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Acrylic Painting Online - a 12-week class

Do you want to develop, grow, and blossom as a painter,
​and learn to make your colors sing in harmony?

Beginning August 13, 2022
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12-week class on Saturday mornings, 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time, taught by Karen Lynn Ingalls
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All paintings © Karen Lynn Ingalls
This class is for: Not-Total-Beginners, Intermediate, and More Experienced Painters 
Do you want to explore and expand your painting skills and knowledge? Do you want:
  • To learn how to make colors sing in beautiful harmony in your paintings?
  • To find, troubleshoot, and fix what isn't working in a painting?
  • To develop and discover who you are as an artist?
  • To get support for your creative process?
This class may be exactly what you're looking for.
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L to R: Breakfast al Fresco I, A Dog with Mustard, and Breakfast al Fresco II, by Karen Lynn Ingalls
In this class, you will:
  • Learn about color, and how to choose the colors you want to paint with
  • Learn how to make color work harmoniously in your paintings, so it sings beautifully and makes your heart happy
  • Discover:
    • Who you are as a painter 
    • How that affects both your approach to the process of painting and what a painting means for you  
    • And how that will affect how you develop each painting
  • Learn a special process to find, troubleshoot, and fix what isn't working in a painting
  • Learn about what goes into the design of a painting — all the elements of composition (hint: it's not just about the "Rule of Thirds"!), and how to make them work effectively as you create your paintings
  • Learn different ways to approach a painting, with time-lapse video demonstrations and instruction, and looking at the work of historical and contemporary artists for examples and education​
  • Learn about the process of painting, taking it from beginning to end
  • Create paintings based on what interests you
  • Learn how to handle that inner critical voice that pops up every now and then to disrupt your creative process, and make sure it never bothers you again
Register here:  
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http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/acrylic-painting-online
 
A portion of your class fee goes to support the Calistoga Art Center)
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L to R: Dusk in the Vineyards, Field Station Road, and Dusk Near Diamond Mountain, by Karen Lynn Ingalls
This especially applies if you work from photographs, whether you paint landscapes, still lifes, or portraits.

​But it also applies to abstract paintings and mixed media with collage — contact Karen if you have any questions about that.

Our particular focus is on your development as an artist, and finding your own creative voice (we don't copy other people's work!). 

​We’ll approach painting with a spirit of experimentation and discovery, so you can learn to see in new ways, apply what you’ll learn, and watch as each painting evolves and improves.
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L to R: Green Pear, Orange Plate; Autumn Vineyard, Mountain Home Ranch Road; and Pear I by Karen Lynn Ingalls
As acrylic painters know, acrylics are probably the most versatile and forgiving paint medium you can work with (don't you love them?).

​But since we're online, oil painters and folks working with water-based oil paints are welcome to join us, too. Oil painting methods of application may be a little different, but the basic principles we'll be learning and using apply to oil painting too.
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L to R: Just-Spring, Little Red Apple, and Eucalyptus at the Heart of the Vineyard, by Karen Lynn Ingalls
Each week we'll meet for instruction that includes:
  • slide presentations about the subjects we're covering,
  • time-lapse video demonstrations,
  • question-and-answer sessions,
  • sharing what you're working on (no critiques!),
  • and one-on-one consultations with Karen to talk with you about what you're working on.​
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Karen Lynn Ingalls's e-Books "Nine Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity and Tame Your Inner Critic" and "Color & Composition," and video "How to Choose the Colors of Your Palette"
The class also includes handouts on everything we'll be covering, as well as:
  • Karen's mini-book on Color and Composition,
  • Karen's e-book Nine Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity and Tame Your Inner Critic,
  • and Bonus introductory videos for you on Choosing the Colors of Your Palette; Color Mixing; and Paintbrush 101, to watch and work with before our first meeting.
Who is this class for?

Not-Total-Beginners, Intermediate, and More Experienced Painters — to be more specific:

If you have painted before, including at a Paint-and-Sip type of event, have learned how to use the paint and apply it to a surface, and have tried painting a few times, even though you may not have developed it much yet, this should still work for you.

If you're more experienced, but want to expand, develop, grow, and blossom as a painter — including developing your own style — this may be exactly what you're looking for!


If you've never painted before, you'll want to start with something more introductory, to learn about how to use the paint and apply it to a surface. When you've had a chance to play with that for a bit, come back when you're ready for this! 
Register here:  
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http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/acrylic-painting-online
 
A portion of your class fee goes to support the Calistoga Art Center)
Where:  Online — on ZOOM, from wherever you are

When:  
Aug. 13 - Nov. 12, 2022
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PT

​12 weeks of classes, plus preliminary videos before our first meeting, and a follow-up bonus session in September.

We'll have introductory instruction for a couple of hours, and then Karen will meet with each of you individually, either then or later during the week, to talk with you about what you're working on.

Class Dates:
August 13, 20, 27
Sept. 10, 17, 24
(off for Labor Day weekend)
October 1, 8, 15, 22 (off for the weekend before Halloween)
November 5, 12
+ a bonus follow-up session in December
(either Dec. 3 or 10)

Sign up early: (You'll get access to your first video lessons on color, so you can watch them and try things out before we meet.)

​How much: 
CAC Member Discount — $347,
OR 2 payments of $175,
OR 3 payments of $120

Non-members — $397 (still only $33 per class, not including bonuses)
OR two payments of $200
OR 3 payments of $135
(NOTE: CAC membership + Member class price is the same as the non-member price, and membership will give you some discounts on future classes)

Includes: 
  • Bonus preliminary instructional videos and handouts before first meeting
  • Weekly individual consultations with Karen to go over what you're working on, and answer any questions you have
  • 12 weekly classes
  • Karen's mini-book on Color and Composition
  • Karen's e-book, Nine Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity and Tame Your Inner Critic 
  • Additional handouts on subjects we'll cover

Maximum 30, minimum 8 people. Sign up soon!

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Register here:  http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/acrylic-painting-online 
A portion of your class fee goes to support the Calistoga Art Center)

Here's what some of Karen's students have to say about her classes....

​I've learned more about how to make a real painting in three hours than I have in three years.
— Catherine Singels, Calistoga, CA
​I have been taking an Acrylic Painting class from Karen Ingalls for almost a year. Her teaching style is thoughtful and informative. She has a wealth of information to share! When I am in need of help on a painting, not only does she offer constructive comments, she helps me work through problem areas with a series of key questions that help me analyze and resolve the issues. I've learned so much about composition, value, and color! She can teach you how to take a painting from the "green goo" stage to the beautiful butterfly you know is in there!
​— Debbie Jorgensen

​I've taken many arts & crafts classes, and KAREN is my favorite teacher! She is encouraging and supportive. You learn so much about color, composition, inspiration, etc. in easy to understand fun lessons! Try it!
​— Jenni Grunschlag
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​As a beginner, I first signed up for an acrylic painting class with Karen a year ago. I had no idea what to expect and no confidence in myself as an artist. What I found in Karen was a kind, enthusiastic and patient teacher who is able to meet you at whatever level your are at to give you instruction and positive feedback without negative criticism. I look forward to her class each week and recomend her to anyone from a novice like me to someone with years of painting experience.
​— Michelle Seale
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Karen Lynn Ingalls, with a work in progress on the easel

NOTE: Karen's classes for her ongoing students continue weekly — on Fridays, from 1 PM to 4 PM. If you're one of her students from previous years, aren't on the mailing list, and would like to rejoin the class, please contact her! You're welcome to gather again with our friendly community.
Landscape paintings, landscape art of Northern California, Napa Valley artist Karen Lynn Ingalls
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See more of the artwork 
of Napa Valley artist and art teacher 
Karen Lynn Ingalls at KarenLynnIngalls.com.

Call Karen for more information
​at (707) 942-0197
All text and images are the copyright of Karen Lynn Ingalls, unless otherwise stated, and may not be reproduced without her express written permission.