#SIMPLE PAINT CANVAS IDEAS HOW TO#
#SIMPLE PAINT CANVAS IDEAS PROFESSIONAL#

You covered pretty much all points a beginner should be aware of. The round was not the right type to use for the whole project. My set only has rounds, I will definitely try using the filbert and flat on my next project. I kept saying, ‘this paint dries so fast.’ Another definite try is to change my brush. That was my most difficult process when painting with the acrylics. The one major suggestion from your article that I will definitely use is too have a sprayer to keep the paints moist. I already have another sketch ready to try out and feel more confident to see how I will grow. I know that beginners luck helps to whet the palate, but acrylics turned out to be fun and your points help me to appreciate me. For a first timer, I was impressed with what and how things developed. The next day, I thought the work we did was pretty good. We researched and found something to paint and eventually finished or stopped at what we were happy with. We all have different art styles, and chose different art surfaces to try out painting with acrylics. I was given a set of art supplies for MD and had been pleasantly surprised with the colors and quality of the set and suggested that playing would be fun. Just a few days ago my daughters and I had an art night and played. Very glad to have come across your article. You can buy brush basins for cleaning brushes but they are an unnecessary expense. Any jar will do, such as a large mason jar. Keep two jars of water handy. One for cleaning brushes and one for clean water to dilute your paint. You can also use a thin wash of paint (paint mixed with water) to cover up the white of the canvas before you start the actual painting.Ģ3. This method will save on paint since acrylics dry so fast and it is easier to add fine detail on top of the larger background area. Work on large areas first and then the smaller details. For more ideas for surfaces to paint on, read my post on unique painting surfaces.Ģ2. My first painting was done on an old ceiling tile. Canvas is the usual surface for an artist but wood, paper or anything paint will stick to can be used to paint on. Wet-into-wet blending requires some planning to get the paint colors down quickly and blend them before they dry.Ģ1. Take time to practice blending. Since acrylics dry so fast it is a little bit of a learning curve to get the blending down. I use an empty body spray bottle that has been thoroughly cleaned.Ģ0. Find out more about palettes to keep your paint wet in my post on palettes. Try to find a bottle with a fine mist sprayer to avoid large water drops.

You can also mist your painting surface to keep your paints wetter for blending. Keep a spray bottle of water handyto mist your paints and keep them from drying out. I have a post on the color theory you can read to get an idea about color mixing.ġ9. You can learn to mix any color from the three primary colors, red, blue, and yellow. Learning to mix your own colors and shades will save you money and expand your palette. If you are really impatient, you can use a hair dryer on the low setting to speed up drying time.ģ.

#SIMPLE PAINT CANVAS IDEAS HOW TO#

To find out how to get acrylic paint out of clothes this post on how to remove acrylic paint from clothes has a few tips.

The fast drying time is also not so great if you happen to spill paint on your clothes. It’s best to work quickly with acrylics or use an extender designed to slow the drying time. This can be great if you don’t want to wait days for a layer to dry, which you would have to do with oil paint, but it can be a little frustrating when you want to blend. Most major brands also have decent student-grade paints that work well for beginners.Ģ.

#SIMPLE PAINT CANVAS IDEAS PROFESSIONAL#

Professional grade paint has more pigment and will make it easier for you to blend and give better coverage. There are many brands available at various prices. Use professional grade paint, not craft paint, if you can afford it.

Simple paint canvas ideas