Skillshare Class Supplies and Resources


Abstract Art Elements: Paint in the Style of Miro'
Abstract Art with a Twist: Paint a Craft in the Style of Klimt
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 Art Supplies for all my classes
  • Acrylic or craft paints, suitable for canvas:  Buy the best quality paints you can afford.  At the end of the project, you'll be glad you did.
  • (Optional) Uni-Posca paint markers:  These are the best acrylic paint markers I have ever used.  My artist friends are crazy about these.  They are not alcohol-based like poster markers, and they rarely drip.  They also do not leave an oily residue (additive) on your painting.
  • Paintbrushes:  Large, medium, and small sizes.  I like to use flat, medium-sized brushes for most work.  It's a good idea to keep a couple pointed round small brushes in your arsenal for fine detail work.  Click on the guide below for more information.
  • 1 square-shaped or rectangular canvas:  double-primed, gallery-wrapped.  If this is a craft class, then please use the class-specific craft, such as a wood craft or gourd.
Final touches:  
  • Spray fixative or satin finish.  I suggest 2 coats of this spray layer.  Many people stop here, and that's fine.  Some artists prefer to continue the finishing process by applying a Gloss Medium or varnish (liquid).  I suggest 2 coats of this transparent varnish applied to the canvas.  
  • Gloss medium can also dilute thick paints, acting as an additive in a similar manner to water.  
  • I like to use gloss medium as the final sealant for my paintings.  Remember you can apply it thickly if you want to create a 3D effect on the surface of your painting.  
  • I do not suggest applying gloss medium before you spray your canvas at least twice.  If you skip the spray step, the medium could blend your surface color layers together.
Sketchbook, pencil, and sticky notes:  
  • Record and share your inspirational thoughts, interests, and words.  These will help you communicate the emotions and ideas you want to convey in your project.  
  • Take photos of these and share to your social media accounts and to the Skillshare class project page. On Instagram and Twitter, use the hashtag #modernartmasters.






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