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Acrylic Painting Supplies for ABSOLUTE Beginners!
Essential Tools for Acrylic Painters
Acrylic painting is one of the most versatile and accessible forms of painting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, having the right tools can make all the difference in your creative process. In this post, we'll go over the essential sup...
How to Improve Your Paintings With Better Design
Painting isn’t just about putting colors on a canvas; it’s about solving problems, telling stories, and constantly refining. In a recent studio session, I (Jed Dorsey) worked on a landscape painting from my imagination, and the journey was anything but straightforward. Here’s a peek into my tho...
How To Turn Failure Into Success In Your Artwork
"We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents." - Bob Ross
Hi everyone, it's Jed. Today, I want to share the journey of creating this particular painting I did for Acrylic University. I painted it during an outdoor session and it gave me some insight into converting your artistic mista...
Floral Painting Practice With a Palette Knife
Paint a beautiful floral scene with a palette knife
Today, we'll explore various techniques to enhance texture and depth in your artwork, using a palette knife to achieve distinct effects that brushes might not offer. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this guide will help ...
What I Learned From This Nocturne Master Copy
Capturing the Essence of Moonlight in Painting
When painting a nocturne, the challenge is to capture the subtle interplay of light and shadow under the moon's glow. This can be a complex task, but with the right approach, it can lead to stunning results. In this article, I'll share insi...
How to take a Painting From Good to GREAT
In this article, we'll teach you how to take a painting from good to GREAT. We will discuss the importance of making courageous decisions, taking action, and overcoming fear in order to achieve your artistic goals. We will also touch on the concept of painting loosely and the need to paint with...
A Complete Guide on How to Paint Water with Acrylic Paints
Introduction to How to Paint Water
Leonardo da Vinci once famously remarked,
"Water is the driving force of all nature."
Majestic, beautiful, and robust, water is indeed essential to life.
But when it comes to painting it, what color do we ascribe to water?
Is it a shade of bl...
Supplies for Wet into Wet Painting -Jennifer Bowman
"Let the water do the work for you."
We had the incredible opportunity to learn from professional artist Jennifer Bowman about various techniques and products for achieving soft edges with acrylic paints. What do we know about working with acrylics? They dry fast. While this is a quality that...
How to Varnish an Acrylic Painting
Are you wanting to varnish your acrylic paintings?
Today, I will show you the best way to apply varnish in a way that maximizes longevity and protection against damage from the sun or ultraviolet rays. The first step is to use a gloss medium and varnish to seal the painting. I use the ...
How to Paint Flowers Step by Step with Dianna Shyne - Coral Rose
This is an excerpt from Dianna Shyne's 8-day flower painting course and challenge. If you want to learn from Dianna Shyne, paint GORGEOUS florals that will wow your friends, and see massive growth in your artwork, then this challenge is for you. Click the button below to get started
