A step-by-step tutorial that will have you create 3 expressive paintings in 2 weeks, so that you'll gain a solid foundation for brave and vivid acrylic layering process!

Do you want to paint originals that capture playfulness and improvisation, but feel intimidated by starting? Are you bored with traditional instruction that doesn’t tap into your sense of color adventure?

Introducing “Negative Beauty” - a self-paced acrylic painting workshop that helps you design your spontaneity!

In this course, you will learn how to build up a painting in a layered, bold way, by focusing on negative space - a lively approach to defining your objects

Uninhibited painting method still needs a plan - and that plan involves color choices, composition, value definition.

Negative space is never empty - it supports the subjects of your piece!

In easy-to-digest videos, I will walk you through my entire process of creating 3 original works of art, using the magic of painterly backgrounds to define stories of our objects. Additionally, you will learn about materials, surface preparation, complementing hues, process of sketching from a photograph, and what makes a painting “come alive”.

This is a view into the development of my personal painting style - but better yet, it is also a recipe for you to work towards your own! By the end of this course, you will have a template for expressive depiction of things that are unique to YOUR experiences. You don’t have to be a professional to produce colorful, captivating works - you just need a strategy that leads to lots of fun experimentation!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • A video tutorial on creation, from start to finish, of 3 separate paintings
  • Over 5 hours of close-up footage broken down into 6 modules, with detailed instructions narrated by the artist (that's me!), as she works through every stage of each piece
  • A full list of materials and supplies, including specific brands that I use in my studio
  • Color wheel file for storage on your desktop, tablet, or phone
  • Negative Beauty course support
  • Immediate unlimited access to all sections of the course
  • An uplifting, fun approach to painting that combines spontaneity and planning - the best of both worlds!

Price - $147 usd

FAQ

I have never painted with acrylics before. Is this workshop for me?

Yes! Exploration of colorful underpainting and negative space is a GREAT way to get into creating acrylic pieces. The process is simple enough to avoid intimidation and push through that famous “fear of blank canvas”. Yet, you can increase the level of your paintings’ complexity as you start to gain experience.

I have been painting for years. Is this workshop for me?

Possibly! Please keep in mind that the methods demonstrated in this workshop are beginner friendly. If you consider yourself an experienced painter with a set style, then you may be seeking more advanced tutorials that dive into acrylic techniques with deeper complexity. If, however, you simply want to take a "break" from your painting process and find this approach to be refreshing, this workshop could help you explore new ways to build / layer your piece.

What materials will I need?

For painting, you have to get set up with paint, brushes, sketching tool, painting surface (such as canvas), and a palette (paper will do). Detailed materials list is included with the class - email me at stasiamak@gmail.com if you'd like to get a copy of this file before signing on to the workshop.

ALL 3 PAINTINGS use 3-4 brush sizes, 9-18 colors (depending on how many colors you want to mix), 3 canvases (or panels), and for sketching I recommend white charcoal pencil.

How does this course differ from your past in-person workshops?

By being WAY more comprehensive (and, well, not restricted by geography, either!). The biggest obstacle we have during our past 1-day studio classes is lack of time, because no matter how quickly we go through all the steps of layering a painting, the hours and minutes fly by way too fast. Negative Beauty Online Course goes through every step of creation of not one, but THREE different originals. It also goes more in depth on basic color theory, materials and supplies, and most importantly - you'd get ongoing support for the lifetime of the course!

Exactly how LONG will it take me to complete this course?

The average time it takes students to complete all 3 pieces is 2 weeks. Please note that this workshop is self paced, and you have a choice of working on one painting, two, or three separate ones. Everyone's painting speed will differ. But, I highly recommend to not leave very long gaps between each of your painting sessions, so that the process stays "fresh" in your head, and you can build upon it!

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have unlimited access to all course instruction for the lifetime of the course.

I have a question that wasn't answered here. How do I reach you?

Please email your question to: paint@amakart.com. Thanks!

What is your refund policy?

I am certain that you will enjoy this workshop, but I also want it to align with where you desire to be in your painting practice! Therefore, you can “try on” the course risk-free. If within the first 48 hours of purchase this workshop does not meet your expectations, please reach out for a refund. (After 2 days post-purchase, we are not able to offer refunds - thank you for understanding!)

Grab a paintbrush!

...can't wait to see you in my studio

(virtually!)