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Acrylics for Beginners
Kickstart your acrylic painting journey with 8+ hours of content and 65+ video lessons that walk you through every step without the pressure.
Art isn't supposed to be intimidating. It's supposed to be fun.
When I first started painting, I had zero formal art training and absolutely no idea what I was doing. I just had some thrift-store brushes, cheap acrylics, and a stubborn urge to make cool stuff. No fancy studio, just vibes and curiosity.
Maybe you're in that same spot. You want to paint characters, creatures, weird little guys, whatever your brain cooks up, but actually making it happen feels… confusing. You want your art to have personality and energy, but you're not sure where to start or how to get past the "why does this look like a potato?" phase.
Here's the good news: acrylic painting isn't about being naturally gifted. It's about learning practical skills, trying things out, messing up (a lot), and finding your own style along the way.
In LET'S START PAINTING: Acrylics for Beginners, I'll walk you through everything from supplies to shading to full character paintings. We'll explore color, composition, textures, and all the "why does this work?" stuff, but in a chill, fun, zero-pressure way. Think: an adult, hipster-purgatory version of Bill Nye the Science Guy… for painting.
By the end, you'll be able to create art that feels expressive, confident, and totally your own. No perfection required, just progress, creativity, and a bunch of new skills you can actually use.
Because making art isn't about being perfect. It's about having fun, learning as you go, and watching your painting come alive one brushstroke at a time.
Hey, I’m Dave!
(the artist behind @daveruinsart)
The first thing I wanted to be as a child was an artist. I have always loved drawing, painting and even though art school wasn’t in the cards, I spent my time drawing, painting, making zines and independent comic books. In the evenings, I studied art books and dreamed about some day being a professional artist.
In 2020 I owned a vintage store where I added Star Wars and Lord of the Rings characters to thrifted paintings. When quarantine closed the store, I started putting my art on Reddit, where it went wildly viral, being shared by Newsweek, My Modern Met and even the little TVs at the gas station.
I’ve been a professional artist for five years, making art for collectors and celebrities all around the world. I've had the most amazing adventure, but I found that I love teaching art and starting people down the path of their own artist adventure!
WHAT PEOPLE FROM MY IN-PERSON CLASSES SAY:
Start Painting With Confidence (and Have Fun Doing It)!
✦ Imagine finally understanding acrylics without overthinking.
✦ Imagine learning color, shading and character painting in a way that actually feels doable (and fun).
✦ Imagine finishing paintings you're proud to show your friends or that one coworker who keeps saying they "wish they were artistic."
I know how overwhelming it can feel starting out, staring at your supplies like "okay… now what?" Not knowing where to put the first stroke, why the colors look muddy, or why your cute character suddenly looks like it hasn't slept in 48 hours. I've been there. And that's exactly why I created this course.
LET'S START PAINTING: Acrylics for Beginners takes everything I've learned over years of painting, experimenting, failing, improving, and going viral online, and breaks it down into a simple, beginner-friendly path.
You'll learn the basics of acrylics, how to build strong compositions, how to shade and highlight, how to work with color without wanting to throw the palette across the room, and how to bring characters to life with personality and atmosphere. We'll paint full scenes together (teddy bears, cryptids, UFOs and more), all step-by-step.
By the end, you won't just know "how to paint." You'll feel confident picking up a brush, creating characters you love, and enjoying the process without the pressure of being perfect.
Let's jump in and start your painting journey, one fun, messy, creative brushstroke at a time.
After completing the course you will be able to:
GO FROM BLANK CANVAS TO
“WHOA, I MADE THAT”
You’ll learn how to actually start a painting and finish it - without freezing up. From warm-ups and toning your canvas to laying down bold brushmarks and sealing the final piece, this course shows you how to paint with confidence instead of hoping it works out.
LEARN LIGHT, VALUES, AND COLOR WITHOUT THE FANCY ART-SPEAK
Values do the heavy lifting. Color just shows off. You’ll learn how light and shadow shape your paintings, how to stop guessing with color, and how to make bold choices that work. Through simple exercises, apples, grisailles, and limited palettes, things finally click.
FIND YOUR STYLE BY PAINTING
- NOT OVERTHINKING -
No “find your voice” meditation required. By making studies, messing up, and finishing real paintings (that you can sign, varnish, and frame), you’ll naturally figure out what feels like you. This course helps you build your style the honest way: brush in hand, paint on canvas.
Course Content
The course is divided into 11 modules featuring over 8 hours of lessons, thoughtfully structured to help you progress from total beginner to confident painter. You'll gain access to 65+ video lessons you can pause, replay, and revisit anytime as you build your skills and find your artistic voice.
This course welcomes everyone, especially beginners ready to dive into painting with zero experience required. Each module builds on the last, starting with tools and supplies, then moving through painting fundamentals, composition, values, and color theory to create expressive character art.
With each lesson and every painting, your confidence will grow. Practice will transform hesitation into creative freedom, and by the end, you'll be painting character works that blend technique and personality. Art filled with expressive brushwork, playful energy, and your authentic vision.
IN MY COURSE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Included in My Course Fees
Foundations & Tools
We’ll begin by exploring the essential tools you need to start your artistic journey. You’ll learn how to get the most out of the materials at your fingertips.
Hands-On Practice
Theory is helpful, but progress comes from practice! You’ll find exercises designed to help you improve, along with tips to make your art stand out.
Lifetime Access
Your enrollment gives you unlimited, lifelong access to all lessons. Learn at your own pace, revisit tricky topics and take the course in small steps.
Learn Your Way
One of the greatest benefits of this course is flexibility. Watch lessons from any device, at home or on the go. Repeat them as many times as you need!
Creative Community
When you join the course, you’ll also join a group of students who share your passion. Share progress and connect with others who are walking the same artistic path.
Personal Guidance
You won’t go through this alone! I’ll be here to support you with thoughtful feedback, helping you overcome challenges and stay motivated.
Course Structure
Let's Start Painting: Acrylics for Beginners helps you develop your skills through a fun and inspiring process. You'll make real progress as you paint and bring character art to life, building confidence with every brushstroke, color choice, and composition.
All lessons are recorded in HD and fully adjustable in speed, audio, and quality, so you can learn at your own pace. Each tutorial includes clear demonstrations, behind-the-scenes insights, and detailed explanations of my creative process.
The course is hands-on and thoughtfully structured. You'll learn color theory and palette building, composition and visual flow, light and values, as well as acrylic painting techniques and finishing touches. You can revisit lessons anytime and connect with other students to share your growth and explore the expressive world of acrylic painting together.
Acrylic Mastery: Your Final Art Projects
Bonuses
Extra content that you will get for free with the course!
TOOLS LIST & RECOMMENDATIONS
Check out this handy lineup of acrylic painting tools, each linked so you can find what you need without the runaround. Think of it as a lightly rebellious starter kit—classic, practical, and a little bit rock ’n’ roll.
$19 FREE
ART TERMS EXPLANATION
Browse this straightforward glossary of art terms, written with the easy charm of an old tattoo shop. It’ll help you get the hang of the lingo so you can paint with confidence and a touch of cool.
$19 FREE
PRACTICE REFERENCE PACK
A scrappy little set of reference images made for getting paint on the canvas and learning by doing. You’ll repaint classic stuff like an apple, a skull, and some drawing tools - no rules, no pressure.
$19 FREE
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TWO OPTIONS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
The first option is a one time fee and the second is a monthly option with 3 installments. The price displayed below is in dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency. In both cases, you will have immediate access to the course!
In addition, since you were part of my workshop, I am rewarding you with a special discount of $150!
Start painting with me!
My Guarantee for You
If you are not satisfied for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. This means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
