Skillshareintermediateen

From Acrylics to Oil Painting in 5 Easy Steps

Learn acrylics to easily transition to oil painting! Perfect for beginners intimidated by oils. Discover a rewarding path to stunning artwork.

4.5(23)
973students
1h 29m
Certificate
Malcolm Dewey
Malcolm DeweyArtist and Author

Course Content

From Acrylics to Oil Painting in 5 Easy Steps is an intermediate-level Skillshare course taught by Malcolm Dewey. It runs 1h 29m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.5 out of 5 from 23 reviews, with 973 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published September 2018.

Unlock the Secrets to Seamlessly Transitioning from Acrylics to Oil Painting

Feeling intimidated by oil painting? Many artists start with acrylic paints due to their forgiving nature. However, mastering the layering techniques in oils can be tricky, often leading to muddy or spoiled colors.

This course provides a simple, step-by-step method to effortlessly transition to oil painting, boosting your confidence and enjoyment. Learn how to use acrylics as a powerful preparatory layer, streamlining your oil painting process and allowing you to complete oil paintings quickly.

Here's what you'll discover:

  • Acrylics for Oil Painting Prep: Master the technique of using acrylics to create a foundational layer for your oil painting, ensuring color accuracy and preventing muddy mixes.
  • Step-by-Step Process: A clear, easy-to-follow method for transitioning from acrylics to oil painting – perfect for beginners.
  • Speed Up Your Oil Paintings: Learn how to complete a large oil painting in one day using this efficient technique.
  • Surface Preparation in Acrylics: Demonstration videos guide you through preparing your painting surface using acrylic paints.
  • Composition & Shape Development: Learn to compose your painting and establish shapes effectively using acrylics as a base.
  • Oil Painting Stages: Discover how to seamlessly transition from acrylics to oil painting to achieve rich, vibrant results.
  • Build Confidence: Gain the solid foundation you need to confidently tackle oil painting projects.

Flexible Approach:

This method isn't a rigid requirement. Once you're comfortable, you can choose to skip the acrylic stage entirely or continue using it as a fast and efficient way to finish your oil paintings.

Course Structure:

The course follows a typical painting workflow, from initial idea development and material preparation to the final painting steps. Practice the process with the included assignments to solidify your skills.

Ready to elevate your painting skills? Happy painting!

$ whoami — the devs behind tutorialsearch.io

Hire the developers behind TutorialSearch.io

We built this site — full-stack web apps, AI integration & automation. Tell us what you need and we'll build yours.