GOLDEN Wetting Aid - Surfactant solution that decreases the surface tension acrylic paint and increases flow whilst greatly reducing paint mark retention. Ideal for when smooth application and thin paint layers are required. By the end of this article, you should have a good grasp of the most common mediums and additives you might find useful additions to your toolbox, and how they might benefit your future painting endeavours. Matt & Gloss Medium

Series numbers are used to separate paints by cost. The higher the series the more expensive the colour – so Series 4 colours will cost more than Series 1. The price difference does not indicate any difference in quality. Rather that some colours are more costly to manufacture – so whether you’re buying from Series 1 or Series 4 the quality will be the same. Each of these colours from the Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylics range is a different price as they are from different series. Flow improver is an additive that decreases the surface tension of acrylic paint and increases its flow. Some brands have their own name for flow improver such as; flow aid and wetting agent, but they are all inherently the same thing. GOLDEN Retarder - Slows water evaporation from acrylic paints and increases open time up to 40%. Mix with paint on palette to prevent skinning and keep colours workable for longer over extended painting sessions. Liquitex Professional Clear Gesso - premium quality gesso that provides good adhesion and absorbency for acrylic paints whilst drying clear and thus preserving the surface's original colour.Liquitex Professional Acrylic Colour (Including Heavy Body, Soft Body, Acrylic Gouache, Acrylic Markers & Ink) You could paint the scene from a music video or an iconic musician in action. This is a great way to capture the emotion and energy of beloved songs. 46. Video game characters and scenes

The value play of light and dark colors helps to represent these concepts. The breakdown of shapes, adjacent colors and values in this work reveals these ideas and keeps it fresh and uplifting. #2 Lanterns by April M. Rimpo

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Communicating values of a bright noonday sun is as challenging as the experience of hiking it. Applying the tools of contrast, shape and texture allows Bogart to express the integrity and rugged beauty of this space. Brushes: Load a brush with paint. Tap it against another brush. The larger the brush, the more water, and the harder you tap will make a large splatter. Chalk markers and pastels can be used to add texture, depth, and highlights to your painting. Chalk markers are perfect for outlining shapes and adding shadows, while pastels create a soft, powdery effect that’s great for adding highlights or blending colors. Creating contrast and depth