Painting a Simple Still Life

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Taught by Karen Lynn Ingalls
To be scheduled
plus Bonus follow-up session 

Once you've had a chance to explore the basics, and apply it in abstract paintings, then it's time to explore a little further....

Little Green Apple • 8" x 10" • Acrylics on panel • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

In this work-(play)-shop, we'll follow up on what you learned in Acrylic Painting 101, and explore how to create a simple still life painting.

Green Pear, Orange Plate • 10" x 8" • Acrylics on panel • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Why keep it simple?

You'd be surprised at how much goes into the creation of a little still life painting!

​When we keep it simple, it's much easier to get started.

​You have "fewer cats to herd!"

Lovely Little Pear • 8" x 10" • Acrylic on Canvas • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

You'll discover:

• How to use thumbnail sketches to design your compositions
• How to create a feeling of balance in your composition
• How to paint light and shadow
• How to create a feeling of dimension and volume
• Two different kinds of painters — and two different ways to approach painting. Which works best for you?

Green Pear with Leaves (demonstration painting) • 10" x 8" • Acrylics on canvas • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Then you'll create two paintings, as you discover more about:

• acrylic paints,
• mixing colors,
• light and shadow,
• the subject you're painting, 
• and who you are as a painter. ​

Demonstration painting of an apple in progress • Acrylics on paper • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

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

Pair of Cherries • Acrylics and pencil on watercolor paper • © 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.

Thistle Bouquet • Acrylics and graphite on watercolor paper • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Simple Repast • Acrylics and graphite 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.

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

Date & time: 
​Two 4-hour class sessions
(we'll take a little snack/dinner break for you to get a quick bite, too)

Bonus Follow-up Date & Time: 
To be scheduled
​
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are

How Much: To be announced

Materials you'll need: Download list here.
 
​Sign up date to be posted soon!