Class Description
Bring a playful twist to your canvas in this real-time paint along class where we create a Monopoly-inspired artwork in acrylic. This beginner-friendly project is all about having fun with bold shapes, smooth textures, and vibrant colours—while learning some new tools and techniques along the way.
Your Learning Journey Includes:
🎨 Acrylic Paint Pens 101: Learn how to use paint pens with confidence, creating clean lines and crisp shapes.
🖌️ Flat Colour Techniques: Discover how to apply solid colour fields smoothly and evenly using brush and pen combos.
🎯 Simple but Striking Design: Explore the power of minimalism and graphic shapes to create bold, eye-catching art.
🧽 Texture Tricks: Try out easy texture techniques to bring life to otherwise flat areas of the painting.
🧩 Pop Culture Meets Fine Art: Have fun combining pop art style with familiar board game nostalgia for a truly unique final piece.
Tools for Success:
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Real-Time Guidance: Follow along step-by-step and pause whenever you need.
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Acrylic-Friendly: All techniques are ideal for acrylic, with options to try out new tools like paint pens.
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Designed for Beginners: No complicated drawing or shading—just bold, colourful fun.
A Fun, Relaxed Painting for All Levels:
Whether you’re new to acrylics or looking for a low-pressure creative project, this Monopoly-themed design is a great way to unwind while building confidence with new tools and techniques.
Join now and create a painting that says it all—RELAX.
You Will Need
- a long portrait canvas. I am using a 13.5″ x 19.5″ canvas (roughly 345mm x 500mm).
- Set of bristle brushes
- Titanium White, Sap Green, Cerulean Blue, Black
- Painting Knife
- Fineliner brush
- 1″ (2.5cm) Soft Bright, 1/2″ Soft Filbert
- Black Liquitex Paint Pen (2 – 4mm chisel tip) then either a 8mm or 15mm Black Paint Pen
- Long Plastic Ruler with a beveled edge