Materials and Tools
Storing Paints So They Last Between Sessions
How to cap, store and revive paints between sessions so tubes and pans do not dry out or grow a skin.
Tag
acrylic
7 posts tagged "acrylic".
Materials and Tools
Varnish: What It Does and When to Wait
What varnish does on a finished painting, why oil needs a long wait, and when glass is the kinder protection.
Materials and Tools
Wood, Glass or Plastic: Choosing a Palette
How wooden, glass and plastic palettes differ in use, and how to keep mixes clean without a complicated setup.
Painting Techniques
Lifting Colour in Watercolour and Acrylic
How to lift watercolour and acrylic mistakes with timing and a clean brush, and which stains will not fully leave.
Painting Techniques
Sgraffito: Drawing Back into Wet Paint
How to scratch and draw into wet paint so a line reveals the colour underneath without tearing the surface.
Painting Techniques
Slowing Acrylics That Dry Before You Are Ready
Practical ways to keep acrylic paint open a little longer, from palette setup to working in shorter passes.
Materials and Tools
How to Clean and Care for Your Paint Brushes
Step-by-step brush care for watercolour, acrylic and oil, with tips on storage, drying and avoiding the mistakes that ruin good brushes.