Tag: painting
How to paint portraits (with video)
Materials You Will Need An easel A volunteer model Directional lights A camera Drawing and painting surfaces A sketching medium, like charcoal or pencil Brushes Paints Steps Step 1 Set up Set up your easel. Step 2 Let the model dress Let the model, who should be dressed and coiffed in the way they want …
How to paint with Watercolor (with video)
[raw] [/raw] You Will Need Watercolor paints Watercolor paper Tape A drawing board Pencils A water cup A number 10 or 12 brush A palette A plastic cup of water A clean cotton rag Some tissue paper A hair dryer (optional) Steps Step 1 Pick out paints Pick out non-staining watercolor paints, which do …
Choosing Paintbrushes (with Video)
Steps Step 1 Decide on synthetic or natural Decide if you want a synthetic or natural-fiber brush. When starting out, go with the less-expensive synthetic. Save natural-fiber for when you’re more experienced. Step 2 Choose medium Decide what medium you’ll be working in. If you’re painting in acrylics or oils, start with synthetic brushes because …
Steps in Painting Landscapes (with video)
Materials An easel A canvas Paints A filbert brush Water A jar Rags A palette A pencil And a sketchpad Steps Step 1 Choose your paint Choose if you want to work in oil, acrylic or watercolor. Whatever you decide, choose the appropriate paints for your medium. Step 2 Get a filbert brush Leave all …
Steps on Painting with Oil Paint (with Video)
You Will Need oil paints paint brushes A canvas A palette Linseed oil A palette knife Turpentine or Thinner A cup Rags Steps Step 1 Buy quality oil paint and brushes Buy oil paints from an art supplier, where well-formulated oil paints are less likely to dry yellow and brittle or harden in the tube. …
Steps on Painting with Acrylic (with Video)
Materials A Canvas Acrylic paint Brushes Rags A Palette A Pallette knife Steps Step 1 Choose a surface Choose a surface for your painting. Canvas is the most common, but wood, masonite, and many others are also used. Step 2 Pick your colors Choose only a few colors, mixing them for countless shades. Step 3 …