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 …
Key Takeaways Have you ever thought about using acrylic paint pens for your artwork? I have recently started using them and I think they are ideal for certain purposes. Paint pens are a great substitute for using a fine liner brush and they can be used for doing detail work. Using acrylic paint pens is …
Key Takeaways You can take all of the necessary steps to protect your oil paintings, but they are still going to need to be cleaned once in a while. The question is, how do you clean an oil painting? If you have a painting that is valuable or holds sentimental value, you might want to …
Key Takeaways If you are new to the world of watercolor painting, you may be wondering how to flatten the paper once you have finished painting. I have found that no matter how much or little water you use, the paper is going to warp and buckle a bit (sometimes a lot). It is pretty …
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