Bold Mixed Media Figure Painting

Create beautiful acrylic mixed media figure paintings without drawing!

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What you will learn:

*create striking figure paintings without drawing

*where to find images for mixed media figure paintings

*incorporate collage & mixed media successfully in your paintings

*select images, patterns and colors to create exciting compositions

*react intuitively to what's on the canvas

*critique & correct your own work

*professional finishes to enhance your mixed media paintings


Your Instructor


Annie O'Brien Gonzales
Annie O'Brien Gonzales

Annie is a professional painter, teacher and writer in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In her studio on Canyon Road, she paints colorful, expressive floral, still life and landscape paintings. Her work is represented by galleries across the US, shown in numerous juried art shows, collected by art lovers and recently was included in a museum permanent collection. She majored in Art History and Painting and is a Docent at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. She teaches painting workshops across the US and Canada and is a Certified Golden Art Educator and author of two recent books on painting by North Light Books--"Bold Expressive Painting" and "The Joy of Acrylic Painting".

Her workshops are great for beginners and experienced painters. Although grounded in the elements and principles of art Annie's courses focus on an expressive style of painting rather than realism.

For more information on paintings, in-person workshops & publications go to: www.annieobriengonzales.com


Course Curriculum


  Welcome!
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  Gather Your Materials
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  7 Steps of Mixed Media Acrylic Painting
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  Step 1: Mixed Media Underpainting
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  Step 2: Map the composition
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  Step 3: Step 3: Block in Large Shapes
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  Step 4: More Everything!
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  Step 5: Step back & look
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  Step 7: Add the Details--the "Jewelry!"
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  Resources & References
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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