Articles for Acrylic Artists
Articles, advice and tutorials for the acrylic artist
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Product ranges
Beginners' Guide to Acrylic paintsIf you are looking for guidance on beginning your journey with acrylics, here is a list of eight essential items you will need to start. This resource provides comprehensive information about acrylics as a medium.
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Winsor & Newton | GaleriaFind out lots of information on the Winsor & Newton Galeria acrylic paints and mediums, the student/artist grade acrylic range at a great price!
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GOLDEN | Heavy bodyArticle in progress.
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Acrylic Accessories
Ghiant | Transfer sprayThe perfect way to transfer outlines with less mess and wastage than carbon sheets. A popular product among artists. Find out how it compares.
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NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLEGOLDEN provides a comprehensive selection of products that complement their paint ranges. However, with the extensive variety available, determining the appropriate products can be challenging. This article aims to facilitate your decision-making process.
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Canvasses and surfaces
Ampersand boardsLooking for a high quality canvas for your art? Ampersand have a collection of boards available for artists of all mediums from paint to scratchboard.
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Ampersand GessobordThis superior quality gesso ground does not dull colours and the lightly sanded surface provides excellent brush control, perfect for all painting styles with oils, acrylics and mixed media.
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Last Update May 2023The marble-dust tooth holds more layers than pastel paper and works well with all types of pastels, it is suitable for other mediums such as charcoal, conte crayon, coloured pencils, watercolour pencils, ink and acrylics.
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In this blog we review Jackson's Art Gesso panel. A pre-prepared fine tooth surface suitable for all painting styles including oils and acrylics. It features a professional acid-free gesso ground in grey or umber. We also compare it against the popular Ampersand Gessoboard.
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Accessories
The ergonomic arm support provides essential assistance, minimising strain on the hand and arm, which helps to reduce stress on the muscles and joints. Ideal for artists who engage in prolonged periods of work at their desks or easels.
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Why not try one of our Acrylic Paints Tutorials
If you are completely new to acrylic paints, why not try one of our tutorials which show you, in great detail and explanation, how to create the subjects below. By following the explanations below each progress image, you will learn how to build up base layers and create fine details to aid realism in your work. If you are new to acrylics, you may wish to start with the 'Tonal background' tutorial and work through to the latest one of the weasel, which is more challenging.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
