As I wrote earlier this year, I discovered paint brush pens for watercolor painting. Now, I’ve stumbled upon paint markers for both acrylic and oil painting. Regardless of your chosen medium, there’s a handy-dandy portable version of your favorite paint …
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I know what you’re thinking. Art is a spontaneous thing. You don’t need organization for painting. You don’t want to curb the flow of your creative genius with constraints of organization and tight methodology. I get it. Intuitive Mixing Setting …
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I’ve been painting for many years, so I often forget that lots of people need basic, beginner instruction on making art. If you’re one of those souls who are searching for an inclusive but simple beginner’s art book, I think …
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Are your paintings serviceable but seem to lack a certain je ne sais quoi? Do you seem to be stuck at a certain level of expertise? Are you ready to try something new? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, …
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Let’s get back to the roots of these little forays into the wide and wacky world of art. Since this site is called Art-Paints, today we’ll talk about paint. More specifically, we’ll take a look at one particular brand of …
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Oil pastel will always be overshadowed as an artistic medium. Oils, acrylics and watercolor are the top contenders, with soft pastels taking the fourth position of popularity. Even less popular, but arguably a more robust medium, oil pastels are in …
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Do you want a new medium that’s not messy, is highly transportable, safe and doesn’t require a lot of paraphernalia? One that’s different from all the rest? If that simple fantasy will make your day, then it may be time …
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So, there you have it – a brief overview of the three most popular painting mediums; Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic, what you need to start your painting odyssey, what the materials do and how to use them. Now that you’ve …
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There are so many little bits of useful information a painter can add to his bag of tricks. You’ll never remember them all if you don’t incorporate them into a routine right away, so make a little notebook of tips …
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Unlike watercolorists, oil painters require a few extras in their tabouret. It’s possible to paint without too many other accessories, but additional items expand your repertoire of techniques and adds enjoyment and diversity to your painting experience. Let’s begin… Adding …
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There are so many variations of Oil Painting techniques that it would take volumes to cover them all. However, a short basic list will cover much of the work taught in a beginning oil painting class. Don’t expect to master …
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We’ve come a long way from boar bristles tied to a stick with a rawhide thong, but painters will try just about anything to get paint on the canvas. If there’s anything an artist likes to collect as much as …
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Unlike watercolor, there’s a huge array of surfaces you can use for oil paintings. Anything you can slap a coat or two of gesso on is a likely target for a starving artist. Extreme Painting Surfaces are a topic we’ll …
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If you walk into an art supply store, you will probably find two, three or four brands of Oil Paints on the shelves. This is confusing enough, but it is only the tip of the iceberg. Shopping on the Internet, …
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Oil paints can be the most costly medium for an artist to choose. However, with a little careful shopping and good judgment, an art student can find Oil Paints that will fit his budget and be of reasonably good quality. …
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There’s just something about painting with oils that encompasses your senses. It’s the feeling of the buttery textured paint as you blend it on your palette. It’s the smell of the paint thinner and the slight taste of it on …
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Welcome to The Beginner’s Guide to Painting – An Introduction To Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Painting. If you’re reading this Free Guide, you’ve probably had an interest in art for some time. Maybe you’re in school and looking for extra …
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