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Painting tips and techniques include painting with both oil and acrylics on canvas. Learn to paint with this free video series on creating art and painting.
There are 36 videos in this series:
Acrylic painting techniques include using soft-bristled brushes, creating a variety of line widths with the paint and mixing the paint with water for a more fluid look. Discover acrylic painting techniques with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Cleaning oil on canvas paintings requires using an emulsion cleaner, a varnish remover and Q-tips to gently remove accumulated dust and dirt. Clean oil on canvas paintings with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Acrylic paint can be bought by the tube, by the jar or in an ink form for airbrushing. Buy acrylic paint with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Oil paintings are bought in galleries, on artist websites or from the artist directly. Buy oil paintings with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Acrylic paintings can be cleaned with a moist cloth and a small amount of detergent. Clean an acrylic painting with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
To clean oil-based paint brushes, dip the bristles in paint thinner, wipe the bristles with a clean cloth and use a small amount of soap to get out excess paint. Clean paintbrushes of oil-based paint with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
When framing an oil painting, make sure the glass does not touch the surface of the paint or do not use glass at all. Frame an oil painting with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Making an abstract painting is a personal endeavor that involves using any shapes combined with any colors for a cohesive piece. Make an abstract painting with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
To paint a landscape with watercolors, establish a horizon line in pencil, begin by painting the background and add detail to the piece with a smaller brush. Paint a landscape with watercolors with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
To paint a mountain scene in watercolor, first sketch out the basic shapes in pencil and fill in the mountains with a mix of different colors. Paint a mountain scene in watercolor with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Painting flames involves using red tones for the base of the flame and blending yellows and oranges towards the ends of the flame. Paint flames with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
To paint with acrylics, use water to blend out the colors and use a variety of tools to create different textures. Paint with acrylics with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Painting with oil pastels involves applying the color to the canvas and using paint thinner to blend the color out. Paint with oil pastels with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Painting with pastels involves applying the color directly to the surface and using a spray fixative to set the medium. Paint with pastels with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Preparing a canvas for oil painting includes creating an under painting in acrylics to lay down base colors. Prepare a canvas for oil painting with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Preparing a canvas for painting involves first applying a layer of gesso to prime the surface and then beginning with an under painting of basic shapes and base colors. Prepare a canvas for painting with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Preserving a watercolor painting involves using a spray fixative to seal in the colors and protects the surface. Preserve watercolor paintings with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Removing oil paint stains from clothes requires applying a drop of paint thinner and dish washing detergent before running it through the wash. Remove oil paint stains from clothing with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Sealing oil pastels is done with a varnish that is applied six weeks after the work is completed. Seal oil pastels with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Using acrylic paints involves using an airbrush, paintbrushes or palette knives to apply the color to the canvas. Use acrylic paints with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Using acrylic paints on canvas requires applying the paint color with a soft-bristled brush. Use acrylic paints on canvas with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Using oil paints requires using a paint thinning medium to blend out the colors. Use oil paints with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Using oil pastels requires a paint thinning medium to blend out the color smoothly. Use oil pastels with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Using water with acrylic paints thins out the color and allows the artist to use a glazing technique. Use water with acrylic paints with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Caring for an oil painting involves varnishing the whole painting six weeks after the piece is completed. Care for oil paintings with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.
Painting is the art of using a pigmented medium to create a picture of reality filtered through the imagination, the senses, emotions and life experience. Artists the world over have multiplied the uses of painting as a vital mode of human expression, whether recording history, retelling myth and legend, expressing religious fervor, or exploring the unknown. From early history to the present, it is recorded that humans strive to graphically represent the world. In this free video series on painting, an artist demonstrates painting tips and techniques for both acrylic and oil paint. Choose the right paints and brushes, and prepare a canvas for painting. Mix water with acrylics and medium with oils to create a fluid effect, and learn how to care for the finished painting. Painting with acrylics and oils are two very different methods that both create great pieces of art.
Lars Eric Robinson Lars Eric Robinson graduated from Ringling School Of Art & Design where he received his B.F.A in Illustration in 1994. Robinson has also been a National Caricaturist Network (NCN) member since 1998. Murals, illustration, graphic design and catering are other large aspects of his trade.dkdk
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