Youth Acrylic Painting with Blakley Page

Acrylic Painting

Ages 8-14 

Week 1: Introduction to Acrylics and Basic Techniques 

● Overview of acrylic paints and materials.

 ● Introduction to the color wheel. 

● Basic color mixing exercises. 

● Demonstration of essential acrylic painting techniques (brush strokes, blending, layering). 

Week 2: Learning how to paint light 

● Understanding how light falls. 

● Techniques for capturing light and shadows. 

● Experimenting with different textures and surfaces. 

Week 3: Landscape Painting

 ● Understanding composition in landscape painting. 

● Step-by-step demonstration of a simple landscape. 

● Guidance on creating depth and perspective. 

● Individual practice with instructor feedback. 

Week 4: Animal Portraits 

● Introduction to animal anatomy and features. 

● Step-by-step guidance on painting animal portraits. 

● Tips for capturing expressions and personality. 

● Practice painting favorite animals. 

Week 5: Abstract Art 

● Understanding abstract art and its principles. 

● Exploration of different abstract techniques. 

● Encouraging creativity and self-expression. 

● Individual projects with instructor support. 

Week 6: Personal Masterpiece 

● Review of learned techniques. 

● Students choose a subject or theme for their final project. 

● Guidance on planning and executing a personal masterpiece. 

● Showcase and celebration of each student's artwork.