b Class Description

Join me in this comprehensive 5-part class series where we paint a beautiful French Villa scene while learning how to incorporate texture paste to create rich, three-dimensional effects. This is not just a painting—it’s a hands-on project that brings your canvas to life with character and charm.

Whether you’re new to texture or looking to expand your acrylic painting skills, this class is the perfect mix of technical learning and creative fun. Grab your canvas, texture paste (not gel), and brushes—let’s get painting!

During the Class You Will Learn:

🧱 How to use texture paste to build depth and dimension in your painting
🎨 How to paint a weathered stucco wall with believable cracks and tones
🪟 How to paint window glass and curtains with transparency and light
🌺 How to paint aged shutters and add vibrant flower boxes for color contrast
🚗 How to paint a classic car with accurate curves, shadows, and reflections
🛣️ How to paint pavement and road textures that balance the scene
🖌️ and much more…

Tools & Techniques That Make a Difference

🧰 Step-by-Step Guidance: Each part of the series walks you through the process in real time so you can follow along easily—even if you’ve never used texture paste before.

🎯 Perfect for Creative Growth: Designed for all levels, this project is especially rewarding for intermediate artists looking to try something new and immersive.

Turn Texture Into a Storytelling Tool

By the end of this class, you’ll have a show-stopping textured painting and a brand new set of techniques under your belt.

Join now and bring this charming French Villa scene to life, one textured stroke at a time!

You Will Need

  • 16″x20″ (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
  • Tub of Texture Paste
  • Tub of Texture Gel & Sea Sand (optional)
  • Painting Knife
  • These paints: Titanium White, Crimson, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, French Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, 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