Thick Acrylic Course by Josie Lewis

Ready to break free from conventional painting and inject some serious texture into your art? The Thick Acrylic Course is your ticket to creating those incredibly satisfying, luscious paintings you’ve seen online. Forget delicate brushes; we’re talking palette knives and a whole lot of paint to build beautiful textures, gradients, and blends.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Create thick, luscious textural paintings
• Achieve beautiful color gradients and blends
• Master multiple abstract acrylic techniques
• Explore unique application methods like frosting tips and mica powders
• Learn finishing and display techniques for your textured art

✅ Requirements

• Skills: An interest in exploring unconventional painting techniques.
• Tools: Palette knives, frosting tips (optional), mica powders/glitter (optional), acrylic paints, mediums.
• Hardware: Standard art supplies for painting.

📝 Description

This course is all about embracing freedom of expression through thick acrylic paint. If you’re tired of rigid rules and want to feel the joy of simply using your paint, this is for you. Josie Lewis guides you through techniques that have garnered millions of views, showing you how to create art that’s not just visually striking but also incredibly satisfying to make. You’ll get permission to be bold, experiment with texture, and discover your own unique style.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Artists bored with conventional painting methods.
• Creatives looking to add significant texture and dimension to their acrylic work.
• Anyone inspired by the popular, high-view count thick acrylic art seen on social media.
• Individuals seeking a more expressive and less rigid approach to painting.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Josie Lewis is a full-time artist with a passion for abundant color, process, and fun. With a BFA and MFA from the University of Minnesota, her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries, and is held in public collections like General Mills and Target. She’s authored a book on color mixing, had her art materials sold at Michaels, and her art process videos have amassed over a billion views. Josie loves inspiring creatives to take bold steps in their art journey.

🏁 Final Result

• A portfolio of unique, textured acrylic paintings showcasing various techniques like the Dragon Petal, weave pattern, and bloom.
• The confidence and skills to experiment freely with thick acrylics, mediums, and color.
• A deeper understanding of how to create visually stunning and tactile artwork.