Are you an artist in search of the perfect medium? Acrylic painting is a classic art form with plenty of room for variety, creativity and beauty. Get tips on how to paint with acrylics, including basic techniques for mixing acrylic paints, shading and highlighting, in this free video art lesson.
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Looking for acrylic painting supplies? Our expert will show you what you need and where to find them in this free video art lesson on acrylic painting.
Most artists paint with acrylics on canvas and our expert is here to share the different types of canvas used for acrylic painting in this free video art lesson.
With so many paints to pick from, how does an acrylic painter pick the best acrylic paints? Learn how from our expert artists in this free video art lesson on painting.
Learn about the types of paint brushes you can use for acrylic painting with expert art tips in this free painting video clip.
Drawing boards can help an artist create a beautiful acrylic painting! Learn how to use one with expert tips in this free art lesson on acrylic painting.
New to painting with acrylics and can't find the supplies you need? Our expert will show you where to show and what to look for when acrylic painting in this free video art lesson.
Still life's are classic subject matter for many painters. Learn how to set up a still life for acrylic painting in this free video art lesson.
Find out how to set up a proper work space for acrylic painting with the expert tips in this free video art lesson on acrylic painting.
Safety should always come first for any artist working with acrylic paints. Learn important facts about acrylic painting in this free art lesson video clip.
Basic art skills, like sketching shapes, are important to learn for acrylic painting. Our expert is here to teach you these acrylic painting techniques in this free art lesson video.
Learn how to mix acrylic paints, to create a variety of paint colors, with expert tips on acrylic painting in this free video art lesson.
Blocking color is a skill every artist should have for acrylic painting. Learn how with the tips from an expert in this free art lesson video clip on painting with acrylics.
Need help with your acrylic painting? Our expert is here to teach about highlights and shadows in this free art lesson video clip on painting with acrylics.
Acrylic paint is one of the most difficult types of paint to clean and remove from clothing. Learn how to clean up after acrylic painting with the help of an expert in this free video art lesson.
Learn how to paint with acrylics in this free online video art lesson demonstrating basic painting techniques.
Painting with acrylic paints is an enjoyable art form, both for the artist and for those who view the art. Acrylic paint is different from regular paints because the color pigment is suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. When dried, this solution is water proof. Depending on the medium, acrylics can obtain a unique look, or can look like a watercolor or an oil painting. Acrylic paint tends to have a quicker dry time which can impede or help the artist in painting an artwork. Dry-time can be slowed with the use of glycol or glycerin based additives. The advantages of acrylic include its durability and waterproof qualities. In the years since invention, acrylic paints do not oxidize, crack or change. In this series of expert videos, you will receive an introduction to acrylic painting. Expert Kristine Mueller will show you what types of art supplies you'll need to get started and where to buy them. She demonstrates how to pick the best brushes and paints, shows you how to set up a still life to work from, and demonstrates step-by-step how to mix paints and how to use the techniques of painting to create a beautiful work of art.
Kristine Mueller Kristine Mueller is an artist and designer who has studied drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, and design at Ringling School of Art & Design in Sarasota, FL, Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles, and the School of Visual Arts in New York. She has worked with several designers in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Currently, she has her own business in Los Angeles, mainly painting canvas, and leather jackets. Her painted jackets have sold in various upscale boutiques in Los Angeles including Fred Segel.dkdk
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