Introduction to Acrylics

Description

Acrylic paints are very popular amongst artists for their brilliant colours, ease of handling and rapid drying. This course is intended for anyone who would like to try acrylic paints for the first time, or brush up their fundamental skills.

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Suppy List

Heavy Body Acrylic Paints:

Titanium White

Blue (Pthalo or Ultramarine)

Red (Cadmium or Napthol)

Yellow (Cadmium or Hansa)

Dioxazine Purple

Cadmium Orange

Burnt Umber

Green (Pthalo or Permanent)

Payne’s Grey

Transparent Iron Oxide or Burnt Sienna

Yellow Ochre or Indian Yellow

Other Supplies:

Acrylic Medium, matte or gloss

Marker, pencil or charcoal for sketching;

Letter-size or larger sketchbook for colour mixing practice;

One 16”x20” stretched canvas or canvas panel;

Acrylic Brushes, ½ inch, one round, one angle & one bright

Water holder, with brush cleaner.

Paint & Peel Palette, 11”X14”

Rags or paper towels