Acrylic Painting 101

Taught by Karen Lynn Ingalls
Saturday & Sunday, August 5-6, 2017

Little Apple (demonstration painting) • Acrylics on panel • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

New to acrylics? Wondering what they're all about? Come find out – and unleash your creativity as you play with paint. In this work-(play)-shop, we'll explore many of the different ways you can apply paint to paper or canvas.

Abstract painting (demonstration painting) • Acrylics on canvas • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

You will have a chance to play and experiment with paint, to explore how it feels. You'll also learn basic color mixing.

Then you'll create two paintings, experimenting with both abstract painting and painting from an object, as you learn how to use acrylic paints in a spirit of discovery.

still life painting, painting of a pear, by Karen Lynn Ingalls

Pear (demonstration painting) • Acrylics on canvas • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

On the second day, you'll learn how to use glazes and be introduced to acrylic mediums. Then you'll explore using acrylic paints in a way that looks like watercolors in a third painting, and you'll be able to develop all three of your paintings, with Karen's guidance and support.

still life acrylic painting, pea pods, acrylics like watercolor, Karen Lynn Ingalls art

Pea Pods Snuggling • Acrylics and pencil on watercolor paper • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

still life acrylic painting, cherries, acrylics like watercolor, Karen Lynn Ingalls art

Pair of Cherries • Acrylics and pencil on watercolor paper • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

This is an excellent introduction to acrylic painting, whether you've never painted before, or whether you're experienced in another medium, and want to discover just what it is you can do in acrylics that you can't in any other paint medium.

This workshop is designed for both beginning painters and painters who are new to acrylics. A materials fee of $25 covers all your materials and supplies.

Abstract (demonstration painting) • Acrylics on canvas • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Click here to download the Acrylic Painting 101 flyer.

Date & time: Saturday and Sunday,
August 5-6, 2017
10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days
Bring your lunch!

Location: Calistoga Art Center, Napa County Fairgrounds, Cropp Building, 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga, CA

Cost: $185 for CAC members and $210 for non-members, materials not included

Materials Fee: $25 for all the materials you'll need to create three paintings! Please contact Karen for a materials list, if you'd prefer to bring your own materials.

Maximum of 12 people; minimum of 3.

Click here to download the workshop flyer.

Sign up online at the Calistoga Art Center's website.

still life painting, acrylic still life, pitcher and cheese, simple meal, acrylics like watercolor, Karen Lynn Ingalls

still life painting, acrylic still life, thistle bouquet, acrylics like watercolor, Karen Lynn Ingalls art