Here's how to do a still life painting, easy for beginners to try even if you are new to acrylic painting or you consider yourself a beginner I want to show you how to do a still life painting that is easy and effective for you so that you can create your very own realistic acrylic still life painting successfully.
Read MoreI wanted to share some affordable, hobby art classes for adults to check out this year. If you're like me, you have a load of creative hobbies and interests. You're constantly buying new art materials and art supplies from the store just dying to check them out and play with them. If you love learning new techniques, going to different artwork shops and try new things then you will love some of these hobby art classes for adults. The best thing is they are virtual, they're all online and you can watch them any time on your schedule that works best for you.
Read MoreHere’s how the Colour Wheel Art Lesson can serve as an exceptional foundation for launching a successful acrylic painting unit—especially when teaching the colour wheel, value scale, and basic mixing techniques to middle or high school students.
Read MoreHave you ever been frustrated with mixing purples while doing an acrylic painting? Mixing purples can be stressful and frustrating. Sometimes your purple doesn't turn out a true beautiful purple, and it might look more brown than purple, which can be really annoying. I want to help you learn how to mix different purples and practice your mixing purples skills.
Read MoreIf you are new to acrylic painting, and are a beginner just starting out, you have probably encountered some acrylic painting mistakes. Making mistakes in your acrylic painting is common in the beginning, but I will show you the three most common acrylic painting mistakes and how you can avoid them to become a better acrylic painter.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to make poppy paintings before? In this blog post I will give you step-by-step instructions, so that your kids or yourself as a beginner acrylic painter can make your own poppy paintings. Poppy paintings are a great activity to do with your kids in the classroom or homeschool setting in November around Remembrance Day or Veterans Day.
Read MoreLearn how to do a zentangle snowflake acrylic painting. This is the perfect painting tutorial for kids, ages 7 and up. I will give you step-by-step instructions for how to do a zentangle snowflake painting. This is the perfect winter art project for kids to do in the classroom or a homeschool setting.
Read MoreLooking for a creative, beginner-friendly fall painting activity? This abstract acrylic farmhouse pumpkin painting is the perfect project for autumn! Whether you're painting for fun, decorating your space with seasonal art, or creating with students, this tutorial is a great way to explore colour, texture, and creativity—no drawing skills required. In this post, I’ll walk you through the full process of creating your own farmhouse pumpkin painting step-by-step.
Read MoreTake your acrylic painting to the next level by learning how to paint a bubble. In this free, exclusive, acrylic painting tutorial. You will learn how to paint a bubble, including how to paint details and colour mixing to be able to paint a realistic bubble acrylic painting. Make sure you sign up for the free how to paint a bubble acrylic painting training available this fall 2025 below.
Read MoreLearn how to paint a pumpkin this Halloween pumpkin painting tutorial is perfect for kids ages 7 and older. If you are an art teacher, or a homeschool parent, you can teach your students or kids how to paint a pumpkin. This fun and easy acrylic painting tutorial is perfect for kids who have never painted with acrylics before to learn more about how to paint a pumpkin,
Read MorePainting a colorful galaxy sky can be a very fun and creative acrylic painting project to try. This is the perfect acrylic painting to try if you are a beginner acrylic painter. By painting the colorful galaxy sky you can practice color mixing, blending, and painting details like stars.
Read MoreAre you looking for some outside painting tips and wanting to try acrylic painting in your backyard? Painting outdoors is a wonderful way to connect with nature and develop your painting skills. Whether you're setting up in a park, your backyard, or a scenic lookout, acrylic paints can be a great medium for outdoor work. Here are some outside painting tips in this blog post to help you create better acrylic paintings outdoors!
Read MoreLearn how to paint a sunset acrylic painting with a moon. This is a beginner friendly painting tutorial even if you are new to acrylic painting, you can give this painting tutorial a try. You will learn how to successfully paint a sunset acrylic painting by adding a moon and some simple trees.
Read MoreTeaching students how to mix skin tones that are realistic looking can be one of the most challenging parts of any portrait unit. Many art teachers I talk to say it’s the part of their lesson that makes students freeze up or reach for the nearest "peach" or "brown" paint instead of really exploring colour mixing and learning the skill. Learning how to mix skin tones is an art skill that takes portraiture to the next level.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to paint a rainbow? In this acrylic painting tutorial for kids, ages 7 and up learn how to paint a rainbow. Try this cute Boho rainbow painting today by reading more on this blog post for watching the video linked below. This rainbow painting is an easy and cute painting for kids to do and hang in their bedroom!
Read MoreTry the sunset clouds painting easy enough for a beginner to do! Check out the sunset clouds painting easy art lesson below! If you prefer to watch this acrylic painting lesson you can click on the video in this post! I am also sharing my FREE acrylic painting guide for beginners to help you improve your acrylic painting! Learn how to do this sunset clouds painting easy for beginners now!
Read MoreSunset paintings are very fun to do and a very easy painting tutorial for beginners to try. You will learn a lot about colour mixing, and colour blending. Check out the sunset paintings mentioned in this blog post here.
Read MoreAre you new to acrylic painting or maybe a beginner acrylic painter? If you are wanting to improve your painting skills, then you will want to check out my acrylic painting resources. This spring I'm sending an exclusive, acrylic painting tutorial to my email list about how to paint a flower acrylic painting lesson. In this painting lesson. I'll show you how to paint an acrylic flower field painting with a sunset in the background. This is a beautiful painting and I had so much fun painting it and I know you will have fun painting it too.
Read MoreIf you're new to acrylic painting and curious about working with acrylics, let me help you! Acrylic paint is one of the most beginner-friendly and versatile mediums out there. Whether you're painting for fun, for school, or starting your own art journey, this guide will walk you through how to paint on canvas with acrylics, step-by-step. Learn how to paint with acrylics on canvas today!
Read MoreHere are some Valentines paintings ideas for kids ages 8 and up to try. You can do the painting ideas at home or in your classroom this Valentine's Day. I’ve included some fun Valentines paintings ideas to try!
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