A step-by-step guide to creating dimensional abstract artwork with acrylics, texture, and palette knife techniques.
Discover the art of building texture, depth, and flow through the modern medium of layered acrylic painting. In this course, contemporary artist Ekaterina Vygolova (Ekavy Arts) guides you through every stage of creating a sophisticated, dimensional abstract artwork — from preparing your surface to applying multiple layers of color and texture using a palette knife and glue.
What you’ll learn
- Learn how to prepare and prime a canvas or wood board for layered acrylic painting.
- Understand how to build dimensional texture using a palette knife..
- Gain confidence in mixing and layering acrylic paints to create depth and color harmony.
- Master step-by-step palette knife techniques for smooth, controlled paint application..
- Develop a complete textured abstract artwork with balance, rhythm, and flow..
- Learn professional finishing touches — from clean edges to presentation-ready results..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- Preparing Your Surface –> 2 lectures • 5min.
- Building the Structure –> 3 lectures • 16min.
- Layering and Painting –> 6 lectures • 39min.
- Finishing Touch –> 1 lecture • 1min.
Requirements
Discover the art of building texture, depth, and flow through the modern medium of layered acrylic painting. In this course, contemporary artist Ekaterina Vygolova (Ekavy Arts) guides you through every stage of creating a sophisticated, dimensional abstract artwork — from preparing your surface to applying multiple layers of color and texture using a palette knife and glue.
You’ll start by learning how to properly prime your canvas or wood board, sketch the design, and build your tactile structure with glue lines. Then, you’ll move through a series of acrylic layers — blending tones, developing harmony, and sculpting depth. The result is a clean, modern artwork full of rhythm and movement.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of color composition, balance, and the importance of layering for visual impact. You’ll also discover how small variations in tone and knife movement can completely transform the mood of your piece. Each step is designed to help you connect with the creative process while achieving professional-looking results.
Whether you’re a beginner exploring texture techniques or an experienced artist expanding your skills, this course offers a relaxing, hands-on process designed to inspire and elevate your art practice.
By the end of the course, you’ll have completed your own finished piece — a professional-quality abstract artwork ready to display, gift, or sell. Join today and learn how to transform simple materials into expressive, layered art that reflects both structure and serenity.