Are you intrigued by abstract painting but find the thought of creating bold, expressive pieces a bit daunting? You’re not alone!
In Abstract Freedom, I’ll guide you through the journey, turning your fears into pure joy!
Each lesson is designed to be a fun, step-by-step exploration where intuition and playfulness take center stage. I’ll share my personal process, helping you unlock your inner artist and trust your instincts. Together, we’ll experiment with a variety of tools and techniques, making the creative process as exciting as it is rewarding.
Abstract Freedom
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Price: $77 USD
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Self-Study
3 step by step painting projects + warm up lesson and a bonus!
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Let’s take a closer look at the lessons included in the course!
WARMUP LESSON : LET’S JUST PLAY!
Our warm-up lesson is all about play and exploration. We will begin by choosing a small selection of colours. We will experiment mixing different combinations adding the colours directly to the canvas. Next we’ll play with our tools. We’ll ask questions such as: What marks can be made with each? Are there unconventional ways to use the tools to create new and interesting marks or textures? When we reach the end of part one we will have a big, beautiful mess on the canvas. Not to worry though! In part 2 of the warm-up we’ll add some new layers and create a beautiful finished piece.
LESSON 1 : STUDIES
In Lesson 1 we will paint 6 small canvas boards simultaneously using the colour mixes and marks we discovered in the Warmup to create quick small abstracts. Painting multiple pieces at once might sound intimidating but it’s really fun! The goal is to gain confidence in mark making and to see how simplicity is sometimes key to creating abstracts with impact. When finished these small pieces can be easily popped into frames and hung together or alone!
LESSON 2 : IN THE MOOD
In Lesson 2 I will take you through my process step by step as I create an abstract painting on canvas. Throughout the lesson, I will share my thoughts on composition, values mark making and more!
LESSON 3 : NEUTRAL EFFECTS
In Lesson 3 we will once again paint an abstract from start to finish. Throughout the lesson I will share my favourite tips and techniques with a focus on using texture and values rather than colour to create a visually interesting piece.
BONUS LESSON : FINAL TOUCHES
Want to make your paintings extra special? In this bonus lesson I will share tips for taking your work to the next level. Fun easy ways to tackle things like adding metallic elements, varnishing, painting the edges. I will use the paintings from earlier projects for demonstration.
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Who is this class for?
This class is for anyone who is interested in trying abstract art. In class I share my fun and relaxed approach to abstract painting. My goal is to help you to tap into your inner guidance, trust your instincts and have a great time painting!
Meet your Instructor!
I'm Nikol Wikman, an artist from Victoria, BC, Canada, and I'm thrilled to have you here! Painting is my source of joy and freedom, fueled by the magic of pure liquid color. About 12 years ago, I decided to make painting a daily part of my life, resulting in hundreds (maybe even thousands!) of artworks. I've been fortunate to connect with a fantastic online art community, sharing my work with collectors worldwide.
Art should be a part of everyone's life. If you've ever felt the desire to create art, I'm here to say you can and should! I offer online classes to inspire budding artists. Let's share the joy of art together!
Supply List
Here is a list of all the supplies I use during the course. I encourage you to explore and experiment with supplies you have on hand. Who knows what you could discover!
ACRYLIC PAINTS
Raw Umber – Fluid Acrylic
Phthalo Turquoise – Fluid Acrylic
Paynes Gray – Fluid Acrylic
Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold – Fluid Acrylic
Naphthol Red – Fluid Acrylic
Titanium White – Heavy Body
Metallic Gold
Foam roller
Charcoal
Varnish (Optional)
Paper Towel
CANVAS SIZES
Warm up - 36 x 36" stretched canvas
Lesson 1 - Six 8 x 10" canvas boards
Lesson 2 - 36 x 36" stretched canvas
Lesson 3 - 36 x 36" stretched canvas
OTHER SUPPLIES
Charcoal, graphite, or pencil
Hair combs
Rubber spatula
Charcoal
Foam roller
BRUSHES
Round Brushes Size 8 and 10
Flat Brush Size 12
House painting brushes 1.5 inch and 2.5 inch
Small brush (any type)
Spray bottle with water
Spray Fixative (I use SpectraFix)
Trowell
Molding paste
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