Take your portrait painting beyond realism in this 6-week Expressive Acrylic Portraits Course at IN ART Studio in Calgary, designed specifically for intermediate and advanced artists.

This course is for painters who already have experience with drawing and painting fundamentals and want to develop a more expressive, personal approach to portraiture. Rather than simply reproducing a photograph, we’ll explore how to interpret a reference through colour, shape, value, texture and confident brushwork.

Students will work from photographic references while learning how to simplify, make intentional artistic decisions and create portraits with greater character, energy and emotional impact.

Always wanted to learn acrylic painting but didn’t know where to start? This comprehensive 8-week course is designed for complete beginners and anyone looking to build a strong foundation in acrylics.

Over eight weekly sessions, you’ll learn the essential techniques that every acrylic artist should know – from understanding brushes, paints, colour mixing, and composition to creating texture, light, and depth. Each class introduces new skills through enjoyable, step-by-step painting projects, helping you gain confidence with every lesson.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of acrylic painting and the confidence to continue creating your own artwork.

Take your portrait painting beyond realism in this 6-week Expressive Acrylic Portraits Course at IN ART Studio in Calgary, designed specifically for intermediate and advanced artists.

This course is for painters who already have experience with drawing and painting fundamentals and want to develop a more expressive, personal approach to portraiture. Rather than simply reproducing a photograph, we’ll explore how to interpret a reference through colour, shape, value, texture and confident brushwork.

Students will work from photographic references while learning how to simplify, make intentional artistic decisions and create portraits with greater character, energy and emotional impact.