Introduction to Painting Techniques: For Beginner Artists
Knowledge of various types of painting techniques and styles will greatly improve your art. It will call for mastery of color, tone, texture, composition, and brushwork. This article shares the fundamental painting techniques that will propel your art to the next level. Top Painting Techniques. Here are the main techniques we are going to explore: Underpainting Blocking in Build up texture Sgraffito Glazing Painting with mediums Underpainting Burnt umber is the best for establishing values and shadows when creating an underpainting. A mix of phthalo blues and burnt sienna will also suffice. Use an acrylic medium because it is permanent and dries quickly. If you are using slow drying paints, work the paint up from thin to dark. For the highlights, add the heavier bright paint at the end. Use a kitchen towel to clean brushes and wipe out any excess paint. Blocking In Brushes are of various types and with different fibers, thus different results. It is good to try them all until you f