Start Painting with Acrylics
Adult Classes | Available
This beginner-friendly class is designed for adults who are new to painting or looking to build confidence with acrylics. Students will learn the essential fundamentals of acrylic painting, including color mixing, brushwork, composition, layering, and basic techniques for creating form and depth. Step-by-step guidance will help you build skills gradually while completing approachable still-life and subject-based projects.
The focus is on process over perfection, creating a relaxed studio environment where students can experiment, develop control, and understand how acrylic paint behaves. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in acrylic techniques and several finished works that reflect their growing confidence and personal style.
- Class is confirmed 1 week prior to start and may be cancelled due to low enrollment
- The suggested ages are guidelines only; please contact us if you have questions
- Late registrations are welcome. Call to have your tuition adjusted
- Please review our policies regarding make-ups, refunds, and enrollment at www.theartguild.org/policies
**Beginner Supply List – Start Painting with Acrylics**
If you are new to acrylic painting, don’t worry about buying everything at once. A simple starter set is perfect for this class.
**Paints (student-grade acrylics recommended):**
* Titanium White
* Ultramarine Blue
* Cadmium Red Hue (or Pyrrole Red)
* Cadmium Yellow Hue (or Hansa Yellow)
* Burnt Umber
**Brushes:**
* 1 flat brush (medium size, around ½”–1”)
* 1 round brush (medium size)
* 1 small detail brush
**Surfaces:**
* Acrylic painting pad or canvas pad (9x12 or 11x14 recommended)
* OR pre-stretched canvases (11x14 suggested)
**Palette:**
* Disposable palette pad OR plastic/freezer paper sheet
* OR any flat, non-porous surface
**Other essentials:**
* Cup for water
* Paper towels or rags
* Pencil (HB or 2B)
* Eraser
* Masking tape (optional, for clean edges)
**Optional but helpful:**
* Apron or old shirt
* Small spray bottle (to keep paints wet longer)
Brandasund Peterson
Brandasund Peterson is a Long Island-based artist, animator, and art educator whose creative practice spans drawing, acrylic painting, illustration, digital art, and animation. A graduate of Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design Education, Brandasund combines strong technical skills with a passion for helping students develop confidence in their artistic abilities.
His award-winning animated project, *Mind of Their Own*, a traditionally animated proof-of-concept film, received recognition at Adelphi University for its creativity, craftsmanship, and storytelling. As both an educator and practicing artist, Brandasund is dedicated to fostering creativity, technical growth, and self-expression in artists of all ages.
Brandasund is excited to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with students at The Art Guild, where he teaches Beginner Drawing, Beginner Acrylic Painting, and Beginner Procreate as well a children's classes.