Acrylic Painting for Beginners (No Experience Needed) — with Yahya — Eugene

Acrylic is the best “first painting” medium: it’s forgiving, fast-drying, and incredibly versatile. In this workshop, you’ll learn the core moves that make acrylic feel easy—then you’ll use them to paint a finished piece in one session.

No experience needed. This is structured, fun, and very “you can do this.”

You’ll learn:

• How acrylic paint behaves (thin vs thick, water control, drying time)
• Basic brush handling (edges, pressure, strokes)
• Simple color mixing (warm/cool, value, and a quick mixing method you can repeat)
• How to keep paintings clean (avoid muddy color)

We’ll do quick guided studies to understand:

• Blending (smooth transitions without overworking)
• Value (light/dark shapes that make a painting “read”)
• Texture (dry brush, scumble, simple palette-knife effects if available)
• Depth (foreground/background, contrast, and clarity)

You’ll choose a beginner-friendly subject (usually one of these):

• A simple landscape
• A still life
• A modern abstract / color-block composition

You’ll leave with a finished painting and a repeatable process.

• Canvas or painting surface
• Acrylic paints + palettes
• Brushes + water cups + paper towels
• Apron + all setup/cleanup
• Step-by-step demos + individual help

• Acrylic dries quickly—perfect for learning and finishing in one session.
• Wear clothes you’re okay getting a little paint on (we’ll have aprons too).

Trained as a working artist, Yahya taught graduate-level students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago before launching his own art school. Expect a welcoming, structured approach that builds real skills in color, light, and brushwork—whether you come once or turn it into a multi-session series.

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