves & clouds Lecture 16 - Layering Learn wet-in-wet techniques; Textural layering; Overlaying pastes to correct and change areas; Using sheens to enhance spatial depth Lecture 17 - How to Make Acrylic Dry Faster How to customize your paints so they dry fast; Choose the best surfaces for a faster working time Lecture 18 - Acrylic Painting Made Easier Exploring several helpful tips to make acrylic painting easier Lecture 19 - Pouring Acrylic, Part I Understanding what pouring techniques can do; Cell pouring; Ideas about pigment weights for pouring. (see pdf document included) Lecture 20 - Pouring Acrylic, Part II More pouring ideas; How to achieve marbleized paint effects; How to choose the best pouring mediums Lecture 21 - Translucency & Atmospheric Veiling Imitating wax or encaustic effects with acrylic paint; Enhancing the illusion of spatial depth in your image; Using the technique of sanding paint layers for special effects Lecture 22 - Reflective Paints Learn how to use reflective paints, such as the Interference and Iridescent paints; Create an interesting metallic drawing surface Lecture 23 - How to Save Money Find ways to save money including tips on purchasing supplies, reducing waste with supplies, and tips for reviving dried paint Lecture 24 - Mixed Media & Collage How to glue paper & objects with acrylic; Using the new process called Digital Mixed Media which combines photography with drawing, printing & paint; Creating acrylic skins; Collage tips using mixed materials; Achieving clean hard edges with taping Lecture 25 - Acrylic & Gold Leaf Easily apply gold leaf to any surface, AND explore the best acrylic painting techniques to combine with leaf for exciting images Lecture 26 - Important Preparation Steps Learn how to make your painting last a long time by using archival processes in the early stages of creating your painting, including stain sealing, priming with gesso, and selecting lightfast colors (see pdf document included) Lecture 27 - Important Finishing Steps Learn more ways to make your painting last longer by using archival processes in the final stages of creating your painting, including applying a finishing coat, using isolation coats, final varnishing with UV protection, good storage and shipping methods Lecture 28 - Care & Cleaning of Your Brushes Learn good practices for cleaning and storing your brushes to keep them looking their best for a long time Lecture 29 - Pulling it All Together A full demonstration taking one painting from start to finish, including many of the techniques in this course. This demonstration combines ten different layers all in one painting, using a different technique for each layer. Also included are preparation and finishing processes. Lecture 30 - Conclusion Final words from your instructor for the conclusion of this course Ultimate Acrylic Painting Course. 31 lectures 11:37:36 Full List of Course Contents Download the resource with this first course listing, and print it out for easy access. It lists all the course contents: 30 videos, 4 ebooks, and related documents. Lecture 1 - Introduction Information about this course; Optimal approaches for learning with this course; Supplies needed for acrylic painting Lecture 2 - Acrylic Paint: A Whole New World Learning basic acrylic properties; Defining acrylic terms; Advantages of using acrylic paint; Ranges of possibilities and effects with acrylic Lecture 3 - Paint Viscosities Explore the idea of paint viscosity; Comparing different acrylic paint lines: Heavy Body, Fluid, High Flow Lecture 4 - Exploring Acrylic Binders Lecture 5 - Acrylic is the Inventor’s Toolbox How to use the various acrylic binders to customize your paint & surfaces; Being creative by combining paint and binders for special techniques and effects Lecture 6 - Classic-Style Painting with Acrylic Using acrylic to paint in a classic style, similar to oil painting Lecture 7 - Oil Effects with Acrylic Intensifying color with refraction, and other ways to enhance color; More tips to imitate oil paint effects with acrylic Lecture 8 - Perfect Color Mixing Learn to mix colors perfectly; Create optimal color palettes; General color theory Lecture 9 - Surface Appeal Create custom painting surfaces by using acrylic products to change the surface absorbency and texture Lecture 10 - Pigment & Paints Lecture 11 - Amazing Watercolor Effects with Acrylic Imitate watercolor effects using acrylic; Create special effects by pouring color washes Lecture 12 - The Truth About Over-Watered Acrylics Tips on diluting acrylic with water to create color washes and other interesting effects Lecture 13 - How to Make Acrylic Dry Slower Explore methods to slow down the drying times of acrylic paint Lecture 14 - Blending & Soft Edges Learn to blend acrylic paint to create soft edges and color gradations Lecture 15 - Transparency & Glazing Learn how to use glazes and other transparent applications; Special demonstration for painting waves & clouds Lecture 16 - Layering Learn wet-in-wet techniques; Textural layering; Overlaying pastes to correct and change areas; Using sheens to enhance spatial depth Lecture 17 - How to Make Acrylic Dry Faster How to customize your paints so they dry fast; Choose the best surfaces for a faster working time Lecture 18 - Acrylic Painting Made Easier Exploring several helpful tips to make acrylic painting easier Lecture 19 - Pouring Acrylic, Part I Understanding what pouring techniques can do; Cell pouring; Ideas about pigment weights for pouring. (see pdf document included) Lecture 20 - Pouring Acrylic, Part II More pouring ideas; How to achieve marbleized paint effects; How to choose the best pouring mediums Lecture 21 - Translucency & Atmospheric Veiling Imitating wax or encaustic effects with acrylic paint; Enhancing the illusion of spatial depth in your image; Using the technique of sanding paint layers for special effects Lecture 22 - Reflective Paints Learn how to use reflective paints, such as the Interference and Iridescent paints; Create an interesting metallic drawing surface Lecture 23 - How to Save Money Find ways to save money including tips on purchasing supplies, reducing waste with supplies, and tips for reviving dried paint Lecture 24 - Mixed Media & Collage How to glue paper & objects with acrylic; Using the new process called Digital Mixed Media which combines photography with drawing, printing & paint; Creating acrylic skins; Collage tips using mixed materials; Achieving clean hard edges with taping Lecture 25 - Acrylic & Gold Leaf Easily apply gold leaf to any surface, AND explore the best acrylic painting techniques to combine with leaf for exciting images Lecture 26 - Important Preparation Steps Learn how to make your painting last a long time by using archival processes in the early stages of creating your painting, including stain sealing, priming with gesso, and selecting lightfast colors (see pdf document included) Lecture 27 - Important Finishing Steps Learn more ways to make your painting last longer by using archival processes in the final stages of creating your painting, including applying a finishing coat, using isolation coats, final varnishing with UV protection, good storage and shipping methods Lecture 28 - Care & Cleaning of Your Brushes Learn good practices for cleaning and storing your brushes to keep them looking their best for a long time Lecture 29 - Pulling it All Together A full demonstration taking one painting from start to finish, including many of the techniques in this course. This demonstration combines ten different layers all in one painting, using a different technique for each layer. Also included are preparation and finishing processes. Lecture 30 - Conclusion Final words from your instructor for the conclusion of this course Full List of Course Contents Download the resource with this first course listing, and print it out for easy access. It lists all the course contents: 30 videos, 4 ebooks, and related documents. Full List of Course Contents Download the resource with this first course listing, and print it out for easy access. It lists all the course contents: 30 videos, 4 ebooks, and related documents. Full List of Course Contents Download the resource with this first course listing, and print it out for easy access. It lists all the course contents: 30 videos, 4 ebooks, and related documents. Full List of Course Contents Download the resource with this first course listing, and print it out for easy access. It lists all the course contents: 30 videos, 4 ebooks, and related documents. Download the resource with this first course listing, and print it out for easy access. It lists all the course contents: 30 videos, 4 ebooks, and related documents. Download the resource with this first course listing, and print it out for easy access. It lists all the course contents: 30 videos, 4 ebooks, and related documents heory Lecture 8 - Perfect Color Mixing Learn to mix colors perfectly; Create optimal color palettes; General color theory Lecture 8 - Perfect Color Mixing Learn to mix colors perfectly; Create optimal color palettes; General color theory Lecture 8 - Perfect Color Mixing Learn to mix colors perfectly; Create optimal color palettes; General color theory Learn to mix colors perfectly; Create optimal color palettes; General color...