Week 6: Introduction to Acrylic Paint

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Instructor: Sheldon Borenstein
Subjects: Painting
Topics: Tools and Materials
Mediums: Acrylic Paints, Canvas
Duration: 1h 17m 47s

In week six, you will learn to paint with acrylics and achieve a quick-drying result. Acrylic paint is designed to have some properties of oil paint and watercolor. To begin, instructor Sheldon Borenstein introduces you to his palette. Then, he demonstrates the medium on basic shapes and landscape.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

You do not need to purchase specific materials to take this course.
We have included a materials list as recommendation only. If you cannot find a specific material in your area, use the closest equivalent available to you. Doing so will allow you to have the best possible learning outcome from this course. For help with finding alternative materials, including how to take this course with digital tools, please join our community Discord.

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