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.

Another great point Robert Makes is when he compares painting to a sculpture.  How he chisels away at the painting one piece at a time and little by little, the painting comes together.

All in all, this is a very interesting video lesson that will hopefully breathe some new life into your own work.  I hope you enjoy.

Acrylic painting tutorial. ‘Keeping it loose’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JuTu8LhS50

A big thanks to Robert Joyner for making this video tutorial available through YouTube.  You can learn more about him and his work by visiting his YouTube page here or his Website Here.

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.

Here is what you will need to complete your painting:

• Medium Size Canvas
• Medium to Large Paint Brushes
• Assorted Acrylic Paint
• Paper Towels or Rags
• Water for Cleaning Brushes

Karrie on Canvas: Episode 30 “Jazz it Up!”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8AcxUC8d6Q

A big thanks to the folks over at Jones Television for sharing this video. You can see more of their great programming over at their YouTube Channel Here.

If you would like to learn more about Karrie and view more of her work, please visit her Website by following this link.

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!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aTy_aXEuJQ

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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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUgNm5VVQMU

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

For more information, visit  www.liquitex.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqfokuRs4X8