Class Description
In this elegant and uplifting class, you’ll learn how to capture the delicate motion of a ballerina using bold palette knife strokes and a soft, expressive touch. Whether you’re using acrylics or oils, this class will guide you step-by-step in creating a dynamic painting that balances abstraction with realism.
Perfect for all levels, this class is especially great if you’re looking to loosen up your painting style while still achieving a strong sense of form and movement.
During the Class You Will Learn:
🖼️ How to create a simple but effective abstract background using layered colour blocks
🎨 How to mix natural-looking skin tones with a limited palette
🖌️ How to paint flowing fabric using a knife for bold, graceful strokes
💡 How to show lighting effects that enhance movement and mood
Unlock Your Expressive Side
🛠️ Tools & Techniques You’ll Explore: From blending skin tones to confidently dragging a palette knife across your canvas, you’ll gain new skills that boost both your control and freedom with paint.
🧠 Focused Yet Free: Learn how to strike the balance between detail and spontaneity—making your figure pop without overworking the piece.
🎨 Mixed Media Flexibility: Although the class is demonstrated in acrylic, you can easily adapt every technique to oil if that’s your medium of choice.
Let Your Brush Dance Across the Canvas
By the end of this class, you’ll have created a beautifully flowing ballerina painting and discovered new ways to add elegance, energy, and texture to your art.
Step into the studio and bring this graceful figure to life today!
You Will Need
- Canvas – I am using an A4 size canvas (roughly 9″ x 12″)
- Paints – A range of colours as you may decide to use your own colour combination. I have used Titanium White, Mars Black, Burnt Sienna, Pthalo Blue and Cadmium Yellow.
- Soft Filbert, Fine Liner
- 1″ or 2″ hardware brush (chip brush)
Do not transfer anything to the canvas beforehand, we will do that in class.