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 …
Key Takeaways Many years ago I attended a two-weekend workshop where I learned about Chinese calligraphy. This is an art form that has been around for many centuries, and it is beautiful and elegant. It can also be a bit tricky, especially if you tend to have a heavy hand, which the instructor said I …
Key Takeaways While on vacation in New York City, I was able to enjoy a lot of street performances and watch street artists at work. Some of these artists worked with spray paint, and it was pretty amazing to watch! I couldn’t get over how detailed their art was, considering they were only using spray …
Key Takeaways For most beginner paint and sip parties, I tend to teach acrylic painting techniques. Occasionally, however, some people request that I teach watercolor techniques. Watercolors are great for artists of all levels, and there are some awesome painting ideas for beginners. Before I started using acrylic paints I was using watercolors. Some of …
Key Takeaways I have noticed that one of the most difficult things for beginner painters is mixing colors. This was a problem for me as well, and at times, it still is. The trick is to get very familiar with the color wheel. Artists figure out the ideal color combinations by using color theory, which …
Key Takeaways When beginners ask me which type of paint they should start with, I generally suggest acrylics. Acrylic paints are inexpensive, and they are relatively easy to work with. The only drawback I find to using acrylics is the fact that they dry quickly. While this can be a good thing, it can make …
Key Takeaways Most people have heard of oil paints, acrylic paints, and watercolor paints. But, have you ever heard of alkyd paints? These are just like regular oil paints, with one big difference: they contain alkyd resin, a hardening agent that dries quickly. This means a painting created with alkyds will look like an oil …
Key Takeaways Did you know that you can make acrylic artist paint yourself? This is such a fun project and one that I am considering teaching to my paint and sip students. Making acrylic paint is easy as long as you have the right materials. It isn’t going to cost a lot of money, and …
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