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Perfect for first-time and beginners wanting to get comfortable painting. In this workshop: PRE-CLASS WORK! Instruction will be sent in the welcome email after you register & posted in the class discussion Please complete both steps prior to your class 1- You will learn how to edit and print your pet photo 2- You will learn how to transfer your pet photo to the surface (relax= super easy you will TRACE your pet photo) *both steps will have a demo video, very easy and a skill the student...
1- Students will learn how to transfer an image outline (your pet) to the surface 2- Learn about brush pressure for outlining 3- Start to get comfortable with painting (or other supplies you are using) 4- Fill in their subject with fun (or realistic) colors 5- Be Kind to themselves if a "Happy accident" happens during their creative process 6- That painting is fun and can be relaxing
Pre-class Work- The student will learn how to edit and print their pet photo - (mini-course here - https://youtu.be/ChiwcumZRjo) Transfer the pet photo to the surface using a graphite pencil (or carbon paper) The student will trace the outline of the printed photo onto the surface (video demo - https://youtu.be/DEAkwIlCBOQ ) Please have the pet photo transferred to the surface when attending the live session. and question during that process just message Lovejoy
Painting Supply list - Link to master supply list here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sd70hF5zaGYr8I_5jLLtbMup7viAE0L0rqLy3ww1u40/edit?usp=sharing) Purchase from Amazon, Micheals, art store, etc. Acrylic Paint: WHITE, BLUE, YELLOW, RED, GREEN, BLACK, ORANGE, PURPLE, RAW SIENNA, BURNT SIENNA Brushes - 3 brushes Surface - canvas Printed pet photo & graphite pencil Wear old clothes or an apron Paper plate for mixing Water cup Paper towel or rag table cloth or newspaper to protect the tabletop camera to take progress photos good attitude ______________________________________ SUPPLY DETAILS Surface to paint on Options: Recommended Sizes - 8x10 in, 9x12in, 11x14in. Stretched Canvas or Canvas Panel (Optional - heavy Watercolor paper & watercolors) Brushes: 3 brushes Large flat brush Medium flat brush Small Pointy Brush *synthetic acrylic brushes are the best and most affordable **the Artist loft brand brushes are GREAT to purchase Micheals has a 12 pack for $5 - great value Acrylic paint: Please try to get "student grade paint" - Liquitex basics ($5-10/color) is what I recommend You will use more white than any other color, so I recommend buying an extra white PRINTED REFERENCE PHOTO: - edited pet photo This can be printed (8.5x11in) on a cheap printer (home, library, staples, Walgreens) FYI- This printout will be drawn on top of, so don't use the thicker more expensive paper The student can then transfer the line drawing to the surface with a graphite pencil colors needed for this project: WHITE BLUE RED YELLOW BLACK GREEN ORANGE PURPLE RAW SIENNA BURNT SIENNA More info about supplies - https://paintwithlovejoy.teachable.com/p/basic-supplies You can attend this workshop and use other mediums like: Acrylic paint (shown in demos) watercolor paint crayons Colored pencils Markers. etc... I'm a fan of people using the supplies they already have.
Painting is not graded I will encourage students to be aware of how they feel when creating and how their own growth happens and to document that with progress photos
2 hours per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
Pre-class Work- The student will learn how to edit and print their pet photo - (mini-course here - https://youtu.be/ChiwcumZRjo) Transfer the pet photo to the surface using a graphite pencil (or carbon paper) The student will trace the outline of the printed photo onto the surface (video demo - https://youtu.be/DEAkwIlCBOQ )
Teacher
LovejoyStep by step painting for first-time & beginner painters
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About Me
Hi My name is Lovejoy, or LJ . I have taught first-time & beginner painters exclusively for the last 15 years, in San Diego, CA & online via youtube and my school Many of my first-time painter classes are great for ages 8 and older and will...
