10/16/2023
I recently joined because I wanted to learn how to work with acrylics. They have some Miniature Challenges which work great for me right now. The lessons are quick, and the subject is already decided for me. I have not painted landscapes in the past and most of these challenges are landscapes. So, I am learning to use acrylics, painting a lot of landscapes, and completing them quickly (which is great because it forces me to be loose). There have been a lot of struggles and frustrations, but I love a good fight, so I soldier on! This 6”x 6” is one of the first challenges that I did to begin to learn how the paint feels, how quickly it dries and how much more translucent it is than oils. FYI, oils are still my favorite and I have been sneaking in some time at my easel with them. Reference 📷 Jed Dorsey