Acrylic Paint Brushes - The Basics

As I am sure you know, acrylic painting can be very enjoyable. However, the type of acrylic brushes you use will have an impact on the quality or your finished paintings. Read the rest of this entry

Landscape Paintings - Bring Mother Nature Indoors

It is unfortunate that many of us are not able to have a magnificent view of the beauty created by Mother Nature. The forests, beautiful mountains, incredible ocean views, and many other exotic natural creations that are simply breathtaking. Read the rest of this entry

What is Abstract Painting?

If you have been viewing a lot of paintings recently, you may only really appreciate a few of those that you have been able to see. The reason may be due to the fact that many different techniques and painting styles are used by different painters. Abstract painting is one of those styles. Read the rest of this entry

Rembrandt, One of the Greatest Artists in History!

As one of the greatest painters in history, Rembrandt was a Dutch baroque artist. Rembrandt, whose full name was Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (born July 15, 1606 - died Oct. 4, 1669). He was known for his deep understanding of human nature, Read the rest of this entry

What colors are needed when you start painting with acrylics?

So you have decided to start painting with acrylics.  With so many possible colors to choose from, which ones should you choose first?  We were taught in art class that it is possible to mix all colors from just 3 primary colors, red, yellow and blue, but, most of us won’t. Read the rest of this entry

Famous Paintings – Be Inspired by the Masters

Painting can be both a vocation and a hobby as far back as man can remember.  Painting has evolved to an immense level since its inception.  Due to its wide range of styles and techniques, paintings have become very enjoyable to large masses of people. Read the rest of this entry

Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners

Acrylic paints are an extremely versatile paint medium.  Acrylics are fast-drying paints, can be thinned with water, or can be used straight from the tubes like oil paints.  Here are a few painting tips for beginner acrylic paint artists. Read the rest of this entry

What is acrylic paint?

Acrylic paint is a water based paint media.  Which means your paint can be thinned with water and your brushes can be cleaned with the same.  The paints are made from pigments which are mixed with acrylic resins and emulsions. Read the rest of this entry