Posts by jenbuchan2@hotmail.com
Painting Reflections on Water
Painting Reflections on Water in Acrylics A lot of people ask for help when painting reflections on water. As with most subjects, especially when painting from nature, there are many variables to consider and there is no one right answer because reflections can look different every time. It is no wonder that many painters struggle…
Read MoreWhich Brushes Are Best For Painting in Acrylics
If you are confused about which art brushes you should buy to get started painting in acrylics, then you can find my recommendations below. Before I get into that, though, let’s talk about the different brushes that are available. Brush Sizes Brushes are sized by numbers, starting from the smallest which is generally 000. You…
Read MorePainting Skies in Acrylics, 5 Colours To Use Other Than Blue
Ideas For More Painting More Dynamic Skies in Acrylics When painting skies in acrylics, blue is not the only colour you should be thinking of. If you have seen my 7 Painting Rules to Remember post then you will be familiar with Rule No. 7, “The Sky Is Not Always Blue” In this article, I…
Read MoreHow to Find Time for Your Art
4 Ways to Find More Time For Painting We all know just how hard it can be to find time to devote to art. If you are like me, then you go through periods where you just can’t seem to find time to pick up a brush. Well, I want to share with you some…
Read MoreHow To Take Photos of Your Artwork
I began keeping a photographic record of my artworks as soon as I started creating them. I’ll admit, my first photo attempts were pretty ordinary. Now, though, after years of practice I think I can take a half-decent shot. Below, I share my 7 top tips for taking stand-out photos of your artwork. I also…
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