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 …
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 …
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