Simple Acrylic Painting: Lighthouse at Sunset
Together we will paint a silhouetted lighthouse on the waters edge at sunset using acrylic paint.
Kendra Malcolm (B.Des)
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class will cover basic composition, acrylic painting technique, colour blending, 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. Students do not need a lot of painting experience to take part in this class. Like most things, the more experience a learner has with painting the better result they are likely to have. Attaching an age levels to art is difficult. Experience is more important than age. Some learners pick up art very early on and have a natural inclination towards it, and others don't become interested in it and blossom as artists until they are a bit older. The age recommendation is 9-12, however an 8 year old student with more painting experience, or a 13-14 year old just starting out, would also be well suited for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn painting techniques such as:
- How to create a smooth gradient/blending
- Different ways to apply paint to canvas
- Acrylic Wash
- Adding small Detail
We will also touch on basic composition and lighting.
Other Details
Supply List
- 4 PAINT COLOURS: Yellow, pink, purple, white, black - 3 (or more) PAINT BRUSH: Thick flat brush = 3/4 - 1in wide. Medium brush = 1/3 inch wide. Small, thin rounded brush (smaller the better) - 1 PAINT SURFACE: smooth cardboard, like the inside of a cereal box, or a canvas. No smaller than 5x7 and no larger than 10x14 - OLD RAG/CLOTH - WATER I also recommend having a piece of paper and pencil/pen at hand incase the learner is finished the steps early. That way they can work on a side drawing.
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 students. Throughout class I make myself available for questions, assistance and feedback.
I’ve been teaching art for over 5 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 (now 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
60 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class
