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 …
Key Takeaways Anyone who has worked with acrylic paints knows that the paint should be neither too thick nor too thin. There are actually times when you would want your paint to be thicker, such as when working on leather and some types of canvas. But, there may come a time when you are working …
Key Takeaways Acrylic paint is fun and easy to work with, and one of my favorite mediums. When I teach paint and sip classes, I am often asked many questions about acrylic paint, including whether or not it is waterproof. Acrylic paint is water-based. It dries quickly, and as I mentioned it is easy to …
Key Takeaways: Understanding Acrylic Craft Paint If you were going to be doing a painting, I suggest using acrylic paints. But, if you are going to do crafting projects that need to be painted, you may want to use acrylic craft paint instead. Craft paint is also good for beginner painters. This is because it …
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