ACRYLIC LANDSCAPES with a Painting Knife. Beginners Level 1

Why take this course?
🎨 Course Title: ACRYLIC LANDSCAPES with a Painting Knife. Beginners Level 1
Headline: Paint a simple Landscape and master the technique of mixing Acrylics with a Painting Knife using just 3 Primary Colours and White!
🖌️ About This Course:
Welcome to our Beginners Level 1 course, where the world of landscape painting with acrylics and a painting knife awaits you! Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to refine your skills with a new technique, this course is designed to guide you through the process of creating beautiful Landscape paintings.
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamentals of Acrylic Painting: If you're new to acrylics, we'll start at the very beginning and build your knowledge step by step.
- Landscape Composition: Learn how to outline and break down your landscape into simple shapes and forms.
- Painting Technique with a Knife: Discover the unique texture and control you can achieve with a painting knife, and why it's a fantastic tool for beginners.
- Mixing Colours: Understand how to blend and mix your primary colours (Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow) along with white to create a wide range of tones and hues.
- Highlight Placement: Add the final touches to your painting by placing highlights that will make your landscape come alive.
- Creating Depth: Master the technique of creating perspective and depth in your landscapes, making the foreground pop and the far distance fade away.
Your Instructor:
👤 Gerald Ashcroft is your expert guide through this artistic journey. With a passion for teaching and a wealth of experience, Gerald has tailored this course to help beginners discover the joy of landscape painting with a Painting Knife. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to expand your skill set, this course will provide valuable insights and hands-on practice.
🎦 Course Structure:
The course is designed to be easy to follow, with a 4 Stage Process that you can watch and replicate. Each stage is carefully demonstrated, with plenty of close-up shots to ensure you don't miss any important details. You'll start by tinting your canvas and outlining your composition, then move on to blocking in the big shapes of colour and tone. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to apply paint using a Painting Knife, mix colours effectively, and achieve stunning results with just three primary colours and white.
📢 Workshop Testimonials from Western Australia:
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"A Gentle Approach" by Jo, Perth WA: "Gerald's gentle approach made the workshop enjoyable and stress-free. He was genuinely interested in each student's progress and encouraged us to explore and develop our skills."
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"Enjoyable & Educational" by Chris, Perth WA: "Thank you, Gerald, for an excellent workshop! Your structured and focused teaching style makes learning both enjoyable and effective. I particularly appreciated your emphasis on tone and the 'blocking in' method."
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"Confidence Gained" by Liz, Perth WA: "Having no experience since school, Gerald guided me through my first painting workshop with great patience and a step-by-step approach, which greatly increased my confidence in trying out new techniques."
Ready to embark on your acrylic landscape painting adventure? Enroll now and start your artistic journey with Gerald Ashcroft as your experienced and encouraging guide. 🎨🌲✨
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