Course Overview
Are you eager to tap into your artistic abilities and build your painting skills? Embark on a journey to craft abstract landscape paintings using the dynamic combination of acrylic paint on canvas and ink on paper.
Designed for all levels including beginners with little to no experience in painting abstracts, and for the more advanced students, who will be encouraged to explore their own creativity and loosen up their technique.
Offered in a supportive and collaborative learning environment, connect with other like-minded art lovers. Whether you are looking to create art for fun, relaxation, or to build a new skill, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to explore and develop their creativity.
Throughout the program, you will explore the essentials of acrylic abstract painting, mastering the intricacies of colour theory and composition. Experiment with diverse textures, delve into collage methods, and explore abstraction techniques to infuse depth and dimension.
Each week, you will focus on a distinct aspect of abstract landscapes, progressively building your skills and knowledge with each engaging session.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course, you will:
- Learn or extend on the fundamentals of acrylic painting and ink on paper with collage
- Work and experiment with art materials
- Understand composition in abstract landscapes
- Learn techniques for creating depth and dimension in a painting
- Create texture and layering
- Understand negative space and line
- Apply all the techniques learned to create abstract landscape paintings
- Rules for exhibiting in shows
Course outcome
By the end of the course, students will have explored different colour techniques such as colour blocking and glazing, and will have an understanding of colour harmony. Students will have created multiple abstract landscape paintings, applying all the techniques learned throughout the course with personalised feedback and critique.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
There are no essential prerequisites for this course – it is designed for budding artists with little to no experience in painting and those who desire to explore and be creative.
Students should come with a willingness to learn and experiment with different techniques. Additionally, students should be prepared to spend some time outside of class working on their paintings and practicing the techniques they have learned.
What you need to provide
Please bring the following items to class:
- Acrylic paints, starter set in various colours (tubes or jars)
- Black waterproof ink and gouache paint for working on paper
- Canvas (A5 and/or A4 to start) and watercolour paper pad 300gsm
- Assorted selection of paintbrushes (different sizes/nylon long-handled)
- Palette and palette knife
- Water container (for cleaning brushes)
- Water sprayer
- Paper towels or rags (for wiping brushes)
- Gesso
- Visual diary (for planning compositions)
- Table easel and sheet to cover tables
- Baby Wipes
Students may also want to bring any additional materials they prefer to use, such as specific types of brushes, a paint scraper or stencils.