Key Takeaways – How to Thin Acrylic Paint If you are just getting into the world of acrylic painting, you may not realize that acrylic paints can be found in a variety of consistencies. Some are very thin-bodied while others can be as thick as paste for those who wish to use the impasto technique. …
Key Takeaways – Oil Painting on Glass Many people ask me if it is possible to paint glass items with oil paint. While there are many surfaces that oil paint doesn’t work well on, glass is not one of them. Can You Use Oil Paint on Glass? Yes, you can use oil paint on glass. …
Key Takeaways Have you ever wondered if you could paint on glassware and have your artwork be permanent? Yes, you can, and it is pretty easy to do! I love painting on glass because there are so many options available. Often, I give the painted items away to friends and family members for Christmas gifts …
Key Takeaways Painting is so much fun. Cleaning up after you finish painting…not so much! But, the cleanup is all part of the process and it needs to be done. If you are anything like me, you will likely end up with paint all over your clothing, your hands and arms, and even your face. …
Key Takeaways I love painting on a canvas. What I don’t love is making a mistake and then having to figure out how to fix that mistake. It may not even necessarily be a mistake. There are plenty of times when I paint something and then realize I want to paint it differently. Then I …
Key Takeaways Every artist uses paper at some point. Some artists even use paper for painting instead of painting on canvas. Here is the million-dollar question: Should you use oil paint on paper? Some artists will go to great lengths to avoid painting on paper. They only use paper for ideas, sketches, and other mediums, …
Key Takeaways When many people decide they want to start painting, they often begin by using watercolors. While I did do a couple of acrylic paintings in the past, it was watercolor painting that got me back into painting. While watercolors are often easier for beginners, they can be quite difficult to master. It takes …
Key Takeaways Beginner-Friendly Art Form: Acrylic pour painting, also called fluid art, is accessible and fun for all skill levels. No prior painting experience is needed. Dirty Pour Technique: Layering different paint colors in one cup and tilting slightly during the pour helps preserve distinct color layers and create striking effects. Base Coat Application: A …
Key Takeaways If you are looking for an alternative to oil painting, you may want to give oil pastels a try. These pastels can be used to mimic the look of oil paints, without some of the things that people find inconvenient about oil paints. Oil pastels are soft, making it easy to use a …
Key Takeaways There are two different meanings for the word, “pastel”. One is a set of light or pale colors, which are called pastels. The pastels I am going to discuss in this post are the crayons that artists use for drawing and painting. When I decided to get back into art, I dove in …
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