This class is designed to be a place of support and individualized instruction for students who want to learn skills and techniques for painting in acrylic. In this one-on-one private lesson, we can explore a variety of painting subjects based on the interests of the student such as landscape, floral, still life, animals, figurative, or abstract. Each lesson stands on its own and students may enroll for as many sessions as they wish. 

CLASS STRUCTURE:
-10 minutes for check in and slides (art vocabulary, art technique, photo reference)
-45 minutes for sketching and painting
-5 minutes to share 

SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES:
-Sketching with shapes
-Underpainting
-Creating contrast and value
-Blending and Mixing Colors
-Perspective
-Texture

MATERIALS:
-Acrylic paint (red, orange, yellow, green, blue (light and dark), violet, raw umber, white, black)
-Variety of flat and round brushes, small to medium
-Canvas or Watercolor Paper (9 x 12 or 11 x 14/11 x 15)
-Water cup
-Paper Towels

SAMPLE LESSONS:
1) Landscapes: Mountains and Beaches
2) Sunsets
3) Colorful Birds- Toucans, Hummingbirds, Parrots
4) Florals- Roses and Sundflowers
5) Animals: Tiger, Blue Whale, Monkey, Bear, Koala, Panda, Sloth, Giraffe

As the instructor, I will paint with the  learner and provide instructions both before and while we paint. Students may follow along with me, but I also allow room for students to make creative choices in color, shape, etc. I will check in with learner 1-2 times per session and provide gentle feedback if requested. Sharing is encouraged but not required. 

Painting is a fun and relaxing medium to work with and I strive to create a learning environment that is supportive and encouraging.