This post on “How to Paint a Sunset with Clouds” offers three tutorials across three mediums: oils, acrylics, and watercolor. Each video focuses on the […]
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Why Is My Acrylic Paint Chunky?
“Why is my acrylic paint chunky?” If you’re facing this issue, it’s crucial to understand what causes it and how you can fix it. Acrylic paint becomes chunky primarily due to evaporation and poor storage, but you can quickly solve these problems with the proper techniques. Evaporation Leads to Chunkiness When acrylic paint sits too […]
Why Does my Watercolor Paper Buckle?
Why does my watercolor paper buckle? This question frequently arises among watercolor artists, especially as they encounter the challenges of paper warping and buckling during painting. The primary reason for this is the absorption and uneven distribution of water on the paper. When applied, watercolor causes the fibers in the paper to expand variably, leading […]
Watercolor Painting with a Credit Card
Watercolor Painting with a Credit Card actively transforms the approach to creating unique and textured artworks, as Karen Rice, Lois Davidson, and Tammy Kaye demonstrate in their tutorials below. Each artist uses a simple plastic card to craft dynamic visual effects, from detailed landscapes to atmospheric scenes and textured tree bark. They demonstrate the flexibility […]