Autumn River Landscape in Acrylic

Skill Level : 1 Beginner, 2 Intermediate

Medium : Acrylic Painting

Subject : Landscapes

Tutor : Nolan Clark

Class Length : 6 hours 6 minutes

Avg Rating :

Silver Level or Higher Class

Class Description

Learn to paint a beautiful autumn river landscape in acrylics with this on-demand online art lesson.

In this class, you'll learn everything you need to know to create a stunning painting of a river winding through a valley of golden autumn leaves and towering mountains.

Here's what you'll learn:

How to paint distant mountains
How to paint autumn trees at varying distances and varying details to account for atmospheric perspective
How to paint grass receding into the distance
How to get a sunlit as well as a dappled light effect on the grass
How to paint water ripples in a mountain stream
How to paint water gushing over rocks
How to paint rocks

Plus, you'll get access to a reference pdf for the class. (You can find and a detailed supply list below)

This class is perfect for artists of all levels, from beginners to experienced painters.

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics of acrylic painting or an experienced painter looking to improve your skills, this class has something to offer you.

Imagine yourself painting this beautiful autumn river landscape.

You can feel the cool autumn breeze on your face as you stand on the riverbank, taking in the breathtaking view.

The golden leaves of the maple trees are shimmering in the sunlight.

In the distance, you can see snow-capped mountains rising up into the sky.

You can almost hear the sound of the water rushing over the rocks.

Now, imagine yourself painting this scene.

You'll start by learning how to paint the distant mountains. Then, you'll learn how to paint the autumn trees at varying distances and varying details to account for atmospheric perspective.

Next, you'll learn how to paint the grass receding into the distance and how to get a sunlit as well as a dappled light effect on the grass.

Finally, you'll learn how to paint the water ripples in the mountain stream and the water gushing over the rocks.

By the end of this class, you'll have created a stunning painting of an autumn river landscape that you'll be proud to hang on your wall.

This class is on-demand so you can follow along at your own pace. Nothing is left out. I show you how to paint this scene brush stroke for brush stroke.

So what are you waiting for?  Sign up and start painting your own autumn river landscape today!

For the class you will need:

a 20"x16" (500mm x 40mm) canvas
These paint colors: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Orange, Magenta, Sap Green, Pthalo Turquoise, French Ultramarine, Paynes Grey
3/4" (15mm) Soft Flat brush
1/2" (12mm) Bristle brush
1/2" (10mm) Soft Filbert
1/4" (5mm) Round bristle brush
1.5" (50mm) Bristle fan brush
1" (25mm) Bristle fan brush
Fine round brush
Rigger brush

Latest Reviews

I am very grateful to your patience and excellent teaching skill. I am very delighted with the painting that was my 1st scenery paint. As a beginner I learned a lot.


Alisha
Nolan

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