
Oil Painting vs Acrylic Painting: What Makes them Different
Acrylic paint was first released around the 1950’s and as it being a fast drying medium it became wildly popular. It uses synthetic resin as
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Acrylic paint was first released around the 1950’s and as it being a fast drying medium it became wildly popular. It uses synthetic resin as
In this article we explore some of the best paint brushes for oil painting, as well as acrylics. There are many different types of paint
Buying Paint It is best to invest in good quality materials when it comes to acrylic painting. You may be restricted by a budget, but
Making artistic goals requires some time and processing. This is an important step of goal making as it requires you to think through what you
In this article we will be focusing in on picture varnishes, which are varnishes you can use for the final coat of a painting. It
The main thing to keep in mind when using this technique is that you need to work quickly. The reason for this is because if
What is an imprimatura? Imprimatura is italian for ‘first paint layer’ as it is the first layer of your painting. It is a monochrome
The Primary Color Wheel Colors You Can Mix Using Primary Colors How to Mix Primary Colors and Secondary Colors Primary colors have a central role
Grab a prepared painting surface For my seascape painting I use canvas from an unsuccessful previous painting that was wiped and scraped out. It is
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