Basics of Landscape Paintings — Online Class
Learn to capture the beauty of nature on canvas in this chill landscape painting class.
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About this event
This course takes learners on a detailed artistic journey through the basics of landscape paintings using acrylics. Starting with an overview of materials, layout drawing, and colour techniques, the course guides participants into a vibrant world inspired by Swiss scenery. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental skills to bring outdoor elements to life on canvas.
Through practical instruction on painting trees, water, mountains, and achieving texture and shadow, students will build confidence in composing balanced and expressive landscape paintings. The final sections ensure learners grasp the overall layering and finishing processes that contribute to a fully realised piece.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand acrylic painting materials and their role in landscapes.
- Lay out a canvas and sketch for landscape compositions.
- Apply colour and texture techniques in natural scenery artworks.
- Paint elements like grass, stone, water, trees, and mountains.
- Adjust shadows and balance colours for visual harmony.
- Finalise a complete big canvas landscape painting.
Basics of Landscape Paintings — Online Class Descriptions:
The landscape painting industry continues to inspire both hobbyists and emerging artists. In the United States, the art market generates over $50 billion annually, with acrylic painting being a widely accessible medium. Landscape Paintings hold a treasured place in galleries, educational programmes, and home décor—making it a vibrant niche within the wider art world.
This course in Landscape Paintings empowers learners to develop their artistic voice through step-by-step techniques like colour layering, texturing, and nature detailing. By focusing on landscapes such as Swiss-inspired scenes, it cultivates an understanding of painting depth, light play, and composition across large canvases.
Whether you’re just starting out or eager to refine foundational methods, this course offers a journey through the beauty of Landscape Paintings. Learn how to bring elements like grass, water, and tree lines to life through acrylics, and experience the rewarding process of crafting scenic landscapes. Explore texture, colour, light, and balance in a way that connects creativity with technique—through the timeless craft of Landscape Paintings.
Who is this course for:
- Art enthusiasts wanting structured guidance in landscape painting.
- Beginners seeking an introduction to acrylics and scenic artwork.
- Students interested in painting natural textures and colour layering.
- Hobbyists looking to paint detailed landscapes with shadow effects.
- Individuals eager to explore big canvas painting step by step.
Career Path:
- Entry-Level Acrylic Landscape Painter
- Landscape Art Workshop Assistant
- Painting Studio Support Staff
- Scenic Backdrop Artist
- Art Supply Store Demonstrator
- Beginner Art Class Facilitator
Why Choose the Institute of Mental Health?
- Earn a CPD QS Accredited Certificate upon completion.
- Affordable and designed for easy comprehension.
- Instant access to start learning immediately.
- 12 Months of access to course materials after enrolment.
- Enjoy the flexibility of online learning from anywhere in the world.
- 24/7 support available to assist you throughout your learning journey.
- Fully online course with interactive lessons for an engaging learning experience.
Requirements
You don’t need any educational qualifications or experience to enrol in the course.
Do note: You must be at least 16 years old to enrol.
Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online course.
Process of Evaluation
After studying the course, an MCQ exam or assignment will test your skills and knowledge. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Completion – Digital / PDF Certificate
After completing the course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital/ PDF Certificate for £5.99.
Certificate of Completion – Hard copy Certificate
- You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99.
Shipping Charges:
- Inside the UK: £3.99
- International: £10.99
Disclaimer
Please Take Note: This course is delivered entirely online and consists of pre-recorded sessions. You will receive access to the course materials within 48 hours of completing your enrolment.
Refund Policy:
After getting the login details, no refund request is acceptable.
Frequently asked questions
Landscape painting refers to the artistic depiction of natural scenery such as mountains, rivers, forests, skies, and fields. It focuses on capturing the beauty, mood, and atmosphere of the environment.
The three main types are representational (realistic depictions of nature), impressionistic (focused on light and mood), and abstract (using shapes and colours to suggest landscapes without literal detail).
Landscape painting styles range from realism and romanticism to impressionism and abstract expressionism, each offering a unique way to interpret and portray nature’s elements.
You might say: “The painting shows a serene valley with rolling green hills under a golden sunset sky. The artist uses soft brushstrokes and warm tones to evoke calm and harmony.”
They typically feature wide natural views, include elements like trees, water, and sky, and often use light, shadow, and perspective to create depth and emotion.
The key concepts are composition (arrangement of elements), colour (to set mood and tone), and light (to create depth and atmosphere).