冬季侏儒丙烯畫

In this one time painting class, students will paint an adorable gnome while learning about different brush strokes and the use of wintery colors. Students may also pick if they would like a certain holiday of their choice to be represented in their painting. All holiday options will be encouraged, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Years, Solstice, and any others. Students will learn basic acrylic painting techniques.  I will lead a discussion about the techniques we will use and how best to achieve this look using acrylic paint and assorted brushes. 

At the beginning of the class, I will go over the art materials with the students. We will discuss color mixing and the use of a palette to mix paints.  I will demonstrate and instruct students to sketch the basic shape of a gnome centered on their canvas. Emphasis will be on creating a cute character, with lots of individual options for clothing and decorations. We will begin painting with a limited color palette. Students will need the colors blue, white, red, green, yellow, brown, and black acrylic paints. I will demonstrate color mixing, and how to use brush strokes to make pine needles and a long white beard. 

My teaching style is relaxed. Students can go at their own pace. I will encourage students to show me their artwork during the creative process so that I can give feedback that is both educational and enthusiastic.  Learners will get to interact with me and with each other, while creating their own artwork and watching my demonstration. At the end of class, students can show their artwork to each other and to me. If students don't feel comfortable sharing, students may opt to post a photo of the finished project in the classroom.

Prior basic painting experience and comfort using acrylic paints is recommended for this class.