Today’s question comes from Marie: Marie Writes: ” Is there a way to produce an oil painting that has FALLING SNOW in it. I saw some paintings in Key West where the artist had falling snow in almost all of his work, however upon questioning the dealer there no one could tell me how this […]
You Asked – Seal Acrylic Painting?
Today’s question comes from Pat : Pat Writes: “When I paint with acrylics on canvas should I seal it with anything when I finished. Is there more than one choice? What should drive my decision?” Do you have any information that might help Pat? Please leave your response in the comments box below. Need Acrylic […]
You Asked – Camera Obscura or Lucida?
Today’s question comes from Coco: Coco Writes: “Can you tell me if the cameras obscura and lucida do the same thing. I would like to project images on 24×36 sheets and also like to project the image onto a wall. I would appreciate any info. and what you think are the best products.” Do you […]
You Asked – Paint Realistic Water in Watercolor?
Today’s question comes from Winifred: “Can anyone tell me how to paint realistic moving water in watercolour?” Do you have any information that might help Winifred? Please leave your response in the comments box below. Thanks!
You Asked – Using Zinc White?
Todays question comes from Helen and she asks: “In using oil paints, I always use Titanium White, where and how is Zinc White used (Mixing White )? Thank You .” Do you have any information that may help Helen? Please leave your response in the comments box below. Thanks!
You Asked – Help With Glazing
Today’s question is from Marion: Marion Writes: “I would like to learn more about glazing your paintings – I have read some on the subject but can not fully understand it–how do you know what colors -goes -over each color?” Do you have any information that might help Marion? Please leave your response in the […]
You Asked – Taking Digital Photos of Paintings
Today’s question comes from Robert and he asks: “I am trying to find help in taking high quality digital photographs of my paintings, particularly watercolours. I have looked in many books and found nothing covering this subject.” Do you have any information that might help Robert?
You Asked – British equivelent to liquid clear?
Today’s question comes from Sue and she asks: “Hi, I just wondered if you would know what the british equivelent is to liquid clear and liquid white which is used for painting pictures like the ones bob ross uses in his t.v. show I would be really grateful if anyone can help. many thanks painting […]
You Asked – Applying Glazes….
Today’s question comes from Roy and he asks: “Currently I am using acrylic paint to do wild life and was looking for some helpful tips on applying glazes to large areas (say 9″ high by 36” wide) and still maintain a uniform colour throughout the entire area. Can this be achieved with certain brushes, rollers, […]
You Asked – Recipes for Mixing Acrylic Paints?
Today’s questions comes from Pierre: “Hi, I’m looking for a site or a person that have recipes to mix acrylic paints. Examples: Recipe for vibrant greens, reds, blacks…etc Thank you” Do you have any information that may help Pierre? Please leave your response in the comment box below. Thank You!