Acrylic Painting Using acrylics is the easiest way to learn how to paint successfully. My acrylic painting lessons stem from classical oil painting techniques, so they will teach you the foundations of painting in both mediums. Acrylics are very forgiving for beginners to work with. They are ...
A simple coffee cup step-by-step study using oil paint for beginners How to Paint Glass & Reflections with Acrylics - Part 3 of 3 Looking at tones and contrast in a step-by-step tutorial to create a realistic illusion of water in a glass Inspiration, Impressionism and the Power of Enviro...
At 12 years old, I loved writing in my secret diary, taking photos of my friends and exploring hobby after hobby. 12-year-olds today may have expanded their
The drying time for acrylic paint on plastic isaround 15-20 minutes. I always recommend sealing the paint on plastic with a varnish, in order to avoid peeling or flaking later on. Can you use glass paint on plastic? Yes, but you need to properly prepare the surface before painting it wi...
Try this tissue paper “stained glass” Earth craft with your little one. Image Credit:mom on timeout If you like the idea of the paper plate Earth craft but want something with a bit more depth to it, try this tissue paper “stained glass” Earth craft. You’ll need blue and greenti...
While in the process of making, a glass of red and the perfect soundtrack becomes vital for energising his methodology. “Once I know what I’m going to be working on, I go straight to the canvas and we dance,” he says. “I call it a dance because while working on these pieces ...
Just paint the crack with some transparent nail polish; it will be as good as new in no time, just like you do with runny nylon stockings. Shutterstock Photo by Yuwarin Stockphoto Who would have thought you could use the same hack for your beauty stocking...
map out a gem shape on a wooden slice with a pencil. Using a wood burner, guide the straight-edge tip along the lines. Tightly secure painters tape around the two right-edge triangle shapes of the gem. Brush on metallic acrylic craft paint (available at Walmart), remove the tape, and...
a fresh twist on neutrals, and red-orange bar stools stand out in a kitchen otherwise dominated by muted tones. Pops of fiery orange are further implemented through various dishes displayed on the island and in the glass-panel cabinets, achieving plenty of contrast without overwhelming the space...
The windows have screens on them! Obviously, auto focus wouldn’t work, so I switched to manual focus. That was a little better, but not perfect. Trying to hold the camera (the big lens is heavy) and adjust the manual focus made it difficult to get a sharp image. Oh well, he was...