Classes Archives - My Modern Met https://mymodernmet.com/category/classes/ The Big City That Celebrates Creative Ideas Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:42:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-My-Modern-Met-Favicon-1-32x32.png Classes Archives - My Modern Met https://mymodernmet.com/category/classes/ 32 32 Last Chance To Save 10% on These Online Art Classes https://mymodernmet.com/spring-sale-last-chance/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:55:48 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=662634 Last Chance To Save 10% on These Online Art Classes

As the spring season starts to bloom, My Modern Met Academy is offering a special 10% discount on all of its creative online courses. And while the sale has almost come to an end, there is still a little under 48 hours to take advantage of this special offer. Whether you want to see how […]

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Last Chance To Save 10% on These Online Art Classes

My Modern Met Academy Spring Sale

As the spring season starts to bloom, My Modern Met Academy is offering a special 10% discount on all of its creative online courses. And while the sale has almost come to an end, there is still a little under 48 hours to take advantage of this special offer. Whether you want to see how fresh flowers can be transformed into works of art or learn how to draw a realistic portrait, there is something for everyone.

To get the discount, simply enter spring10 at checkout. The discount is not cumulative and cannot be applied to bundles. You have until March 27, 2024, at 7:59 pm EDT to take advantage of the discount.

Thanks to the fact that the courses are online, there's no pressure to start or finish at a predetermined time. Simply press play whenever and wherever you like, and watch all of the lessons at your own pace. Once you are finished, the course will stay on your student dashboard, so you can watch and review the lessons again and again.

If you aren't sure where to start, scroll down for a little more information about some of our favorite classes.

There is still time to save 10% on all of My Modern Met Academy's online creative courses.

Realistic Portrait Drawing Class

Simply enter SPRING10 at checkout to receive the discount.

Flower Pressing Class

Aren't sure where to start? Here are some of our seasonal favorites.

 

Acrylic Painting Masterclass: Explore Color & Abstract Landscape Painting

Want to expand your painting skills? Join artist Luiza Niechoda as she creates two contemporary abstract landscapes. Along the way, you'll explore working with a limited color palette, create crisp lines using acrylic paint, and even learn how to stretch your own canvas.

  • Learn to stretch your own canvas.
  • Create a hue matrix that will last for years.
  • Discover how you can paint crisp lines using acrylic paint.
  • Work alongside the artist to make two unique abstract landscape paintings.

Enroll now

 

Beyond Bouquets: Turning Pressed Flowers Into One-of-a-Kind Art

Get ready to transform pressed flowers into one-of-a-kind works of art. Pressed flowers allow us to save our favorite blooms and enjoy their beauty forever. In this class, you'll learn the secrets to creating flawless pressed flowers and using them as the basis for original artwork.

  • Learn secrets to beautiful pressed flowers.
  • See how to press a rose and other popular blooms.
  • Understand how to create aesthetic arrangements.

Enroll now

 

Realistic Portrait Drawing Made Easy

Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw a realistic portrait? Artist Matheus Macedo makes things easy by breaking down his entire creative process, from finding inspiration to tracing methods to expertly creating remarkable detail in your next portrait.

  • Get acquainted with essential drawing tools.
  • Discover how to transfer your inspiration image.
  • Learn how to create different textures.
  • Gain the confidence to create your own portraits.

Enroll now

 

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Welcome Spring With 10% Off All of My Modern Met Academy’s Creative Courses https://mymodernmet.com/my-modern-met-academy-spring-sale/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:55:52 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=661081 Welcome Spring With 10% Off All of My Modern Met Academy’s Creative Courses

Spring is finally here, and we couldn't be more thrilled. As the winter frost thaws and flowers begin to bloom, the season is a time of rebirth and regeneration. This makes it the perfect moment to embark on a new creative journey with one of My Modern Met Academy‘s online courses. Whether you want to […]

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Welcome Spring With 10% Off All of My Modern Met Academy’s Creative Courses

My Modern Met Academy Spring Sale

Spring is finally here, and we couldn't be more thrilled. As the winter frost thaws and flowers begin to bloom, the season is a time of rebirth and regeneration. This makes it the perfect moment to embark on a new creative journey with one of My Modern Met Academy‘s online courses.

Whether you want to learn how to transform pressed flowers into works of art or paint an abstract masterpiece with a floral design, there is plenty to discover this season. So, to celebrate, we're holding our Welcome to Spring Sale and offering 10% off all of our online art classes for the first week of spring.

To get the discount, simply enter spring10 at checkout. The discount is not cumulative and cannot be applied to bundles. You have until March 27, 2024, at 7:59 pm EDT to take advantage of the discount.

So, what creative adventure are you after? If you have a trip coming up, you might want to try your hand at thread painting and see how you can embroider your travel memories. Or, if you are a dog lover, why not learn how to capture your pet on camera in photographer Belinda Richards' introductory pet photography course? If painting and drawing are more your speed, you can learn how to draw a realistic portrait or dive into our acrylic painting masterclass.

Scroll down to see previews of what's on offer, and then take advantage of the Welcome to Spring sale by entering spring10 at checkout.

My Modern Met Academy is celebrating spring with a weeklong sale.

My Modern Met Academy Gift Certificates

My Modern Met Academy Gift Certificates

My Modern Met Academy Gift Certificates

Get 10% off all of our creative online courses by entering code spring10 at checkout.

My Modern Met Academy Gift Certificates

Nitika Ale Acrylic Painting

My Modern Met Academy Gift Certificates

Not sure where to start? Here are some of our favorite courses to inspire you.

 

Beyond Bouquets: Turning Pressed Flowers Into One-of-a-Kind Art

 

Mixed Media Thread Painting: Learn to Embroider Your Travel Memories

 

Abstract Realism: Introduction to Mixed Media Painting

 

Portrait Drawing for Beginners: Learn How to Draw Anyone You’d Like

 

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This Book Is a Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Stunning Architectural Illustrations Like a Pro https://mymodernmet.com/demi-lang-architectural-drawing-book/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:55:59 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=659825 This Book Is a Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Stunning Architectural Illustrations Like a Pro

Self-taught artist and illustrator Demi Lang teaches the most popular class at My Modern Met Academy, Architectural Illustration for Everyone. In it, she takes students along with her as she completes an illustration using colored pencils and ink. Now, she's revealing even more of her tips and tricks in her book, Drawing and Illustrating Architecture. This step-by-step […]

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This Book Is a Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Stunning Architectural Illustrations Like a Pro
Demi Lang Architectural Drawing Book

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Self-taught artist and illustrator Demi Lang teaches the most popular class at My Modern Met Academy, Architectural Illustration for Everyone. In it, she takes students along with her as she completes an illustration using colored pencils and ink. Now, she's revealing even more of her tips and tricks in her book, Drawing and Illustrating Architecture.

This step-by-step guide includes over 200 pages of instruction that will allow anyone to learn architectural illustration. Filled with informative illustrations and encouraging words, readers will discover how to organize their workspace, select the correct materials, and build a photo reference library.

From there, Lang dives into techniques for achieving realistic tone, value, texture, shadow, and light in drawings and how to add layer upon layer of color, lines, details, and highlights to create works that leap off the paper with exciting dimensionality and life. The second half of the book is dedicated to projects, with Lang demonstrating how to render textures and architectural elements like windows, doors, and chimneys. Everything then culminates in the final chapter, where Lang details her creative process for a full-color drawing with gold details.

This book is sure to become an important reference for anyone who is interested in drawing architecture and it's a wonderful complement to Lang's online course on My Modern Met Academy, which contains over three hours of lessons. Drawing and Illustrating Architecture is now available for pre-order and will be released on March 19, 2024.

Illustrator Demi Lang has written a step-by-step guide to architectural illustration.

Architectutal Illustration by Demi Lang

 

Demi Lang Architectural Drawing Book

Across more than 200 pages, she demonstrates how to create realistic architectural elements using colored pencil and ink.

Demi Lang Architectural Drawing Book

Demi Lang Architectural Drawing Book

Demi Lang Architectural Drawing Book

Demi Lang Architectural Drawing Book

The book is an excellent complement to her online architecture drawing class on My Modern Met Academy.

Drawing and Illustrating Architecture is now available for pre-sale.

Demi Lang Architectural Drawing Book

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3 Basic Shading Techniques to Elevate Your Drawings https://mymodernmet.com/shading-techniques-drawing/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:10:03 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=658686 3 Basic Shading Techniques to Elevate Your Drawings

When creating a drawing, there are various methods one can use to create volume or light and shadow. This includes several different shading techniques outlined in My Modern Met Academy's beginner course, Drawing 101: Learn the Building Blocks of Sketching. In this online class, illustrator Margherita Cole equips students with everything they need to know to embark […]

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3 Basic Shading Techniques to Elevate Your Drawings
Drawing of a young man using hatching

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When creating a drawing, there are various methods one can use to create volume or light and shadow. This includes several different shading techniques outlined in My Modern Met Academy's beginner course, Drawing 101: Learn the Building Blocks of SketchingIn this online class, illustrator Margherita Cole equips students with everything they need to know to embark on their sketching journey. And this includes several different shading techniques.

These time-honored techniques—hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling—have been used for centuries by draughtsmen to give them work dimensions. From Albrecht Dürer to Rembrandt to Georges Seurat, all three of these methods are used by incredible artists. And though they seem simple, understanding how to use them, when to use them, and why to use them is the key to success.

Check out a short explanation of three essential shading techniques, and then enroll today to get all 2.5 hours of instruction. You'll be able to start the class at your leisure and watch each lesson as many times as you want, making it a lasting resource for improving your drawings.

Here are three essential shading techniques to help you enhance your drawings.

Hatching

Drawing of a hand holding a magnifying glass using hatching

Photo: Sentavio/Depositphotos

Hatching uses short, tight parallel lines to denote an area of darkness. Artists can stagger these lines or spread them further apart to create different lighting effects. You can do one show of hatches or several rows to build up larger areas of shadow.

Cross-Hatching

Drawing of a banana using cross-hatching

Photo: ClassyCatStudio/Depositphotos

Cross-hatching can create deeper, richer shadows due to its intersecting lines. The technique starts by creating hatched lines, which are then crossed over in a manner that creates a texture akin to a fabric on the page. By building up the cross-hatches in certain areas, gradations of light and shade can be obtained.

Stippling

 

Drawing of a Saturn using stippling

Photo: naktisart/Depositphotos

Stippling may be the most time-consuming of the techniques, but the effect is well worth it. It involves placing tiny dots in an area to create shadow. These dots, which should not touch, can be spaced differently to show levels of darkness. The further away the dots, the lighter the area will appear, while dots close together will make an area darker.

In Drawing 101: Learn the Building Blocks of Sketching, illustrator Margherita Cole shares how to use three shading techniques effectively.

Online Drawing Class

She'll go over how hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling can all be used to enhance your drawings.

How to Use Hatching in Drawing

How to Use Cross Hatching in Drawing

How to Use Stippling in Drawing

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This Trio of Abstract Painting Classes Will Transform You Into a Master of the Art https://mymodernmet.com/abstract-acrylic-painting-bundle/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:55:18 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=657100 This Trio of Abstract Painting Classes Will Transform You Into a Master of the Art

There is a long, rich history of abstract painting. From Jackson Pollock to Mark Rothko, many famous painters have expressed themselves through the abstract. And while it can seem intimidating to break away from the figurative, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you along the way. This is why we're now offering […]

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This Trio of Abstract Painting Classes Will Transform You Into a Master of the Art

Abstract Acrylic Painting Bundle

There is a long, rich history of abstract painting. From Jackson Pollock to Mark Rothko, many famous painters have expressed themselves through the abstract. And while it can seem intimidating to break away from the figurative, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you along the way.

This is why we're now offering an Abstract Painting Bundle. This bundle includes three of our popular online courses and offers over five hours of instruction from talented artists. Nitika Alé, who is known for her ethereal floral abstracts, shares several of the techniques she uses and she also shows how you can take any object and transform it into something abstract. Megan Elizabeth demonstrates how she takes inspiration from dappled light and records those feelings on the canvas. And she also speaks about how artists can let go and free themselves up to work abstractly.

Luiza Niechoda‘s abstract landscapes have a geometric, pixelated feel, and in her three-hour masterclass, she'll take you step by step through her creative process. Along the way, you'll even have the opportunity to stretch your own canvas and prepare a color mixing chart that will last for years.

This trio of online classes will give you all the tools you need to take your abstract paintings to the next level, whether you are a beginner or already love working with acrylics. For just $95, you'll receive three courses—Acrylic Painting Masterclass: Explore Color & Abstract Landscape PaintingDream Your Own Abstract Acrylic Floral Paintings, and Dappled Light: Learn Abstract Painting with AcrylicsBy purchasing the bundle with all three courses included, you get a savings of over 20%, as opposed to purchasing them individually.

So get ready to let go, get abstract, and enroll today.

We are celebrating the great tradition of abstract painting with a special bundle of classes.

This trio of courses includes over 5 hours of instruction on how to paint abstractly using acrylics.

Learn to create an abstract painting

Abstract Painting Bundle

Abstract Painting Bundle

If you purchase the bundle, you'll save over 20% of what you would pay if you enrolled in the courses individually.

Abstract painting techniques

Learn to paint abstractly

How to create a color mixing chart

Start any time you'd like and watch the lessons again and again at your leisure.

Abstract painting class

How to create an abstract painting

Abstract Painting Bundle

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Adorable Portraits of Senior Dogs Still Full of Adorable Personality https://mymodernmet.com/belinda-richards-senior-dog-portraits/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:55:29 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=656219 Adorable Portraits of Senior Dogs Still Full of Adorable Personality

Australian pet photographer Belinda Richards of Frog Dog Studios is known for her ability to highlight the soul of her furry subjects. The results are images that become cherished keepsakes of these animals' owners. This is particularly true of the senior dogs that Richards photographs, many of whom have been in their family's lives for […]

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Adorable Portraits of Senior Dogs Still Full of Adorable Personality

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Australian pet photographer Belinda Richards of Frog Dog Studios is known for her ability to highlight the soul of her furry subjects. The results are images that become cherished keepsakes of these animals' owners. This is particularly true of the senior dogs that Richards photographs, many of whom have been in their family's lives for over a decade.

From Carla, a beagle and Cavalier King Charles mix who was rescued from a puppy mill, to Girly Girl, an English Staffordshire bull terrier who has been with her family since birth, each dog has their own unique story. Thanks to Richards' expertise, their personality shines through.

“I adore capturing the unique personalities of these aging companions, often evident in their wise eyes and graying muzzles, which tell stories of a lifetime of experiences,” Richards tells My Modern Met. “These photographs serve as a celebration of their lives, honoring the bond they share with their humans and highlighting the joy pets can bring to our lives. Additionally, these photographs create lasting memories for pet owners, serving as cherished mementos of the love and joy their senior dogs bring into their lives. In essence, photographing senior dogs is not only about capturing beautiful images but also about celebrating the enduring bond between humans and animals.”

For the owners of Macy and Crumpet, a senior duo who are 16 and 13 respectively, Richards' photos are a celebration of their lives. Not only does it serve as a reminder of their lives together, but it has helped their owners grapple with the effects of aging. “Every moment is precious with them, especially now as Macy is palliative. This was an incredible experience we got to have with them; it was more than just getting photos taken,” they share.

For Richards, who shares her expertise in My Modern Met Academy's online course about pet photography, working with a senior pet requires a bit of extra consideration. By giving these animals soft, supportive surfaces to make them comfortable, minimizing distractions, and keeping the environment calm, she's able to draw the best out of these canines.

“Photographing a senior dog requires a thoughtful and compassionate approach, taking into account their specific needs and limitations,” she shares. “By prioritizing their comfort, safety, and unique characteristics, photographers can create images that not only celebrate the beauty of aging dogs but also honor their life journey and the special bond they share with their humans.”

See more of Richards' heartwarming senior dog portraits below and enroll in her course, Introduction to Pet Photography: Capture the Spirit of Your Furry Friend, today.

Pet photographer Belinda Richards of Frog Dog Studios is known for her ability to capture the spirit of each animal.

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Carla, 12 yrs old

Senior Dog Photography by Belinda Richards

Carla, 12 yrs old

Her portraits of senior dogs are particularly meaningful, as they serve as important keepsakes for the owners.

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Girly Girl, 12 yrs old

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Girly Girl, 12 yrs old

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Macy, 16 yrs old

Senior Dog Photography by Belinda Richards

Crumpet, 13 yrs old

“Photographing senior dogs is not only about capturing beautiful images but also about celebrating the enduring bond between humans and animals.”

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Arthur, 11.5 yrs old

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Arthur, 11.5 yrs old

Learn more about Richards' techniques by enrolling in her online course about pet photography.

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Hugo, 12 yrs old

Senior Dog Portrait by Belinda Richards

Ursula, 14 yrs old

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Learn Why People Love These Online Art Classes https://mymodernmet.com/my-modern-met-academy-student-reviews/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:55:16 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=654695 Learn Why People Love These Online Art Classes

While we can write as much as we want about the benefits of taking an online art class with My Modern Met Academy, nothing is better than getting first-hand insight. That's why student reviews are invaluable. They let us learn about what students like while at the same time helping any potential pupil understand what […]

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Reviews for online art classes

While we can write as much as we want about the benefits of taking an online art class with My Modern Met Academy, nothing is better than getting first-hand insight. That's why student reviews are invaluable. They let us learn about what students like while at the same time helping any potential pupil understand what they're in for.

Whether you want to learn to draw, are interested in learning new painting techniques, or wish to expand your embroidery skills, there is plenty to learn from our instructors. All of them are skilled artists in their own right who have a passion for sharing their knowledge and creativity. Just scroll down to discover more about what students say regarding their classes.

Then, when you are ready, enroll today, and you can watch your class at your leisure. There's no time limit to finish these art classes, so you can stop and start or even watch lessons over as you see fit.

Here is what students are saying about their online art classes with My Modern Met Academy.

 

BEYOND BOUQUETS: TURNING PRESSED FLOWERS INTO ONE-OF-A-KIND ART

Flower Pressing Class Reivew

This class was a great overview on how to press and arrange flowers correctly. I'm excited to use my new knowledge to play around and create! Thank you for all the tips and tricks! – Elizabeth S.

Let artist Anna Zakirova show you how fresh flowers can be transformed into works of art in this class about flower pressing. In this class, you'll learn the secrets to creating flawless pressed flowers and using them as the basis for original artwork.

Enroll in Anna's class.

 

DRAWING 101: LEARN THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF SKETCHING

Drawing Class Online Review

This course gives the basics about drawing, including what materials to use, shading techniques with pen and ink, and dips into how to draw using basic geometric shapes. It also dips into how to draw the human figure. The reference photos are good choices to help learn basic drawing techniques. And Margherita Cole is a good instructor, who brings it all together well. – Mary O.

Let illustrator Margherita Cole hold your hand as you get started with sketching. She teaches students how to break objects down into shapes that make them easy to draw. And then, together, you'll draw three different subjects and set yourself up for success in future drawing adventures.

Enroll in Margherita's class.

 

REALISTIC PORTRAIT DRAWING MADE EASY

Realistic Portrait Drawing Class Online Review

The course was very well laid out, and by replaying sections several times, I was able to take my graphite drawing to the next level. Highly recommended! – James K.

Over the course of two hours, artist Matheus Macedo will take you step by step through the process of creating an ultra-realistic pencil and charcoal portrait. Learn all of his realistic drawing secrets, from how to transfer an image to how to render different textures.

Enroll in Matheus's class.

 

ACRYLIC PAINTING MASTERCLASS: EXPLORE COLOR & ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Acrylic Painting Masterclass Review

So much detail in each lesson. [Luiza] has such a nice teaching approach. Thank you. – Michelle B.

My Modern Met Academy's newest course is already getting high praise, thanks to artist Luiza Niechoda. The skilled artist has created a three-hour Acrylic Painting Masterclass where students will learn about color theory, how to create a color mixing chart, how to create two paintings, and how to stretch their own canvases.

Enroll in Luiza's class.

 

INTERMEDIATE EMBROIDERY: GETTING CREATIVE WITH PRINTED FABRICS

Online Embroidery Class Review

I used the skill I learned from this course a little differently to your examples. You have set me on a new adventure. Much thanks and happy stitching! – Leyanne C.

Take your embroidery to a new level in this class with Floor Giebels. In this course, you'll learn how to create your own images, print them on fabric, and embroider hair and clothing for a unique final project.

Enroll in Floor's class.

 

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Learn To Crochet Online This Winter Thanks to This 20% off Sale https://mymodernmet.com/crochet-class-winter-sale/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:55:07 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=653591 Learn To Crochet Online This Winter Thanks to This 20% off Sale

As the temperatures drop and we’re forced to spend more time inside, there's nothing like taking up a new hobby to make the most of your time. Crochet is the perfect winter hobby; not only is it a creative, stress-releasing practice, but it can also help you craft warm, comfy items like blankets, scarves, mittens, […]

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Learn To Crochet Online This Winter Thanks to This 20% off Sale
Learn how to crochet online

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As the temperatures drop and we’re forced to spend more time inside, there's nothing like taking up a new hobby to make the most of your time. Crochet is the perfect winter hobby; not only is it a creative, stress-releasing practice, but it can also help you craft warm, comfy items like blankets, scarves, mittens, and hats.

While learning to crochet may seem intimidating, it doesn't have to be. With some basic supplies and a little guidance, you'll be well on your way to creating your first project. Then, once you have mastered your skills, you can find an endless amount of free crochet patterns online to help you make everything from adorable amigurumi animals to whimsical slippers that will keep your feet warm all season long.

To help you start your crocheting journey, My Modern Met Academy is holding a special winter sale on our Crochet Crash Course. Get 20% off this online class by entering code FIESTA20 at checkout. Aimed at beginners, expert Khara Plicanic will walk you through everything you need to know when picking up a pair of crochet hooks for the first time.

You'll learn what materials you can use and the basic stitches. In addition, Plicanic will also teach you how to read a crochet pattern, and together, you'll work on making a fun fringed bag that is the perfect tote in any season. When you purchase the class, you'll receive the supply list and the downloadable pattern that Plicanic created for this course.

And once you are finished, you'll have all the basic skills necessary to start more crochet projects. You have until the end of winter, March 20, 2024, to take us up on the offer. Just enter FIESTA20 at checkout to receive 20% off the regular price of $34.95.

Enjoy 20% off our beginner's look at how to crochet and pick up a new hobby.

Use code FIESTA20 to take advantage of the sale and learn all the basics of crochet.

Learn to Crochet Online

Learn to Crochet Online

Then, you can take those skills and put them to good use on any crochet project that you'd like.

Amigurumi giraffe

Photo: pechenka_yulya/Depositphotos

Afghan blanket

Photo: elm98/Depositphotos

Crochet baby booties

Photo: Melica/Depositphotos

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These Supplies Will Help You Ace Our Acrylic Painting Masterclass https://mymodernmet.com/acrylic-masterclass-art-supplies/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:55:21 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=652454 These Supplies Will Help You Ace Our Acrylic Painting Masterclass

Perfecting your artistic techniques isn't easy, but thankfully some skilled artists are willing to share their knowledge to help you up your game. This includes Luiza Niechoda, who is known for her contemporary pixelated landscape paintings. Niechoda teaches My Modern Met Academy's Acrylic Painting Masterclass. In it, she shows students several tools and techniques that […]

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Acrylic Painting Masterclass

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Perfecting your artistic techniques isn't easy, but thankfully some skilled artists are willing to share their knowledge to help you up your game. This includes Luiza Niechoda, who is known for her contemporary pixelated landscape paintings. Niechoda teaches My Modern Met Academy's Acrylic Painting Masterclass. In it, she shows students several tools and techniques that can be applied to any style of art.

The intermediate-level course even includes a mini-lesson on how to stretch your own canvas for those who may be interested in getting their hands dirty. From there, Niechoda shows you how to prep your canvas prior to painting before sharing how you can execute sharp, crisp lines using a few different techniques.

You'll then move into looking at basic color theory before creating a color mixing chart that will become a valuable tool for any future artwork. After sourcing images and working on a preliminary sketch, you'll follow along as Niechoda paints two different abstract landscape paintings. Whether you also are interested in painting landscapes, or simply wish to learn new skills, this course will most definitely add to your artistic toolbox.

So, once you enroll, what supplies will you need to get started? Students receive the full supplies list with the course, but we'll give a quick rundown of some necessary items. First, you'll want two canvases, one with a raw or linen finish and a second with any finish that you'd like. Of course, if you decide to stretch your own canvas, you'll need stretcher bars, a staple gun, linen canvas, a rubber mallet, and glue.

When she paints, Niechoda works with angled and bright brushes and suggests bringing all the shades of blue and green paint you have to the class. You'll also need a piece of paper that can hold acrylic paint for the color mixing chart, as well as an acrylic painting medium and masking tape to get sharp lines.

My Modern Met Academy's Acrylic Painting Masterclass: Explore Color & Abstract Landscape Painting is available on January 31, 2024. If you purchase the course prior to that date, you can receive 10% off by entering the code MASTERCLASS10 at checkout. The course will then appear on your student dashboard when the course is released to the public.

In My Modern Met Academy's Acrylic Painting Masterclass, artist Luiza Niechoda will help students expand their painting skills.

Acrylic Painting Masterclass

Not only will students paint two abstract landscapes, they'll also create a color mixing chart and, if they want, learn to stretch their own canvas.

Luiza Niechoda Online Acrylic Painting Class

How to Create a Hue Matrix

Color Theory Lessons

How to stretch a canvas

Here are some of the supplies that you'll need on hand to complete the course, which comes out on January 31, 2024.

 

Green and Blue Acrylic Paint

 

Angled and Bright Brushes

Princeton Series 6500 Aspen Angled Brush

Princeton | $24.76

Princeton Series 6500 Aspen Bright Brush

Princeton | $26.85

 

Acrylic Paper

Strathmore Acrylic Pad

Strathmore | $11.14

 

Acrylic Medium

Liquitex Acrylic Painting Medium

Liquitex | $8.21+

 

White Canvas

Blick White Canvas

Blick | $18.74

 

To prep your canvas, and stretch it if you decide to do so, you'll also need the following items.

 

White Gesso

Golden Acrylic Gesso

Golden | $11.69+

 

Stretcher Bars

Canvas Stretcher Bars

Best | $5.14

 

Linen Canvas Roll

Blick | $48.01+

 

Rabbit Skin or Vegan Glue

Rabbit Skin Glue

Utrecht | $16.50

Golden Gac 400

Golden | $12.23+

Watch this preview of the Acrylic Painting Masterclass and enroll today.

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Explore Color and Learn New Techniques in This Acrylic Painting Masterclass https://mymodernmet.com/luiza-niechoda-acrylic-painting-class/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:55:12 +0000 https://mymodernmet.com/?p=649215 Explore Color and Learn New Techniques in This Acrylic Painting Masterclass

My Modern Met Academy is starting 2024 with a new painting course led by artist Luiza Niechoda. We've been a fan of the Polish artist's moody pixelated acrylic landscapes and couldn't wait to see what she'd come up with when we invited her to create a course. Her online acrylic painting class, which spans three […]

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Explore Color and Learn New Techniques in This Acrylic Painting Masterclass

Luiza Niechoda Online Acrylic Painting Class

My Modern Met Academy is starting 2024 with a new painting course led by artist Luiza Niechoda. We've been a fan of the Polish artist's moody pixelated acrylic landscapes and couldn't wait to see what she'd come up with when we invited her to create a course. Her online acrylic painting class, which spans three hours, is more than we could have bargained for. In fact, it's so good that we're calling it a masterclass. And, it's now up for pre-sale at a special price.

In Acrylic Painting Masterclass: Explore Color and Abstract Landscape Painting, Niechoda will take students step by step through the creation of two contemporary abstract landscape paintings. Using acrylics, she'll show how she creates her signature pixelated style on one canvas, as well as a beautifully moody seascape on another.

Along the way, Niechoda details several ways to paint sharp, crisp lines and how to work with a limited color palette. Students will learn the basics of color theory and work together to create a hue matrix. The hue matrix is something that will not only assist you in selecting colors for these projects but it can also be used for years to come, thus becoming an invaluable tool in your artistic process.

Niechoda will also break down how she finds inspiration images to create her abstract sketches and then, using a digital program, manipulate these sketches to create the depth and perspective that she's after. But don't worry, she also shares how you can create the same effect even without the use of Photoshop. From there, you'll work together to transfer the inspiration images to the canvas and see her entire creative process.

And, if that weren't already enough, students also have the option to stretch their own canvas. While not required to complete the class, curious students can dive into this practice. Niechoda shows you how to put together a canvas, from joining the stretcher bars to cutting the fabric to preparing the canvas for painting. It's a whole mini-class within the course that is useful for any painter, regardless of style.

This is the perfect class for anyone who has some experience working with acrylics but wants to take their art to the next level. Whether you want to emulate Niechoda's style or want to create your own canvas, go more in-depth with color, understand how to use paint mediums, or learn why an underpainting is worthwhile, you'll find that this Acrylic Painting Masterclass is for you.

Ready to start painting? Enroll in the class now. Once purchased, the class can be found on your student dashboard. You can learn at your own pace and watch it as many times as you like.

In our Acrylic Painting Masterclass with artist Luiza Niechoda, you'll create two contemporary abstract landscape paintings.

Pixelated Landscape Painting by Luiza Niechoda

Contemporary Landscape Painting by Luiza Niechoda

In this intermediate-level course, Niechoda will detail all of the necessary materials and provide an optional mini-course on how to stretch and prep your own canvas.

Acrylic Painting Materials

How to stretch a canvas

From there, you'll also discover how she works with a limited color palette by going over the basics of color theory.

Color Theory Lessons

Learn Color Theory

Then, you'll work together to produce a useful hue matrix, which is a tool that can be used for years to come.

How to Create a Hue Matrix

How to Create a Hue Matrix

After going over inspiration images and creating sketches, you'll see how she creates her crisp lines as you paint together.

Acrylic Painting Masterclass

Acrylic Painting Masterclass

Acrylic Painting Masterclass

Enroll today for this 3-hour course.

Luiza Niechoda Online Acrylic Painting Class

Online Acrylic Painting Class

Once purchased, you'll be able to watch all of the lessons at your leisure.

Contemporary Landscape Painting by Luiza Niechoda

Contemporary Landscape Painting by Luiza Niechoda

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