This course unit will help you plan your own “how to paint” learning program and is essential for anyone who is serious about improving the quality of their work. If you are currently frustrated by not making enough progress and really want to improve your painting, you need to get organized about how and when you learn. Having a good plan is the best way to achieve any goals.

If you are an intermediate painter or a professional painter, and you want to learn how to get better, or even win some competitions, read this guide and discover some different programs for improving the level of poetry and music in your paintings. In this guide you will also find information on how you can get the most out of the Virtual Art Academy® art instruction program. In this unit you will learn:

• how to set your own goals, and how you can make great strides forward in only a few years if you plan your learning properly
• the difference between “doing” and “reading”, and how to ensure you make progress
• how to divide your time between “study” time and “painting time” to help reduce pressure on yourself and unleash more of your creativity
• the difference between regular and intermittent practice and why it is important
• what to expect from your learning program
• how to take notes at any workshops you go to and make sure you don’t lose them afterwards
• how to choose a teacher or instructor
• what to expect from your learning program: the “dip” and the “spike”
• how “receptivity” will determine what you learn and when, and why you need to keep revisiting your notes
• the importance of repetition for learning
• how to plan your learning program with the Virtual Art Academy® – a structured program for beginners, and four custom programs for intermediate and professional artists
• what are the key differences between oils, acrylics, watercolors, and pastels, and which will help you learn faster

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