Acrylic Painting with Pat Smelkoff: Americana

Celebrate the simple joys of summer with a nostalgic nod to classic Americana! In this acrylic painting class, you’ll create a warm, heartland-inspired scene featuring bright red geraniums, a cozy birdhouse, stars and stripes, and freshly baked pies cooling in the summer air. With step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn how to bring each charming detail to life using layering, texture, and color blending techniques.

Whether you’re new to painting or just love the all-American aesthetic, this class is all about capturing the spirit of home, heritage, and summertime sweetness.

All supplies provided