Introduction to Acrylic

Join this 4-part course and learn to paint with acrylics.


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Acrylic can be difficult to work with, so I am always excited to see more students take the leap of learning to work with it – and I am happy to help them get to the next level in their journey.

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Cassydraws

Professional Artist and Teacher

What is the course about

Introduction to Acrylic

A Step-by-Step, Beginner-friendly Course


Designed and taught by Cassydraws, this 4-part course will enhance your skills in brush techniques, colour mixing, blending, and layering. By the end of this course, you will be able to paint your own original pieces.

Why do this course

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Beginner-approved

No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm.

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What are others saying


Her class left me so motivated, and I learned so many new techniques!

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Cassy makes great videos. She explains everything really well and shows all the materials she uses.

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Cassy's incredible videos always blow my mind!

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About the Artist

Cassydraws is an Art Teacher and a Professional Wildlife, Pet Portrait, and Nature Artist from Canada. She’s been making art since she saw Disney’s Lion King at 13. 


Cassy loves art because it allows us to express ourselves and our emotions, bringing joy to others. Cassy paired her passion for animals with her love for art. Today, her visual voice is used to create and generate awareness for wildlife and species on the brink of extinction or provide a loving memory to someone who has lost a pet.


For Cassy, teaching art has been one of the most fulfilling and enjoyable experiences in her career. She thoroughly enjoys helping others find their style and develop their skills. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I access the course?

If you purchase just this course, you will have lifetime access to the course. No expiry date.


If you decide to subscribe, however, you will have access to this and all other art courses on Etchr for an entire year. 

Can I get my money back if I don't like the course?

We offer a no-questions-asked 14-day money-back guarantee, counting from the purchase date.

What will I learn in each class?

Great question! Here is a short description for every single class:



Session 1: Supplies & Introduction to Colour Mixing

Learn all about the supplies needed for acrylic painting, along with an introduction to colour mixing that help further strengthen your confidence and ability to create multiple variations of tertiary colours. Cassy will also cover the basics of shading and tinting and teach you how to adjust natural tones to complete our section on natural neutrals in Acrylic. 

Session 2: Basic Brush Techniques

Cassy will go through various brush shapes and discuss their purpose and where they can be used most effectively in painting. You will also understand how to get the most out of your brushes and how the paint's consistency can affect your painting approach. Finally, you'll get an introduction to wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques.

Session 3: Shadow, Mid-Tone, Highlight, and Layering

Develop your layering technique and shadow/mid-tone/highlight knowledge by practising basic shapes with different light sources and consolidate your understanding of wet-on-wet blending. At the end of this class, you'll be able to paint a simple still-life object.

Session 4: Bringing it all Together w/ a Landscape

Bring and consolidate everything you have learned in this course and apply it to a landscape painting.

How long is the course?

The course is made of 4 hour-long sessions.

What art supplies will I need?

Here's the essential list of supplies:

  • Acrylic Paint

  • Brushes

  • Water Container/Glass

  • Paper Towel/Towel

  • Palette or Palette Paper (to mix the colours)

  • Pencil (optional)

  • Canvas or Acrylic Paper Pad

The complete list of paints, brushes, reference photos, etc. to become available after the purchase.

I still have questions!

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