Acrylic 101 + Color 101
Every artist has a starting point.
Color, tools, and beginner portraits—this starter class gets your feet wet and sets you up for our foundational Bold Color Bootcamp.
4.5hrs On-Demand Video Lessons
Here's What You'll Actually Do:
TOOLS
Description and Demo of Tools. See the materials in action and learn which ones make painting easier and more effective.
Properties of Color
Learn how hue, value, and saturation affect your painting and how they help you understand bold, abstract color.
The Wheel
What is the Color Wheel? – Understand how colors relate and interact to plan your palettes with purpose.
The Art
Two Complete Beginner Portraits – Follow step-by-step demonstrations to practice everything you’re learning.
... and More!
Extra tips, mini-demos, and techniques to help you paint better and enjoy the process.
As you are being primed you for the Bold Color Bootcamp, we will be guiding you through setting up materials, keeping acrylics from drying too fast, mixing bold, expressive colors, and getting comfortable with brushwork.
You’ll revisit core concepts hands-on and learn to apply them in portraits that reflect your own ideas.
Acrylic 101 + Color 101 | 4.5 hrs On-Demand Video Lessons
You’ve got two ways to dive in:
🎨 Standalone Class
Get instant access to an on-demand painting series. Watch step-by-step, real-time lessons and follow along at your own pace. Includes discussion boards under each lesson so you can ask questions and get guidance right when you need it.
🌿 Membership
Go all in and unlock our full library of 40+ classes. Enjoy community access, peer mentoring, guidance from Bold School mentors, live events—plus ongoing support as you grow your skills.
Your Learning,
Your Way.
Meet Your Instructor:
CHARLA MAARSCHALK
Charla Maarschalk is a Canadian painter who specializes in painting large, bold color, gestural faces. She has been a creative all her life working in the graphic arts as well as photography.
Charla has taught art almost as long as she has practiced it and has aquired a large online following. You can see some of her work below. Check out her online portfolio at www.charla.ca and follow her on social media.
You've Got Choice:
We know artists don’t all learn the same way.
So you’ve got two options:
👉 Go all in with Membership,
👉 Or just grab the Bold Color Primer
Start making new art that's more like you!
Consumer Testimonials. As with any program, your results using this resource may vary from these consumer testimonials. Your results will be based on many variables, such as your level of effort, personal qualities, knowledge, skills, and a host of other factors. Since these factors differ for each individual, we cannot guarantee your success or results, nor are we responsible for your success or failure. Becoming a better artist takes time, effort, and dedication. We believe that we provide you a great toolbox to achieve your desired results, and our grads agree.
