Paint Beautiful Landscape Backgrounds in Your Acrylic Portrait
Your Instructor
Since 1993, Matt has been painting portraits in acrylic, both on commission and for exhibition at art shows. In the last few years, he has been teaching students locally and worldwide how to use their God-given gifts and create beautiful paintings they can be proud to show. Currently, he lives in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin with his wife and three children. When he's not painting or teaching, he enjoys spending time with God, his family, and enjoying nature.
Course Curriculum
Bonus Videos—Demonstration over Diane B's portrait
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StartDifferentiating the Sky from the Hills and Trees (10:17)
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StartPainting a Glaze Over the Background, Midground and Foreground—Local Values (11:36)
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StartTechniques for Painting Realistic Trees—Background and Midground, Shadow Glazes and Mid-tone Glazes (22:55)
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StartFading the Background, and Intensifying the Midground and Foreground (19:35)
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StartEnriching the Foreground and Background Colors, and Adding Darks (14:19)
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StartAdding Contrast to the Sky, Beginning Detail for Midground, and Adding Value/Color to the Subjects (28:46)
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StartAdding Background Texture (17:25)
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StartAdding Color and Value Textures to Foreground and Background (12:24)
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StartCovering Over Sketch Lines and Adding Semi Opaque Layers to Midground (10:01)
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StartHow to Adjust Background and Midground-Photoshop Demonstration (16:49)
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StartHow to Add Detail to Trees Using Semi-Opaque Lightening Glazes (31:45)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.