Free Acrylic Painting Course for Beginners

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of acrylic painting but unsure where to start? Our Free Acrylic Painting Course for Beginners is the perfect introduction for anyone looking to explore this versatile and rewarding medium.

This comprehensive 4.5-hour video course is designed to guide you every step of the way, starting from the very basics and progressing to foundational techniques that will set you up for success. Whether you’ve never picked up a brush before or are looking to refine your skills, this course has everything you need to get started.

How to Mix Acrylic Paint for Beginners

Master the art of creating beautiful color blends, understanding color theory, and achieving the perfect consistency for your strokes. This involves using a 6 primary palette which is the only way to achieve perfect secondary and tertiary hues. See image below from the demo I shared in the video.

How to choose the best acrylic painting materials without spending a fortune

Discover the lowdown on essential tools, from brushes to surfaces, and how to choose the right supplies for your artistic journey. Spoiler alert, you do not need to spend a fortune! By using a limited palette, and small selection of quality brushes, and such you can paint amazing acrylic artwork.

You will learn valuable acrylic brushwork techniques

Learn how to control your brush for clean lines, smooth blends, and expressive strokes. There are several acrylic painting techniques you can use to achieve a variety of results and effects. In the video I share several easy-to-follow ideas to help get you started. Some of these techniques are blended, non-blended, gradations,

The Power of Values

Unlock the secret to creating depth and dimension in your paintings with a strong understanding of light and shadow. Values are how you paint the illusion of three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional, or flat surface.

This is a vast subject and one you certainly want to explore as much as possible. In the video I share many tips for using values to paint basic geometric shapes which is the best way to introduce new acrylic artists to the fundamentals.

Positive and negative space painting techniques

One of the best ways to advance as a beginner acrylic painter is harnessing the power of positive and negative space painting techniques. This is a complete game changer! In the video I share easy-to-follow ideas for new artists to embrace these methods so that you can begin your journey into manipulating positive and negative space painting ideas.

Understanding color theory and how to manipulate colors for beginners using tints and shades

Another useful acrylic painting fundamental is learning how to use color. Colors are very powerful and can easily ruin your acrylic painting experience if you aren't careful. Colors can provide a wonderful experience for the viewer, or it can become a visual mess if not used properly.

In the course I'll share many ideas from how to desaturate hues to tone down colors, using contrast to create attention, how to tint and shade hues using specific hues and so on.

Conclusion

Each lesson is thoughtfully crafted to be both engaging and easy to follow, ensuring you build confidence with every stroke. Along the way, you’ll gain practical tips, insights, and demonstrations that bring each concept to life.

This course isn’t just about learning techniques—it’s about sparking your creativity and helping you find joy in the process of making art. With acrylics, the possibilities are endless, and this course is your gateway to exploring them all.

Ready to get started? Join us in this Free Acrylic Painting Course for Beginners and begin your artistic adventure today! 🎨 Of, search around for other acrylic painting blogs to discover new ideas. Thanks for having a look and be sure to subscribe to my website to learn more.