Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Faith Puleston
About Faith
I was born and raised in Wales UK and studied at the Royal Academy of Music, London. I came to Germany to pursue an operatic career as a mezzo soprano and sang over 100 opera roles, including title roles such as Carmen, Joan of Arc and Oktavian in Der Rosenkavalier. Other professional occupations have include voice teacher, chorus director, language teacher and writer.
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.
Acrylic Painting Tips & Techniques For Beginners
Acrylic paint, when compared with other mediums like oil paint, is a fairly new addition to the world of painting. It has only been around since the 1950’s . It has been continually under development and refinement since that time. Just because acrylic paint has not been around as long as oils, does not make these paints less important or enjoyable.
After Monet – Acrylic Painting Demonstration By Brian Rice
“After Monet” is my copy of one of Claude Monet’s famous paintings “ Garden at Sainte Adresse “. It has never been my practice to copy another painter. But , in my progression as a student, in the fine art of painting , I felt that undertaking this course of study, of a master painter, would be beneficial.
Acrylic Painting Demonstration & Tips By Lesly Finn
About Lesly Finn
I am English and emigrated to New Zealand with my husband in 1999, since when I have been able to pursue a long held dream of expressing myself with paint. Ideas for my work come from a variety of sources, including images from the natural world, dreams, emotions and memories. These are portrayed through a mix of colour, texture and contrast that evolve during the act of painting.
At The Dock – An Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Brian Rice
About Brian Rice:
Brian was born on May 25,1958 and his roots are in the small outport of Pilleys Island, Newfoundland, Canada. At the age of nineteen he moved to central Canada in the Sarnia, Ontario area, where he now works in the Petrochemical industry.
Acrylic Painting Tips
If you have any experience with 
acrylic painting, you have probably already noticed that it is a fast drying medium. Many new artists squeeze far too much 
acrylic paint out on the palette and wind up wasting it. Make certain you do not squeeze out more than you need.
Acrylic Painting Tips – What Paint Should I Buy?
There are a variety of acrylic paints on the market to choose from and finding the right paint can be a very confusing task for some beginners. It is best to start off with student grade paints first and then upgrade to a higher quality acrylic paint as you become more familiar with acrylic painting medium.
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