Introduction to Acrylic Painting

If you've always wanted to learn painting but didn’t know where to start—or if you’re comfortable with drawing but feel intimidated by the idea of painting—this course was made for you. Whether painting has been a secret dream or just something you’ve been putting off for “someday,” now is your time.

In just six lessons, you'll learn to paint step by step, with clear instruction and no prior experience required. You’ll get more than just the basics—you’ll gain confidence and build real momentum in your creative practice.

This course will teach you:

• The basics of color mixing
• How to set up and organize your palette
• Which brushes to use for specific effects
• A variety of essential brushstrokes and techniques
• How to begin and complete a full-color painting on canvas
• How to fix mistakes and finish strong

You’ll get comfortable with acrylic paints, brushes of all sizes, and working on canvas. With each class, you’ll be guided through a project and then complete a similar painting on your own as homework. Your independent work will be discussed and reviewed in class, giving you valuable feedback and a clear sense of progress.

This course uses the Right-Brain method—a unique teaching approach based in the cognitive psychology of transformative learning. It’s been used to help hundreds of total beginners take their first steps in painting and discover the creative power they didn’t know they had.

If you’re looking for a class that makes your first steps into painting feel easy and fun, this is it.

Recommended for graduates of the Essential Drawing Course for Beginners—this is a natural next step in your artistic journey.