Impressionist Painting with Acrylics: Techniques for Urban Scenes
The Materials
A course by Hashim Akib , Instructor for Impressionist painting with acrylics
Joined March 2022
About the video: The Materials
Overview
“In this lesson, you’ll discover acrylics and the materials I recommend following my steps during the course. ”
In this video lesson Hashim Akib addresses the topic: The Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Impressionist Painting with Acrylics: Techniques for Urban Scenes. Learn how to create vibrant impressionistic paintings using acrylics, focusing on dynamic street scenes and color techniques..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to tell you about the arm materials I'm using. I'll start by telling you about the acrylic paints I use. Now, obviously you can get all kinds of different acrylics, different consistencies. Some are very runny, some are very thick, but depending on the kind of paintings you're doing, you might want to consider the choices beforehand. I use what's considered a heavy body acrylic. So it's quite weighty. It's got a very creamy consistency. You can get different grades of acrylic. There's student grade paint, which is a lot cheaper, or you can get an artist quality, so...”
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Course summary for: Impressionist Painting with Acrylics: Techniques for Urban Scenes
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Acrylic Painting, Fine Arts, Painting

Hashim Akib
A course by Hashim Akib
Hashim Akib, also known as ‘Hash,’ is a professional acrylic artist based in the UK, specializing in bold, impressionistic techniques. Over his career, Hash has authored four bestselling art books, taught across various institutions, and worked with major brands like the Royal Mail and Daler Rowney. His work has been featured in galleries and publications worldwide, and he is known for his vibrant street scenes and mastery of acrylics. With years of teaching experience, Hash brings a wealth of knowledge, encouraging students to embrace a confident, expressive approach to painting.
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