Welcome
Join me for a super fun class in acrylic painting, “Birds on Birds.” I will share my techniques for creating a stacked, interactive, and harmonious world within the bounds of an 11″x14″ wood panel. We will start with preparing the panel with layers of gesso and finish with varnish; and in-between, magic!
I like the stacking up method of composing because it allows for a lot of images within the painting without any concerns for traditional perspective (a common folk art approach around the world). Through this process of layered washes and highlights, your painting will glow with light and color.
Plus… BIRDS!
Supplies
• 11”x14” smooth wood panel, gessoed and sanded then painted with two good solid coats of black acrylic.
• White watercolor pencil. Make absolutely sure it’s water soluble- as we will be washing away the lines with water after painting.
• Acrylic Paints: Back, white, and a your choice of variety of opaque colors.
• An assortment of transparent acrylic paint- red, brown, yellow, burnt orange, sap green are good choices
• Brushes: A variety of sizes, I prefer sable brushes for their ability to paint larger areas and also hold a point for detail.
• Varnish: Gloss polymer
• Optional: Hair Dryer to speed drying process
Nuts & Bolts
Here’s how this online class works:
• As a self-study class, so you have access to all of the lessons right now and can work the lessons on your own timetable.
• You have indefinite access to this class.
• You can (optionally) share your work with Alison via email or via the class Facebook page. Since this is now a self-study class, you will need to let Alison know if you upload work, as she doesn’t check the Facebook page as regularly. Click this link and ask to join the group!
• Class fee is good for participants living in a single household.
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