Below you will a handful of videos that talk about effective exercises to improve your drawing skills quickly. I know that drawing exercises can sometimes be dull and you want to get to the next level, but without daily practice, you will never reach the next level. So take your practice seriously and learn the […]
Acrylic Painting Tutorials Black and White
Enjoy these really interesting acrylic painting tutorials using black and white paint. Be sure to support the artists by visiting their youtube channel and subscribing. Links to their channels are under each video. One Stroke Painting Tutorial- White on Black composition Here is a beautiful demonstration using the one stroke painting technique. The artist is […]
How to Paint Mountains with Acrylics
Learn how to paint mountains with acrylics by watching this free step by step acrylic painting series by artist Duong Tieng. Visit the artist’s youtube channel here. Paint Mountains with Acrylics Lesson 1 The colors used for this lesson are: White, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Black, Cerulean Blue and Violet. To begin, the artist sketches […]
How I use the iPad as a Companion to my Oil Painting Practice
As a professional artist I really encountered a lot of frustrating days trying to juggle maintaining my artistic practice while raising children. Creating art was an activity distinctly separate from the demands of my family where there were never enough hours to dedicate to my creativity. I was trained to paint outdoors and while I […]
Do you need to add water to acrylic paint?
Today we will answer another subscriber question: Do you need to add water to acrylic paint? The answer is no, you do not need to add water to acrylic paint. In fact, you don’t “need” to any anything to acrylic paint. The only reason people add water or other mediums is to change the consistency […]
How to Blend Graphite Pencil?
In this post we will answer another subscriber question: How to blend Graphite Pencil? There are a number of interesting and effective ways of blending your graphite pencil drawings. Everything from paint brushes, cotton swabs, paper towels, blending stumps, tissue can be used, but are some methods better than others? Are some more effective? Well […]
Fluid Acrylic Pour Painting Techniques Flowering
Welcome! below are a handful of awesome videos demonstrating the flowering techniques possible with fluid acrylic pouring. There are some very beautiful results below that you can duplicate on your own. With time and practice you can become an expert in no time. I do hope you enjoy! I have placed links to each artist’s […]
How to Paint a Sunset with Acrylics Step by Step
Is there anything more beautiful than a sunset? Isn’t it only natural as artists that we would want to capture something as beautiful and precious as the setting sun in our artwork? I think so, that is why one of the first things many beginners want to learn is how to paint a sunset with […]
Can Sharpies be used on plastic?
So today’s question is : Can Sharpies be used on plastic? And the answer is yes and no. Sharpie Oil Based Markers can be used on plastic. The traditional alcohol based Sharpie Markers are not ideal for plastic. They will smear and ultimately fade over time. If you want something more permanent, then use the […]
Easy Acrylic Painting Tutorials for Beginners
When you are first staring out with acrylic painting, it is important to jump right in and get to work, especially on easy projects. Completing your first painting is rewarding and gives you a sense of accomplishment, especially if you are happy with your work! Below are a handful of easy acrylic painting tutorials for […]
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