Expressive Painting With Colour and Light
Course Overview
Get Creative with Acrylic Painting
Are you ready to explore the world of acrylic painting? This course invites you to learn essential techniques, refine your skills and develop your unique style by studying the works of masters like Van Gogh, Monet, Edgar Payne, Arthur Streeton and other contemporary artists who inspire us.
Start by recreating famous paintings to understand foundational elements, then bring your own references to create a personal masterpiece.
Each week, you will learn new subjects and techniques - exploring still life, florals, landscapes, seascapes, urban scenes, animals and portraits.
Course Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction and getting started
Weeks 2-3: Mastering composition
Weeks 4-5: Understanding tone and value
Weeks 6-7: Bringing colour to life
Weeks 8-9: Create your own artwork!
Please Note: This outline provides an overview of what may be covered during the course; however, changes may occur based on various factors and the needs of the class.
Term Dates
Term 1 runs from Monday 3 February to Monday 31 March
Term 2 runs from Monday 28 April to Monday 30 June
Term 3 runs from Monday 21 July to Monday 15 September
Term 4 runs from Monday 13 October to Monday 8 December
Materials List:
- Canvas pad, canvas, or MDF board primed with gesso
- Brushes (hog hair and synthetic) in flat and filbert shapes
- Acrylic paints in essential colours, gel medium, palette knife, and more (full list available upon enrolment)
Receive 10% Discount
If you join any of our creative courses, you will receive a 10% discount off full-priced items at Eckersley’s Art & Craft. Discount applies on presentation of course receipt. Stores included are Eckersley’s Chatswood & St. Leonards.
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About the tutor
Gimin Kim
I am a Sydney/Seoul-based artist who primarily works with acrylic painting. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea, and I have been creating art while working in the graphic design industry. As an impressionistic artist, a principal theme in my work is nature. Painting brings me peace and provides me with a place to meditate on the beauty in the world and the grace I feel while living in it. I'm excited to teach what I know about art and inspire students at the community centre to love it as much as I do.
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