Acrylic painting technique and product

Painting by Faiza Bayou Red & Black 2017

Link to artwork if you want to buy original or print. 

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Acrylic paints are water-based. The makers have several premixed colors otherwise you will prefer to combine your own. All what you need.

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Brushes and a variety of objects may be used to apply these paints to any surface. But, as with any product you can achieve better quality, longevity, and refinement by preparing surfaces before paint application, adding fixing agents for thickening or texture, and applying protective agents after the project is completed. 
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1- Will this project be an enclosed or outside product?

Acrylics are water-based and the surface needs to be protected from moisture, heat, mold, and mildew.

Select surfaces and acrylics provide designed for either surrounding.

 Ask the art clerks to learn which products to use on wood, glass, clay, paper, textiles, metal, and concrete or stone.


2- Plan your work and work your plan. 

Know exactly what you are creating. Select the correct tools. Determine which products will satisfy the desired outcome. 
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Avoid making mistakes by making a list of constructive notes before starting. 

3- Consider the size of the project. As a starting painter or craftsman begins with tiny comes.

You may not like the larger project and getting rid of it may be a problem. Starting small or making a sample can be considered a draft or a practice project before constructing a large project.

4- Familiarize your self with acrylic paints and know how to apply them.

Ink Acrylics have a fluid consistency and can be applied with an ink pen or brush on any surface which requires a drawing, finite painting, or projects such as rubber stamping.

Soft Body Acrylics are thicker than ink however lighter than the serious body acrylics.

This paint may be used on any art or craft project.

Thick Body Acrylics have the consistency of oil paint and will create a textured appearance associated with oils.

Student Grade : This is recommended for beginning artists as they will produce many paintings to learn and refine their skills and techniques. This paint may be thinned to create water-color effects or layered many times to have the thick texture of oil. for beginner you can use this : 

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Professional Grade : Designed for experienced artists and is more expensive.

The higher the pigment content the costlier the tint becomes.


5- Use different types of acrylics. fixing agents and techniques to prepare surfaces create assorted textures, or to finish the painted surface. Gesso, sealers, paint, additives, fixing agents, finishing sprays, and varnish may be used to prepare or finish the surface of the painting of any arts and crafts creation. Some products will help to prevent or retard mold or mildew damage. 

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6- Experiment with different painting themes or crafts. Try a variety of acrylic brushes and tools. Learn to mix your tints as this will broaden your rainbow of colors.

Make a sample card of all tints with parts to stay a permanent record.

Experimentation will help to improve your skills and lead you to your specialty niche.

7- Attend categories, workshop, or watch videos to learn new techniques which others offer. Try to learn and apply a minimum of one technique every week. Keep your knowledge of acrylics and their techniques updated. 

Attend arts and crafts shows to view the various colors, themes, mediums, and techniques that other acrylic artists and craftsmen use.

8- Copyright your arts and crafts projects.

Photograph and/or write down each paint, technique, brush or tool that was used to support your arts or crafts project.

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This info is going to be valuable do you have to have to be compelled to duplicate original works or begin production.

9- When experimenting or practicing, buy cheaper products. Overall this is a money-saving tip but more importantly, you will learn using actual hands-on experience. Your creation will be the result of using one type of acrylic or a mix of several types.

10-These paints in any form are easy to work with and produce excellent results. Relax and enjoy the journey of painting.

Technology has created the method of blending and application on any surface that the amateur or skilled artists and craftsmen will get pleasure from and love what they are doing.