Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Techniques & Supplies

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See essential acrylic painting techniques: painting with palette knives, choosing acrylic colors, using a palette knife, mediums that can be added to the acrylic paint, acrylic varnishes, painting details, and much more. Demo by Teaching Artist Alex Rowe.
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@artprof 4 ай бұрын

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@chulangaaverilhettiarachch3267 8 ай бұрын

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@artprof 8 ай бұрын

You are so kind! Same to you, a million times over :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@nicoswow 3 ай бұрын

now we know why you are into painting...you look bored :'D wish u the best too haha

@Krispy_dremuur 2 ай бұрын

This made my day better

@carlosjaviervegaoroza6827 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@letti799 2 ай бұрын

Thank you I wish the same for you as well

@pianickname8514 5 жыл бұрын

"Please don't eat it" :D haha

@artprof 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@19aries81 2 жыл бұрын

I'll just drink it then, Cadmium smoothies

@exitedaardvark5480 2 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer the taste of cobalt smoothies

@missd4420 Жыл бұрын

😂

@EvermoreisTimeless 4 жыл бұрын

I’m starting a new painting for my class and my teacher really doesn’t like when we go it with a lot of colors and he prefers starting monochromatic. But I really liked how you did it with the underpainting being the opposite color. I really want to apply this to my painting. I hope he doesn’t get mad :/

@artprof 4 жыл бұрын

I know a lot of people do the monochromatic underpainting, but I've never been a fan. I feel like it actually gets your eye to not see the color! This video explains that and more: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7Jle711ltGpmo0.html -Prof Lieu

@EvermoreisTimeless 4 жыл бұрын

Art Prof: Create & Critique thanks! And wow that’s strange cause my teacher says you won’t see the color if you don’t start monochromatic. I ended up doing the opposite color underpainting and I think it’s working out better than I thought it would. I’m very happy I found a new method

@artprof 4 жыл бұрын

@@EvermoreisTimeless If you think about it this way, it makes sense: (at least to me) if you are painting something black and white that is a color IRL, you basically have to force your eye to ignore the color and reduce it to a specific gray value. So if I am painting a red apple, I have to figure out how to convert that red color of the apple into a grey value, thus getting myself to not see the red. My former professor Tony Janello expalined this to me many years ago because my paintings as an art student were sooooo grey, and he said it was because I had been training my eye to ignore colors by drawing in black and white for so long. I felt like my brain exploded, it made so much sense to me! And I have struggled with color forever and ever, to this day I'm still not that great at it, but I at least understand how it works. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7Jle711ltGpmo0.html -Prof Lieu

@sanayavg 4 жыл бұрын

I too love the idea of the complimentary undertone....thank you so much! Will try it today!

@KarismaKnows Жыл бұрын

@@artprof these schools and teachers do not all root for us at their root. to train you not to see color or to be able to work with it is on brand for a school, indocrination strikes the lot of us, truly.

@Texbun2 4 жыл бұрын

Sooooo now I want to go to Michael's and buy more paint.....and brushes.....I'm an art supply hoarder and I'm okay with that.

@outerworldbabe9857 3 жыл бұрын

lol same!!!! I have a problem

@nik171977 3 жыл бұрын

I am a brush hoarder and have over 50 brushes and still buy more.

@Larimuss 3 ай бұрын

Lol I think I spend more time thinking about supplies than just painting.

@raerae6422 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this art prof vid. Only 14 mins long. No annoying music. Loads of brilliant advice(the tip about the chemical bonds was pretty mind-blowing). Great editing. Fascinating to watch Alex paint too. Did i mention only 14 mins long? 😉

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!!! 14 minutes seems to be a happy middle ground between super long and super short, haha - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@tj21bem 4 ай бұрын

Exactly!!! These guys can edit. So much substance. No wasted time. And the practical tips (eg. freezer paper). And most of all, they can SPEAK. No annoying Tiktok voice. No grunting or increased pitch at every last word of the sentence.

@cinderblockstudios 3 жыл бұрын

As an acrylic painter, I'd say his color choices are VERY personal for him, and not necessarily what every painter should get. I'm in agreement that black shouldn't be used for shadows, but I feel titanium white is a staple for beginners or pros a like. However, his set is very much that of a "class" oriented set, and not something that will be versatile enough for an artist browsing YT videos. Basics color theory sets are I feel the best for most painters of any level. Also the idea that if your paint dries on the bristles and you're "done" isn't true. A little rubbing alcohol goes a long way.

@artprof 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good point about the bristles! Color choice can be super particular, it's good for an artist to experiment with different pallets until they find one they love :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@yeetnama9094 6 ай бұрын

Why the hell do your types even watch these beginner instruction videos just to argue with the creator because obviously you're not a beginner?

@DerVerschlinger 5 ай бұрын

@@yeetnama9094as a beginner I like that he is giving me another perspective, I'm thankful for that

@cinderblockstudios 4 ай бұрын

@@yeetnama9094 Only a pompus artist thinks they can't learn anything because they've outgrown basic tutorials

@QuickQuipsReels 6 ай бұрын

For paints I suggest also to get the primary colors warm and cool variations because for example when you want to mix vivid colors (vivid purple), then you want to mix a cool red and a warm blue. If the red is warm then it will be less saturated purple (because warm red has more yellow in it and if we mix yellow, red and blue together we get gray/black) So the purple would go more to the gray side of colors thus not being as vivid. Hope that helps anyone.

@artprof 6 ай бұрын

Totally, that's a great suggestion, I always go for the same with my starting palette! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@kaybrown8493 8 ай бұрын

This was the best acrylic tutorial I've seen. I've learned more in this last half hour than I have in years of using this medium.

@artprof 8 ай бұрын

That's amazing! We hope you have a ton of fun painting! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@deadflowerzzz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a thorough video and I love the different textures on the lobster

@artprof 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! More here: artprof.org/courses/acrylic-painting/

@nabilaahmeidiati54 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite acrylic lesson video in the entire youtube! I can’t believe I watch the entire 14 minutes in one sitting! It feels so enjoyable! I’m really looking forward for another acrylic painting lessons!!

@artprof 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! you might like our oil painting tutorial: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrana61jrJ3HoX0.html -Prof Lieu

@ssia6938 3 жыл бұрын

Acrylic paints have come a long way in recent years. The chemistry has improved color lasting, and vibrancy. I personally find them superior to oils, with more color choices and mediums. Plus the toxicity is nowhere near oil, unless you eat them.

@artprof 3 жыл бұрын

So true! I've also noticed the amazing quality acrylics, they're game changers - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@maritafitzpatrick9836 3 жыл бұрын

Acrylic paint is not non-toxic. After using acrylic paint full-time for several years I developed a thyroid tumor. I highly recommend that if you use acrylic paint you open a window and turn on the fan.

@artprof 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, we're so sorry to hear that! Thank you for the advice, and we hope you are healthy and doing well :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@neilagangitlog 3 жыл бұрын

Omg 👀 i hope ur doing better now.

@quixoticindiscipline9524 Жыл бұрын

1:30 I never realized that white was dulling up my colors, I always noticed it, but couldn't understand what I was doing wrong, since every tutorial on youtube advises to use white. A lesson on brightening or darkening colors without using white or black would be great help! I assume I can use any light or dark color, as long as I take into account their warmness or coolness?

@artprof Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! We have a whole lot of lessons on color, feel free to browse our library here if you're interested: artprof.org/?s=color+mixing - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@quixoticindiscipline9524 Жыл бұрын

@@artprof Thanks for the resources. Do you guys have something on how to improve/paractice brushwork for acrylics?

@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart Жыл бұрын

Adding in small amounts of dark greys or even black also works to de-saturate or "dull" colors.

@Oumphthassgudpipe 10 ай бұрын

If you can make an investment try Winsor and Newton's PROFESSIONAL line! They have almost no color shift, and way more pigment is used, which results in the vibrant colors being much harder to dull.

@laura2089 2 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. His voice is so calm and everything about him is relaxing. Great vid 👍

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

Totally! Alex is the best, haha - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@sentientcharcoal6450 Жыл бұрын

I come back to this video all the time because it has so many helpful sections and Alex is such a great teacher.

@artprof Жыл бұрын

He really is! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@lolabunny1379 Ай бұрын

The complementary under painting tip was gold, thanks!

@lovinrhinos27 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the tips I was looking for in acrylic painting! I started painting in high school and really enjoyed the look and feel. It's been so long since I painted but when I got back into it just wasn't the same. I knew I was missing some fundamental tips. Almost everything you mentioned was so informative for me. I. So excited to do my next canvas using everything you mentioned!

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Yes! You got this, good luck with your painting! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@fritzmasten7675 2 жыл бұрын

This man isn't a slick painter. His work has a wonderful honesty . Refreshing.

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

It's reflective of Alex himself!

@KatherineLazo711 Ай бұрын

I'm a beginner on acrylic painting and I learn a ton! Thank you for this!

@dougsundseth6904 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information for a certain type of painting. I learned a few things here even though I've painted with acrylics for decades. That said, a few points points that I noticed: Palettes - Acrylic paint tends to dry _very_ quickly on a flat palette (but see below). Well palettes give you a better volume to surface area ratio than flat palettes, so the paint can stay workable longer. Porcelain well palettes are much easier to clean than plastic well palettes, so if you go with a well palette, that's what I would use (and have used). But wet palettes can keep paint alive on the palette much longer. This is especially so if you use (as I do) very fluid paints. For quite fluid paint like the Golden Fluid Acrylics and High Flow Fluid Acrylics, I prefer to use baking parchment rather than the palette papers that come with at least the Masterson wet palettes. Brushes - I work with thin, fluid paints and I work both small and tight. For that kind of painting, I strongly prefer natural-hair brushes (specifically premium Kolinsky brushes) to nylon ("Golden Taklon" or whatever trade name). Nylon brushes tend to lose their points very quickly even when cleaned regularly and carefully, where a Kolinsky can be a workhorse for a year or more. But as I say, I don't do large pieces and I paint very tight, so the brush tip geometry is crucial for me. Brush Cleaning - Dish soap or shampoo is fine for polymer brushes. For natural hair, though, it strips all the natural oils and turns the brush into a mop. If you are going to use a detergent with natural hair brushes, do what you would do with your own hair and use a hair conditioner after cleaning. FWIW, I generally prefer to use a dedicated brush soap like The Masters to avoid the two-step process. If you somehow let paint dry in your brush, Winsor & Newton makes a Brush Cleaner & Restorer that will clean even dried acrylic paint out of the bristles of a brush. It will also clean the lacquer off the handle of the brush if you aren't careful, and I'm pretty sure it's at least a bit toxic, but it's an option. Photographing gloss-surface paintings - If you don't do lots of impasto work, using strip lights at a 45° angle from either side of the painting should kill the specular reflection quite effectively. (A very large painting might also need lights above and below, but we're talking _very_ large here.) If you do a lot of impasto work, you might have to matte the painting before photographing, since some part of the texture may always act like a mirror reflecting the light directly at the camera, but even here, if your lights are large enough you can limit your specular reflections. I hope some of that helps someone.

@artprof 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this info!! We're glad you liked the video, and provided even more insight into acrylic painting for those who are learning :) If you enjoyed this video, you might also like this one about oil painting: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrana61jrJ3HoX0.html Feel free to check it out! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@mariaregina3290 Жыл бұрын

This is great! Thank you! 😄

@allisonstarrr Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! The complementary colors in the under paint. And I did not know white was having that effect on my mixing but it makes perfect sense!

@artprof Жыл бұрын

We're so happy you enjoyed the video!! All of these small tricks can really change the way you paint-- I couldn't believe it till I tried! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@brokescholar 10 ай бұрын

Advice that stays relevant 5 years later 🤗

@artprof 10 ай бұрын

Yes! We love to hear that! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@teresamadeline613 Ай бұрын

Super video! Thank you so much!

@E_A_G_O 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for making and sharing this video

@plut0nivm_v 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so so much 😭 I struggle so much with color and any media other than digital and pencil. This was so helpful :)

@artprof 19 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! -Prof Lieu

@jezzbisa 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this !! I really love the effort you put in this video

@sandrascroggins476 25 күн бұрын

This video is really helpful! Thanks!

@GKganesan Ай бұрын

Loved this. So educational! Thank you!

@abriishpotato4729 4 ай бұрын

This was really useful, thank you so much!

@kevinmanning3753 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea about not over using white and blacks thank you very much!

@dipa7289 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully explained! Thank you!

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@antoniodaniel6643 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for this simple, straight to the point tips for beginners.

@SingingASMRSongs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, so helpful 👏

@baileycorneal7125 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate this video very much. Thank you for the insight.

@jeanlecoq5140 2 жыл бұрын

I have painted with oils, watercolor, color pencil, did pen and ink pictures but I've wanted to learn acrylic. This video made it more understandable. Thank to you, I am getting closer to learning a new method, thanks to you.

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

We're so happy to help, thank you so much for watching! We hope your painting goes well-- this site might also help you out if you'd like to learn more: artprof.org/?s=acrylic - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@nonononop9705 3 ай бұрын

Amazing, methodical, thorough and simple guide. Good job.

@levtieart3409 4 жыл бұрын

Glass paletes are the best you just need a glads scraper to scrape it off and you dont waste that much

@solomonotuagomah5526 Жыл бұрын

This guy explained every single thing I needed in one vid now I can start my new art collection

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad you think it's helpful! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@TheDreadfulCurtain 2 ай бұрын

Thank you really helpful x

@gillyslikejillysart7458 8 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Thank you!

@artprof 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@ballet07 26 күн бұрын

Great! Needed the tips and advice.😊

@karenlavigne1108 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you 👍👍👍

@merryryely 4 жыл бұрын

I have never tried the color palette you've mentioned... I usually go for magentas, a close primary yellow, phthalo blue, titanium white (mixing white for special purposes), and yellow ochre burnt sienne prussian blue just to make mixing easier (depending on the painting)... and it's good you mentioned the proper way to clean the brushes... we use hot water to restore some misshapen brushes sometimes... with the pencil sketch, depending on the acrylic quality... it's hard to cover the sketch, so people still need to be careful with that... also depending on quality, acrylic will look different after it dries, so budget artists watch out for that... underpainting with complimentary color.. wow.. i should try that, might make everything easier... and gorgeous painting btw love it

@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart Жыл бұрын

Definitely get yourself some Cobalt Blue... idk what it is exactly but there is magic in Cobalt blue. It works perfectly for creating depth and pushing objects like distant mountains far into the distance.

@kirchelive6252 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love your long videos and art alongs and watching the whole process but this is so useful to recapitulate. Thanks so much!!!

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're finding good uses for all of the different formats. :) -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@StriveNFinesse Ай бұрын

Great video!

@KarenLouiseDavies78 Жыл бұрын

Great video! A wet palette changed my process too. Now I can keep mixed acrylic paint for days without much change in the consistency

@laurar430 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for your generosity to beginners!

@artprof 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Good luck painting :) If you liked this video, you might enjoy this one too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/puCDesd_ydjKg3U.html - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@whirlsnwaves 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video. Love the painting you were working on. Very beautiful.

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@adolfogomez5556 Жыл бұрын

great work.

@brookzera218 2 жыл бұрын

ive absolutely subscribed . u r a pro and passionate about art it shows so much wow

@monicasueminyard 4 ай бұрын

This is a great video!

@marypartridge5154 2 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful because you keep it simple. Simple is great because a kot of us know nothing.

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you so much! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@CherylsCreativeWorld33 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant and REALLY helpful, thank you!

@artprof 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@fortierdawn 7 ай бұрын

Wow. Thanks for sharing all the info. Your painting is gorgeous! Loved the bloopers at the end.

@artprof 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@sambhawikarki2044 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the video, especially where you applied a complimentary under paint. I'm planning on challenging myself to paint and not procrastinate, and after watching this I think I'm ready to :))

@manuelapenela1924 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. Thank you very much! I’ll be watching it again. 🎨

@artprof Жыл бұрын

We're happy to hear that!! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@neiladrianorilla660 2 жыл бұрын

I love all the knowledge he shared. Thank you

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@joannawolska1093 7 ай бұрын

It was interesting. Thank you 😊

@artprof 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@therupoe Жыл бұрын

This video was so great, thanks! Good tips and good production! I liked all of your work as well.

@artprof Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome, thanks for tuning in! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@Sarah-sn8fj 11 ай бұрын

Great video! I love painting in acrylic and agree it’s so versatile

@artprof 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@terrylust454 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! My 2nd video of yours I’ve watched. Oh, I’m learning SO much! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@artprof 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found us, welcome to the Art Prof family! -Prof Lieu

@SixString_J5 9 ай бұрын

What I've always used as a pallette: Took design101 in community college and the professor had us bring a 8x10 picture frame in "cheapest you can find".... first day with the frame we removed the glass and taped the sides and corners with painter's tape. It's amazing because if we were trying to match a color when mixing, we set the glass pallette on top of the reference and mixed until matched.

@artprof 9 ай бұрын

That's such a great exercise, and so easy to check your color mixing! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@dja-juicepowersourceproduc2887 9 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

@suziealt6842 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the advice. 🎨

@artprof Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@kristyansooknanan4409 2 жыл бұрын

You're a great teacher!!!!

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@ZakkoArt 2 жыл бұрын

This was excellent. Thanks!

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@citaw517 Жыл бұрын

OMG...SO helpful!!! Thank you

@artprof Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@markseghers6014 6 ай бұрын

Great work and great info - well done piece of art!

@artprof 6 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@megancubbedge7880 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much for the tips.

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@kathymercer9630 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I had no idea what colors to buy. You included some great basic information on using acrylics.

@artprof 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Good luck with all of your upcoming paintings!! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@magillwat6555 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial

@artprof Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@hanadiam8910 10 ай бұрын

Wow your art piece is soo pretty, I really liked this vid & acrylic colors even more! Been looking for acrylics to avoid the toxicity of oil paints, so this video was so helpful! Many thanks

@artprof 10 ай бұрын

I'm happy to hear that this video was helpful for you! We have a bunch of videos on using acrylics if you want more- artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/abstract-acrylic-painting-prompts/ artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/portrait-painting-in-acrylic/ artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/abstract-acrylic-painting-techniques/ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@gwenchaperon4262 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed and I am not even half way through learning lots magical

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Thank you for learning with us! ❤️ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@lc2748 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciated this, thank you so much!

@artprof Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@mindbodyyou724 2 ай бұрын

Great tips not found before. Many thanks. Did oil for some years and just getting to know acrylic Love the lobster! Thank you . Will watch out for your videos.

@donnellebohnke7487 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video. Just starting out and your explanations were clear and concise. Thank you

@artprof Жыл бұрын

I'm happy it was helpful for you! here are more of our acrylic videos in case you want to learn more: kzfaq.info/sun/PLvt8_pMl6ywmoP3PRVUvQtaljFXPOHXnx -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@yiningliu3634 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your content!

@artprof Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for tuning in! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@Scardo90 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you!

@artprof Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@HeraclitusThoughtBubbles Ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@user-np5fp8cq8s 8 ай бұрын

I’m really looking forward for another

@tracymarie4633 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! Very informative. Saw you in the other with the Professor. Recognized the still life. (Still trying to learn your names.) Thanks so much.

@artprof 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! His name is Alex😀, you can see his bio page here on our main site: artprof.org/about/alex-rowe/

@dianagb9770 4 ай бұрын

This was incredibelyyy helpful! I am painting again after 10 years and am trying to learn better techniques and color theory this time around. Very very helpful video and tips. Thank you!

@-ketocarnivore9308 4 жыл бұрын

best video on acrylic! thank u!

@artprof 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!🙂

@scottpitner4298 Жыл бұрын

Great to know all this. Thanks!

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@sogoljavan7039 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing video, thanks.

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@silviediotte2048 4 ай бұрын

Thanks😊

@imogendann8754 2 жыл бұрын

Alot of great information! I'm excited to try mixing white. It is the first time I have heard of it and it is making me very curious. Thankyou

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! If you have more questions about color mixing, I highly recommend checking out our Color Track. There are a lot of really helpful tips and exercises there! artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/color/color-track/ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@paulaartandmusic4412 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I learned a lot by watching your video.

@artprof 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad to hear that!! Thank you for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@katier0se Жыл бұрын

He's a great teacher, I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you!

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Here's more about Alex, I think on the site you can also search by TA if you want! artprof.org/about/meet-the-family/alex-rowe/ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@suzanneboily5224 Жыл бұрын

the best thank you

@Juukyoki 9 ай бұрын

After times and times, still love it:)

@artprof 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming back again and again! 😊 -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@vandini8185 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! I loved this. It was awesomeeeeeee.

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! We're happy it helped you out :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@404tita Жыл бұрын

it helped me a LOT! i needed to watch this! loved to learn about the layers be painted with the complementary colors fisrt and by doing so we add the real color. I didn't use to do that! thank you!

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! That is lovely to hear :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@Becca-UK Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks 🙏

@artprof Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@sealkt7782 5 ай бұрын

What a perfect little introduction to acrylics. So many great tips shared, and just calm and good. Thank you!

@artprof 5 ай бұрын

We're so psyched you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! :D - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@pattywickson9046 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Your great knowledge will help me a lot. Cheers mate.

@artprof 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@pattywickson9046 4 жыл бұрын

Your a champ mate. Iv been painting acrylic for 30 years and iv learnt so much from a couple of your shows. Much appreciated. God bless ya. Love your work and knowledge.