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Learn how to draw 3D shapes by reading our latest blog on how to draw a 3D hand. Not only will you watch our video artist draw and color a spooky zombie hand that looks like it’s coming off the page, you’ll get the step-by-step guide so you can draw this hand and create the display to make it truly a 3D drawing.
If you’ve always wanted to know how to draw faces this is your go-to blog. You’ll learn how to draw a face in just a few steps with pictures that take you through the process. Not only will you be drawing faces after you read this guide, you’ll also know which pencil to use and get some handy tips.
Spilling acrylic paint on your couch, clothes, or wood floor can feel like a disaster. As an artist, someone who’s involved in decorating, or a hobbyist who uses acrylics often, you’ve probably had this happen. And, you’ve probably searched the Internet for how to remove acrylic paint from a variety of surfaces.
For those learning how to draw with markers, you’re in for a treat. Markers are so versatile. You can draw with markers as well as outline, blend, color, shade, and use them to make highlights. A great way to see all these attributes is by beginning with a grayscale drawing, like the one in the video on this blog.
You have brushes and paint. You’re almost ready for painting. You just need paper. But, before buying watercolor paper, there are a couple of things to take into consideration. It’s hard to say if there is a worst or best choice. If you ask watercolorists for recommendations, you’ll get various answers. They’ll suggest a range of brands based upon your methods plus the type of work you create. But, where they all agree on deciding how to choose a watercolor paper, is that the top things to keep in mind are: density, texture, and construction.
There’s something magical about adding a dab of water to drawn lines and watching them turn into painterly strokes of color. This is the beauty of watercolor pencils and is why they’re popular with urban sketchers, art journalers, watercolor painters, and home crafters alike. So, if you’re wondering what are watercolor pencils and what’s so great about them, get ready, you’re going to love what they can do!
Whether you want the soft, blurring images of the impressionists or the clean-edge geometrics of contemporary art, acrylic paint will become a favorite medium of yours in no time. Acrylics offer the creaminess and saturation of oil paint without the need for toxic solvents. They offer the water-solubility that watercolor has, making them fast-drying with easy clean up. They are the perfect medium for beginning painters because they are easy to control and there are a variety of styles you can achieve.
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Table of Contents: What You’ll Need Ready to Pour FAQs Paint Pouring Tips for Your Next Painting Project We met with professional artist Celeste Jones to watch and learn from her as she prepped to pour acrylics for her next...
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