Class Description
Bring your canvas to life—literally—with this dynamic two-part acrylic painting class where you’ll learn to create a stunning kingfisher using texture paste for a raised, 3D effect. This step-by-step, real-time tutorial guides you through both sculpting and painting techniques, perfect for artists looking to explore beyond flat surfaces.
This is more than just a painting class—it’s a mixed media adventure that adds depth, dimension, and excitement to your artwork.
🎨 During the Class You Will Learn:
🧴 What texture paste / modeling paste is – Understand how this versatile medium works and when to use it.
🔺 How to use texture paste to build height off the canvas – Sculpt the form of the kingfisher before you even begin painting.
🎯 How to create detail into the paste – Learn to carve and shape features directly into the textured surface.
🖌️ And much more… – From painting over texture to enhancing realism with lighting and color.
🧰 Tools for Success:
🎥 Real-Time Step-by-Step Videos: This is a two-part series with full narration, guiding you from texture application to final paint details.
📲 On-Demand Access: Learn on your schedule—start, pause, and revisit lessons anytime.
📄 Downloadable Reference Materials: Includes all images and resources needed to complete the project confidently.
🎯 Ideal for beginner to intermediate artists, this class will expand your creative toolkit and show you how to combine sculpture and paint for a truly eye-catching finish.
Ready to make your artwork pop off the canvas? Join now and bring this beautiful kingfisher to life in vivid 3D!
You Will Need
- a 400mm x 300mm canvas (roughly 16″ x 12″).
- Set of bristle brushes
- Modeling Paste, or the texture paste I show in this class: https://youtu.be/NucbTSajbXI?t=1783
- Painting Knife
- Craft Knife
- Needle
- Tub of Water
- Paint : Titanium White, Paynes Grey, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Pthalo Blue, Cadmium Orange & Cadmium Yellow.