Everything Old is New Again

Organizing My Studio

Here's a fun way to organize my paint.

I had an idea on how to organize my paint and have it accessible and close by.

But, I didn't feel like making what I had in my head.

One day while I was wandering around an antique shop,

I came across this metal basket that was being used as a rack for old photos and postcards.  They were hanging on this basket with clothes pins.

My mind started racing.

I could use that in place of what I was thinking about making.

That's a metal basket turned with the basket part facing the wall.  I used medium sized clips to attach my paint to the basket.  My normal paints I use every day on my palette are on the top row and the extra paints I've purchased because I liked that color are all on the bottom two rows.

I can look at this basket and see in an instant if I need a particular color.

If I have more than one tube of a color, I put it right under the tube I'm using, so it sticks out a little bit.  Then I know I have more than enough right now.

I love this because I like taking something and using it for something else.

I just think that's fun.

It hangs on the wall by two cup hooks right at the end of my work station so they are within arms reach.

Hope you enjoyed this fun way I keep my paints organized.

Click on the link below to receive a resource guide on different types of acrylic paint.

 

Is She Thinking Flowers

If She's Thinking Flowers

for Valentines Day,

I got ya covered.

And they'll last a very long time. 

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Click HERE to view available paintings.

There's lots to look at there

and I'm always adding more.

Now,

if your significant other wants to learn how to paint,

I got your back on that one to.

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 Always watchin out for you! 

About Acrylic Paints

This is where my art journey began.

And I paint in acrylic paint,

so I wanted to share with you some info on

acrylic paints.

Here is a handout I made to explain the different types of acrylic paint.

What Is The Difference in Acrylic Paints?

1.   Heavy Body Acrylics are typically found in Artist and Studio Grade paints, and they are the best choice for heavier paint application.  Heavy Body refers to the thickness of the paint.  Heavy body paints will leave brush or palette knife strokes.  They come in tubes or jars.

2.   Student Acrylics are similar to professional artist acrylics, but they have lower pigment concentrations, less expensive formulas, and a smaller range of colors. Colors are designed to be mixed, although color strength is lower.

3.   Fluid Acrylics, or soft body acrylics, are not as thick as heavy body acrylics, but they generally have the same heavy pigmentation of the heavy body acrylics. They are available in either Artist quality or Craft quality.  They are good for watercolor techniques, airbrush application, or when smooth coverage is important.   Fluid acrylics can be made thicker or thinner by mixing them with any type of acrylic mediums.

4.   Open Acrylics remain wet on the palette for longer periods of time.  Color mixes are usable longer, resulting in less waste. Their longer working time makes them an excellent choice for many techniques, including plein air painting and portraiture. They may be used with natural fiber brushes, and also work well with more traditional painting techniques.

5.   Acrylic Paint Markers can be used on hard, non-porous materials such as glass, plastic, and metal. Use them on any surface that is not oily, greasy, or waxy. They are more opaque than ordinary ink and dye based markers. Light colors can cover dark surfaces.

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what supplies they need,

what to buy and where,

how to understand color,

how to hold a brush,

how to create form,

how to create perspective,

why some compositions work and others don't

how to practice

and then finally,

teach you how to paint not 1 but 2 paintings

using step by step instructions.

This online course really will teach a beginning painter

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