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What to Know When Learning How to Paint with Acrylics

Whether you're new to acrylics or advanced in this medium, knowing how acrylics mix and mingle with other art materials and mediums is critical for painting success. We break down the world of acrylics and share cleaning tips, supply suggestions, setup techniques, and a paiting demo. Enjoy!

Creating Abstract Art: Unique Self Expressions

Create unique abstract art expressions by using your "self" as a launching point! Artist and acclaimed "Art Doctor" Dean Nimmer will lead you through a variety of fun drawing, painting, and printmaking demonstrations in this video geared toward making art inspired by what something is like, rather than what it looks like.

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Johannes Vloothuis

The Essentials of Oil Painting in Action

In this workshop, Johannes Vloothuis proves that getting started with oils is easier than you think. Learn the advantages of oils and how to mix colors using the hands of a clock for foolproof color every time you paint. Then watch Johannes demonstrate the best way to determine value and tone. Once you have color mixing down, you'll love learning easy brush techniques and the infinite number of ways you can use them to create everything from clouds to rusted tin roofs. Finally, Johannes puts those techniques to work completing four of his own paintings so you'll see just how easy it is!

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