Let me show you how I painted a cute raccoon climbing a birch tree on a snow-flurried day. I’ve used just 4 colors of DecoArt Americana Acrylics. Get the full pattern and instructions in the February Issue of PaintingEzine.com. You can buy an 12 issue subscription $16, or only buy…
Have you tried DecoArt’s products to make acrylic pouring simple and easy? Just mix the Pouring Medium with your acrylic paint and you are ready to start pouring. To finish, use DecoArt’s Pouring Topcoat to create a glossy smooth finish. For more info on how to use these products…
Shared with permission of Pamela Groppe from FlowerPatchFarmhouse.com I’m always looking for fun projects by other artists to share with my readers. When this one by Pamela Groppe showed up in my email this morning, I asked her if I could share it. I love the clean look of these…
Whitewash a Frame for a Fresh New Look with DecoArt Curb Appeal Paints I’m in the midst of redecorating and changing colors in my living room, dining room, kitchen, and entry. Here’s a technique I used to update a picture frame and mirror frame to give them a brand new…
My first attempt at doing an acrylic pour using supplies I had in my stash. The only thing I purchased was 3 in 1 Silicone Oil. I wanted to try this art form, but didn’t want to invest a lot in case I didn’t enjoy doing it. I have a…
I’ve been playing with colored pencils, and I have so much to learn. I found this YouTube Video by Kirsty Partridge showing various techniques for creating realistic fur with colored pencils and thought you might like it also. I think I’ll try applying some of her techniques to my Valentine…
I saw this video on Facebook by artist Anastasia Helton creating a mandala on a small canvas. I find it so fascinating and beautiful, so I wanted to share it with you in case you haven’t seen it. I’ve listed links below if you would like to visit Anastasia’s website…
This video shows how I painted drybrushed clouds using a flat bristle brush and Americana Premium Acrylics. This lighthouse project is available in the 2017 Birthday/Anniversary Issue of Painting Ezine. Subscribe and you can download this bonus issue with 6 seasonal projects by 6 designers.
Do you like this video by Nilda? You can order the digital pattern packet from her at: A Letter for Mom ePattern – More Info
Specially formulated by artist Kerry Trout, Liquid Shadow is a transparent shading medium that is used to create natural, subtle shadows in acrylic painting. Apply a thin coat of Liquid Shadow with a flat brush to areas needing a cast shadow. May be tinted with other dark acrylic colors or…
