Painting the Wild is an intermediate to advanced class. If you are a beginner we suggest that you first take our course called Bold Color Bootcamp.

In Painting the Wild Series you will be taken you through the journey of 5 paintings, step-by-step.

In the Polar Bear Class Charla will share her thought process, working on a board as well as guide you through her entire process using very thick paint.

Each painting in the series take on a different set of colors and approach. 

It is assumed that you have some basic knowledge of creating art but Charla will speak as fundamentally as she can without demonstrating the fundamental techniques.

You will have access to the course for the lifetime of the course with Bold School. 

How is the course delivered?

When you purchase the course, you will receive an email with links to the course and community groups. The course is delivered by streaming online video. You will need an internet connection to view the videos.  

• 18 lessons  – each containing streaming video demonstration. (Please note: they cannot be downloaded and are not available on DVD).

Real-time filming 

You will view a real-time painting from beginning to end. The teaching and painting process is shown in real-time. This is important so that you can clearly see the progress of a work without any jumps or time lapse.

MODULE 04 \\ POLAR BEARS

001 // Prep the Board

002 // Mixing our Colors

003 // The Underpainting

004 // First Layers

005 // Vignette the Background

006 // Mixing Again

007 // Depth to the Bears

008 // Proportions

009 // Give me a Double

010 // Don't Eat Paint!

011 // Thick Paint

012 // In the Background

013 // Balancing Act

014 // Saturation

016 // Watch Me Tinker

017 // Final Mix

018 // Finish Strong

Knowledge of the tools and medium –As I do NOT discuss how the acrylic medium works, I do highly suggest you are familiar and somewhat practiced with tools and mediums you choose to use. There are lots of free resources, such as YouTube, where you can get some basic tutorials to get your started. The course will be waiting when you are ready. 

An intermediate class – This course does not cover basic concepts such as composition or beginner color theory concepts. It focuses on approach, process and trouble shooting. My Bold Color Bootcamp course addresses many of these.

A broadband internet connection – the files sizes for the video lessons are large which means they may take time to load if your connection is weak. 

An updated Computer or iPad – An old device may have troubles with streaming. If you can stream YouTube and other online services this course will work for you. 

A Color Printer – Though it is not crucial to print out the PDF reference images you may prefer to do so. 

Coffee or wine or snacks (optional, but some might say essential!)

GOLDEN HEAVY BODY PAINT
List inside of course

Justin Gaffrey Art Supplies
List inside of course

TOOLS
Masterson Sat-Wet Palette (large)
Brush Wash Container
Palette Knife Set
Squeeze Bottles
1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 1 inch Brushes

CANVAS
Pre Gesso Stretched Canvas