Impressionist Painting with Acrylics: Techniques for Urban Scenes
Choosing Reference Material
A course by Hashim Akib , Instructor for Impressionist painting with acrylics
Joined March 2022
Joined March 2022
About the video: Choosing Reference Material
Overview
“In this lesson, you’ll learn the importance of working from your own reference material and the considerations you might make when photographing or processing it.”
In this video lesson Hashim Akib addresses the topic: Choosing Reference Material, 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, we're going to look at choosing your reference material and where exactly do you get it from? and what you do with it when you find it. When I paint my acrylic paintings I often choose my own reference and gather my own reference from photos I've taken. The impressionist painters, are well known for painting in plain air, which means they went out They set up their easel in front of a landscape. a stream, a cityscape and would paint the scene Play now. If you're a busy artist, what you might do is you'll go to a location, and take Plenty of photos. which is what I tend to do...”
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Course summary for: Impressionist Painting with Acrylics: Techniques for Urban Scenes
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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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