Painting Media

Join us to learn this lovely Faux Encaustic Technique! Create mysteriously beautiful misty effects for your Mixed Media art!

Joaquín Sorolla, Return from Fishing, the Beach in Valencia, 1907 When I ask readers what they are struggling with most in painting, one of the most common replies is a struggle to paint looser and more relaxed. This is a common problem in painting. We tend to overthink and overcomplicate things. The end result is usually

The ultimate guide to acrylicmediums every crafter should know. What are acrylic mediums and how to use them in mixed media projects

Here are the top seven DIY acrylic mediums I found from searching Pinterest, check them out and let me know what you think!

By Carrie Lewis in Art Tutorials > Painting Tutorials Have you ever lost track of time watching painting tutorials on YouTube? I know I have! And I’ve found some AMAZING painting videos I’d like to share. Today I’m going to list over 50 of the best “how to paint” videos that I’ve watched in the last few weeks. I’ll start with the videos that apply to all painting mediums, and then share several videos for specific mediums (acrylic, oil, gouache, etc). Enjoy! […]

7 Acrylic Painting Tips For Beginners. Acrylic paints are a great medium for beginners looking to get into painting. They are simple to use (once you get familiar with the quick drying times) and are much easier to clean up than oil paints. I recommend anyone looking at getting into painting start with acrylic paints. #drawpaintacademy

I use old and new magazines, colored paper, and painted paper to bring my idea to the canvas.

What to do with failed paintings? Here are three ways to turn them into something lovely.

Not many of us have the luxury of going to a top art school and learning how to draw and paint in person. If you are like me and do not have this luxury, then you have the added challenge of being a self-taught artist (as if learning art was not hard enough). There is