Unlock your creativity and explore
the exciting world of acrylic painting
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!
THINGS YOU WILL LEARN
Master the fundamentals of acrylic painting
Start from the very beginning and build a strong foundation in acrylics. Learn how to choose the right art supplies, set up your painting space, prepare your canvas, and practice essential brushmark techniques. Through guided exercises, you’ll gain confidence using acrylic paints, brushes, and mediums.
Understand composition, values, and color
Learn how to create paintings using strong composition, lead lines, contrast, and focal points. Explore values, light and shadow, and develop a solid understanding of color theory with hands-on exercises, including color wheels, complementary, analogous, and triadic color schemes, plus techniques like hue bending and color muting.
Paint complete artworks from start to finish
Apply everything you’ve learned in guided painting projects and creative exercises. Work through underpainting, layering, and finishing details, then complete your artwork with professional techniques like signing, varnishing, framing, and preparing paintings for display or prints.
LET'S CONNECT!
If you have any questions, I'm here for you! Simply add your details in the form and send your message. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
- DaveÂ
