Acrylic Self-Portrait
7 week course
SATURDAYS 11:00-1:30 PM
mar 14th - apr 25th 2026
WITh mika kirksey
all levels welcome
PRICE - $265
class summary
In this course, students will be guided in the basics of acrylic painting through the creation of a self-portrait using a mirror as reference. We’ll practice mixing color and observing proportions to gradually develop our painting. The class will begin with two small practice portraits to get familiar with the materials and process. These studies will lead into a final self-portrait that is revisited and developed over several sessions.
MATERIALS
Acrylic Paints / I generally prefer Liquitex Acrylics
Burnt Umber
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Yellow Light
Alizarin Crimson Permanent
Titanium White
Ivory Black
Synthetic Brushes
2 small rounds
2 small to medium flats
1 larger wash (¾)
Canvas
Medium size acrylic pad (9x11 is a good size)
We’ll discuss what type of canvas is ideal for your final piece so this won't be needed until the 3rd week
Paper towels
Water cup for rinsing brushes
Palette (Sta-Wet Handy Palette is a nice option)
Syllabus
Week 1 — Intro to Materials
Week 2 — Sketching with Paint
Week 3 — Begin Underpainting
Week 4 — Tone of the Face
Week 5-7 — Finalizing Portrait
REFUNDS
Please contact us at least 1 week before class for a full refund. Unfortunately due to our limited class sizes we cannot process refunds after this time. Transfers to other classes are usually possible
It is possible that a class is cancelled if an inadequate number of students register. In this case, tuition will be promptly refunded
absences
Anyone who must miss classes may attend up to two make-up sessions in other classes as long as space permits
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