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Skillshare

Turn Walls into Art: How to Paint Vibrant, Abstract Murals

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Overview

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In this class, you will learn how to paint a vibrant, abstract wall mural through simple, step-by-step instructions.

You’ll learn what to look for in a quality wall, how to prep your space, and how simple brushstrokes can achieve a complex, layered aesthetic.

Hello! My name is Adam Palmeter and I am a self-taught artist who loves painting walls. I've always enjoyed the meditative repetitiveness of this painting style, so I hope you can also use this relaxing technique to sharpen your artistic talents.

Although large walls may seem daunting at first (they were for me), through simple techniques (and a lot of practice), you can learn how to create your own career as a professional artist.

I may not be able to paint landscapes or fine art, but what I can do is create dynamic wall murals with confident brushstrokes and vivid color palettes. If I can do it, so can you!

Mural painting is my favorite type of artwork and as a Skillshare teacher, it gives me great pleasure to teach this class so that artists of any level can learn the skills to paint a large, abstract mural just like I have taught myself to do.

In fact, for years I have made my way around the world painting these abstract murals on walls of all sizes without a formal art education.

 

Through linework techniques and simple instruction, you will be able to create one of these murals on a wall near you! 

You’ll learn about the types of paints that I use for these murals and why you don’t need to have expensive art supplies in order to create a large eye-catching mural. 

I'm constantly on the road painting murals everywhere so if you'd like to see where in the world I am painting, go ahead and check out my instagram page @adampalmeter

NO WALLS? NO PROBLEM! I keep exploring different artistic activities, like making it rain, bro....

Be sure ot check out my first Skillshare class on using NEON  HIGHLIGHTERS to create some really cool rainbow artwork.

Grab some highlighters and a piece of paper and take a shot at this really fun and colorful class suitable for any age! 

But abstract mural painting is the name of the game today so, join me for this unique and fun mural painting class! I had an absolute blast filming this so I hope you do as well and let's paint a mural!

MORE RESOURCES:

To check out the 3 childrens books I've published teaching them about entrepreneurship click here!

Stop by my website for original artwork at www.adampalmeter.com

Or follow me on instagram @adampalmeter

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Supplies
  • Prepping the Wall
  • First Brushstrokes
  • Layering
  • Fine Tuning
  • Filling the Gaps
  • Metallic Accents
  • Patching Holes
  • Your Signature
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Adam Palmeter

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