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.

Technique Mastery (7)
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.

Challenge and Growth (11)
Farm Animal Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 3

For demonstrating excellence in painting farm animals (cows, pigs, roosters, etc.).

Subject Specialist (9)
Fearless Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 1

For taking risks and attempting difficult subjects outside of your comfort zone.

Challenge and Growth (11)
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.

Milestone (3)
Happy Dance Badge

Paintings Required: 1

When Ginger is very proud of the artist's painting

Challenge and Growth (11)
Impasto Texture Badge

Paintings Required: 3

For bold palette knife work or heavy brush strokes that create physical texture on the canvas.

Technique Mastery (7)
Impressionist Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 3

For loose brushwork and capturing light in the style of the Impressionist masters.

Original Style (2)
Landscape Painter Badge

Paintings Required: 3

For mastering composition, depth, and scenery in landscape paintings.

Subject Specialist (9)
Legacy Guild Badge (10-Year)

Paintings Required: 1

A prestigious milestone badge honoring 10 years of membership.

Milestone (3)
Mirror Image Badge

Paintings Required: 3

For a student whose tutorial submission looks indistinguishable from the original Ginger Cook painting.

Technique - Challenge (1)