Discover Botanical Art Through Acrylic Painting
A Passion for Plants is a 6-week online course designed for adults who want to explore botanical art and enhance their painting skills with acrylics.
A Passion for Plants
Who's it for?
Adults 16+ who completed Arty-Folks Painting for Pleasure course and want to take their painting skills to the next level
What will you learn?
This Advanced 6-week course will help you build your understanding of the interplay between colour and light.
Materials You Will Need
- sketchbook suitable for painting (pages need to be 120-150gsm)
- Acrylic paint: white, cadmium yellow, alizarin or crimson red, cerulean blue. Please make sure you buy colours that match these descriptions!
- Pencil, eraser, sharpener
- Palette (e.g., a non-absorbing surface like a Tupperware lid or plastic plate)
- Water pot, Tissues, hog brushes
What You’ll Learn
This fast-paced course is inspired by botanical artists throughout history and the vibrant work of modern artist Georgia O’Keeffe. We will focus on colour, light, and personal expression and tackle a new project each week to learn:
- Colour theory and how to extend our colour range
- Light and layering techniques to explore how colours change and are affected by different environments
- Application and blending techniques to create smooth transitions in your work
- How to enjoy painting through your own unique style and trust the creative process
