Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 20 minutes ago
We will create beautiful lighting effects to establish mood and dimension within your artwork. 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 a cat
• Basic acrylic painting techniques
• Glowing light 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, share your work at: artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylics-episode-7-cat
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:
Photo: bit.ly/343kpfp
Sami Hobbs
unsplash.com/@sahobbs
unsplash.com/photos/AnRKd1T0-G4
I’ll be using:
• Burnt Umber, Payne’s Grey, Titanium White, Mars Black, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Quinacridone Red, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Orange, Red Violet Deep
• 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
We will create beautiful lighting effects to establish mood and dimension within your artwork. 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 a cat
• Basic acrylic painting techniques
• Glowing light 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, share your work at: artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylics-episode-7-cat
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:
Photo: bit.ly/343kpfp
Sami Hobbs
unsplash.com/@sahobbs
unsplash.com/photos/AnRKd1T0-G4
I’ll be using:
• Burnt Umber, Payne’s Grey, Titanium White, Mars Black, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Quinacridone Red, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Orange, Red Violet Deep
• 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
