Acrylic Painting Crash Course - Learn the Basics in 14 Minutes!

[@JedDorsey]

www.acrylicuniversity.com I welcome you to come to our site and look around. If I can say so myself, I believe it to be the most comprehensive acrylic painting platform in the world.

[@barbaraloyd942]

Is the Golden Mean useful in compositions or planning paintings?

[@cinderblockstudios]

Super refreshing to find another acrylic painter on this platform that actually knows what they're talking about

[@fla01003]

This is one of the best videos. I love the basics. I love Acrylic University and so glad I am a lifetime member there. Jed Dorsey and Diana Shynne and their guest artists are wonderful.

[@tazsagun1330]

This is just a short course but really relevant. Everything that has been said is really helpful and valuable especially for the beginner like me. Thank you so much Jed for sharing this!

[@aurorarain1265]

Hello, I’m so glad I found your channel. I struggle with coloring mixing and acrylics all the time. You’ve encouraged me to try a different approach to the whole process. I don’t paint quickly, often loosing my focus and original idea. Keeping the light source and shadows in perspective eludes me. My darks and lights never pop. I like your paintings, they are inspiring. Thank you for encouraging the world to paint with your no nonsense approach. “Just keep working on it.” “Change what you don’t like”. ✌🏽 ☮️.

[@ivyfasko9699]

Jed! What a great video - Can't believe you covered as much territory as you did in 14 mins!

[@ivi122]

I’m a new artist and just started to teach myself acrylic painting and this video is AMAZING! You covered pretty much everything one needs to know about acrylic. Awesome job! Thank you 😊

[@282mep]

I’ve learned more from you in this one small session than you can imagine. Thank you so much!

[@JedDorsey]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@joylane5560]

I am loving learning to paint!, I learn something with every painting I do! Its fun to learn even though I have a long way to go!

[@ken-melissabrock5699]

What is your opinion of Golden Open acrylics for a slower drying option?

[@mconnolly478]

I love this - I’ve just watched about 8 other ‘how to paint in acrylic’ this was the best 👍

[@annevanderlaan6441]

There are two reds, warm and cool, two yellows, warm and cool, two blues a warm and a cool. Love your work.

[@EKA201-j7f]

Captions! Wow! Thank you!

[@deborahruiz2889]

You inspire me to be fearless. I think I can.

[@karenhall6401]

I'm self-taught, but could've saved a lot of time if I had known the basic steps you just laid out. Am now waiting for the class on Friday, after watching the 2 live videos on trees and water. Great videos! Thank you so much

[@JedDorsey]

Glad it was helpful, Karen!

[@garthok6224]

A good replacement for black is a mixture of ultramarine blue and burnt ambar.

[@JedDorsey]

Yes, absolutely - another similar one to that is Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Sienna, which I also like...

[@Mel_M8]

Thank you very helpful 🙏🏻

[@JedDorsey]

You're welcome!

[@incaseinever]

This video equals the most informative video in the smallest amount of time..cheers

[@lennaneli]

I am trying to learn how best to paint in acrylics….and your tutorials are awesome… great way of teaching….especially how you express yourself, facts as well as a bit of personal thoughts about the subject matter… Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge…

[@yelenafurer541]

Thank you Jed! What a great idea to create mixing colors papers. It seems to me that for acrylics it's more useful than for oils. I did for certain colors, like green, etc. But for three is going to be so helpful.

[@jenniferhorne8013]

I was trying to find a video about painting figurines with acrylic but stumbled across this. I just learned sooooo much. I just spent a small fortune in colors and was about to buy more. There a lot of information here. And in insulted to try a painting! Why not? I'm already a Crafter. Maybe painting could be what I've been missing.

[@melaniefunk8469]

Thank you from Australia.

[@CarolBunnell]

Like your painting, especially how you get the sun to shine in, thanks for the tips.

[@dhopetheartist]

I always buy Heavy Body acrylics - I can thin them down as needed. It takes much more medium to thicken up soft or fluid paints. Looking forward to more info from you.

[@juliemorelli4712]

Thank you for the great info!

[@LJSBowers]

What a great place to start my journey! Thank you!

[@artsartsketches]

A friend of mine like a mentor of mine from when I was drawing with pencils told mr to try using colors, soft pastel to start which i was afraid to try but like he said it's easier and a lot more fun.he was right and from there ai did sketches with soft pastels and colored pencils and now with markers and mixing them altogether. Today that same mentor came by just to tell me to start painting and referred me here, this is the 1st video I'm watching how to get started with acrylic paint, liked and subscribed 🙏 I'm excited with this new journey

[@EBurger-cn6st]

Best intro instruction ever, comprehensive and encouraging, well done, thank you!

[@annemariechilds5644]

You never disappoint Jed! Thank you very much for this important information. I have been painting on and off for over 30 years now and, I always learn something new from your videos! Kudos to you and your crew for another job well done!

[@JedDorsey]

Thank you so much for your encouragement!

[@steverh13]

Fantastic video, thanks!

[@photographedemode]

Brillant, thank you 👏

[@yeshonestly4268]

Wowoooool beautiful paintings and very useful info. Thank you. 👍🏻👏👍🏻

[@lindaschnitzer751]

I thank you, I use mixed media as my former of self expression. Your double color triangles & and mixed color sheets work for me.

[@helenpernicone8994]

Thank you for this video! It is a great resource for self-taught artists. I especially like the way you set up your palette and the small practice canvas works. I am definitely going to do those!!!! I love my Masterson palette too :) See you tomorrow!!!

[@cherenebebeau3901]

Excellent, just excellent!

[@karenbader8234]

GREAT!!! So many wonderful directions and tips. Thank you 😊

[@visualartist2024]

I love this. I've been painting a long time, but even so I learned a couple exciting new things. There is always more to learn. Cheers!

[@sharonandersen3669]

Thank you, Jed

[@PK-se2jh]

thankyouu

[@VintageHart1]

Thank you!!!

[@JedDorsey]

You're welcome!

[@bethhemmelgarn3098]

Thank you for all of your help! Love your style of teaching!!

[@yvie0136]

This is the most helpful explanation I have ever heard thank you

[@JedDorsey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Imlovedalot]

Looking forward to your workshop. Do you use charcoal, value toned pens or acrylics to plan your thumbnail sketches?

[@susanaevans9243]

Thank Jed, this was quite helpful. Particularly the concept of setting a specific time for artwork. Look forward to Friday's class.

[@Jasminegak]

Appreciate you so much for this course thank you for your time 🤍

[@BrandiWineRn]

Thanks for the pallet order of colors! Such a great idea that I can’t wait to use and the color mixes! Awesome content for beginners

[@timetravelpassion923]

Thank you so much🙏🏻I learned a lot from your enthusiastic sharing of your knowledge in painting/ in Acrylic.

[@chiptenor]

A very good and informative presentation, aimed to inspire both beginner and more advanced artists on their journey. Thanks.

[@140713270220ful]

Thank you Jed !

[@susanehoffman]

Excellent advice - thank you!

[@TheOriginalMrBadaBing]

BTW - really helpful video. Thank you.

[@TheOriginalMrBadaBing]

So, let's say I want to paint over a canvas that has a print on it, primarily my photography. How do I prepare the canvas to accept the paint, best?

[@dorothylarsen5616]

This is a great video to remind me to just get started. I have had difficulty getting my brush strokes to look like yours, so I need to concentrate on changing directions. Thank you for your encouragement and guidance!!

[@nancybishop4888]

Thank you for this video. I've been curious about how you learned to use your brushes? You make it look effortless. When I've tried to hold my brush and use your technique it feels awkward and I struggle.

[@kathyhoward176]

Nice introductory video. I shared it on my FB artist page.

[@JedDorsey]

Thank you so much, Kathy!

[@Joanie-xb8sj]

Hi Jed, thanks SO much for this! Do you have a video that shows you color mixing ? Even that seems daunting to a newbie like me

[@JedDorsey]

Hi Joanie, great question - I will try to put something out here that is specific to that. As it is, the best videos I would recommend would be to look at some of our live sessions - Friday Night Live included - and simply watch the way I mix color. While it is not a direct lesson, I think you could find it informative. But I will also work on the idea of putting out another video specific to color mixing :-)

[@Joanie-xb8sj]

Awesome thanks so much. I agree that doing a canvas full of color mixing with only three colors is such a great exercise. Thanks for your reply and all your help❤️🙏🏻

[@marygraham2155]

Thank You for your special time that you take to help us all . Enjoyed this video so much . Always learning something new.

[@susanmason3033]

Great video recap of so much information. I'm so glad I watched this because I always feel like a beginner :) and this investment in time paid off. Thanks so much Jed for your work encouraging us. It matters. Now, back to painting my water study homework!

[@roz8723]

What a fantastic video. Thank you so much.

[@JedDorsey]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@melerneaneff1703]

This was a great and informative video

[@JedDorsey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beetongirl]

fantastic info

[@JedDorsey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beetongirl]

@@JedDorsey also really enjoyed the 5 steps mini program.

[@JedDorsey]

@@beetongirl Wonderful!

[@coffeewithlinda]

Well done! And thank you…

[@SJ-ci7vm]

Brilliant video. Thanks very much!

[@christineHoxsey]

Thanks just subscribed learned a lot. What color of yellow red makes the best orange? I love painting with Orange and blue!

[@SteveL2012]

Awesome overview-a lot of critical information in a quick and organized way. Just subscribed! Thanks!

[@JedDorsey]

Awesome, thank you!

[@cacevedo07]

I'm glad I found your channel. How do you finish your paintings? do you cover them with varnish or something like that? Many thanks. You have another subbie here.

[@MenaLopes-d7w]

What a great informative video. Thank you so much. I'm a new subscriber and so glad I found you!!! Thank you and God Bless!

[@JedDorsey]

You are so welcome! Glad you are here!

[@ginalanning5303]

Hi Jed! Thank you so much for 1) sharing your faith, it's the reason I stayed here,2) for being open and blunt. Q: I really would like to learn in a more straightforward brush stroke manner, a more realistic manner I suppose. Is this more complicated than the method you use? Do you have advice on how to develop that other than practice? Thank you for your help and time. God Bless

[@JedDorsey]

Thank you for your encouragement! I believe if you keep refining - basically keep working on form and the smaller nuances, it is just taking a painting past where I take it. You might use smaller brushes, work on the details more. I'm not sure if that's the most complete answer, but if I understand your question correctly, that's what I would say. The principles are the same with how I paint, but you would just take the process further to create a more detailed painting...

[@paulfitzpatrick954]

Can anyone identify the maxfield parrish style piece shown at start?

[@nancyswope1805]

Great’

[@keciaosullivan8355]

I learned more in that 14 mins (that I can apply) than I have in 2 years of random videos.

[@HeidiWhite-nn1jq]

I have a question about the design. Do you mean the image you are going off of and understanding of values of color? What if I am not a great drawer? Does it matter if I am working from a photo I took that I try to draw it out first? Is that the design? Guess I am looking for clarification on what you mean by design. Thanks for the video.

[@JedDorsey]

Hi Heidi, great question - I'll try to clarify. Sometimes a reference photo makes a great design as it is. But, more often than not, the design can be improved to create a better painting. So, I like to do several small thumbnail sketches of the scene and change a few of the elements to see which design is the most compelling. If you go to AcrylicUniversity.com you will find a free course called "How to Paint Anything in 5 Steps" that goes into more detail about the whole process - hope that is helpful! :-)

[@MrSaadabdulaziz]

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[@connieewanyshyn2761]

The supply list for the current session 1 will not load for me. Just a screen shot would be great.

[@garthok6224]

It would be good to include in the process these last two or three steps: Signing your art Isolation coat Varnishing Cheers!

[@JedDorsey]

Yes, perhaps in another video!