Posted in Acrylics on Aug 19th, 2008
OK - you have paints, brushes, palette, a painting surface and some water but where do you start? When you are beginning with acrylic paints it can appear to be very complicated!Every painter has their own process, but I like to start at the back of the picture and work forward. In other words I […]
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Posted in Acrylics on Jul 8th, 2008
Starting a new hobby can be a bit daunting, don’t you think? There’s everything to buy and no previous knowledge about what to get. You go into a store and the range is huge. “I’m just beginning with acrylic paints and I only want to buy a paint brush!”Well, when you’re beginning with acrylic paints […]
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Posted in Acrylics on Jun 21st, 2008
Acrylic painting offers many benefits such as quick drying time and the fact that it’s allergen- and odor-free. Acrylic paint is versatile and gives a lasting finish. If you’re just learning the art of decorative acrylic painting, use the tips below for a great start.
Acrylic Painting Supplies
You should have a variety of brush sizes so […]
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Posted in Acrylics on May 30th, 2008
Acrylic paint comes in a tube, just like oil paint. However, since acrylic paint is water-based meaning it dissolves in water instead of oil-based meaning you need to dissolve it in oil or turpentine, it’s much easier to clean up after. You can soak your brushes and clean your hands in plain tap water, instead […]
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Posted in Acrylics on May 17th, 2008
The acrylic painting medium is a fairly new addition to the various painting mediums available to todays artists. It has been around since the 1950’s and has been continually under development and refinement ever since.
Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its wonderful versatility. It can be applied thickly as an impasto having […]
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Posted in Acrylics on Apr 26th, 2008
Acrylic Painting is Beneficial For Coping With Stress by Lee J. Nixon
We live in a fast paced world that is highly stressful. Millions of dollars are spent annually to relieve the mind and body from tension. Webster’s New World College Dictionary Fourth Edition defines stress as; the mental or emotional tension or strain characterized by […]
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