3 Things That Acrylics Do Better Than Watercolors
Acrylics paints are very versatile and can be used with techniques borrowed from other media. If you want use acrylics like watercolors, look for acrylics with low viscosity such as…
Gesso Drawing
Another painting using the black gesso and warm glaze technique. Last week I talked about using gesso to establish the dark structure of a painting. You can use the gesso…
Gesso: It’s Not Just Primer Any More
Acrylic gesso (pronounced JESS-o) is a water-based primer that is used to prepare a surface for painting. It decreases the absorbency of paper, adds “tooth” (rough texture) to smooth surfaces,…
When Acrylic Paint Doesn’t Stick
Last week’s article explained that acrylic paint bonds well to rough or absorbent surfaces. Knowing that it doesn’t stick well to slick surfaces can lead to some interesting opportunities. If…
How To Create A Strong Acrylic Paint Film
Warning: Tech Alert… The information below may seem somewhat technical, but it is important to the painter who wants to create a painting that will stand the test of time…
New Studio: Part 7… Open Studio and Art Sale
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A New Medium for the New Year
Have you tried painting with acrylics? Do you love them as much as I do? If you haven’t tried them, what are you waiting for? It’s the new year. Get…
Aruba
My husband and I enjoyed a great trip to Aruba last week. Here is a painting done in about an hour in the shade of a palapa on the beach…
New Studio: Part 6… It’s a Sign!
The sign appeared last week while I was out of town. Yay! I'm across Two Notch Road from Target and Michael's.
Sunny Palms
This week I’m continuing the tropical garden theme. Isn’t it nice to remember the warmth of the tropics during a cold snap in the winter? This abstract palm painting has…