WED PM - Intro to Abstract Acrylic Painting with Mike Lafata

In these courses, students will learn new techniques about color and composition, texture with gels and pastes, glazing, and how to finish a painting through class demonstration, instructor critique, and peer interaction.

Students will complete paintings as part of the lesson with the class as a whole, following the instructor's step-by-step guidance. You will also be working on 2-3 personal-project paintings throughout the duration of the class that will give you a chance to apply those lessons.

Drawing skills not required.

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Supply List to Bring on Week 1:

• 16x20 multi-pack of economy canvas
• palette paper (gray is helpful)
• palette knife
• acrylic brushes in various sizes (recommended: Princeton Snap or Princeton Catalyst)
• acrylic paint: (recommended brands: Sennelier Abstract, Liquitex Basics, Nova Color, or Golden in the fluid consistency)
• • titanium white in a large size (i.e. 4-8 oz.)
  • carbon black, or mars black
  • ultramarine blue
  • pthalo blue (green shade)
  • bismuth yellow, or lemon yellow
  • cadmium yellow medium hue
  • vermilion red, or cadmium red light hue
  • quinacridone red, or cadmium red deep hue
  • ...plus any other colors you already have!
• quality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop Towel
• $25 Student Kit — payable to AO3 on Week 1 for specific, additional supplies needed for our lessons

Optional Materials:

• Color Wheel Pocket Guide
• Mini Containers (for saving leftover paint)

Available for Purchase @ Front Desk If Needed:​

• Color Shapers
• Artist Aprons
• "Abstract Painting" book on Amazon, written by Art on 30th owner and mentor, Kate Ashton​

WED PM Class Info:

• Next session: April 17 - May 15
• Instructor: Mike Lafata
• WED PM, 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Cost is $199 (5 classes)
• Max 9 students
• All skill levels welcome​
• Age level: adult (18 & up)​