Basic Acrylic Painting introduces essential techniques, colour mixing principles, brush control, and composition skills. Develop confidence creating vibrant artworks on canvas while exploring textures, layering methods, and creative expression through structured, beginner-friendly guidance.
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Learn the essentials of Acrylic Painting and discover how to create expressive Acrylic Art with confidence. This beginner-friendly course introduces Painting Basics, workspace preparation, Acrylic Colours, and essential Painting Techniques to help you develop strong foundations and enjoyable creative habits.
Explore practical Colour Mixing methods, Brush Techniques, texture, dimension, and depth of field to bring your artwork to life. You will learn how different brushes and acrylic colours can influence your results while developing practical Painting Skills for creating attractive Canvas Painting projects.
Whether you are completely new to painting or want to strengthen your creative abilities, this course provides a structured introduction to Acrylic Painting and Creative Art. Build confidence with essential techniques, experiment with texture and colour, and develop the skills needed to create expressive acrylic artwork.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the Basic Acrylic Painting course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £69, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Acrylic painting provides an accessible and versatile way to explore colour, creativity, and artistic expression. This course introduces essential painting techniques, colour mixing, brush handling, texture, and canvas work, helping learners develop confidence while creating attractive and expressive acrylic artwork.
Studying basic acrylic painting can strengthen foundational art skills through practical techniques and creative experimentation. Learners can improve their understanding of colour and composition, practise different brush methods, and develop original paintings for personal enjoyment, artistic portfolios, or continued creative development.
The Basic Acrylic Painting course has a total study timeframe of 2 days, 12 hours. Learners can progress through the programme at a flexible pace, developing practical skills in acrylic painting, colour mixing, brush techniques, canvas preparation, texture creation, composition, creative expression, and fundamental painting methods.
The Basic Acrylic Painting course has no formal entry requirements, making it ideal for beginners and aspiring artists. An interest in acrylic art, colour mixing, brush techniques, and creative painting is beneficial. Basic English, suitable painting materials, and reliable internet access are recommended for practising techniques and completing the online lessons.
1. What is the Basic Acrylic Painting course?
The Basic Acrylic Painting course introduces the essential skills and techniques needed to create artwork with acrylic paints. It covers Acrylic Painting, Acrylic Art, Painting Basics, Painting Techniques, Colour Mixing, Brush Techniques, Canvas Painting, Acrylic Colours, Creative Art, and Painting Skills.
2. Who is the Basic Acrylic Painting course suitable for?
The course is suitable for beginners, aspiring artists, hobbyists, creative learners, art students, and anyone who wants to develop practical Painting Skills and learn the fundamentals of working with acrylic colours and painting materials.
3. What will I learn from the Basic Acrylic Painting course?
You will explore how to set up your workspace, mix colours, understand and use different brushes, and create textures with acrylic paint. The course develops foundational Acrylic Painting and Canvas Painting techniques through practical learning.
4. Do I need previous painting experience?
No. The course is designed for beginners and starts with the fundamentals of Acrylic Art. You do not need professional painting experience, although an interest in Creative Art and willingness to practise will be beneficial.
5. What is acrylic painting?
Acrylic Painting is an art technique that uses water-based acrylic paint to create artwork on surfaces such as canvas, paper, wood, and other suitable materials. Acrylics are versatile and can be used for a variety of painting styles and techniques.
6. Does the course teach colour mixing?
Yes. Color Mixing is a dedicated section of the course. Learners explore how acrylic colours can be combined to create different shades, tones, and colour variations for use in their paintings.
| Section 01: Introduction & Setting Your Workspace Up! | |||
| Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
| Setting Up Your Workspace | 00:04:00 | ||
| Workspace – Cleaning Your Glass Palette | 00:02:00 | ||
| Workspace – Substrates | 00:02:00 | ||
| Workspace – Preparing Your Paper | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 02: Color Mixing | |||
| Color Mixing Resources | 00:02:00 | ||
| Color Mixing Part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Color Mixing Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Color Mixing Part 3 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 03: Everything about Brushes | |||
| Brushes Part 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Brushes Part 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Brushes Part 3 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Cleaning & Caring For Your Brushes | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 04: Texture | |||
| Texture Part 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Texture Part 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 05: Dimension | |||
| Dimension Part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Dimension Part 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Dimension Part 3 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Dimension Part 4 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Dimension Part 5 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 06: Depth of Field | |||
| Depth of Field Part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Depth of Field Part 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Depth of Field Part 3 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Depth of Field Part 4 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Depth of Field Part 5 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Depth of Field Part 6 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 07: Final Thoughts | |||
| Final Thoughts & Class Project | 00:01:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Basic Acrylic Painting | 2 days, 10 hours | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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