LIVE SHOW - February 26, 2024 - Issue 09

February 26, 2024 | 5:30 PM Central

Dive into the chic world of acrylic art with us live on Monday at 5:30 PM CT, as we paint a glamorous purse and lipstick duo that'll elevate your skills and style!

Embrace Your Art Journey!

As we journey through the colorful world of acrylic painting, each stroke on the canvas not only brings our ideas to life but also marks our growth as artists. With over four decades of immersing myself in the vibrant versatility of acrylic paints, I've had the privilege to witness the transformative power of art.

Join us for a vibrant journey through color and composition in our next tutorial, where we'll explore the luscious tones of reds and purples in a dynamic still-life painting. Discover the secrets of acrylics as we capture the juicy essence of ripe peaches, mastering the subtle art of light and shadow. Perfect for all skill levels, this lesson will enhance your palette and elevate your painting skills. Get ready to bring these succulent fruits to life on your canvas!

Let's shake things up a bit! We're diving into a whimsical world of jumbled letters with a word scramble featuring 30 iconic artists who've left their mark from the easel days of yore to our contemporary galleries. It's a blend of historical charm and modern mischief in one puzzling package. Enjoy unraveling the artistic enigmas, and don't hesitate to drop me a line if this quirky twist on art history tickles your fancy. Happy scrambling!

This diverse list spans various periods and styles, from Renaissance masters to modern and contemporary artists. It should provide an engaging challenge for you. This will help you to familiarize yourself with key figures in art history. The names can be spelled in any direction!

This painting is from the tutorial "Sparkle Santa" in the academy. This was truly a labor of love and ( sometimes a labor of Ugh. ) It was way more than a 3-Cookie lesson for me. I went back and forth with a few PACs from Ginger. It took two solid weeks! *sigh*

I painted 4 or 5 different versions before I got it the way I wanted. Ginger was so encouraging and kind. She knew I was extremely disappointed and ready to throw the painting out the window, and she called me. On my cell phone. Wow. What a kind surprise 💜. I even got to talk to Jon, who was also very kind.

It gave me the motivation to finish it.

FYI- I had to repaint the entire background and parts of Santa's suit that had dioxazine purple in it because it created a glare on the painting. I won't use that purple again.

I also had to paint the magical stars on by hand as my attempts with the stencil failed.

But here it finally is. I highly recommend signing up for Personal Art Coaching with Ginger. 😊 She is a gem of a teacher.

Lisa

Congratulations, Lisa, for hanging in there and completing this wonderful painting!

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