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The Art Gazette: The 6 Best Online Acrylic Painting Classes of 2025


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The 6 Best Online Acrylic Painting Classes of 2025

A curated guide to learning, expression, and creativity through color. Designed in our painterly palette of midnight blue, crimson, violet, and golden ochre.


Abstract portrait painting with bold colors
Portraits
Color-rich • Expressive • Beginner-friendly

Whimsical Abstract Portraits

Learn to paint portraits bursting with color and personality. Replace strict realism with vibrant imagination through bold shapes, layered color, and fearless brushwork guided by Yvette St. Amant.

  • Inspiring, color-driven projects
  • Intuitive composition and layering
  • Accessible for all skill levels

Colorful acrylic sketches in a grid layout
Habit
Daily • Playful • High-volume

31 Bright and Fun Sketchbook Paintings

Turn your sketchbook into a playground of creativity. Build a joyful daily art habit through 31 quick sessions that spark inspiration and loosen your style.

  • Daily challenge builds consistency
  • Experimentation without pressure
  • Perfect for rekindling momentum

Acrylic painting with radiant glow and soft edges
Technique
Luminous • Layered • Versatile

Learn to Paint “Glow”

Bring light, energy, and atmosphere into your art. Master glow through layering, contrast, and color harmony to make your paintings feel radiant and alive.

  • Clear steps to master light and contrast
  • Works for abstracts, portraits, and landscapes
  • Friendly, modular pacing

Acrylic mountain landscape with misty peaks
Landscapes
Scenic • Textured • Beginner-friendly

Introduction to Acrylic Mountainscapes

Capture peaks, skies, and atmospheric depth with approachable techniques that make painting nature achievable and rewarding.

  • Structure, perspective, and layering
  • Atmospheric scenes made approachable
  • Ideal for landscape lovers

Playful acrylic pet portraits with bright palettes
Animals
Playful • Characterful • Gift-ready

Quirky Pet Portraits

Celebrate your furry friends with bold brushstrokes and joyful palettes. Capture personality and charm rather than strict photorealism.

  • Heartwarming, creative subject matter
  • Encourages expressive interpretation
  • Perfect for gifts or commissions

Art studio scene with acrylic paints and canvases
Editor’s Pick
Complete Path • Great Value • Find Your Style

Beginner Painting Bundle — Laurie Anne

The best place to begin your painting journey. Multiple beginner-friendly classes guide you from acrylic basics to abstract landscapes while helping you discover your signature style.

  • Comprehensive, beginner-first curriculum
  • Balanced mix of technique and creative discovery
  • Excellent value as a bundle

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Vibrant paint palette with splashes
Create

Your Year of Color Starts Now

Whether you’re painting pets, portraits, or peaks, these courses make it easy to explore, learn, and grow. Pick the class that excites you most, gather your brushes, and start creating art that feels like you.

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