Free step by step acrylic painting lessons for beginners

Easy free online painting lessons and tutorials in step by step format to help you learn to paint in acrylics. 

One easy stroke at a time you will learn how to paint different flowers, birds and scenes. Stress free and in your own time. 

Free step by step acrylic painting lessons for beginners

Come learn how to paint with these easy, free online painting lessons.  Learn stroke work, highlighting, shadowing, why one color works and another won’t. 

Build painting skills one easy lesson at a time.

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Free step by step acrylic painting lessons for beginners

Different categories to choose from like:

Paint Flowers

Paint On Glass

Painting Birds

Learn to Paint in Minutes a Day

and many more. 

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Free step by step acrylic painting lessons for beginners

This was built at the request of many of my readers who wanted to be taken step by step into painting, small snippets of time are all that is needed to get painting. 

Read on for more info on my free tutorials here on the blog…. 

As you develop a feel for painting it is easy to ease into more advanced painting techniques. I keep it simple and budget friendly so that anyone can get started. 

Free step by step acrylic painting lessons for beginners

Did you know that art is wonderful therapy? It is proven to help relieve depression symptoms, anxiety and stress. Paint some happiness in your life and share your created art pieces with friends and family. 

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Free step by step acrylic painting lessons for beginners

Join me in learning to paint and enjoy a whole new reason to get up in the morning! 

Here are a few basic starting points you may enjoy,

Basic Supplies I use

How I Got Started Painting

Basic Strokes to get You Started

I also have more detailed painting Workshops.

Paint Beautiful Daisies on Wood

Paint Monarch Butterflies and Lavender on Glass

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It helps me formulate more to bring to the site for you all to enjoy! 

Happy Painting!

Free step by step acrylic painting lessons for beginners

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What should a beginner paint first?

Usually beginners start with acrylics and then dabble with oils and watercolors once they've learned the painting basics. However, we suggest experimenting with all 3 to get familiar with how each of them differs. Find what medium you personally prefer and what one provides the results you love most.

Where do I start with acrylic painting?

An Easy Beginner's Guide on How to Paint with Acrylics.
Step One: Set Up Your Painting Station. ... .
Step Two: Practice and Experiment with Your Materials. ... .
Step Three: Conceptualize Your Painting and/or Create a Rough Sketch. ... .
Step Four: Start Painting. ... .
Step Five: Preserve & Move Forward..

How do I start a painting with no experience?

Painting for Beginners – A 7 Step Guide to Get You Started.
Consider Why You Want to Take up Painting and What You Want to Get out of It..
Pick Your Medium (Acrylics, Oils or Watercolors) ... .
Get Your Supplies..
Get Familiar with the Fundamentals of Art..
Decide What You Want to Paint First..
Create Your First Painting..