The Academy Honors Circle
Ginger's Circle of Excellence
Ellipse Master Badge

Paintings Required: 3
For mastering the perspective of circles (perfect ovals) on cups, vases, and plates.
Emotional Spectrum Badge

Paintings Required: 1
When their painting goes beyond the steps of the tutorial and uses color, mood, expression, and personal choices to create an emotional response in the viewer.
Farm Animal Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 3
For demonstrating excellence in painting farm animals (cows, pigs, roosters, etc.).
Fearless Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 1
For taking risks and attempting difficult subjects outside of your comfort zone.
Figure & Portrait Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 3
For mastering the painting of people, children, features, and clothing folds.
Five Year Member Badge

Paintings Required: 1
A milestone badge celebrating 5 years of membership in the Academy.
Happy Dance Badge

Paintings Required: 1
When Ginger is very proud of the artist's painting
Impasto Texture Badge

Paintings Required: 3
For bold palette knife work or heavy brush strokes that create physical texture on the canvas.
Impressionist Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 3
For loose brushwork and capturing light in the style of the Impressionist masters.
Landscape Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 3
For mastering composition, depth, and scenery in landscape paintings.
Legacy Guild Badge (10-Year)

Paintings Required: 1
A prestigious milestone badge honoring 10 years of membership.
Mirror Image Badge

Paintings Required: 3
For a student whose tutorial submission looks indistinguishable from the original Ginger Cook painting.