Acrylics

How to create your own beautiful and dynamic acrylic painting.

What paint mixes make brown? An overview on how to mix brown with acrylic paint using three primary colors or two complementary hues, with examples for dark, reddish, and light brown.

Turn a plain rock into a work of art with this step-by-step tutorial on paint pouring. Even kids can do this fun, easy project. When finished, use them in the garden, give them as gifts or hide them in your community for others to find.

Five examples of how to mix green from Cad Yellow Medium Pure combined with Payne’s Gray, Raw Umber, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, and Manganese Blue Hue.

A tutorial on how to mix neutral colors starting from just two colors: one being in the orange family, and the other a blue. A short time-lapse video shows four examples of orange/blue neutral mixes using acrylic paint.

Learn about the materials and processes that are used to make a solvent-based, quick-drying acrylic paint primer.

Learn how to do a flip cup painting in this step-by-step tutorial with photos of this fun and creative acrylic pouring technique.

Learn how to create an acrylic pour painting on a budget using craft acrylic paints, glue, and a few other inexpensive supplies from a dollar or craft supply store.

Learn the acrylic ink pouring technique in this tutorial for beginners. Find out what supplies are used, learn the basic steps of pouring ink, and some helpful tips for creating beautiful paintings.

It is easy and fun to paint animals in mixed media. I start with acrylic and then garnish with a few add-ons. Let me show you how!

If you'd like to learn how to do a pour painting, this tutorial for beginners will teach you what supplies you’ll need, how to prepare a canvas, how to mix paints, and the steps to create your very own painting.

Learn acrylic pour painting tips about the process, things to avoid, and ways to improve your skills so you can accelerate the path from beginner to experienced pour painter.

Learn how to paint a seagull with acrylic paints! I've created a detailed step-by-step tutorial with photos and a video that shows how to create a painting of a seagull standing on a beach. You'll also learn some general tips and techniques for painting with acrylics.

My daughter is an avid painter and needed a storage caddy for her paints. We built one out of salvaged barn board.

As an acrylic artist, you need to know how to use different types of paint strokes to achieve desired effects in the finished product, whether you're creating a portrait or a landscape masterpiece.

Sketch or draw in pencil a portrait of your choosing. Bring it to life painting with acrylic paints. Sketching, drawing, and painting are valued techniques to producing a fine art portrait.

Things you need to know on how to paint with acrylics that can make your painting a lot easier and less stressful.

Painting with acrylics creates effects of water coloring and oil painting. Brushes and application tools are used to apply these paints to any type of interior or exterior arts and crafts projects.

This article, from Georgina Crawford, a British artist, shows you how to paint a semi-abstract landscape of water, trees, and stepping stones, using acrylic paints and pre-prepared canvas.

What kind of presents can you get for an artist that paints with acrylics? A list of tools and supplies that would make great gifts for any painter.

With so many websites offering to turn your photo into a painting (which basically means printing and stapling it to canvas), why not do it yourself and have fun actually painting it with acrylics? This process requires Repligator and Microsoft Paint (on Windows PC), which are both free.

Paintbrushes are a precious tool for artists: it's very important to keep them clean. Learn how to clean acrylic paint from brushes in 10 steps—plus tips to keep them in good working conditions, just like new, for a long time.

An example of how to paint a minimalist abstract landscape with acrylics, step-by-step. Easy acrylic landscape painting—great for beginners.

A tutorial on how to paint an abstract painting using acrylic paint, masking tape, and bubble wrap on canvas.

Acrylic paints provide the opportunity to experiment with both watercolor and oil painting techniques. A review of the most popular acrylic painting techniques.

Learn the seven supplies acrylic artists need to paint with acrylics. Tips for beginners on how to get started, how to plan your composition, and the typical steps of the painting process.

Once your acrylic painting is complete, apply the best varnishing techniques to protect your artwork and get it ready to hang or be sold. Learn how to brush on or spray the varnish and how to remove it.

In this article, I discuss five cleaning fluids that can remove dried acrylic paint from surfaces. I discuss the properties of each cleaner and any hazards involved.

Tips on how to clean up acrylic paint from brushes, painting palettes, or clothes—whether they are still wet or after they are dry.

Painting tips for beginners. A guide to acrylic paint techniques you can use to get creative effects: splattering, pouring, masking, collage, and more.

All you need to get started with acrylic paint. Great info about art supplies and materials beginners need to start painting with acrylics. Tips on what paint, brushes, canvas, and easel to buy.

Tired of trying to find your luggage at the airport baggage claim? This DIY project is fun and will help you identify your bags once you arrive at your destination!

Easy lessons and tips for teaching kids how to paint with acrylics.

Achieving great paint effects on a textured canvas base requires applying the paint in different ways. Check out my hints and tips on how to apply paint to a textured surface.

Learn about this incredible technique for creating "swirled" abstract paintings with watered-down acrylic paint. I have sold several paintings created with this method. Here's what you need to know.