Acrylic Painting Step by Step: Create Incredible Landscapes
A course by user87785 surname87785 , Illustrator
Joined February 2013
Learn to paint vibrant landscapes with acrylics and experiment with the use of color in nature
Learn to paint vibrant landscapes with acrylics and experiment with the use of color in nature
Painting with acrylics is the perfect way to transfer what you see and feel to the canvas. For visual artist Maru Godàs, it's also an opportunity to find her signature style by painting in real time on a mountainside or from the comfort of her own balcony.
In this course, begin a step by step journey with acrylic techniques for landscape painting. Work with layering to create different textures and turn your sketches into true works of art. You may also want to check out her other course: Pictorial Sketchbook with Gouache
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 30 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (482)
- 12,987 students
- 22 lessons (4h 49m)
- 30 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Do an acrylic painting on canvas with nature as the central figure.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Any lovers of drawing and painting who want to use their favorite landscapes to explore further. This course is also of interest to illustrators, designers, and anyone wanting to improve their acrylic technique.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is needed for this course, just come ready to learn and express your love of nature.
In terms of materials, you need a set of acrylic paints, a landscape cotton canvas or stretched canvas, a range of synthetic paintbrushes, a sketchbook, and a pencil and/or charcoal.
Reviews
A course by user87785 surname87785
Maru Godàs studied graphic design at IDEP and the Llotja de Barcelona. From that moment on, the main focus of her work began to shift heavily towards editorial pieces for publishers like RBA, Cruïlla, Planeta, and Salvat, among others. Her true passion has always been illustration and after discovering the Urban Sketchers collective, she took to the streets with a sketchbook in search of inspiration.
Since then, she has published various books containing her work and her illustrations have appeared in magazines for organizations such as La Caixa, La Vanguardia, and the RACC. She is currently combining her commissioned work with teaching, leading workshops and urban sketching and illustration courses across the world. She thrives on sharing her discoveries with her students and above all, by encouraging them to try new things.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Pure love: nature and art
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Nature as a source of inspiration
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Painting outdoors or in the studio?
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Sketch materials
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Acrylic paint: types and mediums
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Papers, fabrics, brushes and palettes
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U3
Brush, paint, action!
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Color and emotional landscapes: the Rothko charts
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There is a jungle in my brush!
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Nature textures: skies, seas and mountains 1
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Nature textures: skies, seas and mountains 2
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Nature textures: skies, seas and mountains 3
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The nature of the abstract: synthesis of color and form
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U4
En plein air: planning our work of art
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Composition and depth tricks
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Sketches, Color Studies, and Scene Creation
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U5
Painting our landscape
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Transfer to canvas: fitting and backgrounds 1
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Transfer to canvas: fitting and backgrounds 2
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Points of interest and half plane 1
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Points of interest and half plane 2
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Points of interest and half plane 3
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Close-ups, details and finishes 1
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Close-ups, details and finishes 2
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FP
Final project
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From notebook to canvas: artistic illustration
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I really enjoyed the course, the trainer explains the various steps of the creative process, it is a generalist course that teaches the process for all types of painting. I really enjoyed it.
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PlusLoving this course so far. I love Maru's style and really appreciate the fact that she emhasised so much the emotions involved in creating and enjoying art. She is teaching us how to think like an artist too which I feel is not always present in the more technical courses. That being said, I think there is scope to further expand each lesson into fundamentals. For example learning about different brush strokes and spending time practising those would be useful.
displayname1338420
This is the second course I've bought from Maru and I love it. She's very talented and charismatic. I'll buy the next course she takes out without thinking twice!
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I really liked it, although I haven't completed my final project yet. I'll keep all the notes and some exercises. I have to decide on my sketches to plan my project. It gives us very good advice and techniques. Thanks Maru.
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I am loving the course, very fresh and informative.
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