Acrylic Painting Lesson – Keeping it Loose

Here is a free acrylic painting lesson video created by Artist Robert Joyner.

In the beginning of the video, Robert talks about an equation he likes to apply to his painting that I found very interesting. Its a 2:1 equation with 2 parts believable and 1 part imperfect.  In Roberts opinion, which I tend to agree with, its the imperfections that make a painting beautiful.

Robert likes to keep his compositions simple and his brushwork loose and abstract which makes for some very interesting paintings.  In this particular lesson, his composition is two fishing boats that are docked in downtown Newport News.

The biggest lesson I took away from this video is to not take my painting too seriously.  I know that many times I will become intimidated by a particular painting I am working on.  I will worry that it may not come out the way I anticipated and its those worries that  ultimately ruin the finished product.  I think its best to just relax and let go as Robert does in this video. And if it doesn’t come out as good as you had hoped, then put it in the “reject” pile like Robert mentions in the video and paint over it!   What a great concept.

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Karrie on Canvas: Acrylic Painting Lesson – “Jazz it Up!”

Here is another full episode of the program “Karrie on Canvas” with artist Karrie Evenson. In this episode, Karrie demonstrates how you can use music to inspire your creativity.  Karrie also shows you how to create a painting without any real planning, to let go and  just “Wing It” as she puts it.

Karrie uses musicians as her subject in this demonstration, but you do not have to paint the same subject. Pick any subject you want.  It is the process that she uses to complete this painting that she would like you to try.

Enjoy this acrylic painting demonstration.

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Blick Art Lesson – Exciting Acrylic Painting Technique

The following is an acrylic painting technique that you probably have not seen before. I never did until today. This is a very interesting approach to working with acrylic paint.

In the video below, a representative of Blick Art Materials takes advantage of the strong, flexible, quick drying properties of acrylic paint to create some very interesting works of art.

She first lays out a layer of acrylic paint over some parchment paper. It is allowed to dry for 48hrs.It is then easily peeled from the parchment paper, leaving you with a flexible piece of dried paint from which to work from.

From this point, the possibilities are endless as you will see after watching the video below. Everything from mosaics to jewelry can be created. And with the addition of various mediums, even more interesting things can be done. Pretty cool stuff! Enjoy!

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Acrylic Painting Technique – Using Alcohol with Acrylic Paints

I found this really cool video on YouTube today from artist Howard L. Cowdrick.  He demonstrates a fascinating acrylic painting technique using alcohol.  It is a very interesting way to work with acrylics.  I know many artists get somewhat bored sometimes and are looking for ideas to breathe new life into their work and I hope this video helps inspire you!

Enjoy!

Acrylic Painting Technique – How to Use Alcohol with Acrylics

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Acrylic Painting Technique – Large Painting Knives & Acrylic Gels

Peter Andrew educates artists on using Liquitex palette and painting knives to create textures with acrylic gels. Enjoy this acrylic painting video.

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Art Lesson – Acrylic Painting Technique – Christine MacLellan

Art Lesson – Acrylic Painting Technique – Christine MacLellan

In this free acrylic painting lesson, artist Christine MacLellan of Burning Oak Studios, demonstrates  several interesting techniques: scumbling, stippling and sponging.  See more instructional videos over at the YouTube page for Burning Oak Studios.  Enjoy!

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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.

To keep the paint moist on your palette, get yourself a spray bottle and fill it with water. Keep it handy and spray a mist over your paints every once in a while to keep them from drying up.

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Acrylic Painting Tip

If you ever find yourself with unused acrylic paint after a painting session, here is a great little tip to preserve your paint. Get yourself a bunch of those little film containers and use them to store your left over acrylic paint. The paint stays fresh for quite some time. I hope this acrylic painting tip has helped. Happy painting.

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