Intro to Acrylic Painting Class in Portland, Maine

Length: 6 hours over 2 weeks
Class Fee: $150

Thu, Nov 12 & 19, 5:30-8:30 pm
Tue, Dec 10 & 17, 5:30-8:30 pm

You will learn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint by exploring the classical technique of still life painting as well as working from a reference image. We will cover color theory, perspective, and composition while working from in-studio still life sets and source photos. Acrylic paint is a great medium for those who are just starting their journey and for those who are looking to further develop their own style of painting.

This class is for adults, as well as children 12 and older.

About the instructors:
Kelsey Grass is an illustrator and educator whose work is rooted in storytelling, imagination, and a love of the natural world. Raised in rural Maine, she draws inspiration from forests and folktales. With a BFA and MFA in illustration, Kelsey brings infectious enthusiasm to the classroom, creating an encouraging space where students of all levels can explore, grow, and discover their own creative spark.

Lucy Ericson earned her BFA from the University of Maine, focusing on drawing and painting portraits and figures. An award-winning artist, she has exhibited widely and created hundreds of commissioned drawings and paintings through Lucy Ericson Designs, capturing the emotion, connection, and uniqueness of her subjects. Her art lessons cover drawing and painting techniques, color theory and mixing, composition, individual style, and portraiture. Lucy is passionate about helping students develop the technical tools to make the art they want to make, while leaning into their own unique perspective and approach to creativity.