4.You lose the glow of the ground. When you paint Yellow Ochre onto a white canvas (See:How a prepared canvas can drastically improve your painting) the trick is to paint it thick enough to form an opaque layer but thin enough to allow the white from the canvas to shine through and g...
My Drawing Tutorials, in their video ‘Acrylic Painting Medium, Gel & Molding Paste Review (Golden Artist Color),’ review various acrylic mediums and molding pastes from Golden Artist Colors and demonstrate how to thicken acrylic paint. Here’s a summary of the key points: Acrylic Medium Gel ...
Always important to spray paint in a well ventilated space. Spray painting items that need to be coated all over is a bit of a challenge but can be done. Using Rust-oleum spray paint in Silver Metallic Finish each pumpkin was coated. I will say, it is easier to paint and glaze over ...
This is an acrylic painting demonstration of a Zowie Zinnia I created from a photograph I captured at the Colorado State University Floral Testing Site in 2008. The purpose of this demo is to show how Acylics, with good pigment content, can create lovely washes for the artist, almost similar...
They fear the outdoor temperature may be hot enough to soften the ice inside the building. In Canada, the problem is just the opposite. The buildings often have to be heated because the extremely low temperatures outside can cause problems with the ice. Ice conditions can vary greatly with ...
Preparation before painting can be a chore — but if you know how to use a heat gun to remove paint, then you can save both time and effort. Safer than chemicals, and faster than sanding — a hot air machine removes the tedium, and can actually be fun to use. ...
One of the most common messages I receive, is from beginners, asking if they ‘need to loosen up.’ Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t. Painting in a loose, impressionistic style has the allure of freedom and artistic and personal expression. But when you’re thinking about your draw...
If you make a mistake or want to remove Mod Podge from a jar, you can usually peel it off once it's dry. For tougher spots, soaking the jar in warm, soapy water for several hours can help soften the Mod Podge, making it easier to scrape off. ...
When we focus on something, the surroundings blur and soften. You can try it now. Focus on something in front of you. What do the surrounding objects look like? Probably nothing but vague color shapes. The thing about painting is, that you get to decide what is in focus (and what is...
Furthermore, it is recommended to minimize water exposure, as prolonged contact with water can cause your nails to peel and become weak. Adding a nail strengthener to your routine can also help strengthen brittle nails. If you often getgel or acrylic manicures, consider cutting back as these ...