Artist Ashley Krieger

2022 Workshop 1

Easy Breezy Beach Art with Acrylics

Acrylics are a remarkable permanent, rich, colorful, versatile, and adaptable medium that gives artists endless possibilities. No wonder they attract artists all over the world! These lessons will teach you how to get started with acrylics and take you on a journey to the ocean with them as we paint some simple beach art.


Workshop 1 Introduction

Started March 7th, 2022

Lesson 1: Welcome to Acrylics and the Ocean

Instructions

Dive right into the basic supplies you need to get started with acrylics. Then discover my solutions to acrylic obstacles, such as keeping the paints from drying too fast. Then we'll explore simple techniques while we create a beautiful underwater ocean scene together.

Started March 14th, 2022

Lesson 2: Fun Ocean Wave Painting

Instructions

We’re going to catch the wave of fun brushstrokes, as we learn about paint brushes and brush stroke techniques. By the end we’ll have created an awesome ocean wave together.

Started March 21st, 2022

Lesson 3: Calm Beach Painting

Instructions

We’re going to learn how to mix and match colors simply so we can relax when we create colors and blend them on our canvas. By the end we will have created a beautiful beach scene together and some serious zen.

Started March 28th, 2022

Lesson 4: Tropical Seascape and Exploring the World of Acrylics

Instructions

Creating art is about discovering possibilities, expressing who we are, and getting into the flow so we can enjoy the relaxing benefits. While we paint a tropical seascape I’ll teach you where to discover more about acrylics, painting, and your inner art style.

Workshop 1 Supply List

Surface:


Media:

System 3 Acrylic Paints

System3 Heavy Body or Soft Body Acrylic Paint (instructor uses Heavy Body)

Paint Colors:

  • Blue (Process Cyan)
  • Dark Blue (Prussian Blue)
  • Medium Blue (Ultramarine Blue)
  • Green (Phthalo Green)
  • Yellow (Cadmium or Lemon yellow)
  • Brown (Burnt Sienna)
  • Red (Cadmium Red Hue)
  • Magenta (Process Magenta)
  • White (Titanium White)
  • Black (Mars or Ivory black)

Princeton Select Artiste Brush - Round #6-8

- Round Brush (#6-8)

- Detail Brush (#0-1)

Princeton Select Artiste Brush - 1/2 Inch flat brush

- 1/2" Flat Brush

Princeton Select Artiste Brush - 1 Inch flat brush

- 1" Flat Brush

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