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.
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!
Karrie on Canvas – Acrylic Painting Tutorial – Women Love Shopping
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Back to the video. This is an acrylic painting demonstration by artist Karrie Evenson. If you are a fan of acrylic painting and trying something new and different, then this video is for you. Karrie has a very unique style of painting that you are sure to find refreshing and enjoyable.
If you only learn one thing from Karrie, it would be to just let go and don’t be afraid to try new things. One of the biggest problems beginners face is the fear of wasting paint or of producing an ugly painting. If you are constantly fearful and holding back with your painting, you will never get any better.
Amazing Landscape Painting Demo by Artist Maxim Grunin
I often browse around YouTube and other video sharing websites in search of new talent to post here on my blog. Today I hit the motherload! The following is a two part video demonstration of a landscape by the amazingly talented artist Maxim Grunin. I was in absolute awe when I watched Maxim create this work of art in what seems like a matter of hours. When you see the finished product you will be amazed as well. The finished painting looks as though it took months or even years to create. It looks so complicated but Maxim makes it look so easy. I think we can all learn a thing or two from this artist. I do hope you enjoy this demonstration as much as I did and I hope this inspires you to create something as equally amazing as this.
Acrylic Landscape Painting Demonstration by Maxim Grunin
Thanks for making this video available Maxim! We appreciate you sharing your techniques with us. If you would like to see more of Maxim’s videos, please follow this link to view his YouTube Page. You can also visit his blog by following this link. Read more
How to Use a Value Finder to Evaluate the Value Structure in Your Paintings
Visual artist Jan Blencowe helps people bring the beauty and serenity of nature, and the joy of color, into their homes and work spaces through her impressionist landscape, and abstract paintings. To learn more about Jan and to view more of her videos, be sure to check her YouTube page here.
In this video, Jan demonstrates how to use a value finder to train your eye to recognize the value of a color without your eye being fooled by chroma or hue. She also shows how to evaluate your paintings value structure.
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.
So now that you know a bit more about the acrylic painting medium, I am sure you want to get started. This beginners guide to acrylic painting will provide you with all of the information and resources that you need to get started and improve your painting skills.
Acrylic Painting Supplies
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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Acrylic Painting Tutorial: What Paints to Buy
Acrylic Painting Tutorial: What Paints to Buy
Free Art Lesson – Joe DiGiulio – Acrylic Painting Medium
Free Art Lesson – Joe DiGiulio – Acrylic Painting Medium
In this free 
acrylic painting lesson, 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.
Thanks for making this video available Joe! You can see more awesome videos over at The WorldOfArt Channel on YouTube.
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 
art lesson 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.
You can see the entire video over at ArtistsNetwork.Tv.
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