Stylized Acrylic Painting: Explore Color and Shape
A course by Hannah Webb , Acrylic Painter
Rethink the way you see color, shape, and detail to create bold illustrations inspired by the world around you
For acrylic painter Hannah Webb, art is about creating something new through interpretation and sharing your own personal style with the world. She specializes in using acrylic paint to create vibrant illustrations with blocky brush strokes and contrasting colors. Her work is exhibited in galleries in the US and around the world. She also sells her work to collectors, and works on commissions for brands and companies.
In this online course, Hannah teaches you how to rethink the way you see color, shape, and detail. Learn how to create bright, stylized acrylic illustrations in your own artistic style.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 22 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (134)
- 5,122 students
- 15 lessons (1h 0m)
- 22 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a vibrant acrylic painting based on a reference photo, exploring color and shape to express your style.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to paint confidently with acrylic paint.
Requirements and materials
Previous painting experience is recommended, but knowledge of acrylic in particular is not necessary.
You’ll need paint, a wood panel, brushes, and a few other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
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Hannah Webb
A course by Hannah Webb
Hannah Webb (or The Obanoth as she’s known online) is an acrylic painter from Ohio, currently living in Los Angeles. She went to art school, and inspired by the desire to learn more, moved to California. There she began painting with oils before changing to acrylic, learning to mix colors and explore shapes. She has since developed her signature style, which is characterized by blocky brush strokes, hard-edge mark-making, and bold color.
Hannah believes the purpose of an artist is to bring their own voice into the world, and she exhibits her work both in the US and internationally. She also sells her paintings to collectors, and works on commissions for brands and companies, including large-scale public murals.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Tools and Materials
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Priming Wood Panels
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Mixing the Paint
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U3
Planning the Piece
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Reference Images
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Composition
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Transferring the Image
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Deciding the Color Story
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U4
Painting the Piece
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Creating the Painting
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Refining the Shapes
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Small Shapes, Focal Points, and Highlights
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U5
Documenting, Varnishing, and Sharing the Piece
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Photographing
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Varnishing
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Sharing the Piece
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FP
Final project
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Stylized Acrylic Painting: Explore Color and Shape
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers essential techniques, materials, and foundational art concepts for those new to acrylic painting.
You will need acrylic paint, wood panels, gesso or matte medium for priming, synthetic brushes, a foam brush for priming, a wax paper palette, and shop towels for cleaning.
Yes, the course teaches strategies for experimenting with stylization, shape language, and color to help you develop a personal and recognizable art style.
The course covers the key differences between oil and acrylic paints, provides tips for adapting techniques, and helps you transition smoothly from oils to acrylics.
You’ll learn how to mix colors for specific hues, values, and tones, adjust paint consistency, and create dynamic color palettes for expressive painting.
Yes, you will learn step-by-step how to sand, prime, and seal wood panels using gesso or matte medium for a smooth and stable painting surface.
The course teaches effective research methods for sourcing unique reference images, evaluating them for artistic relevance, and translating them into original artworks.
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This course is very precise and to the point. Good for people who have. an understanding of the elements of art. The instructor is very good. I like this course and will. use this style to incorporate into my paintings
I've taken a lot of courses like this and Hannah's was above average for sure. Everything seemed crystal clear and most all of the questions I had come to mind while learning were answered quite well.
This was easy to follow, comprehensive regardless of your experience, and enjoyable.
Thank you for a great course, Hannah! Keep up the great work!
A fun and interesting course! It's concise, well-structured, and easy to follow.
Excelente curso, me encanto l concreto y organizado de este curso
un estilo diferente ,me gusto mucho muy bien explicado y es mi comienzo con pinturas acrilicas.