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Acrylic Painting w/ Rachel Sunnell
Techniques & Fundamentals of Acrylic Painting
This painting class is open to acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels. I will be sharing my expertise in acrylics, as well as layout techniques, composition, value, and color theory. Students will have the opportunity to work with photo references and are encouraged to explore their own artistic expression. The curriculum will start with a review of the fundamentals, including creating essential tools such as a color wheel and value scale. We will also delve into composition through thumbnail sketches and study color harmony. Engaging classroom critiques will be a regular part of the learning process. Overall, this class aims to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience for painters looking to enhance their skills and develop their personal style.
$200 (two eight-week sessions: Monday Mornings 10:00-12:30 or Monday Afternoons 1:30-4:30) Non-refundable.
Materials List
Online Art Companies
• Dick Blick
• Jerry’s Artarama
Note: Amazon is typically more expensive than an online company
Acrylic Paint Brand Name Options
• Golden, Windsor Newton, Matisse, are the brand names I recommend.
Required Paint Colors (First Day of Class)
• Titanium White
• Cadmium Yellow Medium
• Primary Cyan Blue
• Magenta
• Mars Black
Additonal Paint Colors (Optional suggestions)
• Ultramarine Blue
• Cadmium Red
• Orange
• Dioxazine Purple
• Burnt Sienna
• Sap Green
Brushes
• Dick Blick – Utrecht Manglon Synthetic 239-F Mixed Synthetic: #4,10,14, 18 Flats and Filberts 239-Fil #12, #4
• 1″ Flats synthetic made for oil/acrylic medium to medium/firm
Other Materials
• 9×12” Acrylic Paper or Canson Cold Press Watercolor Pad 140lb (Do not purchase Multimedia Paper.)
• ½” artist Tape or Painters tape
• Masonite Board: large enough for the 9×12 paper
• Masterson Sta-wet Super Pro Palette – purchase at Dick Blick’s or Amazon.
• Canvases, Canvas boards as needed
• Water container ie: large plastic yogurt container
• Rag
• Cheap ruler
• Charcoal pencil white and black
Photo References
• Photocopies of painting references or photos on your iPad. Phone photos are too small.