Acrylics with Pat Smelkoff: Paint from a Photo Series

Turn a favorite photograph into a personal work of art in this engaging acrylic painting class focused on painting from photo references. Bring in a photo that inspires you—family, pets, landscapes, or special moments—and learn how to translate it into a finished painting using acrylics.

Pat will guide you through selecting a strong photo, simplifying shapes, transferring your image, and building color, depth, and detail with acrylic paint.

All painting supplies are provided, making this class welcoming for beginners and rewarding for more experienced artists. You’ll leave with new skills, creative confidence, and a meaningful painting based on an image that matters to you.