Introduction to acrylic painting - Online course
Learn how to paint with acrylics, starting from scratch. From choosing the materials to mixing colors, including flat washes, gradients, and harmonizing your palettes, you will be guided step by step until you create a complete final illustration.
YOUR TEACHER: POUTEAU CHLOÉ
Chloé Pouteau is an illustrator and concept artist passionate about visual storytelling. On Dessindigo, she shares her passion through fun and inspiring courses: from gouache to digital through fantasy worlds, Chloé will guide you step by step to develop your creativity.
How it works
Watch
Follow the videos at your own pace, wherever and whenever you like.
Practice
Do the exercises at your own pace, with your own materials.
Post optional
Want feedback? Share your work on the forum whenever you like.
Progress
A teacher from the team can help you improve, if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise, simply draw for fun.
The complete program
+0.7 h of lessons across 5 chapters, 5 videos and exercises.
1
Discover acrylic painting.
15 minAcrylic paint has the advantage of being both easy to use and versatile, which is why it is so popular! It offers many possibilities for rendering and is suitable for all skill levels, which is why it is now one of the most widely used paints. This chapter briefly outlines its history and characteristics.
2
Choose your equipment carefully.
28 minChoosing the right equipment is essential. But it’s not always necessary to invest in the most expensive products: by understanding the role of each item, you can choose tools that are perfectly suitable while making significant savings!
3
Understanding colors and creating your palette.
1 minThe colors change depending on the mixtures you create and the way you combine them. Creating harmonious mixtures and finding colors that work well together is what will bring your work to life.
4
Master the basic gestures and techniques.
1 minBefore moving on to the final painting, let’s focus on flat washes and gradients, two essential techniques in acrylic painting that you need to master. A first exercise will allow you to practice them, before preparing the canvas and getting down to the main subject.
5
Create a complete illustration step by step.
1 minIt is now time to put together everything that has been covered to create a complete acrylic painting. Step by step, the landscape will take shape, from the sketch to the final touches.
What you will learn in this course
How to choose the right equipment to get off to a good start.
Understanding colors and their mixtures.
Put the essential acrylic techniques into practice.
Reviewed by your teacher
If you wish, a teacher looks at your drawings and answers your questions on the forum.
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Questions before you start
Yes. The course starts from scratch and guides you step by step.
No: the materials are presented at the start of the course, and you can begin with what you already have.
Yes, if you wish: post your exercises on the forum and a teacher from the team will send you personalized feedback.
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Yes, you receive a certificate of completion once you have finished the entire course.
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