Level 1
Menu
Level 1 Acrylic Painting Tutorials
Build a Strong Foundation in Acrylic Painting
Ready to go beyond the very basics? Level 1 tutorials are designed for beginners who have completed their first paintings or understand basic brush handling and now want to take the next step.
In this level, you’ll begin developing real painting techniques and applying them to simple yet more detailed compositions. These lessons will help you gain confidence, control, and consistency in your painting process.
What you’ll learn in Level 1:
- Layering techniques and how to build depth in your artwork
- Understanding value, contrast, and simple composition
- How to paint more realistic skies, water reflections, trees, and landscapes
- Basic use of palette knife or blending tools
- Simple projects with more focus on accuracy and finishing touches
Each tutorial includes real-time video instruction, reference photos, and downloadable traceables to make the process smooth and enjoyable.
🎨 Continue your journey and strengthen your painting skills—one step at a time.
Acrylic Painting Tutorial How to Paint Sky and Back Light Clouds in Basics by JM Lisondra
In this acrylic tutorial you will learn on how to paint the basic back light clouds which means that the light source is coming from the back of the clouds and all you see is a very contrast highlights on the edge of the clouds. This is a step by step lesson in a very…
Acrylic Painting Tutorial on How to Paint an Autumn Maple Leaf in Easy and Basic by JM Lisondra
Acrylic painting techniques and tutorials for beginners in easy and basic step by step lesson. In this tutorial you will learn on how to paint colorful realistic autumn maple leaf in just 30 minutes. It’s a good way to practice realism with simple objects like this leaf. Please hit like, add some comments and subscribe…
Acrylic Painting Tutorial on How to Paint Realistic Croton Plant Easy and Basic by JMLisondra
Painting tutorial for beginners. In this tutorial you will learn on how to paint realistic croton plant with colorful leaves in easy and basic step by step painting tutorial. Please hit like, add some comments and subscribe for more videos. Acrylic Paint Colors: Titanium white Phthalo Blue / Ultramarine Blue / Primary Blue Brilliant Red…
Back to Basic Landscape Sketching with Old Barn and Tree Using Pencils by JM Lisondra
In this tutorial I will demonstrate on how to do the sketching or drawing study of a landscape with old barn and tree before painting it on canvas. Usually most artist before do this as their reference for their next masterpiece. First time to show this on my channel and I hope you’ll like it…
Do's and Don't on Painting Clouds in Basic Step by Step Acrylic Painting Tutorial by JM Lisondra
Learn how to paint clouds properly by following this easy and for beginners’ tutorial. Please hit like, add some comments and subscribe for more details. ▶▶SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/user/artjomalis?sub_confirmation=1 In this tutorial, you can see the do’s and don’t on painting clouds in easy and basic step by step acrylic painting tutorial for beginners and advanced…
Do's and Don't on Painting Mountains in Step by Step Basic Acrylic Painting Tutorial by JM Lisondra
Subscribe for more videos in the future: http://www.youtube.com/user/artjomalis?sub_confirmation=1 Learn how to paint mountains the proper way. Please hit like, add some comments and subscribe for more videos. Thank you for watching! Recommended Art Materials: http://www.jmlisondra.com/blog/v/Recommended_Art_Materials_Availabe_at_Amazon Become my Patron: https://www.patreon.com/jmlisondra Website: www.jmlisondra.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/jmlisondraArts FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintwithJMLisondra Twitter: https://twitter.com/artjoma G+: https://plus.google.com/+JohnmagneLisondra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artjomalis/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jmlisondra…
Do's and Don't on Painting Sunset Basic Easy Step by Step Acrylic Painting Tutorial by JM Lisondra
Learn how to paint sunset properly using acrylic. Please hit like, add some comments and subscribe for more. Subscribe for more videos in the future: http://www.youtube.com/user/artjomalis?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for watching! Recommended Art Materials: http://www.jmlisondra.com/blog/v/Recommended_Art_Materials_Availabe_at_Amazon Become my Patron: https://www.patreon.com/jmlisondra Website: www.jmlisondra.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/jmlisondraArts FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintwithJMLisondra Twitter: https://twitter.com/artjoma G+: https://plus.google.com/+JohnmagneLisondra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artjomalis/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jmlisondra Email:…
How to Paint an Afternoon Sky and Clouds in Basic Acrylic Painting Tutorial by JM Lisondra
In this tutorial you will learn on how to paint a beautiful sky and clouds in a very easy and basic way using 4 limited palette colors in acrylic. You will learn to paint the afternoon sky in which there is a little yellowish color at the bottom and adding some yellowish highlights on the…
How to Paint from Reference Photos and Create an Original Concept in Basic Acrylic Painting
This is how I paint using reference photos and make it look original by manipulating the light source and adding more shades. In this short lesson you will also learn the proper way of adding the highlights and where to put them with also the shadows. In the real time you can paint it with…
How to Paint Green Mountain with Cliffs in Basic Acrylic Painting Tutorial by JM Lisondra
This is a painting technique for beginners who wants to paint green mountain or the nearest mountain with cliffs using acrylic. Please hit like, add some comments and subscribe for more videos. Subscribe for more videos in the future: http://www.youtube.com/user/artjomalis?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for watching! Recommended Art Materials: http://www.jmlisondra.com/blog/v/Recommended_Art_Materials_Availabe_at_Amazon Become my Patron: https://www.patreon.com/jmlisondra Website: www.jmlisondra.com FB…
How to Paint Palm Tree Easy | Basic Step by Step Acrylic Painting Tutorial
In this video, how to paint coconut palm tree easy in basic step by step acrylic painting tutorial for beginners using only 5 limited colors and 2 brushes. Subscribe for more videos in the future: http://www.youtube.com/user/artjomalis?sub_confirmation=1 In this tutorial, you can learn the basic and easy way on how to paint a coconut palm tree…
Acrylic Painting Lesson - How to Paint Banana Tree by JM Lisondra
Learn how to paint a banana tree using acrylic in step by step instructional video. This was suggested by Sara Caraballo, thank you very much. Please hit like, add some comments and subscribe for more videos. Thank you for watching! Click to buy Recommended Art Materials: http://www.jmlisondra.com/blog/v/Recommended_Art_Materials_Availabe_at_Amazon Materials: Acrylic Paints: Titanium White Phthalo Blue, Primary…
About the Artist
John Magne Lisondra is a self-taught artist from Philippines and a graduate of BS Computer Science from NORSU-G last 2007, which is slightly a different course. He started painting...
Biography
X
Subscribe!
Newsletter
Youtube
Patreon
Newsletter Subscription
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel and watch free painting tutorials every week
Visit and Subscribe to my ChannelPATREON Membership
Join and become my patron on Patreon.com. Watch and learn exclusive painting tutorials ranging from basic to advanced lessons. Monthly subscriptions ranging from $1 to $10.
Support Me by Joining my Patreon
Loading Contents...