Acrylic Painting for Beginners to Paint like Pros
When it comes to painting, there’s a decent amount of debate as to whether you should use oil or acrylic paint. Both have their pros and cons and while both are significantly different, they can be used to produce incredibly similar paintings. So the question “Can I mix oil and acrylic paint?” is legitimate as we … Read more
Acrylic paint is easy-to-use, versatile, and water-soluble paint. Thus, it’s no wonder that it’s a popular art medium. Everyone can use it for fun and relaxation as you don’t need special skills to be able to use it. Some artists and hobbyists may store some paints and find out dried out acrylic paints. If this … Read more
Are you worried that the painting you worked so hard for will trickle before your eyes when drenched in water? Well, the good thing about acrylic paint is it is water-based paint. Many people also choose to use this for different reasons – it is inexpensive and dries quickly. But, what if you accidentally left … Read more
Repainting or restaining your concrete floors? Planning a mural? Acrylic paint is a great choice for concrete. It doesn’t need to be sanded or primed, and it dries quickly. Acrylic paint will also last longer than any other type of paint on concrete and if you are looking to change the color of your concrete … Read more
Why is my paint watery? That’s one common problem of an artist and probably the worst nightmare! It can disrupt your artistic process or even destroy your entire artistic work. What should you do? Do you just throw it out? Your paint may be watery because it has been sitting still for a long time, … Read more
You’re starting to learn the wonders of painting. You’ve heard different suggestions on how to start painting and among them, acrylic painting pops out as among the most accessible for beginners. You wonder what acrylic paint brand to buy. But wait! Have you asked yourself: “Is acrylic paint toxic?” Most acrylic paints aren’t toxic for … Read more
We used to picture the galaxy or the milky way in multiple mixed colors, and in most artworks or photos of it, it is like a war between two colors, violet vs purple. Violet and purple are not the same in nature but our eyes may not distinguish them. Violet is the actual color in … Read more
Lumpy acrylic paint has its days. You shake and stir and shake some more, but most of it still stays lumpy. Is it old paint or cheap craft paint? Did I mix it well? Maybe the paint container isn’t sealed airtight? Don’t panic. Chunky paint isn’t the nightmare you think it is. I’ll show you … Read more
Whether you are redecorating or starting from scratch, deciding a paint color is as important as deciding on a good finishing material. And among the many finishing materials in the market today, there are only two main contenders when deciding: Satin vs Matte. However, many are still baffled by how satin differs from matte. Satin … Read more
When considering DIY home renovations like decorating and furnishing the walls, floors, ceilings, or even the fireplace, this question constantly comes to mind. Is paint flammable or combustible? If so, how similar are they? Unfortunately, there are many things you could miss or fail to comprehend while rushing to finish your home projects. Paints are … Read more