Painting with Acrylics By Jim Barrass

1. Conceptual outline of the course.

This course is designed to explain and demonstrate the principles behind the development on stretched canvas of works painted in acrylic by brush and other application methods including the airbrush. See Course notes

2. Practical outline of the course.

During the course the techniques, materials and tools required for painting in acrylic will be explained and demonstrated and participants will undertake a painting utilising these techniques materials and tools.

3. Course content.

Choosing canvas [ These sections will be covered in theory
Making the support. [ as participants will be provided with
Stretching the canvas [ a stretched and primed canvas of their
Acrylic primer [ chosen size (see Note 1 below)
Developing the concept and drawing the painting outline
Transcribing the drawing to the canvas
Choosing paint
Choosing mediums
Choosing masking tape if appropriate
Basic colour theory
Mixing paint
Application of masking tape where appropriate
Application of paint
Painting sequences
Finishing techniques.

3 Course outcomes.

Participants will learn the types of materials suited to acrylic painting;
They will also learn the techniques for
preparing a suitable canvas;
transcribing a drawing to the canvas;
mixing acrylic paint to the required consistency;
applying the paint to the canvas;
making corrections;
reconditioning paintings over time;
Participants will produce a painting on canvas of a chosen size up to 1500mm x 1000mm. Note 1 In order to make suitable progress in the allotted time participants will be asked to decide beforehand what type of painting they wish to work on during the day. A canvas prepared by the tutor, with the appropriate background colour, will be ready for their use at the start of the day.

4.Materials

All materials will be provided for individual tuition.

5.Course Duration and Cost.

The course is designed to be completed in one day from 10am to 4pm. The cost is $375 including all materials for individual tuition. Group classes can be arranged.

6. Other matters.

Participants should wear clothing suitable for messy activity. Where appropriate they should try to bring concept drawings to the course….and their lunch.
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