b Class Description

Learn how to paint stunningly vibrant autumn leaves in this step-by-step acrylic painting class with Nolan Clark. This class is ideal for beginners who want to explore glazing techniques and create depth in their work using color, contrast, and soft focus.

By the end of this class, you’ll have a painting that pops with color and realism—where the leaves practically glow on the canvas.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🌿 How to create a soft, out-of-focus background for natural depth
🎨 How to use glazes to build rich, realistic color in leaves
☀️ How to capture the effect of sunlight reflecting off leaf surfaces
🖌️ Tips for layering colors without losing vibrancy
🔍 and much more…

What You’ll Take Away:

🧰 Essential glazing techniques to enhance realism in acrylic
🧠 A better understanding of how to manipulate focus and light
🎨 Confidence to paint more dynamic, realistic botanical subjects

Perfect for Beginners:

This class is tailored for beginner artists, but even intermediate painters will enjoy the in-depth look at color glazing and leaf detailing. No previous glazing experience needed!

Join me and let’s bring the magic of autumn to life on canvas—one vibrant leaf at a time!

You Will Need

  • 16″x20″ (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
  • These paints: Titanium White, Crimson, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, French Ultramarine, Sap Green, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Paynes Grey
  • Set of bristle brushes
  • 2″ (5cm) Pastry / Hardware brush
  • 1/4″ (1cm) Soft filbert brush
  • Painting medium
  • Rigger brush
  • Fine liners