#115 MASTER CLASS — EXPLORING ACRYLIC MEDIUMS
In this practical Master Class, Assistant Coach Tom Hlas cuts through the overwhelm and shows you what actually matters. Through clear demonstrations, Tom walks through gels, pastes, and mediums, showing how each one behaves, when to use it, and why. You’ll see how to build texture, create transparency, and expand what’s possible with acrylic paint, without overcomplicating your process. Grounded in Tom’s deep experience with materials, this class helps you make smarter choices in the studio and use mediums in ways that genuinely elevate your work.
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wow! all my questions about Gels, Mediums, Grounds etc, are all answered. I’m no longer feeling so confused about these various acrylic medium labels, when walking into my Art Supply Store! 🙂 Many thanks for taking the time to do this in such a well laid out and demonstrative way! Love this presentation!
Hi Tom, thank you very much for this overview, very helpfull. I like your painting behind you very much!
This was so interesting and I love seeing you.
Ree, thanks so much. That’s very kind!
Thank you much! It was wonderful!!
Thanks. I’m happy you liked it and found it valuable!
Tom, thank you so much! So many new ideas to explore. Amazing!
Lindy, I’m so glad you found value in the masterclass have new ideas to explore. Be sure to share your journey, experiments, and work in the Academy.
Thank you so much Tom, I took a few notes on so many good products and instructions!
So well explained! I loved following your video!
Cristina, thanks so much for your kind comments. Please share your experiments and work with some of the materials that are new to you.