Class Description
Learn how to paint stunning, realistic bubbles that shimmer with color and light in this fun and accessible acrylic painting class. In this real-time tutorial, you’ll discover the secrets to making bubbles look transparent, soapy, and round—all while working over a beautifully textured leafy background.
This class is perfect for artists of all levels who want to master the illusion of transparency, depth, and light with simple yet powerful techniques.
🎨 During the Class You Will Learn:
🌿 How to paint a simple leaf background – Create a soft-focus surface that supports, not competes with, your bubbles.
🚫 What type of background you mustn’t use when painting bubbles – Avoid common mistakes that ruin the effect of transparency.
🔍 What you need to show in each bubble in order to get a realistic effect – Learn the core elements that bring bubbles to life.
🌈 How to make the bubbles look soapy / how to give them a rainbow effect – Use expressive color blending for that magical iridescent glow.
⚪ How to make the bubbles look round – Master highlight placement and shading to create volume.
💧 How to make the bubbles look wet – Add tiny reflective details to boost realism.
🔮 How to show one bubble through another – Explore layered transparency and overlapping forms.
🔗 How to paint connected bubbles – Link shapes naturally while keeping the illusion intact.
✨ And much more… – Including composition tips, brush control, and fine detail work.
🧰 Tools for Success:
🎥 Real-Time Step-by-Step Video: Paint along with full guidance for each bubble and background detail.
📲 On-Demand Access: Learn on your schedule—pause, replay, and revisit lessons any time.
📄 Downloadable Reference Materials: Includes a high-quality image reference and helpful guides.
🎯 This class is great for beginners and beyond, offering easy-to-follow methods that make painting complex effects both fun and approachable.
Add a pop of color and magic to your art—join now and start painting realistic, glowing bubbles today!
You Will Need
- a 400mm x 300mm canvas (roughly 16″ x 12″).
- Set of bristle brushes
- Finer liners and fine round brushes
- 1cm (0.5″) Soft Filbert Brush
- Painting Knife
- Pair of Compasses & White Watercolour Pencil
- Paint : Titanium White, Permanent Alizarin, Dioxazine Purple, French Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Cadmium Yellow & Sap Green.