Beginners Guide to Acrylic Painting

The acrylic painting medium is fairly new and has only been around since the 1950’s. Since then, it has continually been under development and refinement. Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its versatility. It can be applied in a thick fashion as an impasto having rich texture or in washes mimicking the characteristics of watercolor. Another likable characteristic of acrylic paint is its permanence. Unlike oil paints, acrylic paint is not susceptible to yellowing or hardening with age. With acrylic paint, the artist does not need to be concerned with the order the paint is applied or other special techniques that ensure the paint film remains free from cracking.

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Royal & Langnickel Acrylic Paint Set

Looking for a Royal & Langnickel Acrylic Paint Set? Below is an excellent set for beginner artists. Everything you need to start painting is included in this set at an excellent price. This set can also make an excellent gift for any artist new to acrylic painting. This set is portable and includes a strong tote for transporting your supplies. So whether you plan on painting at home, outdoors or in the classroom, this Royal and Langnickel acrylic paint set is the perfect choice. Read more

Artist Spotlite – Shirley Evans

Artist: Shirley Evans

Location: Brighton,Ontario,Canada.

Title: Remembering Mark

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Acrylic Painting Tutorial: What Paints to Buy

Acrylic Painting Tutorial: What Paints to Buy

This introduction to acrylic painting will help you decide what paints you need to get started.

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Free Art Lesson – Joe DiGiulio – Acrylic Painting Medium

Free Art Lesson – Joe DiGiulio – Acrylic Painting Medium

In this free , artist Joe DiGiulio discusses the acrylic painting medium he uses and demonstrates how to use it in your paintings.  He explains how to use this medium instead of water and how the medium changes the characteristics of your paint.

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Painting Animals in Acrylic With Lee Hammond

Painting Animals in Acrylic With Lee Hammond

Learn how to paint realistic animals with acrylic paint in this video by Lee Hammond.  Lee will demonstrate her various techniques for applying the paint, the colors and brushes needed and how to use those tools and paints to create realistic results.

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Acrylic Painting Lesson – Painting Bark on a Tree Limb

In this acrylic painting video lesson, artist Tim Gagnon demonstrates how paint highlights or bark on a tree limb. He demonstrates his acrylic painting technique of using a small rounded brush combined with round brush stroke which makes the branch look more realistic and 3 dimensional.

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How to Paint with Acrylic Paint : How to Prepare your Canvas to Paint with Acrylics

How to Paint with Acrylic Paint : How to Prepare your Canvas to Paint with Acrylics

In this acrylic painting lesson, Artist Sandra Scheetz Wise teaches how to prepare your canvas for painting with acrylic paint.  To learn more about Sandra, please follow this link to visit her website.  Enjoy this tutorial!

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How to Paint with Acrylic Paint : Mixing Acrylic Paint Colors

How to Paint with Acrylic Paint : Mixing Acrylic Paint Colors

In this free video art lesson, artist Sandra Scheetz Wise demonstrates how to mix acrylic paint colors from the three primaries: yellow, blue and red.  To learn more about Sandra, visit her website by clicking here.

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How to Paint with Acrylic Paint : Controlling Opacity & Brightness when Painting with Acrylics

How to Paint with Acrylic Paint : Controlling Opacity & Brightness when Painting with Acrylics

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