Acrylic Palm Tree with a Twist

Learn how to sketch, paint and add an encaustic textured twist in this fun painting class.

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Sketch and paint colourful palm trees with a faux encaustic twist. In this course you will learn

  • How to figure out your design using thumbnail sketches.
  • Use hatching, crosshatching and a simple overall form to sketch palm trees with depth.
  • Dreamy background acrylic blending techniques.
  • Proper brush use.
  • Layering acrylics and adding pops of colour.
  • How to adjust for contrast.
  • A faux encaustic texture technique.


Your Instructor


Christina Watts
Christina Watts

Hi and welcome! Explore, have fun and learn how to paint in my alternative art courses. I own my own little art shop in the heart of Northern BC where I provide quality supplies and classes. As a 2x Art Battle Champ, host of the Just Paint It TV show and art professional I've developed a brood range of techniques to make painting easy and fun. Enjoy my courses where I'll be teaching you how to use the mediums so you can make art you are proud of.


Course Curriculum


  Materials & Techniques
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  Design, Composition and Sketching
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  The Finishing Touches
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your painting journey.

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