Acrylic

Our fires have been burning for 3 weeks now, the sky is strange, the landscape looks pale and feverish. I am finding acrylic to be expressive and spontaneous, and quickly painted this one tonite, looking out the back door. About 8x12" on bristol drawing paper.Incidentally, I used a limited palette of hansa yellow med, quin red, bone black and titanium white. yellow+black=green!Thanks for looking a

Thankfully the smoke cleared up for a while and I got outside to paint. Trying out my new acrylics in the backyard today. The support is an acrylic primed raymar canvas panel at 10"x12", a favorite size. Thanks for looking at my work! Sarah J. Mueller

Hudson River Morning 8×16″, Golden OPEN Acrylics on canvas covered hardboard The painting above was done last August at Boscobel Restoration, and was one of the first plein air paintings that I did with the new Golden OPEN Acrylic paints. I feel kind of sentimental as I think back to my first trip up to the Golden [...]

About Lesly Finn I am English and emigrated to New Zealand with my husband in 1999, since when I have been able to pursue a long held dream of expressing myself with paint. Ideas for my work come from a variety of sources, including images from the natural world, dreams, emotions and memories. These are portrayed [...]

Do you have noticed that every time you order a badge, a plaque, a trophy or similar the engrave has always some imperfection? It's very difficult to find an efficient engraving service that can minimize (or eliminate) artifacts or errors on this kind of stamp, but A-One Engraving Services (from Dallas) promises its customers to achieve this target: thanks to the latest computerized laser and mech

(variety is the spice of art)a forum post on WetCanvas! inspired me to do something different tonite.made 3 quick thumbnail sketches, then painted 3 aceo's (artist trading cards). i chose 3 acrylic colors , permanent rose, mars violet and pthalo blue and painted on yupo synthetic paper. Thanks for looking at my work! Sarah J. Mueller

This is another acrylic card that I've created to celebrate one of my COF 's Anniversary. I've just came up with the thought to not to use any card stock or pattern paper for this card. I want it to be transparent with some splash of colours. Therefore, I've used only acrylic sheet, transparency and vellum. Here are the steps to it.1) I've use a sheet of acrylic for it's base. 2) Then, I have cut

About Brian Rice: Brian was born on May 25,1958 and his roots are in the small outport of Pilleys Island, Newfoundland, Canada. At the age of nineteen he moved to central Canada in the Sarnia, Ontario area, where he now works in the Petrochemical industry. His interest in art began in high school, when an art teacher [...]

This is my latest creation. It's a acrylic card. I've used an acrylic sheet to create this. Ive used various techniques in creating this card and so far, it's my favourite card.Here are the steps to it.1) I've used the "Create Dimensions for your Pattern Paper" technique to create the flowers out from pattern paper.2) then I've layered the flowers with some flourishes cut-outs which I've inked.3

Sunpak 7" Black Acrylic Digital Photo Frame $54.99 *after MIR FREE SHIPPINGThe Sunpak 7" digital photo frame makes your memories come alive with its high resolution TFT-LCD panel with vivid colors, contrast and sharpness. Surrounded in a beautiful black with clear acrylic overlay makes this the perfect frame choice for any home or office decor. When it comes to setup, it is simple to customize eve

The Sunpak 7" digital photo frame makes your memories come alive with its high resolution TFT-LCD panel with vivid colors, contrast and sharpness. Surrounded in a beautiful black with clear acrylic overlay makes this the perfect frame choice for any home or office decor.

These are the acrylic colors I use to mix with my clay.This is the economical pack of acrylic colors that I brought from ART FRIEND @ The Gardens. RM15.90 for 18 colors. Just a basic start up that I can have all colors that I want. Because the bigger tube are more expensive. When you want the color more, you can start to buy those big tubes one. But the quality of this brand isn't that good. The c

Hello this post is not for me, its for a great Egyptian Artist & painter that I like very much. She likes to paint with Acrylic and Gouach, She always tell me that these mediums are very simple to handle especially when there is a correction to be made....well I like all mediums..but there is nothing for me that parallels the watercolor effects....I am always trying to convince her of creatin

We are revisiting Lorraine Vatcher today with another beautiful painting demonstration. I do hope you enjoy. You can learn more about Lorraine by visiting her website as well as our one on one interview with her here.Lorraine is now offering art instruction classes for all who are interested. Please contact her for more details. So [...]

Showing off your prize fish? Or just looking for something new in beautiful home decor? Acrylic aquariums are the best buy for your money. Here are at least three good reasons to buy one of the newer "high-tech" acrylic aquariums: 1. Acrylic aquariums are much lighter weight than traditional glass aquariums. When you install one, or when you find yourself having to move one, the weight of a fully loaded aquarium may be more than you thought. Taking a 20 gallon aquarium as an example, a glass aquarium weights about 35 pounds. An acrylic aquarium the same size weighs about 17 pounds. When you add the weight of the water, the 20 gallon glass aquarium comes in around 225 pounds. The acrylic aquarium, then, would save several significant pounds in total weight. In addition, if you're buying you

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Question:Richard, I'm a residential home builder & desperate! Is it possible for you to give me the proper name or both proper name and websites I could research the contemporary stoop or porch coverings I have seen in both residential but mostly commercial buildings. Generally made out of glass or acrylic, encased in a metal trim and sometimes hung by chains coming off the structure, mostly used to cover entry doors or doors and part of stoop or porch. . . I've seen them arched, wavy, etc. Help!Answer:Hi Linda - thanks for your question! The glazed porch canopies you've seen are inspired by the Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and in particular, the famous Art Nouveau glass and steel canopies over the subway entrances in Paris.As far as I know, there's no

The following acrylic painting demonstration is by the very talented Lorraine Vatcher. Be sure to visit her website to view more of her work. Lorraine invites you to paint along with this... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

A long time ago I used oil paint. I practiced my Bob Ross wet-on-wet technique after I came home from school. I know, not your typical 11 year old.  I painted some beautiful paintings, but none of them were modeled after my own heart. When I came to understand acrylic paint for more than it’s [...]

I just wrote an article about acrylic paint, which tells in broad strokes why it is so great for signs. We often get questions like “Why is my sign unvarnished? What can I do to protect it?” The answer is simple - nothing! The acrylic paint we use is great for outdoors, and because we [...]

Have you heard of acrylic fish tanks before? If not and you are in the market for a new fish tank, you are urged to examine them. Acrylic fish tanks are rapidly becoming the most preferred type of fish tanks available on the market. One of the reasons for that is because they have a number of benefits. If you would like more information on acrylic fish tanks and why you should think about owning one, you will want to read on. As it was stated above, acrylic fish tanks are rapidly increasing in popularity. One of the many reasons for this increase in popularity is due to their reliability. This reliability encompasses a number of different features, including strength. Acrylic fish tanks, when compared to glass fish tanks, are stronger. What does this mean for you? This means that by owning

Are you looking to purchase a new acrylic fish tank for your home or your office? If so, have you decided on which particular acrylic fish tank style you would like to purchase? If you have yet to make a decision, you may find that making one isn't as easy as you originally thought. This is because of the selection of acrylic fish tanks that you will find available; they are, literally, unlimited. When it comes to purchasing a fish tank, including an acrylic fish tank, there are a large number of homeowners and business owners who are concerned with space. If you are limited on the amount of space that you have, but you would still like to purchase an acrylic aquarium, you are advised to examine in wall aquariums, living picture aquariums, and desktop aquariums. While in wall aquariums are

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Are you interested in purchasing an acrylic fish tank? If so, you are defiantly not alone. Over the past few years, the popularity of acrylic fish tanks has, literally, skyrocketed in popularity. One of the many reasons for that popularity is strength. Acrylic aquariums are known as being stronger than traditional glass fish tanks. In addition to being stronger, acrylic fish tanks are clearer and lighter. These reasons are just a few of the many reasons why acrylic fish tanks come highly rated and recommended by fish keepers. As previously mentioned, acrylic fish tanks have increased in popularity. Despite being light, strong, and clear, not all acrylic fish tanks are created equal. That is why it is important that you know exactly what you are about to purchase. Unfortunately, with acryli

Are you in the market for a new fish tank? If this is your first time purchasing a fish tank, you may be unsure as to which type of fish tank you should purchase. When it comes to fish tanks, the two most common choices are glass fish tanks and acrylic fish tanks. When it comes to choosing between glass fish tanks and acrylic fish tanks, there are many first time fish tank buyers who choose to go with glass fish tanks. One of the reasons for that is familiarity. Many of us are more familiar with glass fish tanks than we are with acrylic fish tanks. What you might not know is that you may be making a costly mistake, when purchasing a glass fish tank instead of an acrylic fish tank. If you are unfamiliar with acrylic fish tanks, you will want to take the time to familiarize yourself with the

Hi all,Yes I know my posting has been a little hmm, erratic of late but please guys…don’t take me to task as I have been slaving away to produce all manner of creative goodies such as the one you see here!Let’s call it a reawakening of my ethnic period!OK so I’m pretty smug about Elephant Walk. It started as a commission by somebody who wanted a variation of one of my other pieces Journeys End plus elephants (I so love elephants) in a triptych format (as you do)This was an absolute joy to paint. A chance to evoke everything I feel about Africa in a single image. Its visual beauty, nobility and sense of timeless wonder. Don’t you feel you could just walk up to those elephants and experience that sunset as another day fades on a faraway continent…ahh, we can but dream.Catch you l

Midnight, High Tide. 11-12 ins square, acrylic and coloured pencil painting. Vivien BlackburnSo far all the paintings I've done of this subject have been daytime or evening - I wanted to catch a nightime view and also do a painting with the tide high.I underpainted in a mix of ultramarine and raw umber and white. Ultramarine or indigo and burnt umber are what Paynes Gray is made up with - so that's a colour you really don't need to buy. If you mix your own you can tip it slightly bluer or slightly browner and have a little variety, which I think is more interesting than a flat colour.I then added touches of colour on the cliffs, in the clouds and the sea in purple, blues, green, ochre and brown coloured pencils. The underlying acrylics create a unity of colour and help with the nig

Acrylic on canvas, about 12" square. I selected two colors, and inspired by a quilt I made years ago for my terminally ill daughter, played with brush and paint on a piece of linen. Not a piece made for market, but for my own pleasure and learning. I like acrylics!Thanks for looking at my work! Sarah J. Mueller

The new Master Bathroom is finished, done, complete...to the detail. It's simple, fresh, open and with that spa feel. It's got two pedestal sinks, two wall mirrors with shelves, two shutter door wall cabinets, an acrylic clawfoot tub and corner shower stall, plus an inbuilt shelf next to the shower.

beach, charcoal and coloured pencil, 7 x 7.5 inches Vivien Blackburn Experiments. The scan isn't level - the horizon is :>) - a small version of the charcoal/cp beach trying out a cream cartridge paper as the background. The toothier paper worked much better, this is a little too smooth. I also like working larger better. And the landscape below was a mixed media demo of acrylics loosely applied to grey card (which shows through in places) with a palette knife and then worked on with pastels and a little coloured pencil. Winter Fields. mixed media. Vivien Blackburn 8.5 x 5.5 inchesI'm hoping to push on with the canvasses tomorrow..

Hi all,Doesn’t it just…blaze! Red and fiery, yet moody with a brooding sense of unease?Umm, perhaps a brewing storm ready to…unleash it’s all!This one really made my day…following on from the focus on movement I had hitherto explored with Sunset Swirl, I again used loads of heavy texture combined with a frantic brush to evoke a somewhat Turneresque sky!I’ve deliberately used some darker tones both to accentuate the hot reds as well as helping to evoke that ‘uneasy’ turmoil present in a sky during that prelude to a storm.Again, this could so easily be an abstract piece. Take away the knowledge of subject and we are left simply with a riotous display of colour upon a tactile surface! All of which creates yet another level of interest adding to the overall enjoyment of the pie

Hi all,Well…it’s been a while! Enough to say I’ve taken a few months away from the blogging treadmill to eh ‘rejuvenate that creative id’...phew!So, with a reinvigorated palette....Let me introduce Sunset Swirl…pure expressionist painting from head to toe. An unrestrained outpouring of colour (my humble opinion) in a style I simply relish! I love the whole semi-abstract feel about this picture. Yes it’s a sunset (a subject I simply just eat up) but it might just as easily be a playful display of swirling colour! An abstract array of blending forms.The sense of movement is suggested not only by the composition but also by the riot of surface layers building into an extremely effective impasto both of which give the painting it’s ‘breath’ of life.I was so pleased with thi

Whenever I use different materials it seems to really help my creative spirit fly. I feel much less invested in the outcome and simply find joy in the process; what a privilege!Atelier interactive acrylics on dick blick canvas panel 12x16", I really like these paints. This painting was inspired by my recycled magazine trivet shown on The Handcraft Zone my new craft blog.Thanks for looking at my work! Sarah J. Mueller

Don't Ask Why, 6x8, acrylicI'm having a jolly time with these Chroma Interactive Acrylics. They are allowing me to paint in an atmospheric way, and achieve results that I like but am too impatient to achieve in oils. ( It's a character flow, I know LOL) So here are a few things I've learned: You need to use A LOT of paint to get results similar to oils. Oil paint is, well oily or buttery, and spreads smoothly over the canvas, and it's more opaque even in thin layers. With acrylics you need to use a lot more paint because it doesn't spread over large areas as easily. Not a really big deal, just something to get used to. A good paint extender is a must. I'm using Golden brand soft gel gloss and like that very much. You can really get juicy effects and good brush strokes or use it to get lum

They only have 50 of these limited edition Acrylic Christmas Trees this season and they are going fast. The 6' version is handmade and signed by Aaron R. Thomas. What a great way to save a tree this year as well as the next 30. Price: $1,100.00

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Morning Meadow (spring), 6x8, acrylicPoppy Morning (summer), 6x8, acrylicAutumn Leaves (fall), 9x12, acrylicFrozen Edge (winter), 6x8, acrylicI've always been intrigued by acrylic paints. They seem very modern, comtemporary, edgy and 20th century. I've seen stunning acrylic paintings and some absolutely horrendous monstrosities. I've seen the most intricatedly detailed and accurate wildlife art, some beautifully expressive impressionist work and some wondefully textured almost sculptural abstact works as well. The colors seem vivid and saturated and the perks of soap and water clean up combined with their quick dry time add to their appeal. On the down side they never seem as full bodied, lush, buttery and rich as oil paints. Quite frankly many brands sem plastic-y and cheap looking. Creating soft atmospheric passages seem to take an entirely different working method than in oils because of the quick dry time so that's both a pro and a con). Lastly, and most unfortunately many col

- The Indie conveyer belt grinds on. Roll up Manchester's The Courteeners, given their chance to shine by independent Loog Records. The band received a certain amount of hype following their debut single 'Cavorting' so this second effort is the one that will either propel them to the front of the indie-boy pack or leave them stuck in limbo. The song starts with a gritty, fast paced riff, with the guitars being joined by the rest of the band and vocalist Liam Fray's accented vocal. About a ?libertine dream? (yeah, guess who they sound like) with a jingle-jangle verse and a chant-able chorus, ?Acrylic? is simply another song churned out by that very conveyer belt; catchy indie rock with little in the way of substance lyrically or musically. I'm sure 'Acrylic' will present The Courteeners with their time in the limelight, but it won't last. It also begs the question ? why do we need bands like this aside from keeping the ailing NME alive for a short while longer?

Why do babies and toddlers love to push buttons on the television? I guess the same reason they like the remote.It never fails... I get all of the girls settled watching a video that they've all agreed on (which is a miracle). I walk out of the room, and 30 seconds later the big girls are screaming because Becca has pushed a button and messed everything up.While at Wal-Mart several weeks ago, I was looking for a frame when the little cheap acrylic frames caught my eye. I thought, "That would be perfect to keep Becca's little fingers off of the tv buttons."Well, I'm happy to report that they are working fabulously. See all of the fingerprints on the frame below....Each fingerprint is one less scream from the big girls. Oh, and it also keeps random toys out of the VCR slot (not that that has ever happens at the circus house)!I just had to show the next picture too. It took about ten takes to get the above picture. The other nine are some variation of the picture below. Good

Hi allI have my other half to thank for resurrecting this one! Believe it or not it had been laying around my studio for the last couple of months simply begging for that finishing touch of…TLC (poor neglected thing!) Alas I was all too busy indulging my eh…abstract appetite, as well as getting to grips with the delights of my new (ish) airbrush.So hubby appears waving this canvas frantically under my nostrils with that…”Aren’t you going to finish this” look! (Thank you Darling) Hmm, well I have to admit that my first love is painting skies. Especially an African sky. Extra especially when it’s a scorching African sky of sizzling crimson hues. So, it’s really quite a mystery as to how I could have neglected my creation for quite so long?... (Artists hey!)I do like a story. That’s why narrative paintings have always held a particular fascination for me. You know, that one moment in a drama caught in an immortal stillness. Who is that man on the brow of the hill? Is he

Hi allDo you remember your first impression of a Tequila Sunrise? (umm, of course you do) That tall, beautiful, multi-coloured cocktail that both seduced our eyes and befuddled the senses. OK, so the next day we might well have cursed the very thought of the stuff, but…We never ever ever forgot either its name or the way it looked! So, when scratching my head for ideas to stretch my newly acquired airbrush skills this beverage inspired image (don't ask me why?) simply splashed back into my mind. Add a tall canvas, a simply setting and presto…a perfect setting for a simmering (tequila) sunset with that eh, definite twist of the exotic.As I said in my last post, the wonderful thing about using the airbrush is its ability to create subtle effects by building your surface in fine layers. I was really thrilled with the effervescent quality I captured in the sky by using multiple glazes of ultra marine and Cerulean blue. An effect enhanced by the complimentary use of the yellows and red

Hi allIt’s no use. The urge to produce another sunset simply proved unstoppable (not that I put up much of a struggle) However…This time I thought I’d try a different approach? Much as I love to slap a paint loaded brush against a pristine canvas (well, we all have quirks) the urge for a more, eh delicate approach, sometimes beckons.Recent experiments with the airbrush have so far yielded some rather promising results. The latest of which is Mystic Glow (above)Not only can I achieve some incredibly subtle effects using multiple glazes but I also use substantially less paint (No mean consideration for the jobbing artist!) I also find I can therefore achieve a luminosity which perfectly enhances the subject matter.I also loved the idea of playing with reflections; light shimmering upon a silky smooth surface. There’s nothing quite brings a painting to life like light reflected off water. It’s another piece of the jig-saw; an added dimension which when combined with all the o

Hi allThe other evening I was driving home from a friend’s house (yes I was shattered!) it was dark, wet and flecks of drizzle were trickling down the wing mirror. A car pulled up quickly behind me, nose up my behind, lights dazzling (brain obviously on vacation..thank you Mr Dazzle man) before screeching past and off into the night leaving me to ponder as to why such imbeciles inhabit the roads….Except on this occasion said Mr Dazzle had offered me more than a glimmer of inspiration. As soon as I got home I started to work on the image in my head. The image of a dazzling light reflected from distorted glass. Shattered shards streaking outwards. The multi-coloured light pulse emanating into the surrounding black abyss.It’s not often that I am gifted the muse of inspiration by one of the worlds road jockeys. In this case his negligence and lack of courtesy yielded me the precious nugget of a good idea. So, thank you Mr. Razzle Dazzle man!Catch you laterShirley

Hi allI had in mind for some time the idea of doing a series of paintings featuring flowers. Not simply pretty petals and manicured border fodder. But rather…ummm, flowers with a differenceWell, we all like flowers (don’t we?) and I’ve always been drawn toward their infinite variety, transitory beauty and eh…flawless design. Dandelions are especially ephemeral. We’ve all held one up and…puff….gone, a myriad floating seeds. They are also quite visually striking, especially up close!It was whilst looking at macro photography of magnified objects that I had the idea for this series. Close up, cropped images in a highly stylized manner. One of the great joys of being an artist is to take the familiar and by invention create a new way of seeing it!Catch you later Shirley

Hi allFelt the need to lay aside the abstract head and again return to the upbeat realms of another sunset…OK..I know I’m addicted to painting them!But actually, when you stop to take a long lingering look at those hot hues and evocative Wisps of colour you find in all sunsets a ready made abstract image. Yes…really! Walla, nature sows yet more seeds to set the creative juices flowing (if you pardon the gastronomic metaphors!)But I really cannot say it enough, sunsets are delicious! A fiery, visual feast upon which to gaze come those long cold nights. Perfect antidote indeed to those dreary drab grays and wintertime blues!Catch you laterShirley

Hi all One of the great joys I get from abstract painting is the freedom to indulge in the wonderful possibilities of surface. For me that blank canvas is like a playground of infinite possibility simply begging to be unleashed!I love to play with texture, to tease the canvas with a variety of contrasting marks and spontaneous passages. Rustic Edge is my attempt to evoke that effect that the elements have upon a surface. Wind and rain upon a corrugated roof or the gradual corrosion of a rusty car in some forgotten field. I love that worn look as metal corrodes and a myriad subtle shades are released as the light hits it from a dozen angles.I was also really lucky with the light when I photographed this one. Sometimes, no matter how much you prepare, you just can’t seem to capture your ‘labour of love’ to its best advantage. (Very disheartening) but here the Gods smiled and the light caught the surface perfectly…well, as near perfectly as modesty allows!Catch you laterShirley

I love to play in my sketchbook. I’ve had so many shows lately that the pressure has been on to turn out finished pieces, but sometimes I think this is how I like to spend my time the most. It enables me to test drive ideas, relax, and enjoy the “doing” of art. The pears in the shallow bowl are ink sketches, with acrylic washes laid over while the ink was too wet. I get impatient. Below the pears are my new bottle of Sennelier Walnut Ink, and a little inkwell I got in the gift shop at Sturbridge Village. It’s made there in the pottery shop, and it works really well! The apple and pear on the facing page are from the Brewster Farmer’s Market. They are painted in Golden Fluid Acrylics, with no preliminary drawing; I just went in straight with paint—always my favorite painting method! For the pear, I experimented with the Irridescent Gold Deep, using it to mix my greens, and with ochre. The shimmer is quite subtle when combined with the other colors. W

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I always think that it is a fantastic idea to have a mega aquarium in a shopping mall. First, it helps to occupy little ones when mom is busy shopping while dad babysits with ease. Second, it livens the entire space of the mall as those fishes add life and colours to the material ambience. Third, it is relaxing for shoppers, thus, complementing the retail therapy aspects. (more…)

Hi all,I felt a return to a blatantly ethnic theme was way overdue! So, what better than a couple of highly stylized figures in ‘full on’ tribal mode. Simple composition yet… evoking that warm earthy quality that so epitomizes the whole African mystique. I really love doing these semi-abstracted paintings. What I aim to do (and not always successfully!) is lay down several washes while subtly diffusing the colours to give me a warm and vibrant background where the colours blend both evenly and naturally. Then using the palette knife I create my stylized figures with a fairly thick impasto gently shaped and finished with brush and fingers. Walla…a genuine slice of ethnic flavored painting to please Pablo himself.Trying different styles and themes is a certain recipe to bringing a greater degree of depth and skill to your work. A painting such as Guardians (with its heavily stylized elements) works (in my opinion) all the more successfully because of my time spent doing paintin

By Virginia Reali The first ten steps in preparing to apply acrylic nails are the most important as these steps will determine success or failure: 1. Clean your hands and spray with anti-bac.2. Push the cuticles back with an orangewood sticks/cuticle sticks.3. Lightly buff the shine off the nail with a 100/180 grit file.4. Apply the tip. Ensure you have selected the correct size for each nail, do this first and lay them out from large to small for each nail. Cut the tip to the desired length.5. Run line eliminator across the seamline of each tip and blend with a file.6. Gently buff the shine off the tip (do not do this if you are using airbrushed or tips with a design, only do this for natural coloured tips).7. Remove all the dust from your nails with a nail brush.8. Spray the nail again with Anti-Bac spray.9. Apply Nail Prep to the natural part of the nail - this removes the excess oils from the nail plate. Allow to thoroughly dry.10. Apply a dab of Primer to the centre of each nail

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Beginners Acrylic Painting - What Palette and Brushes to Buy?By Catherine Calder Starting a new hobby can be a bit daunting, don’t you think? There’s everything to buy and no previous knowledge about what to get. You go into a store and the range is huge. “I’m just beginning with acrylic paints and I only want to buy a paint brush!” Well, when you’re beginning with acrylic paints there are a few things you need to know before you get as far as the store. The key thing with acrylic paint is that it dries very quickly which can a blessing when you are ready to tidy away. Or a curse if you don’t know how quickly it dries and it ruins your brush! When the paint dries it is impossible to remove it from clothing, surfaces and brushes. So cover yourself with ‘painting clothes’ and be sure to clean your brushes before the paint dries on them. Once you have the right equipment this isn’t a problem. Acrylic Paint Palette Beginners to acrylic painting shou

OK, here goes. Been working on this all morning and I think its almost what I want. Just not sure whether more definition is needed on the centre persimmon. Also wondering whether or not to do some more 'panels' of colour glazes from top to bottom.So ... I hope that people will give me their considered opinion ....Technorati Tags Art, Weblog, Blog, acrylic, Painting,

It's a good job that a fractured coccyx does not affect ones ability to stand at an easel But, in fact, it is more comfortable to stand than to sit.....I have sent off an entry form to the Edinburgh Art Awards 2007 (nothing to do with Scotland) which is a new award open to any artist residing in the South Island of New Zealand. As I have yet to complete a painting to enter all I put on the entry was 'Untitled' (Acrylic)! Entries have to be in for the jury by 15th July so I had better get a move on AND get it right!This is on archival quality canvas 24" x 36", and my intention is to try and keep it loose by painting with 1.5", 1" brushes throughout. My reference is part of a photograph from the artists Reference Library at Wet Canvas. Yesterday I made a start and drew it up with pastel pencil then painting in a washy under-painting to indicate shapes and shading. New acrylic: Stage 1Technorati Tags Art, Weblog, Blog, acrylic, Painting,

I know that this technique might not be anything new, but I would just liked to share this twist of mine in that technique. I've recently created a layout title "Dinolicious" in my family gallery using this technique.To create an acrylic paint frame, just follow the steps below:1. Place your matting of your photograph onto your cardstock.2. Using some acrylic paints, dabbed around the edges of the mat and partly overflowing onto the cardstock. (This is to hide the straight edges of the original mat) Try to mix different colours of acrylic paints for a more interesting look.3. Add some doodling directly on top of the dried acrylic paints. Try to doodle the whole of the section which are covered by the acrylic paints.4. To add your photograph, use a cuticle scissors or an crafting knife, cut part of your doodle which overflows towards your photograph.With that you will have your very own tailored made acrylic paint frame for your photograph in your layout.

5x7 inchesacrylic on panelSee Linda's Paintings HEREPainters TipI like to think about drawing and painting in terms of shapes and angles. Just about everything can be started with a geometric shape. Think of bottles and vases as square or rectangle first. Make you basic shape and then fill in the bottle inside of it. If you make a line down the center of the shape you will have two halves to work with. When you look at a live oak tree, think of a half circle for the basic canopy shape. Looking at objects that way will open up new ways to draw and paint. Try not to look at a tree as a tree, but rather as form, mass, shape, line, angles, tone and color. Artists must train themselves not to look at objects the way other people do.

Wish you had a Tiffany & Co. diamond ring? No man? No money? No problem. These chic acrylic diamond rings ($10 USD) from AlissiaMT are the perfect substitute, and are so affordable you can buy all three, and mix and match as needed. The luxe life is totally fab.

12x16 inchesOil on panelThis week's Ebay Painting HERELook for Blondheim Art at Ebay.Painters TipInventorySo many artists ask me how many paintings they need for a body of work. A lot depends on whether you are a hobbyist, semi professional or whether you make your living from your art entirely. As a hobbyest, you are painting for pleasure. You may sell some of your paintings but there is no urgent need for a large inventory. If you are making a living, it is wise to have a deep inventory to draw from. For example, I have been contacted twice this week with new exhibition opportunities, one a couple of hours a way and one in Virginia. In both cases the person was interested in specific themes for the show and gallery. Because I have a large inventory of work, it was fairly simple to come up with 6 larger sized Florida theme paintings for one show and 5 small paintings for the Virginia venue which were not Florida themes. Once you have a brand name you are in demand and opportunitie

6x8 inchesgold frameacrylic on panel300.00Purchase HEREPainters TipDrawing Makes Good PaintingHow many of you painters make it a habit of drawing each day? If you are not, you should be. Drawing is fundamental to all good art in my opinion. Drawing teaches you about edge work, form, value, light, proportion and composition just to name a few of it's benefits.Get into the habit of drawing for even five minutes a day and your painting will improve. Whenever you come up with an idea for a painting, do the composition and value study in pencil first. Make a series of thumbnail drawings for your composition and pick the best two out of the bunch. Use those sketches to make your painting composition and it will be better than anything you would have thrown on the canvas. Drawing can also help you overcome fears about painting subjects. Because it is just a cheap piece of paper and a pencil, you won't mind messing it up and making mistakes. Some people have real hang ups about wasting paint

Painters TipI do these great little exercises to warm up for painting. The lines up and down are with watered down paint. The lines from left to right are paint with acrylic glazing medium. I then mix the paint with gloss gel medium and do the swatches, using the stripes of color mixed. In other words, whatever lines form the square I'm going to paint, have those colors mixed together for the swatch of color. The purpose of this exercise is doing brushwork, mixing harmonic colors, practicing glazing and different thicknesses of paint, and using multiple mediums. It goes pretty quickly and is a good way to start the painting session. I use index paper and punch holes in it to save in my painting journal.I sometimes change palettes to practice variety, but the key is to use a limited palette.My palette for this exercise was the minimal palette I sometimes use on location:Cadmium Red LightFrench Ultramarine BlueCadmium Yellow LemonIvory BlackI left off the white that I usually use.This e

If you have any experience with acrylic painting, you have probably already noticed that it is a fast drying medium. Many new artists squeeze far too much acrylic paint out on the palette and wind up wasting it. Make certain you do not squeeze out more than you need. To keep the paint moist on your palette, get yourself a spray bottle and fill it with water. Keep it handy and spray a mist over your paints every once in a while to keep them from drying up.

According to some, the traditional Candelabra is out of style. We couldn’t disagree more, this colored acrylic candelabra ($50 USD) is nothing short of cutting edge. We love this take on the Classic Baroque style, and think it will make an excellent converstaion piece at your next dinner party.

Sand Lake PathWekiva River State Park5x7 inchesacrylic on panel115.00 unframedPurchase HEREArtist JournalWell the frantic pace has finally caught up with me. My studio is a wreck after having so carefully organized and cleaned it before my trip. It has frames and equipment scattered willy nilly and is in complete disarray. My car is still full of stuff and I have piles of dirty laundry. There are paintings to ship today and paintings that need to be finished. I leave for Troy Alabama on Wednesday, coming back the same night and then leave again on Friday for Umatilla Florida to be the Artist In Residence for the Florida Trail Association Conference for the weekend. Right about now I'm dreaming of my annual beach trip. Painters Tip My above journal segues into an issue that professional artists have to deal with regularly. We are much in demand for our time. We have many more opportunities to show and be shown as artists than time permits. It is difficult to say no. We think t

This is my first go at acrylic painting. Before that, I usually painted either with oil, which is very grateful when it comes to modelling the shapes and colours, due to its slow drying ability, or with water colour which has exactly the opposite features. The great thing about water colour is that you can just put away your brushes when finished and turn to someting else, as to oil, you always have to clean up after you worked and the smell of turpentine can make you dizzy.As to acrylic, it is right in the middle between the properties of both oil and water colourl. It dries fast, does not smell, is a bit blunt and shallow compared to oil, which always looks great and colourful. You have to work fast as the paint litterally dries under your brush. Anyway. I took the original photo to this picture with my mobile phone at the Berlin Starbucks and instantly planned on turning it into an acrylic painting. It is still quite unfinished for now. I'll certainly have to rework both faces, bu

On reflection IV (Acrylic, 12" x 12") Another little abstract finished to add to the series. Golly, I'd better watch out ... my output is becoming prolific! I was aiming for 1o or 12 paintings in the series but after each one is completed I think "Had enough of that!".... But I will carry on. Maybe I'll try some textured effects in some of them.Technorati Tags Art, Weblog, Blog, Artist, Painting, Abstract

5x7 inchesacrylic on panelunframed115.00 includes shippingPurchase: HERE Painters Tip Be Prepared You never know when opportunity will present itself. Yesterday, I got a call from a bookstore owner who gives me a show every year. I use it as my studio sale because it is not a high end venue. However, I always sell older paintings well there. She needed a show to go up this morning and I will be there in a couple of hours with guest book, brochures, biz cards, posters for the door and about 100 browse bin paintings. I put this together in about two hours. I can do this because I produce about 300 paintings a year and I am never without promotional materials ready to take out, including packing boxes and bubble wrap, etc. Keeping these materials ready will give you many opportunities to show and sell your work. Keep in touch wih bookstore, hair salon, restaurant owners who are willing to do shows in their businesses. You never know when one will call and say, "Can you do

5x7 inchesacrylic on panelunframed115.00 includes shippingPurchase: HERE Painters Tip Choosing Mediums For Subjects If you are a one medium painter, this will not relate to you but if you use multiple mediums as I do, you can sometimes choose your medium relating to the subject you want to paint. I love to use acrylic for florals. The crisp clean color and edge work makes acrylic ideal for flowers. Of course I have done many florals with oils,,casein, and even watercolors from time to time over the years, but I love them with acrylic the best. For landscape work you just can't beat oils. Landscape requires soft and hard edge work, a lot of atmospherics and rich and subtle tones. Oils have such diversity and richness that they are ideally suited. For fine detail and realism, egg tempera and casein are king. I am not a watercolorist, but I have seen lovely floral work with that medium as well. My point here is not to single out one medium over another. I am suggesting

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5x7 inchesacrylic on panelunframed 115.00 shipping includedPurchase: HERE Painters Tip Protect Yourself For those of you who are thinking about opening your studio to visitors or teaching classes, you must protect yourself against liabilities,theft,and lawsuits. Check into getting studio insurance and public liability insurance. To me it is a necessary evil to write that check every year. I have clients and students in and out of my studio all the time. There is always the possibility of injury or theft. A fall or broken bone can cost thousands of dollars. Do not assume your homeowner's or renter's insurance will cover you because when you run a business as an artist, it won't. If you do not have an open studio where friends, clients, or students come, then you will not need the liability insurance, but you will need protection against theft. If you have people coming in and out, be sure that you take precautions around the studio with chemicals, flooring, st

5x7 inchesacrylic on panelunframed115.00Purchase: Here Painters Tip Signing Your Work Back in the day when I was starting out, I had a huge sprawling signature on my paintings. One of my dealers was kind enough to chastise me about the signature. People weren't purchasing my work because of the gaudy signature on it, not because they disliked my paintings. I decided to do some unscientific polling on preferences. I talked with artists who were pro, dealers, and a few museum people I knew, as well as art patrons. They all agreed that a signature on the actual painting was very important, with real paint, not markers or stamps. They did not like large signatures and preferred the last name only. Not lots of initials, multiple names or worse cute names like art by Suzie, or first names only. They also disliked a lot of scrolly writing with angles tilts and flourishes. They preferred cursive rather than block printing. Now I try to keep it simple with my last nam

5x7 inchesacrylic on panelunframed115.00 includes shippingPurchase at: www.lindablondheim.com Painters Tip Donating Art to Charities I donate about 15 paintings a year to various worthy causes in my north central Florida area. There is little to be gained from donating work other than the ability to help others with your talent and skill. In the 20 years I have been donating, not one direct sale has been produced. I do it because I am a giver and for no other reason. I don't doubt that it makes people feel positive about me as an artist, but it does not produce clients or sales for me directly. I'm sure there are exceptions. Other artists may have ha better luck than I. I have a browse bin in my studio where I put older paintings and paintings of lower value. I allow organizations to choose work from that bin. I insist that they come out to my studio to choose a painting from the bin. I do not deliver donated work. By forcing them to come to the studio, they are ex