Class Description
In this charming real-time acrylic painting class, you’ll capture a playful moment as a little bird splashes around in a rustic fountain. With flying droplets, textured surfaces, and ruffled feathers, this lesson is a fun and rewarding way to sharpen your water, texture, and wildlife painting skills—all while building a scene full of motion and personality.
🎨 During the Class You Will Learn:
💧 How to paint falling water drops – Learn how to show droplets mid-air with realism and energy.
🌊 How to paint splashing water – Use brushwork and highlights to create movement and sparkle.
🏛️ How to paint a rough plaster effect – Add depth and texture to the fountain using dry brushing techniques.
🪞 How to paint water reflecting off a rough surface – Capture subtle shine and shadow over uneven textures.
🪶 How to paint feathers – Build soft, fluffy feathers with shape, color, and contrast.
🕊️ How to show the bird is shaking its feathers – Convey action and motion through blur and flow.
✨ And much more… – Including color mixing, layering, and how to tie the whole composition together.
🧰 Tools for Success:
🎥 Real-Time Step-by-Step Video: Paint every detail along with the instructor at a comfortable pace.
📲 On-Demand Access: Watch anytime—pause, rewind, and rewatch to fit your learning style.
📄 Downloadable Reference Materials: Includes a high-resolution reference photo and layout sketch to get started right away.
🎯 This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate acrylic artists looking to add storytelling, water effects, and texture to their work.
Capture the joy of a bird’s splashy moment—join the class and start painting today!
You Will Need
- a 400mm x 300mm canvas (roughly 16″ x 12″)
- Set of bristle brushes
- Finer liner and a rigger brush
- 1cm (0.5″) Soft Filbert Brush
- Paints: Titanium White, French Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Yellow Ochre.