Comprehensive index for articles and reviews on acrylic artist paint brands. Read impartial, objective reviews written by working studio artists - NOT employee reps of paint … [Continue reading]
Canvas panels vs Stretched Canvas
Which is better? Canvas panels (sometimes called canvas board) consists of canvas glued or stretched onto cardboard.The word "board" is a bit confusing, it's not a wooden board, it's CARD-board. Generally considered a student surface, canvas … [Continue reading]
How does M Graham acrylic paint perform?
I've heard of M. Graham paint for a few years. Made on the west coast, specifically Oregon, USA, I didn't readily find it in the stores when I lived in the South. That has changed. If you can't easily find it, use the store locator on the M. … [Continue reading]
How to conserve and save acrylic paint
photo credit: Flickr, thisisbossi. Most artists work on a tight budget, especially when it comes to large-scale projects. A bigger canvas might lead to greater satisfaction, but it also leads to more paint use. If a big project requires many … [Continue reading]
How to darken yellow acrylic paint
So you are having tons of fun, painting up a storm, enjoying every minute. You get to the point in your painting that you need to add somthing yellow. A flower, the sun, a unbrella ... whatever. Suddenly you can't get what you want. No … [Continue reading]
Why do acrylic paintings look chalky?
There are several reasons why acrylic paintings have a chalky look when they are completed dry. Using the wrong white to lighten color The most popular tube acrylic white is titanium white. It is also the most opaque. Try using Zinc … [Continue reading]
The Origin of Acrylic Paint
Acrylic paint, historically speaking, is a relatively recent innovation. It was first made popular for artistic purposes in the 1960’s, which gives it a fraction of the life span of some other notable mediums. For example, oil painting has deep … [Continue reading]
3 easy ways to mix acrylic paint colors for artists
1. Physical Mix or Palette Mixing Mixing color on your palette with a palette knife or brush is the most basic method of mixing acrylic paint. The paint is physically mixed together, sort of like a marraige - where two blobs become … [Continue reading]
Lukas CRYL Product Review
Article Written by Guest blogger: Jessica Anne Stone. Photo Credit: Original Acrylic Painting, titled “hidden metropolis” by Jessica Anne Stone. I paint to let loose, release emotions and express my thoughts through vibrant colors. Therefore, I … [Continue reading]
Golden Matte Medium Product Review
The main purpose for matte medium with acrylic paint is to reduce the sheen. Of course, with artists being artists, many additional uses for matte medium have also been discovered. Golden makes three types of matte medium. Matte … [Continue reading]
Oil Paint Over Acrylic
Can you paint with Oil Paint over Acrylic Paint? The answer is YES! Many, many fine art professionals use acrylic paint as an undercoat or underpainting for their oil paintings. Acrylic dries much faster than oil paint. Therefore it is … [Continue reading]
Tips for Acrylic Painting in Hot Weather
When the temperature rises and the humidity increases, many artists struggle to adjust and keep painting - especially those who paint outside. The easiest solution is to move inside for the season, sneaking out on cool mornings. These acrylic … [Continue reading]
How to Properly Thin Acrylic Paint
Just add Water The most obvious method for thinning acrylic paint is adding water. Thinning with water is by far the easiest and fastest way to thin your paint. Since acrylic paint is water-based, it just makes sense to dip your brush into your … [Continue reading]
