Acrylic Painting for Beginners — Online Step-by-Step Lessons

Acrylics dry fast and forgive mistakes, which makes them a great place to start. Mariaan's lessons show you how to mix, layer and finish a painting you will be proud of.

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What you will learn

Mixing exact colours with a recipe for each part of your picture.
Working in layers while the paint dries quickly.
Painting textures such as skin, hair, fabric, water and wood.
Choosing a style: realism, or realism with abstract marks.

How it works

Choose a picture from the Art Library or upload your own.
Choose your style, medium and level.
Mix your colours with exact recipes.
Follow illustrated steps and compare your painting with Coach Mariaan.

Prices

No subscriptions. Library lesson: 4 credits (online lesson plus printable PDF). Your own picture: 5 credits, PDF included.

Credits: 10 for R300 · 25 for R650 · 50 for R1200

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Common questions

Can I use my own photo?

Yes. An own-picture lesson costs 5 credits and includes a printable PDF.

What level should I choose?

Start at Beginner. You can switch levels on a library picture before you begin.