30-Minute Ballet Dancer Painting | Loose Sketch to Impressionist Acrylic Demo

BEFORE YOU START!! Download my brand new FREE ebook “7 mistakes killing your painting… and how to fix it” here https://www.alyharte.com/inpersonwork... Join me for a 30-minute expressive art session! In this quick demo, we’ll create a dynamic painting of a ballet dancer in motion — starting with a pencil sketch, moving into charcoal for light and shadow, and finishing with an impressionist-style acrylic painting using just primary colours, black, and white. This is a great way to loosen up your mark-making, build confidence, and explore figure movement without pressure or perfectionism. 🩰 What You’ll Learn: – How to sketch a dancer quickly and loosely – Using charcoal to define light and shade – Painting expressively with a limited palette – Working with just one brush and basic tools 🧰 Materials You’ll Need: – 2 sheets of paper (for pencil & charcoal sketch) – Pencil (any HB or softer) – Willow charcoal or charcoal stick – Acrylic paints: red, blue, yellow, black, white – Canvas or canvas board – 1 flat-head paintbrush (medium size) – Water cup + plate or palette for mixing 💡 Tip: Don’t overthink it! Let the movement guide your lines and brushstrokes. ✅ Subscribe for more loose, expressive painting sessions 📸 Share your version and tag me on Instagram – I’d love to see it!