Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Let’s keep an eye on detail. Relying on small details can really make a painting look more interesting and give it a wow factor. Join me, Gigi Chen, and fellow artists from around the world as we embark on this acrylic painting adventure together. Learn more, including how to buy the materials you need here: artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylic
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
• How to paint an eye in acrylic paint
• Basic acrylic painting techniques
• Light and shadow effects
• How to mix acrylic paints
How does this work? Join me live on Thursdays at 3PM Eastern and I’ll lead you through a finished painting. Follow along if you’d like or watch the video and paint along at your own pace. You’ll find the materials below. When you’re done, visit artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylics-episode-4-painting-an-eye and share your work!
Looking for more inspiration? Check out artistsnetwork.com/store/featured-products/digital-magazine-featured-products/best-of-acrylic-competition-winners-2020-digital
I’ll start with a drawing already transferred to a panel. To learn how this happens, watch this video: youtu.be/p_iTm1B3iEA
You’ll Need this reference image to paint along with me:
Joel Stavely
unsplash.com/@nzsjoel
unsplash.com/photos/Uo87K3AkF-4
I’ll be using:
• Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Mars Black, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Quinacridone Red, Red Violet Deep, Cadmium Red Light Pure
• Brushes: A variety of small rounds and flats
• Surface: 8 x 10 Blick Premier Artists' Panel
• Additional Materials: Water jar, Rag for blotting, Wet Palette, Graphite paper for transfer
Let’s keep an eye on detail. Relying on small details can really make a painting look more interesting and give it a wow factor. Join me, Gigi Chen, and fellow artists from around the world as we embark on this acrylic painting adventure together. Learn more, including how to buy the materials you need here: artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylic
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
• How to paint an eye in acrylic paint
• Basic acrylic painting techniques
• Light and shadow effects
• How to mix acrylic paints
How does this work? Join me live on Thursdays at 3PM Eastern and I’ll lead you through a finished painting. Follow along if you’d like or watch the video and paint along at your own pace. You’ll find the materials below. When you’re done, visit artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylics-episode-4-painting-an-eye and share your work!
Looking for more inspiration? Check out artistsnetwork.com/store/featured-products/digital-magazine-featured-products/best-of-acrylic-competition-winners-2020-digital
I’ll start with a drawing already transferred to a panel. To learn how this happens, watch this video: youtu.be/p_iTm1B3iEA
You’ll Need this reference image to paint along with me:
Joel Stavely
unsplash.com/@nzsjoel
unsplash.com/photos/Uo87K3AkF-4
I’ll be using:
• Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Mars Black, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Quinacridone Red, Red Violet Deep, Cadmium Red Light Pure
• Brushes: A variety of small rounds and flats
• Surface: 8 x 10 Blick Premier Artists' Panel
• Additional Materials: Water jar, Rag for blotting, Wet Palette, Graphite paper for transfer
