Abstract Acrylic Painting For Adults- Series Class @ The Paint Place

With a paintbrush in hand, enjoy the relaxation, fulfillment and inspiration of this nurturing abstract painting class! Tap into your authentic self-expression and discover your inner-artist in this engaging group art class that provides individualized, tailor-made art instruction to each and every student from a professional NYC artist educator. Ignite your creativity and learn a variety of painting techniques based on your individual needs and interests. Learn the fundamental techniques of abstract acrylic painting on canvas, including color mixing, composition, layering, creating texture, paintbrush mark-making, palette knife usage, washes, emotional expression and more. Unlock your inner-artist, connect with community and benefit from the stress relief our art classes are known for, while also painting colorful abstract paintings on canvas. Learn fundamental painting techniques as you learn to paint a cubist geometric abstract painting, a textured palette knife painting, and an abstracted landscape painting. Walk away at the end of your NYC painting class with finished masterpieces to hang in your home.

Materials are not included.

Art Class Materials You Will Need:

• Acrylic Paint Set with the following colors: Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, White, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Black
• Paint Brushes (at least three brushes of varying widths, including a small, medium and large)
• Palette Knife (Triangle tip)
• Paint Palette or Disposable Palette Paper
• 4 canvases (stretched, sizes 9” x 12” to 16” x 20”)
• Cup/Jar for Water
• Reusable cloth or paper towels
• Gloss Medium and/or Acrylic Retarder

January 24 – March 27
8 Sessions ( no class 2/14 or 2/21)