Adventures in Portraiture
Paint alongside me through 6 colorful mixed media portraits in this self-paced online class. We'll explore a variety of subjects including different ages and ethnic backgrounds, using acrylic paint, inks, collage, and expressive brushwork on canvas and art journal pages.
This is a self-discovery painting course for anyone who loves painting faces or has always wanted to try. No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity.
Includes 14 video lessons, a PDF guide, and 2 years of access from the date you register.
How It Works
1. Register on Etsy Purchase the class through my Etsy shop. It's quick and easy.
2. Check Your Email Within 24 hours you'll receive a welcome email with your passcode and everything you need to get started.
3. Start Painting Return to this page, click each video lesson consecutively from 1 to 14, enter your passcode, and paint.
4. Questions? Have a question about the class? Check out the FAQs at the bottom of the page. Or feel free to reach out. Contact.
The Class
Click each lesson consecutively from 1 to 14 and enter your passcode to begin. Need your passcode? Check the welcome email you received after registering.
FAQ
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After registering on Etsy you will receive a welcome email within 24 hours containing your passcode and instructions to access the videos. Be sure and check any spam folders to be sure it didn’t get filtered into there.
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Check your welcome email. You can also find it by logging into your Etsy account and checking your Messages.
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You have 2 years of access from the date you register.
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Gesso (black or white)
8x10, 9x12, or 11x14 canvas (any brand, any style)
Watercolor Notebook or an Art Journal of your choice
Mod Podge or Matte Medium (glues)
Old credit card, pottery tool scraper, variety of palette knives
Latex or rubber gloves
Collage papers (any variety)
Stencils (any variety)
Paint brushes (inexpensive variety pack)
Old jar or cup to hold water
Old rag or discarded t-shirt to wipe paint off
Water spray bottle
Masking tape, cookbook holder, or cell phone stand to hold up your reference images while you work
Black & White charcoal sticks, smudging stick
#2 Pencils, Stabilo brand pencils, rubber eraser
Liquitex Inks or India Inks (variety of colors or one color)
Paints, any colors or brands you'd like, including white, black, pinks, yellows, blues, greens, reds, oranges, please pick out your favorite colors and a few extra you'd not normally choose! Some notable brands: Folk Art paints, Golden, Liquitex.
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The videos are password protected on Vimeo and available to stream for the duration of your access period.
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Log into your Etsy account and check your Messages, your access information is there. You can also reach out through my Contact page.
What Students Are Saying
“This is a very informative and fun class. It feels similar to sitting with a friend ~ I got a lot out of it and great value for money especially if your looking to get in to abstract fun portraits and don’t know where to start : )”
“Easy to follow instructions. Can’t wait to dive into this class. Everything received as promised.”
“As a veteran of MANY online art classes, this course is among the best. It is a perfect mesh of instruction and inspiration. Watching Dana paint is absolutely mesmerizing.”
“This class is great if you want to start expressive portrait painting. She covers a lot with various skin tones and both male and female. It’s very fun!”
