Acrylic paint is made from pigment mixed together with an acrylic polymer to form a relatively thick paint emulsion. Acrylic art is a plastic paint. It is a new entrant to the art scene when compared to other art paints – it was first used in the 1950s. But despite its late introduction, acrylic has […]
Have you wanted to try painting with watercolors but don’t know how to get started? If you have seen different watercolor paintings, you might have noticed the many varied types and techniques used. It might make it seem as if watercolors might be too complicated, but do not fear. The key is to find lessons […]
A good piece of artwork captures the essence of the subject matter as seen through the eye of the artist. A great piece of artwork exposes the inner-workings of the artist and connects to the viewer on a human level. I preface this article by stating that I tend to shy away from writing pieces […]
Thomas Kinkade is very well know for his cabin and seashore paintings. He puts out calendars and many other artistic items such as key holders or postcards. However, what most people do not know is that he puts hidden “N”‘s into his paintings. If you have ever looked at a Where is Waldo? book […]
Oil paintings always need varnishing. Firstly they need protection. Once varnished the painting has a strong layer over the paint, so it is easier to handle as it can then be cleaned. If the painting is left unvarnished it could easily get damaged. As the painting dries out the oil paint tends to get duller […]
You may be looking for a unique and personalized gift to someone special. In the midst of your confusion, do you ever think about the oil portrait painting? You might be answering yes and no. But before anything else, you have to be familiar what really is the oil portrait painting. Oil portrait painting is […]
1. Drying time Oil paints are well-known for taking a very long time to dry, many months in fact. It’s for this reason that oils are better for artist who prefer to spend more time on their work – with oils, artists have much more of an opportunity to experiment with different techniques, such as […]
Painting Lessons particularly with the use of acrylic paint is a favorite among new artists because of its flexibility. But what is acrylic? Acrylic is a sort of paint made with synthetic resin as the medium (liquid) to bind the pigment, rather than natural oils like linseed used in oil paints. It has the advantage […]
1. The earliest known paintings that were done in oils date back to the 7th century BC. These paintings were Buddhist murals that were discovered in caves in Western Afghanistan. Oil paint didn’t become widespread for use in art works until the 15th century, when it became popular throughout Europe. Jan van Eyck, a 15th […]
Hard-edge painting refers to an oil painting style that is related to various movements and is distinguished by an abrupt transition between areas of solid colour which involves many different painting techniques. Developed as a reaction to some of the forms of Abstract Expressionism, hard-edge painting is not so much a movement in its own […]
Oil Painting support simply means a surface where you can easily apply an oil paint. You will find a number of different surfaces which you can use to paint. Anything from certain canvas, woods, and metals can be the support for oil painting. There are different types of support which will help you to decide […]
There are so many times that we buy artwork or posters that come rolled in a tube. To a person who hasn’t dealt with rolled up artwork before, flattening it up can be very challenging. There are various simple techniques that can be tried at first. 1. Place the painting on a flat surface and […]
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