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Event Series: Mastering Acrylics with Jessica Mahan

Mastering Acrylics with Jessica Mahan

September 8 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$170

Level: Beginning / Intermediate
Instructor: Jessica Mahan
September 8 – 29 (4 Mondays)
5:30 – 8:30 pm
$153 CAE member / $170 non-member
Minimum 5 / Maximum 16

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A 4-week journey into mediums, color, composition, techniques and mixed media for beginners to intermediate painters

Dive deep into the world of acrylic painting with Jessica Mahan in this fun, immersive 4-week course designed for beginners or more experienced painters who want to pick up some extra techniques. From exploring various acrylic mediums to mastering color theory, composition, and mixed media techniques, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to create stunning and dynamic artworks. Each week will build upon the previous one, allowing you to develop a well-rounded understanding of acrylics while experimenting with diverse techniques and materials.

Week 1: Composition Techniques, value and toning

Week 2: Color Theory and Color Mixing

Week 3: Exploring Mixed Media, Techniques and Acrylic Mediums

Week 4: Layering and Luminosity

Materials Needed from Participants

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  • Paint Colors– Traditional Palette (If you cannot find these exact color names, just try to find something close.)

Liquitex basics is a great brand to use for beginners and you can find it at Michaels. I use the Golden brand, which is more expensive, but more pigmented (also at Michaels). I also like Nova color, which you can order online–great value and bright colors.

  1. Cadmium Red (warm)
  2. Quinacridone Magenta (cool)
  3. Ultramarine Blue (warm)
  4. Phthalo Blue (cool)
  5. Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow (warm)
  6. Transparent Yellow or very light/bright yellow (cool)
  7. Burnt Umber (warm neutral)
  8. Titanium White
  9. Optional to get Payne’s gray (cool neutral) – I really like having it in my palette
  10. Black
  • Paint Brushes
  1. Flat – variety of sizes – I like a large flat for covering large surfaces, medium and then a smaller size
  2. Round – 3 sizes – make sure one of them is a small point liner
  3. Make sure a few of your brushes are rough, rather than smooth
  • Masterson Sta-Wet Palette (Enclosed container that keeps your paint wet and creates less waste, especially if you have mixed colors)
  • Mediums
  1. Slow dry extender/retarder
  2. White modeling/texture paste
  3. Heavy gel medium
  • Painting Surface
  1. 16×20 canvas
  2. Bring more if you want to work on more than one project in class

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