Capture the warmth, energy, and beauty of a sunflower while learning the essential foundations of acrylic painting!
Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush before or you're looking to strengthen your painting skills, this fun and encouraging workshop will guide you through the complete process of creating a vibrant sunflower painting from start to finish.
You'll learn how artists think before they paint—planning a successful composition, simplifying values, selecting harmonious colors, and building a painting in layers. Through demonstrations, guided instruction, and individual assistance, you'll discover how to move beyond simply copying a reference and begin painting with confidence and purpose.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have a beautiful sunflower painting to take home along with practical techniques you can apply to future paintings.
Class Goals:
During this workshop students will learn how to:
- Plan a successful painting before beginning
- Create a simple and pleasing floral composition
- Identify and simplify values (lights, midtones, and darks)
- Choose a limited color palette for vibrant results
- Mix acrylic colors for petals, leaves, and backgrounds
- Use brushwork and layering techniques in acrylic paint
- Build confidence in approaching a painting step-by-step
You’ll leave with:
- A completed sunflower acrylic painting
- A stronger understanding of composition, values, color, and painting process
- Increased confidence using acrylic paints
- Techniques and strategies that can be applied to future paintings
- Inspiration to continue their artistic journey
Materials Needed:
Students may bring their own materials or use the instructor’s materials for a $10 cash fee due at the start of class.
A downloadable supply list is available for those bringing their own.
Come discover how a few simple planning techniques can transform a blank canvas into a radiant sunflower painting full of color, light, and life!