Acrylic paints are one of the most popular medias in our days. They are very convenient, easy and cheap therefore are a perfect medium for beginners. Today, also professional artists use this media due to the various ways to use them.
Acrylic Paint Features
Acrylic paints are water based therefore they dry quickly and can be dried with a hairdryer if needed. In case you don't want the paint to dry so fast you can dilute them with water, or with any other acrylic medium to slow the drying process for longer blending abilities. You can clean acrylic paint brushes, hands, and other equipment with water and soap. Make sure your brushes stay moist while you are painting or they will dry with the paint on them and you won't be able to use them again. Acrylic paints are Époque that means they can look thick like oil paints. When you dilute them with water the paintings can look like watercolors depending on the amount of water diluted. The colors are permanent, not transparent, so you can paint in layers and the previous color won't see through. The paints are flexible and will not develop cracks like oil paints. Acrylics can be painted on a variety of surfaces that's why many artists and craftsmen use these paints. Canvas is the most popular surface for acrylic paintings but you can apply them on to wood, fabric, ceramic, plastic, cardboard paper, metal, leather, dolls, stones, panels, models for trains, cars and houses. In some cases the surface needs to be sealed with an appropriate sealer for acrylic paints You can create different textures with acrylic paints by adding gel, molding paste, sand, rice and more. Acrylic paints are permanent and don't come off from fabric so be aware of what you are wearing. I recommend you wear painting clothing or a good apron and cover your sleeves too. If you get a stain on your clothes remove it immediately before it dries with water and soap. Paintbrushes, rollers, painting knives are all good to use when you are painting with acrylics. Some artists use different artistic ways to get different textures - like painting with their own fingers. Once the painting is dry and finished it tends to attract dust and dirt therefore you should apply a thin layer of varnish. Varnishes come in three different finishes - satin, matte and gloss. I must mention that many artists don't use varnish on their paintings because it can damage the paint or yellow the painting overtime. So make sure you choose a good brand and you know what you are doing.These are the 10 basic things you must know before you start, there is a lot more to learn about. Take your time and enjoy discovering this medium, its fun and relaxing.
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