Stylized Acrylic Painting: Explore Color and Shape
A course by Hannah WebbAcrylic Painter
A course by Hannah Webb, Acrylic Painter
Rethink the way you see color, shape, and detail to create bold illustrations inspired by the world around you
For acrylic painter Hannah Webb, art is about creating something new through interpretation and sharing your own personal style with the world. She specializes in using acrylic paint to create vibrant illustrations with blocky brush strokes and contrasting colors. Her work is exhibited in galleries in the US and around the world. She also sells her work to collectors, and works on commissions for brands and companies.
In this online course, Hannah teaches you how to rethink the way you see color, shape, and detail. Learn how to create bright, stylized acrylic illustrations in your own artistic style.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 22 downloads
Tools and Materials
2 minutes, 33 seconds
Priming Wood Panels
2 minutes, 26 seconds
Composition
1 minute, 41 seconds
Transferring the Image
5 minutes, 34 seconds
Creating the Painting
5 minutes, 22 seconds
Refining the Shapes
9 minutes, 35 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know acrylic painter Hannah Webb. Discover how she turned her artistic hobby into a full-time career, along with the influences that inspire the work she creates.
Dive into the tools and materials needed for the course. Then learn how to prime wood panels to create a smooth surface for painting. Discover techniques for mixing paint to achieve vibrant and opaque pigments that are smooth in texture.
Find a reference photo for your painting. Then look at composition, using Hannah’s tips for creating an area of focus, leaving negative space, and more. Sketch your final layout on the panel in preparation for painting, and decide on a color palette for your piece.
Time to start painting! Begin with the largest areas of color before refining your shapes and developing each of them individually. Then move on to the small shapes, focal points, and highlights.
See how to photograph your work professionally, and use varnish to protect it from damage. To wrap up the course, Hannah gives her advice for sharing your illustrations on social media.
What is this course's project?
Create a vibrant acrylic painting based on a reference photo, exploring color and shape to express your style.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to paint confidently with acrylic paint.
Requirements and materials
Previous painting experience is recommended, but knowledge of acrylic in particular is not necessary.
You’ll need paint, a wood panel, brushes, and a few other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
- 16 days ago
I really like how the lessons are presented and very well explained. I highly recommend it!
- 22 days ago
Super fun class! Hannah is a great teacher, she explains the process of her bold colorful paintings very well!
- 2 months ago
This is a very nice course, the teacher explains well and to the point. Hannah has a very effective way convey her style and pretty much has iron out all the kinks to make it easy to absorb the material. She is well knowledgeable on her subject.
- rosita_heratPLUS3 months ago
This course is very precise and to the point. Good for people who have. an understanding of the elements of art. The instructor is very good. I like this course and will. use this style to incorporate into my paintings
- 4 months ago
I've taken a lot of courses like this and Hannah's was above average for sure. Everything seemed crystal clear and most all of the questions I had come to mind while learning were answered quite well.
This was easy to follow, comprehensive regardless of your experience, and enjoyable.
Thank you for a great course, Hannah! Keep up the great work!
Hannah believes the purpose of an artist is to bring their own voice into the world, and she exhibits her work both in the US and internationally. She also sells her paintings to collectors, and works on commissions for brands and companies, including large-scale public murals.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Preparation
- Tools and Materials
- Priming Wood Panels
- Mixing the Paint
- U3
Planning the Piece
- Reference Images
- Composition
- Transferring the Image
- Deciding the Color Story
- U4
Painting the Piece
- Creating the Painting
- Refining the Shapes
- Small Shapes, Focal Points, and Highlights
- U5
Documenting, Varnishing, and Sharing the Piece
- Photographing
- Varnishing
- Sharing the Piece
- FP
Final project
- Stylized Acrylic Painting: Explore Color and Shape
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers essential techniques, materials, and foundational art concepts for those new to acrylic painting.
You will need acrylic paint, wood panels, gesso or matte medium for priming, synthetic brushes, a foam brush for priming, a wax paper palette, and shop towels for cleaning.
Yes, the course teaches strategies for experimenting with stylization, shape language, and color to help you develop a personal and recognizable art style.
The course covers the key differences between oil and acrylic paints, provides tips for adapting techniques, and helps you transition smoothly from oils to acrylics.
You’ll learn how to mix colors for specific hues, values, and tones, adjust paint consistency, and create dynamic color palettes for expressive painting.
Yes, you will learn step-by-step how to sand, prime, and seal wood panels using gesso or matte medium for a smooth and stable painting surface.
The course teaches effective research methods for sourcing unique reference images, evaluating them for artistic relevance, and translating them into original artworks.