Intro to Realism in Acrylic

Introduction to Realism in Acrylic - Sean Friloux

In this class we will discuss an introduction to forms, shapes, edges and tonal ranges to create the illusion of depth and light in an acrylic painting.

After practicing the process we will put them together to create emotional, impactful paintings or studies using a choice of subjects ranging from a rural landscape, interior scene to a street scene.

This class focuses on giving students a thoughtful approach to the medium of acrylic through working from reference photographs and/or painting from sketches.

It will include discussions on:

1. materials

2. color mixing

3. Drawing

4. brush strokes and basic acrylic painting methods (layering, dry brush and glazing)

5. composition and design

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*Classes will include instructor demonstrations and exercises. There will also be optional weekly homework exercises.

Supplies:

Acrylic palette or equivalent

Selection of brushes: including

acrylic synthetic round brush (for example 8)

1' and 2’ flat acrylic synthetic brushes

a rigger brush (for example 4)

Suggested Paints

(Golden so flat acrylic paint recommended:

Permanent Yellow

Pyrrole Red

Burnt Sienna

Ultramarine Blue

Ivory black

Titanium White

Supplies to bring:

16”x20” canvas or larger (stretched or on board)

water container

2H pencil

kneaded eraser

paper towels

Light brown masking tape (not blue)

Small water spray bottle

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Spring 2025

3/18/2025

4/29/2025

6:00 PM

9:00 PM

TUE

Annex

330

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Instructor:

Sean Friloux

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