Class Description: 4-week Foundations of Acrylic Painting with Laura Miller

Class Description: 4-week Foundations of Acrylic Painting with Laura Miller

Class | Available

All Levels ages 16 +
11/12/2025-12/10/2025
4:30 PM-6:00 PM EDT on Wed
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$100.00
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Class Description: 4-week Foundations of Acrylic Painting with Laura Miller

Class | Available

This is a 4-week class that begins with a brief (re)introduction to the acrylic painting medium and then progresses through a variety of concepts including tools, surfaces, additives, brushes and brushstrokes, color theory, value, and composition.  Students will be presented with a syllabus on the first day that will describe each week's subject. Class meets on Wednesdays starting November 12 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. (There is no class the week of Thanksgiving.)

Week 1:  Introduction to Acrylics.  Hands on learning that will integrate 20-30 minute studies (allowing each participant to experience the feel and properties of the medium), with discussion on acrylics and mediums/additives, surfaces, and prep-work done prior to starting a painting.  Additional subjects that will be introduced, including color, value, texture, composition, and tools.

Most importantly, the goal of this course is to have fun with the medium and explore its versatility.

Week 2:  Brushes and Other Oddities
Week 3:  Value and Perspective
Week 4:  COLOR!!!

All supplies required for the class will be included.  However, all students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook and pencils for note taking and small studies.

Miller, Laura
Laura Miller

I am a self-taught artist with a flair for color.  I am a member of Oliver Art Center and Northport Art Association.  I have been represented in my work  by OAC, NAA and Glen Arbor Arts Center.  The honor of winning the Tree City USA poster contest Frankfort for 2020, first place in 2D Art at OAC in the Juried Exhibition 2022, and First place Plein Air 2024 at OAC has been a delight and humbling experience.  I continue to broaden my skills with any instruction given and with online class/workshops.

 

I see the world in full color. So much color, metaphorically. I can’t remember a time that art wasn’t a part of me. I grew up drawing, doodling, coloring, painting and creating things any chance I got. I would watch Bob Ross and buy every step by step painting book I could find in our little town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I was teaching myself at every opportunity.

 

In my twenties I found a mentor. Marcia. Marcia encouraged, critiqued and taught me to run towards color, shadows, deep contrast and the art of making the highlights “pop”. She would point to something and say, “Pop it!” Unfortunately, I moved after a few years of painting together. I also put my paintbrush down for a couple of decades as I raised four lovely children and worked.

 

I became widow in 2015 so my outlook on life changed. I am thankful that God brought my current husband to me.  He encourages and supports me. I share my zest for life through my art; reflecting the blessings of the simple and beauty of the mundane. I paint to feed my soul. I hope they feed yours, also.