Overview
Beginning Acrylics (DAYTIME)
with Mayssam Iskander
Time: Wednesdays, 9 am to 12 noon
Price: $145 ($125 ESAC Members*)
Have you ever been told that “acrylic is a difficult medium because it dries so quickly”? While it can be a challenge, it doesn’t have to be. In this workshop, Mayssam Iskandar will guide you through the process of making this medium approachable and share essential tips for mastering acrylic paint. She will demonstrate various blending techniques and show you how to achieve smooth, crisp edges in your work. We will also cover everything you need to dive into this medium, including:
Washes: Mastering thick washes, thin washes with water, and using other mediums.
Surface Preparation: How to prepare surfaces like canvas or wood with the right primers.
Supplies: How to make the right choices for your surface and which brushes and paints to use.
Beginning Acrylics (NIGHTTIME)
with Mykaela Armstrong
Time: Mondays, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Price: $145 ($125 ESAC Members*)
Interested in acrylic painting? This class is a great place to start! Over the course of this class, we will go over the basics step by step, no experience needed. We will cover topics such as color theory, value, layering, composition, etc., and you will receive guided lessons along with time to practice and receive individual instruction. By the end of class, you will have several paintings as well as the confidence to continue painting on your own!
Supply list:
Acrylic Canvas pads
Acrylic brushes
Acrylic paint.
– Basic acrylic paint set – must include red, yellow, blue, black, and white
– Basic brush set – must include some small/medium flat and round brushes and at least one larger flat or filbert brush
– Paint palette
– Small/medium canvases or canvas panels and/or acrylic paper pad
– Old cup/jar
– Paper towels or a rag
– Pencil
– Eraser
Mykaela Armstrong
Beg Acrylics (NIGHTTIME) Instructor
Mykaela Armstrong is a writer, artist, and musician, and she produces art that shows the world from unusual perspectives. She likes to delve into the uncommon and unique, and she uses her art to reveal the more abstract parts of her mind. Mykaela loves working in a variety of different media, including pencil, pen, acrylic, and digital art, and she has produced many pieces of art, which can be viewed in her portfolio. On top of this, in the literary world, Mykaela's short story "She" was published in the 2017 Oracle, and she was a finalist in the 2022 Tennessee Williams short story contest. Currently, she is working on combining her love of art and her love of writing to create a graphic novel, and she hopes to continue creating art and stories in this way for the rest of her career.
Mayssam Iskander
Beg Acrylics (DAYTIME) Instructor
My name is Mayssam, and I am a professional artist, a mother of two, and a dedicated art educator. Teaching is truly my passion; for the past four years, I have hosted classes in my home studio, and for two years, I have served as a part-time instructor with the MCPSS through the AmpUp Arts grant program. My journey began in Germany, where I graduated with a degree in Graphic Design in2012. I later started my professional art career in the United States in 2017. Today, I balance my time between painting in my home studio, and painting Mardi Gras floats. Mobile has been my home for over ten years, and I am deeply connected to this creative community. This summer, I invite you to join me for classes at the Eastern Shore Art Center to explore your own artistic path.
