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Class Description

Escape to a tranquil lakeside retreat in this step-by-step acrylic painting class. With its calm reflective waters, lush greenery, and rustic boathouse, this peaceful landscape is the perfect opportunity to practice a wide range of essential techniques that bring natural scenes to life.

In This Lesson You Will Learn:

🏞️ How to paint distant hazy mountains to add atmospheric depth
🌳 How to build up a layered mass of trees without it looking flat
🪨 How to create a convincing rock effect for the boathouse walls
🪵 How to paint textured wood that feels warm and weathered
💧 How to paint water that reflects its surroundings beautifully
🎨 And many other tips for achieving a serene and immersive composition

Bring Calm to Your Canvas

Whether you're looking to expand your landscape painting skills or simply relax with a peaceful project, this lesson will guide you through the process with clear, actionable techniques. Perfect for intermediate artists and up, or adventurous beginners looking for a rewarding challenge.

Join me and let’s create a slice of lakeside calm together!

You Will Need

  • 16"x20" (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
  • These paints: Titanium White, Crimson, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Cerulean Blue, French Ultramarine, Sap Green, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Paynes Grey
  • Set of bristle brushes
  • 1/4" (1cm) Soft filbert brush
  • Painting medium
  • Rigger brush
  • Fine liners