ACRYLIC PAINTING TECHNIQUE FOR EVERYONE AND ANYONE
Are you a lover of art paintings? Do you have the interest in learning how to paint? This post is centered on the use of acrylic painting to draw and we would cover some of the amazing techniques that one can actually use in creating long-lasting paintings.
The durability of an acrylic paint is second to none and the finishing appearance cannot be compared to any other, therefore beginners are encouraged to use or start with Acrylic paint as it is quite cheap, dries quickly, is versatile, soluble in water and forgiving.
It is very easy to be amended in case of a mistake, unlike oil paint you can just allow the said area to dry and then you can repaint the said area. Also because of its solubility in water, acrylic paints can be easily cleaned up.
Now, let us look at some of the techniques that in applying the acrylic paints.
Splattering
Splatting is a technique that is realized when energy is applied to achieve its aesthetic, this technique is usually unpredictable, this was simplified by Jackson Pollock, who was the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement. Pollock’s texture can be mimicked with acrylics by using a wet brush, dipping its bristles in paint after which the tool is directed on the desired area on the canvas.
Dry Brush
For maximum effect, it is advisable that you make sure that your brush is very much dry and loaded with paint, with dry brush that has not been dipped in water can you can create an uneven movement on canvas, creating also scratchy textured. This can also be achieved by squeezing out the liquid off the brush with the fingers after it has been dipped inside a watercolor, thereby reducing the quantity of fluid on the brush. It is also not good for you to allow the paint to dry up on the brush as it is tough to remove if it dries on the brush, so it is better that the brush is being placed inside water, so that the paint doesn’t dry on the brush.
Dabbing
This technique as the name implies is used to dab twangs of color upon the surface of a canvas, it is often used to add movements to your painting as well to illustrate shrubberies. By using paper towel, apply the paint quickly with a little pressure
Glazing
Although glazing is not a new technique, it has been there since the emergence of oil painting, this can be seen in the works of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer.
A glazing can be gotten from the mixture of a lustrous film with the acrylic paint to create rich, shinning texture apparent. By the application of this of a translucent coat of glaze on another layer of a dense paint, you will create a stained glass effect.
Detailing
Using much precision and control, the artist uses detailing more as the work approaches the ending part of the work, this can be achieved by working with small, fine brush, applying details and clean lines where needed.
