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Author: David, Contributing Editor
| I would suggest starting out with some very cheap brushes; a student variety pack of brushes would be a reasonable buy. As you become more familar with acrylic paints, you might want to move up to some better quality brushes, but for now, just stick to the basics. |
| WEB LINKS
Here are links to some of the major brands of acrylic paints. Among these websites, you will find information about acrylics in general, as well as specific information about the paints made by that manufacturer. Grumbacher- www.grumbacherart.com Winsor & Newton- www.winsornewton.com Golden- www.goldenpaints.com Atelier- www.atelieracrylics.com Liquitex- www.liquitex.com Daler Rowney- www.daler-rowney-art.co.uk |
| WHAT OTHER SUPPLIES DO I NEED?
Apart from your paints and brushes, you will need the following supplies: 1. Palette: There is a wide variety of palettes to choose from, although you can just use a paper plate if you wish! If you do decide to get a standard palette, just be sure that it is suitable for acrylic paints. Some palettes, like wood for example, will absorb the water from your paint leaving you with no paint at all. 2. Water: Be sure to have a container of water ready; it will make the paint flow more easily, as long as you don't add too much. Although you can water-down your paints to achieve watercolor effects, avoid adding too much as it may weaken the binder. 3. Cloth/Rag and paper towel: Always good to have around for wiping brushes! 4. Painting surface: You need something to paint on, of course! Acrylics can be painted on almost any surface, most of which may need priming with gesso, although if you use paper this does not always need priming first. One of the most popular surfaces is canvas. It is avaliable pre-stretched, by the yard (to stretch/mount it yourself), and mounted on hardboard. Masonite and MDF boards are also popular surfaces. Watercolor paper is a preferred surface for many painters, and can often be cheaper for studies. Below is a link to the November Classroom, in the Acrylics Forum, about supports and their preparation. http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227402 5. Easel: You can always paint at a desk or table, but some artists prefer the adjustable angle of an easel. A tabletop easel is perfect for small places where an upright one cannot be placed Now, get out those paints and brushes and start painting! For demos, WIPs, and questions, check out the acrylics forum. Happy painting! Dave |
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Accomplished musician and wildlife artist, David works mainly in acrylics, watercolors, and oils. |
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