{"id":44240,"date":"2025-11-05T01:16:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T01:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=44240"},"modified":"2025-11-18T22:21:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:21:38","slug":"acrylic-painting-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/acrylic-painting-lessons","title":{"rendered":"Acrylic Painting Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding:1% 2% 1% 2%; background-color:#242424;background-image:url('https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/acrylic-painting-header.jpg');\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\ntext-align:left;\nbackground-size:cover;\nmargin:auto;\nbackground-position: center center;\n  transition: all .1s linear;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"some-page-wrapper-sm\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"tagline\">\n<h1>Acrylic Painting Lessons<\/h1>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;max-width:2000px; margin:auto; padding:0% 4% 6% 4%;\">\n<p><button id=\"filterToggle\" class=\"filter-toggle\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"filter-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-sliders-h\"><\/i><\/span> Filter<br \/>\n  <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"filter\" id=\"filterMenu\">\n    <button class=\"btn current\" data-filter=\"GridCardContainer\">All<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"course\">Courses\/Classes<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"techniques\">Techniques<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"people\">People<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"landscape\">Landscape<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"animals\">Animals<\/button><br \/>\n    <button class=\"btn\" data-filter=\"still\">Still Life<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<section class=\"fluid GridContainer\" id=\"Lessons\">\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course landscape still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/acrylic-painting-academy-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"The Acrylic Painting Academy\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This comprehensive course is designed for absolute beginners aiming to produce professional-quality acrylic paintings. Covering essential topics such as materials, tools, and surfaces for acrylic painting and techniques like mixing and applying color values to create light and form, stretching and preparing your own canvas, transferring images to canvas, and direct painting methods.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>14 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals course techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/painting-a-duck-with-acrylics\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/duck-painting-acrylics-800.jpg\" alt=\"Duck with Acrylics\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nDuck with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Dive into acrylic painting. You'll create a lifelike painting of a duck on water. Starting with the grid technique for accurate drawing, you'll progress through developing water reflections, duck anatomy, and feather textures.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>9 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape course techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/urban-landscape-with-acrylics\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/urban-landscape-acrylics-400-rectangle.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Landscape with Acrylics\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Advanced<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nUrban Landscape with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the process of creating a detailed urban landscape using acrylic paints. The class begins with transferring the contour lines of the reference image onto the painting surface and establishing a black-and-white underpainting. Subsequent lessons focus on developing the underpainting in layers, refining details, and building depth.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>10 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape course techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/acrylic-jungle-path\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JunglePathMiniCourse400.jpg\" alt=\"Jungle Path with Acrylics Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Advanced<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nJungle Path with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This course guides you through the process of painting a complex jungle landscape using acrylics on gessoed masonite. You'll learn to create an underpainting, apply glazes to build depth, and adjust contrast and color to enhance harmony.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1.5 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>6 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape course\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/winter-landscape-with-acrylics\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/Winter-Landscape-Painting-Acrylics-Lesson.jpg\" alt=\"Winter landscape painting lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nWinter Landscape Painting With Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to paint a winter scene with acrylics in this lesson series.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>7 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-paint-waves-with-acrylics\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/how-to-paint-waves-acrylics-lesson.jpg\" alt=\"How to paint waves\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Paint Waves<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to paint waves with acrylics in this painting lesson.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>27 min 6 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect animals techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/acrylic-painting-of-a-bird-lesson-series\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/acrylcipaintinglessonserieskingfisherlesson.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Painting Lesson of a Bird\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nKingfisher Bird with Acryics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This class guides you through the process of painting a vibrant kingfisher bird on a gessoed board. The course begins with a basic contour line drawing and progressively adds layers of acrylic paint to develop rich colors and textures.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>5 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/acrylic-painting-lesson-limes\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lime-Painting-with-Acrylics-800.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Still Life Lesson - Limes\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAcrylic Still Life Lesson - Limes<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Paint a still life arrangement of limes on panel with acrylics in real-time.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 1 min 31 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques course\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/blueberries-with-acrylics\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blueberries-acrylics-400.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic painting of blueberries\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nBlueberries with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn the process of creating a realistic still life painting of blueberries using acrylic paints. Beginning with a graphite pencil sketch using a grid for accuracy, you'll progressively develop the painting. The class emphasizes layering techniques, attention to detail, and the unique characteristics of each blueberry, aiming to give each its own \"personality.\"\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>7 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/painting-orange-slices-with-acrylics\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Painting-orange-slices-with-acrylics-800.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Still Life Lesson - Orange Slices\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAcrylic Still Life Lesson - Orange Slices<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Use bold brushstrokes with acrylics on panel to paint a still life of orange slices.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>16 min 3 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/color-theory-and-mixing\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/color-theory-mixing.jpg\" alt=\"Color Theory and Mixing\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nColor Theory and Mixing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to mix colors from warm and cool primaries and learn how to use color theory in your paintings.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/acrylic-painting-mediums\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/acrylic-mediums-400.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Painting Mediums\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAcrylic Painting Mediums<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to enhance the versatility of your acrylic paints with acrylic mediums.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 min 16 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/expressive-brushstrokes-acrylics.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/expressivebrushstrokeswithacrylicslesson.jpg\" alt=\"Expressive Brushstrokes with Acrylics\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nExpressive Brushstrokes with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to loosen up and create expressive brushstrokes in your acrylic paintings.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>16 min 18 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/four-painting-exercises\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Four-painting-exercisessmall.jpg\" alt=\"Expressive Painting Exercises\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPainting Exercises<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Improve your painting skills with these four painting exercises.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/acrylictransfer.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtocreateanacrylictransfer.jpg\" alt=\"How to create an acrylic transfer\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAcrylic Transfers<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create acrylic transfers in this free painting lesson video.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>6 min 50 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/how-to-glaze-acrylics.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtoglazewithacrylics.jpg\" alt=\"How to glaze with acrylics\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Glaze with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to glaze with acrylic&nbsp;paints in this lesson that explores indirect painting.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>14 min 3 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/the-artist-today-vs-the-renaissance\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-artist-today-vs-the-Renaissancesmall.jpg\" alt=\"The Artist: Today vs. The Renaissance\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Artist: Today vs. The Renaissance<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Comparing the life of an artist today vs. that of the Renaissance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/choose-the-right-paintbrush.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/howtochoosetherightpaintbrush.jpg\" alt=\"How to choose the right paint brush\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAll About Paint Brushes<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Everything you need to know about paint brushes. Brush hair types, shapes, marks, and parts are all covered in this video, comprehensive guide, and infographic.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>21 min<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/the-unusual-style-of-el-greco\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/learning-from-style-el-grecosmall.jpg\" alt=\"Learning from the Style of El Greco\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nLearning from the Style of El Greco<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">What can we learn from the style of painting by El Greco?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-paint-texture\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-to-Paint-Texturesmall.jpg\" alt=\"How to Paint Texture\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Paint Texture<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn several techniques for creating texture in your paintings.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-introduction-and-materials\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingtoolsandmaterials.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic painting tools and materials\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Introduction and Materials<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">An introduction to &quot;The Acrylic Painting Academy&quot; video course.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>7 min 59 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-light-and-form\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintinglightandform.jpg\" alt=\"The Acrylic Painting Academy - Light and Form\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Light and Form<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at manipulating value to create the illusion of light and form in an acrylic painting.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 min 57 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-stretching-canvas\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingstretchingcanvas.jpg\" alt=\"How to Stretch Canvas\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Stretching Canvas<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A step by step look at stretching and preparing canvas for painting.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>7 min 27 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/abstract-non-objective-art\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/understanding-abstract-non-objective-artsmall.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract vs. Non-Objective Art\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAbstract vs. Non-Objective Art<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">What's the difference between abstract and non-objective art?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-color-theory-and-mixing\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingcolortheoryandmixing.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic painting color theory and mixing\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Color Theory and Mixing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at color theory and mixing colors. The properties of acrylic paints, color, and color schemes are all explored.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>21 min 11 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-underpainting-part-1\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingunderpaintingpart1.jpg\" alt=\"Underpainting with Acrylics Part 1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Underpainting Part 1<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part one of a series on developing an underpainting with acrylics.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>27 min 6 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-underpainting-part-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingunderpaintingpart2.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Underpainting Part 2\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Underpainting Part 2<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part two of a series on developing an underpainting with acrylics.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>26 min 19 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-glazing-part-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingglazinglessonpart1.jpg\" alt=\"Glazing with Acrylics Part One\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Glazing Part 1<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part one of a series on adding layers of glaze to an acrylic painting.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>18 min 44 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-glazing-part-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylcipaintingglazinglessonpart2.jpg\" alt=\"Glazing with Acrylics Part Two\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Glazing Part 2<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part two of a series on adding layers of glaze to an acrylic painting.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>13 min 32 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect landscape techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-painting-with-a-knife\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingwithaknife.jpg\" alt=\"Painting with a Knife with Acrylics\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Painting With A Knife<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to apply acrylics with a variety of painting knives in this course module.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>19 min 17 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-color-theory-in-action\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingcolortheoryinaction.jpg\" alt=\"Color Theory in Action\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Color Theory in Action<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at implementing color theory in an acrylic painting. Monochromatic, analogous, split complementary, and complementary schemes are explored.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>25 min 49 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-abstraction-non-objective\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingnonobjectiveabstract.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Painting with Acrylics\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Abstraction And Non-Objective Painting<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at abstraction and non-objective painting with acrylics.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 min 12 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-acrylic-mediums\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicmediums.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Mediums\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Acrylic Mediums<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A look at four of the most commonly used acrylic mediums used by painters.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>12 min 9 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/acrylic-painting-basics-live-lesson\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingbasics.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Painting Basics\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAcrylic Painting Basics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Get introduced to a few basics on the medium of acrylic painting in this recorded Live Lesson.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 6 min 13 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-color-mixing\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/basiccolormixingwithacrylics.jpg\" alt=\"Basic Color Mixing Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nBasic Color Mixing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to mix virtually every color using 7 vital pigments.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>1 hr 1 min 28 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/interactive-color-wheel\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/theinteractivecolorwheel.jpg\" alt=\"The Interactive Color Wheel\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>App<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Interactive Color Wheel<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn color theory the easy and fun way with The Interactive Color Wheel.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-wrench\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Application<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/experiment-when-choosing-background-colors-for-paintings\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/BackgroundColorChoicesPainting.jpg\" alt=\"Experiment with Background Colors\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nExperiment with Background Colors<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Experiment with your paintings to find the best background color.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>21 min 47 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-match-color-through-mixing\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mixingtomatchcolorssmall.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing to Match Colors\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nMixing to Match Colors<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">How to match colors through color mixing.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/painting-on-a-panel\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/PaintingonPanelsmall.jpg\" alt=\"Painting on Panel\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nPainting on Panel<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Approach painting as the Old Masters.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-varnish-and-protect-paintings\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/HowtoVarnishaPaintingsmall.jpg\" alt=\"How to Varnish a Painting\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Varnish a Painting<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to protect your paintings and make them look their best.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-artists-tape-from-damaging-your-paper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/PreventArtistsTapeFromTearingthePapersmall.jpg\" alt=\"How to Prevent Artist Tape from Tearing Your Paper\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Prevent Artist Tape from Tearing Your Paper<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Don't let the tape tear away your hard work.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>2 min 25 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-and-care-for-art-brushes\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/howtocleanartbrushessmall.jpg\" alt=\"How to Clean and Care for Your Brushes\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Clean and Care for Your Brushes<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Clean your brushes and they'll repay you with a long life.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/the-multiple-rights-of-art\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/themultiplerightsofart.jpg\" alt=\"The Multiple Rights of Art\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Multiple Rights of Art<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">There are many ways to be a great artist.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/is-it-ok-to-draw-and-paint-from-photos\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/isitoktodrawandpaintfromphotossmall.jpg\" alt=\"Is It OK to Draw and Paint From Photos?\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nIs It OK to Draw and Paint From Photos?<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">A debated subject. Is it acceptable to work from photos?\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-critique-art\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/theimportanceofartcritiquesmall.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Critique\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Importance of Critique<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Critique is an important part of the process of improving your art.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/optical-color-mixing\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/optical-color-mixing-small.jpg\" alt=\"Optical Color Mixing\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nOptical Color Mixing<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Color mixing through perceived color when colors are placed near or next to each other.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/i>Step-by-Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course animals\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/creative-mixed-media\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/creative-mixed-media-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Creative Mixed Media Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCreative Mixed Media<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This engaging course guides you through the process of combining various art mediums to create expressive artworks. You'll explore techniques such as creating harmony between mediums, incorporating text into paintings, photo transfers, polymer clay painting, altered books, assemblage sculpture, and artist trading cards.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>2 hrs<i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:8px;margin-left:12px;\"><\/i>10 eBooks<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/gettin-sketchy-season-10\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gettin-sketchy-season-10-800.jpg\" alt=\"Gettin' Sketchy - Season 10\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nGettin' Sketchy - Season 10<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Timed drawings in the style of artists from the past.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>11 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/acrylic-portrait-sketch.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicportraitpaintinglesson.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Portrait Painting Lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAcrylic Portrait Lesson<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to paint a portrait with acrylics in this lesson that focuses on deliberate and visible brush strokes.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>15 min 34 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect people\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-mix-skin-tones\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-mix-skin-tones-small.jpg\" alt=\"How to Mix Skin Tones\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nHow to Mix Skin Tones<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to mix skin tones using just red, yellow, brown, and white.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"fas fa-shoe-prints\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>Step by Step<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/acrylic-painting-avocados.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicstilllifelessonavocados.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Painting Lesson - Avocado\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nAcrylic Painting Lesson - Avocados<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to paint directly in this lesson that explores basic acrylic painting techniques.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>19 min 35 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/acrylicapple.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingofanapplelesson.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Painting Techniques - Apple\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nApple with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn basic acrylic painting techniques.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>16 min 20 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still course\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/acrylic-cherries\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingcherrieslesson.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic painting lesson series - cherries\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nCherries with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn the process of painting a realistic still life of cherries using acrylic paints on 140 lb watercolor paper. This class begins with a detailed graphite sketch to establish the composition, followed by layering acrylic paints to build depth and realism.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/knife-painting-acrylic-paint.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/knifepaintingacrylicspears.jpg\" alt=\"Knife painting with acrylics lesson\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nKnife Painting with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Learn how to create an acrylic painting using painting knives.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badgefree\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 min 54 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-direct-painting-part-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingdirectpainting.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Painting Academy - Direct Painting Part One\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Direct Painting Part One<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part one of a two-part series on painting directly (<em>Alla Prima<\/em>) with acrylics.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>18 min 25 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-acrylic-painting-academy-direct-painting-part-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicpaintingdirectpainting.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Painting Academy - Direct Painting Part Two\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"lessontab\"><span>Video<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nThe Acrylic Painting Academy - Direct Painting Part Two<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Part two of a two-part series on painting directly (<em>Alla Prima<\/em>) with acrylics.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>23 min 29 s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect still techniques course\"  href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/acrylic-still-life-part-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img class=\"lazyload\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/newimages\/acrylicstilllifelesson.jpg\" alt=\"Acrylic Still Life Lesson Series\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"classtab\"><span>Class<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nStill Life Painting with Acrylics<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">This foundational acrylics class guides you through the process of creating a still life painting of plums using acrylics. This class shows you how to layer multiple colors to build up depth and realism with acrylic paints.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-meta\">\n<span class=\"badge\">Free for Members<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"course-length\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:8px;\"><\/I>4 hrs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"GridCardContainer hovereffect techniques course still\" href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CardLink\">\n<div class=\"fluid GridImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px;\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/colored-pencils-plus-course-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Colored Pencils Plus Course\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"CardDescriptionWhite\">\n<div class=\"tabcontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetab\"><span>Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"leveltab\"><span>Intermediate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"CardTitle\">\nColored Pencils PLUS<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"CardLessonDescription\">Unlock the full potential of colored pencils by combining them with various art media in this comprehensive course. 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