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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
The BEST Brushes for Acrylic Painting!
What brushes do you use for Acrylic Painting?
Hey everyone! Jed here with Acrylic University. Today I've got a very quick blog post for you all to answer a question I get asked often: What brushes do you use?
I use Princeton Catalyst Polytip Brushes for almost all of my work, primarily fl...
"Know the rules before you break them." Interview With Jed Dorsey
"It's helpful to know the rules before you break them, and sketching your design can be beneficial in the planning process."
During one of our masterclasses, viewers were given the opportunity to ask Jed ANY question they wanted. He answered over 50 questions live during that session and we'v...
"Don't be afraid to sell your artwork." Interview With Dianna Shyne
"Selling your work is a very personal decision, and it can be challenging to determine when you feel ready. If someone loves your work and wants to buy it, don't be afraid to sell it to them."
During a recent Masterclass, Dianna Shyne participated in a Q&A session with artists and students fr...
Acrylic Painting Tutorial: How To Paint Sunlight Thru Trees
Creating light in your artwork, step by step
Light, Light, Always The Light...
When people ask me what I like to paint, I always give the same answer: "Light."
The subject itself could be almost anything - a road, a farm, a river, an alley, a garbage can, a mountain - that part rea...
Essential Plein Air Painting Tools You Shouldn't Leave Home Without!
Painting outside is SO incredible fun! To have a successful plein air painting trip it's important that you come prepared and bring the right tools. Today we're going to talk about 10 tools that I always take with me whenever I go on a plein air painting trip. I use Acrylic paints but most of these ...
Six Costly Mistakes to Avoid as an Artist!
Over the years, I've seen artists make a lot of costly mistakes. I have learned from these mistakes, and I want to share six tips on how you, beginner or not, can avoid them.
Mistake #1: Ignoring Design
One of the biggest differences between a mediocre painting and a great painting is often...
