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Acrylic Essentials

Learn to create beautiful acrylic artwork in three simple steps

Online Course — No Prior Experience Required

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

How to get beyond the blank white canvas

How to mix colors and what brushes to use

How to use Elli Milan’s three-step process

How to paint in layers to add depth and accuracy

Course Description

This course is taught by professional artist Elli Milan. She shares the techniques she uses when painting with acrylics. Elli has been creating and selling her artwork since 1996 and is the founder of the Milan Art Institute.

In this course, you will learn the traditional methods of creating representational acrylic paintings. It will increase your confidence as you acquire the techniques needed to gain mastery in these essential skills. This course will empower you to create lifelike imagery regardless of what subject matter you choose. You will be inspired to create the acrylic paintings you’ve always desired!

Structure of the course:

  • Introduction
  • Lesson 1 – Washes and Subtraction
  • Lesson 2 – Glazing with Transparent Paint and Blocking In
  • Lesson 3 – Finishing touches with Opaques and Brushwork for Realistic Effects

The videos range from about 10-25 minutes long. This course includes 1 painting project which will take the student between 5 and 6 hours to complete.

Price: $ 45.00  

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WHAT YOU GET:

3 complete videos with step by step instructions

FREE reference photos

Lifetime access — Learn at your own pace

Connect with the artist community on our exclusive platform (available on AppStore and GooglePlay)


Acrylic Course Instructor:

Elli Milan

The founding owner of Milan Art Institute, Elli has sold her work professionally since 1996. She has transformed the lives of hundreds of artists from around the world helping them find their voice, and turn their passion for art into a profession. She is passionate about the role of an artist in contemporary culture and is a leading voice of the current Art Renaissance.

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Milan Art Institute has been teaching hundreds of students for the last 8 years from all over the world. The Milans are professional established artists who have been selling their work for over 22 years. Visit MAI Facebook page to read reviews from students and see their artwork and growth from the classes at MAI.

This course is taught by professional artist Elli Milan. She has been using and perfecting the techniques taught in this class since 1996. She uses traditional and unique methods that produce lifelike imagery. The step-by-step layering produces depth and a more accurate realism to your paintings

If you purchase a course you will have lifetime access to it.

  • Canvas
  • Acrylic paints: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, black, white
  • Acrylic glazing medium
  • Brushes: filbert, flat, script

Also you will receive a full detailed list of every material you’ll need when you purchase the course. You can use any brand you choose. However, we recommend buying the best quality within your budget.

Acrylic Essentials

Learn to create beautiful acrylic artwork in three simple steps
Online Course — No Prior Experience Required

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