This is a complete painting program designed to take you from never having painted before to creating art that you can be proud of. The course is completely free and teaches you the basics so that you will paint with success and confidence from your home based studio, regardless of whether it’s the kitchen table or a fully decked out art studio.

Classes start November 2, 2021, and will take place on both YouTube and Facebooks on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sundays, at 1 pm EDT until November 30, 2021. Every class will be at the easiest beginner level with a focus of helping first time artists. Not only will you learn the beginner basics about acrylic, but it is my goal that by the end of the course, you will have the fundamental set of skills you can build on and, at the same time, unlock your creative potential. Classes will be pre recorded live streams to help us schedule and to allow me to be present in chat during all classes to answer your questions.

The course consists of an introduction and 17 classes which will introduce concepts and skills needed for first time acrylic painters of all ages. Extra resources will be provided from the The Art Sherpa website, www.theartsherpa.com.

Although students must provide their own art materials, I designed the series using the minimal basic art supplies for acrylic painting.

If you have really wanted to begin painting but did now know where to start, this course is perfect for you. Perhaps you have been painting for a while but never really got the opportunity to learn the basics. This is still the course for you.

Playlist for videos : https://bit.ly/BeginnerAcrylicPaintingCourse

• What is the course ?
  • A complete beginners course in acrylic painting for people who have never painted before
• What you will learn
  • Everything first time painters really need to know but did not even know how to ask.
  • How to set up your first basic home studio
  • What acrylic paint is and how it works
  • What you should know about canvas and brushes
  • Terms and techniques to begin and succeed at your first paintings
  • How to fix mistakes
  • How to mix basic colors
  • The basic first things beginners need to be able to paint
  • You will understand the basic art terms for acrylic painting
  • You will complete 10 full paintings and gain enough skills to feel good about painting in general and move on to more complicated ideas

Beginner Acrylic Painting Course Syllabus

Oct 30 1:00 PM EDT - INTRODUCTION to Beginner Acrylic Painting Course  

Nov 2  1:00 PM EDT - Setting Up Your Acrylic Art Studio 

Nov 4  1:00 PM EDT - Acrylic Paint, The Basics  

Nov 6  1:00 PM EDT - Acrylic Brushes For Beginners 

Nov 7  1:00 PM EDT - Painting Surfaces For Beginners 

Nov 9  1:00 PM EDT - Introduction to Acrylic Techniques For Beginners 

Nov 11 1:00 PM EDT - Brush Stroke and Core Painting Skills  

Nov 13 1:00 PM EDT - Introduction To Beginners Primary Color Mixing 

Nov 14 1:00 PM EDT - Two Cute Cats Painting Step By Step EASY 

Nov 15 1:00 PM EDT - Cute birds Painting Step By Step EASY

Nov 16 1:00 PM EDT - Flowers in Mason jar Painting Step By Step EASY 

Nov 17 1:00 PM EDT - Pond with Dragon Fly  Painting Step By Step EASY 

Nov 18 1:00 PM EDT - Peacock Feather Painting Step By Step EASY 

Nov 20 1:00 PM EDT - Air Balloon Painting Step By Step EASY

Nov 21 1:00 PM EDT - Waterfall Painting Step By Step EASY

Nov 22 1:00 PM EDT - Pier and  Lake Painting Step By Step EASY

Nov 23 1:00 PM EDT - Zen stones Painting Step By Step EASY

Nov 24 1:00 PM EDT - Cute Corgi Painting Step By Step EASY

Nov 27 1:00 PM EDT - “YOU DID IT” Celebration Party

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is it for ?

  • Acrylic Painters of All Ages and Levels
  • Homeschool Moms
  • Anyone who wants to learn how to paint in acrylic.
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about painting acrylic basics.

• How much does it cost?

  • The classes and downloadable Resources are free. The materials are purchased by the student for the class

• How do I sign up?

  • Make an account on the website and opt into the newsletter
  • Save the webpage https://theartsherpa.com/BeginnerAcrylicPaintingCourse

Materials

Buyers tip. I am using the Primary Abstract by Sennelier  Set of paint - there are other primary sets out their and many painting companies will give you the courtesy of having at least 3 paints they call primaries in their paint line - You can use differently then myself but it will mean there are slight differences in our color mixes. So dont miss the color mixing class!! I have been painting online for a while I know what to do about these challenges. 

I am using the Primary Set of Abstract by Sennelier  Set of paint

Paint:

• Primary Red
• Primary Yellow
• Primary Blue
• Mars Black
• Titanium White

Brushes:

• Fan Brush
• Round Brush
• Angle Brush ½”
• 1” Bright Brush

Materials & Tools:

• 10 9” x 12” Surfaces for Painting (I will use canvas)
• Heavy Paper for Printing Worksheets (We may have printed packs for sale.)
  • You can do them digitally.
• T- Square Ruler
• Chalk or Dritz Chalk Tool
• Pencil - HB is fine
• Cup for paint water
• Disposable Palette for paint
• Scratch paper or art journal for practice

• How many classes are there?

  • 1 into
  • 7 Painting Primer Classes
  • 10 Paintings
  • Celebration Party

• Can I rewatch after the Live Premiers?

  • Yes you can watch from home any time

• How to find the classes?

  • On the Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/theartsherpa
  • Save the playlist : https://bit.ly/BeginnerAcrylicPaintingCourse
  • Class Home page https://theartsherpa.com/BeginnerAcrylicPaintingCourse
  • On the video tab : https://theartsherpa.com/videos
  • By Month On the Calander : https://theartsherpa.com/calendar
  • Facebook Page or events : https://www.facebook.com/TheArtSherpa
  • Facebook Watch : http://bit.ly/FacebookWatchArtSherpa

• How to find your resources for the course?

  • Class Home page https://theartsherpa.com/BeginnerAcrylicPaintingCourse
  • On the video tab : https://theartsherpa.com/videos
  • On the Traceable Tabs : https://theartsherpa.com/traceables
  • ✏️ 📖 Mini books : https://bit.ly/FREEminiBooks

• Where Can I share my Art from the Course?

  • In the private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheArtSherpa
  • www.theartsherpa.com in the comments under each video https://theartsherpa.com/videos
  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theartsherpa #theartsherpa

• Where Can I ask Questions ?

  • During the Live stream in the live chat
  • During the Q and AFTER SHOW on Facebook
  • You can email support@theartsherpa.com
  • In the comments section below the video on youtube

• How Can I join the Live chat on Youtube ?

  • Do I have to chat? No chat is optional and many people prefer to watch anonymously while painting
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  • Step 2: Join the Live Stream. Choose the live stream that you would like to watch, then click it.
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  • If you have a Question use All Caps so we can see it
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  • You can chat live During the video in the comments
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