Blog – Tagged "Acrylic Paint"

Acrylic Paint, Beginner, Global, How To, Impasto, Paint, Student - May 28, 2019

Painting Ideas Are Everywhere - Global Student Acrylic

While lying in bed last week unable to move about due to a bad back strain, painting was a no go. However that didn’t stop the thought process one bit. In fact it gave me the needed time to do what every artists has on their mind at some point. WHAT NEXT? With exhibitions around the corner and this blog to write I had time to put my thinking cap on. Impasto. What to do? What to do it with? As in my previous blog painting is not all about painting what you see. It’s about imagination as well. Impasto...

2019 The Year of the Marker – Liquitex Paint Markers Part 3

So I’m onto my final piece of art with these pens and as I said in the beginning the feel I got from them straight away was a street art or mural vibe. So this will be my focus on this piece and I’m really looking forward to having a play & creating something funky. The other cool thing about these pens is that they’re also compatible with other Liquitex products so you can combine them with a spray paint or varnish. Anywhoo back to the art. So I begin to sketch out my design. I’m wanting to create a...

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Acrylic Paint, Beginner, Educational, Global, Student - February 19, 2019

Becoming One With The Paint - Global Student Acrylic

With so many colours, types and brands of acrylic paint out there, how do you know where to start? What style you want to paint in and of course how much you want to spend. Preferred mediums and brands are going to vary from artist to artist. Though you can listen to recommendations from others, it's all going to come down to exploration. Your painting style will influence you on your paint decision. For example, liquid acrylic creates a watercolour effect while thick acrylic will be better suited for techniques like impasto painting. What I have used today is Impasto Paint. Impasto...