Learn how to use color to create different moods in your work!

In this video series, artists Melissa Forman and Paul Richmond demonstrate the steps to create two acrylic paintings of similar subject matter (oranges) with completely different moods due to the color palettes. This course is broken down into thirteen video lessons, each one approx. 10 minutes.

Acrylic paint is an accessible artistic medium with tremendous potential. It’s great for artists at every stage from beginners to advanced. Learning the basics is important because it gives artists a foundation to build on. This course will start at the very beginning and walk you through the steps and techniques of creating two acrylic paintings, while analyzing how color can be used to create different moods.

Students can apply the skills learned in this course to create more acrylic paintings of any subject matter and in any style. The sky’s the limit once you learn the basics!

This class is for everyone - from beginners to more experienced artists - with an emphasis on foundational skills. As professional artists and teachers, Paul and Melissa have met many artists who commonly face a lot of the same issues when creating their art. Learn how to use color to create different moods in your work. It’s never too late to get back to basics!