Simple Acrylic Painting: Cactus
In this class we will paint a cactus using acrylic paints.
Kendra Malcolm (B.Des)
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 5 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
We will be painting a simple cactus using acrylic paint. This class will cover basic composition, acrylic painting technique, color theory, and lighting. This will be a step by step class. I will paint along with my students and pause for questions after each step. They will be following along with me as we paint and interact. My main camera will be pointed down at my art work. Learners will be able to see me paint and learn from my brushstrokes. A little bit of painting experience is ideal, but students do not need a lot of painting experience to take part in this class.
Learning Goals
Basic acrylic painting skills will be taught. Students will learn how to compose a simple painting and some different paint techniques. It is my goal that students leave the class with a beautiful cactus painting and enthusiasm to do more work with acrylics.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners may need to use a blowdryer for one part of this painting. Younger learners may need assistance.
Supply List
MATERIALS - 5 PAINT COLOURS: Purple, dark blue, green, white and cool red - 3 PAINT BRUSH: Thick flat brush = 3/4 - 1in wide. Medium flat brush = 1/3 inch wide. Small, thin rounded brush (smaller the better) - 1 PAINT SURFACE: smooth cardboard, like the inside fo a cereal box, or a canvas. No smaller than 5x7 and no larger than 10x14 - OLD RAG/CLOTH - WATER - PENCIL - BLOW DRYER
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Alberta College of Arts and Design
I love to teach art, and specialize in drawing (wide variety of styles and techniques), procreate, watercolour, and acrylic painting. When I teach, I like to lead by example. This means that I draw, paint and create with my learners. Throughout class I make myself available for questions, assistance and feedback.
I’ve been teaching art for over 6 years, and I have been creating art professionally since 2011. I have illustrated marketing materials for Denny’s, Newman’s Own, Duane Reade, Discovery Children’s Museum, The Mendes Foundation and other clients.
I also have extensive experience in advertising. I’ve been working as an art director/creative director for over 17 years. I worked in New York City for 10 years, Cambodia for one, and I currently work remotely out of my home office in Canada. In my advertising career I've made TV commercials, print campaigns, radio spots, online ads, videos and billboards (even some in Time Square.) I love thinking of cool ideas and bringing them to life. I am excited to share this skill with my students.
I believe that art is more than an applicable workplace skill. Art is a form of healthy self-expression and personal reflection. I also believe that art teaches the importance of patience and persistence. It is an education for the mind and soul.
For me, art is meditative. I own dozens of sketchbooks filled with drawings I’ve done throughout the years. Many pages contains a memory, emotion, thought or experience. As a mother, I find additional inspiration through my daughter and new son.
Art is everywhere, if you look for it. Children especially have a gift for finding beauty in the world. I hope to harness this gift so every child in my class can find their own unique, artistic voice.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
65 min
Completed by 74 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-6 learners per class
