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In this article, I’m going to share some techniques for brush control. Some would say that this is probably the most important part of watercolor painting. Without proper brush control, depending on what it is you’re trying to accomplish, you’re not going to reach your intended destination…whatever that may be. So hopefully, this article will [...]

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In this article, I’m going to share some techniques for brush control. Some would say that this is probably the most important part of watercolor painting. Without proper brush control, depending on what it is you’re trying to accomplish, you’re not going to reach your intended destination…whatever that may be. So hopefully, this article will [...]

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Acrylic is a manufactured fiber derived from a polymer of colorless, flammable liquid. It is soft, resistant to wrinkles and shrinkage and has a property of drying up quickly. Acrylic paints can be used in high gloss or matte finishes. As with oils, the pigment amount and particle size can alter the paint sheen. Base [...]

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Before the Barbizon School and the Impressionists promoted the idea of painting on location or ‘En plein air’ most artists would work in the studio.  While initial sketches and even some painting was done outside, the majority of the work was completed in-doors. Using acrylics in a hot climate necessitates a return to this method [...]

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So, you want to learn watercolor painting? Well, in a world filled with plenty of ugliness, this is one thing that is a world of beauty at your fingertips. Watercolor painting is really not that hard. With a few tips and a little bit of imagination, you can become pretty decent at this without having [...]

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Just as there are thousands of artists, so are there acrylic painting techniques. No one can tell you exactly how you are supposed to paint. You can however learn a lot of painting techniques that will help you as you learn. Some of these techniques you will find useful and others you may chose not [...]

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There are such a variety of accents that can be used in any type of scrapbooking project. One of my favourite accents is acrylic paint. Acrylic paint is wonderful, because it is acid-free, dries very quickly, it’s water-based, and when used undiluted, has a great opacity so you don’t need much to cover things up [...]

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As one half of Celio Designs, I love to design and create mixed media, handbound collage journals.  However, just because I’m ready to create doesn’t mean I know what I want to create. Sometimes you stare at the blank pages of a journal or an empty canvas and feel …nothing. That feeling can be both [...]

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David asks… anyone know a good website for acrylic painting techniques? I am making a paint for my girlfriend for Christmas. I want it to be really nice and special. I am looking for a website that has “how -to” guides on different painting techniques. You know like techniques on how to make grunge textures [...]

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Sandy asks… I am trying to learn how to paint people. Where do I start? I have been oil painting for a long time now. I can do landscapes really well now. I can also draw people very well with pencil, but I want to know how to paint them. Is there any where I [...]

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