How to Be an Abstract Artist - Painting Course (FLEX)

Completed by 5 learners

Ages 13-18

Live Group Class

In this 5-week FLEX course, students will learn the basics of acrylic paints and abstract art, while creating five original abstract artworks.

Teacher Mónica - BMusEd

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(75 reviews)

No live video meetings

5 weeks

2-10 learners per class

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

Class Experience

**This course is perfect for young artists wanting to learn the basics or wanting to further their knowledge in acrylic and abstract painting**

**lessons are pre-recorded videos/demonstrations for learners to watch on their own

❗❗ABSTRACT ART: art that expresses a visual language or world using shape, form, color and line❗❗

Want to be able to create your own visual world using acrylic paints? 

Artists will learn the basics of acrylic paints, create five original abstract artworks, learn techniques to apply to any style of painting, and will gain an understanding in composition, attracting the viewer's eye, as well as staying motivated on those hard art block days.

Each week, artists will watch short lectures and video clips of painting demonstrations modeled by the teacher. Artists are expected to submit photos of their works to be critiqued by the teacher. Artists also have the opportunity to comment on other learner's works to help encourage one another on their own art journeys.

Schedule:

🎨Week #1 - What is Abstract Painting? An introduction to supplies, your workspace, color theory, and start your first abstract painting!
🎨Week #2 - Composition #1: learn "one object 100 ways," balance, and create an abstract line painting
🎨Week #3 - Composition #2: learn about focal points, your creative inspiration, and create an abstract landscape
🎨Week #4 - Composition #3: learn about object painting, contrast, more mark-making techniques, and create an abstract shape painting
🎨Week #5 - Composition #4: the grand review, final thoughts on how to stay motivated, and final composition using your favorite method



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Learning Goals

Young artists will gain knowledge of composition in art, brush techniques, improve their creative skills and will gain the confidence they need to create their own original and captivating art works.

Other Details

Supply List

~sketchbook 
~pencil and eraser
~pen
~cup/jar for water
~painter's tape
~paper towel
~ruler
~at least 5-7 canvases/boards/canvas paper (I recommend no larger than 9x12 or 12x12 for this class)
~acrylic paints
~assorted brushes (fine liner to thick)
~old beach or bath towel for drips
~(optional) easel with sturdy backing
~(optional) drawing board
~(optional) mark making materials: caran d'ache, oil pastels, sponge, posca pens

**you can download a printable checklist in the classroom

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Teacher Mónica - BMusEd

Joined August, 2020

5.0

75reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from The Master's University

Hi, I'm Teacher Monica (she/they) - a musician, artist and martial artist. I am passionate about teaching, traveling the world, and creating art.

I have experience teaching in the 1-on-1, small group, classroom and taekwondo studio settings. I worked as a middle and high school choir and fine art teacher at a Waldorf school, but I also have experience with teaching early elementary aged learners in private and small group music and art classes. I also trained as a head instructor at a Martial Art studio.

As an experienced educator, I believe that every child can become what they dream and achieve their goals. All learners deserve a well-planned, differentiated education. I am an energetic and passionate teacher and do my absolute best to model to my students so they have an example of what having a passion for learning and creating art or music looks like.

I have been teaching music for 20 years and received my Bachelor of Music in Music Education in 2014. This helped me achieve a firm grasp on the art of teaching music in both a group or private lesson setting. I also learned so many tools on how to study, read, and analyze music, which helps me guide my students into being confident performers and analyzers of their pieces. 

Fun facts:
I have three cats named Atoka, Calcifer, and Bagels.
I have a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.