| Acrylic Painting has become extremely popular | | | | Stroke method which she developed and which |
| today with artists and crafts men and women | | | | is so popular today. For those hesitant to |
| all over the world. No longer do we have to | | | | try free-hand painting, stencils for all |
| worry about odors and allergies to solvents, | | | | subjects and designs are available in |
| so common to oil painting. Another | | | | various sizes, from very small to very |
| advantage of painting with acrylics is their | | | | large. Want to paint a mural on your wall? |
| versatility of use and their relatively | | | | Use stencils and acrylic paint. |
| quick drying time (often just a few minutes.) | | | | |
| However if a longer drying time is needed | | | | When using acrylic paints, there are several |
| in specific cases, a medium for use with | | | | points to keep in mind. These paints consist |
| acrylic paints has been developed. Thus, | | | | of pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer |
| acrylic painting is often considered a much | | | | binder to which water has been added. They |
| more desirable method of painting. | | | | are available in tubes and jars. The tube |
| | | | paint, as you probably know, is much thicker |
| Acrylic paints are not to be used just for | | | | and can be used directly from the tube or |
| art canvas. Special acrylic paints have | | | | diluted with water. Acrylic paint in jars |
| been developed for a variety of uses. For | | | | has already been diluted to a 'flowing' |
| instance, one can now buy paints | | | | consistency. Both are suitable paints and |
| specifically for use on fabrics, totally | | | | dry to a smooth, shiny finish. This is no |
| washable and durable, giving one the option | | | | surprise as acrylic paint is just that - |
| to add real flair to an otherwise plain piece | | | | acrylic, or more commonly, plastic. |
| of clothing. If one is involved with | | | | |
| Scrapbooking and Card Making, why not add a | | | | Because acrylic paints are water-based, clean |
| personal touch to your project with acrylic | | | | up is fairly easy. Soap and water is used, |
| paint for paper? If you want to brighten | | | | NOT turpentine or other paint thinners, but |
| up your kitchen and dining table, consider | | | | this must be done before the paint dries. |
| new acrylic paints for glass and china. | | | | Synthetic brushes are generally used as the |
| This paint allows us to turn an ordinary | | | | alkaline in the paint is hard on brushes made |
| piece of glass ware into an elegant and | | | | from natural hair. You can ruin an |
| expensive-looking personal accomplishment. | | | | expensive brush in a hurry if care is not |
| An added benefit is that this paint, when | | | | taken. Brushes must be kept moist or |
| allowed to dry properly, will stay | | | | cleaned immediately. Since, as mentioned |
| beautiful through many dishwasher cycles when | | | | before, these paints contain acrylics, |
| loaded on the top rack. However, please be | | | | despite the fact that they are water-based, |
| aware that this acrylic paint must not be | | | | once dry they are extremely hard, if not |
| applied in an area which touches the mouth | | | | impossible, to remove. |
| or food. | | | | |
| | | | When we consider acrylic painting, |
| Learning acrylic painting is not as daunting | | | | regardless of the surface to be painted, |
| as it may seem. Many acrylic artists and | | | | whether on canvas, wood, plaster, cement, wax |
| instructors have developed their own methods, | | | | candles, fabric, paper - you name it - |
| tools, instructions and techniques. Donna | | | | indoors or out, there is a specific acrylic |
| Dewberry says that any one who can draw a | | | | paint suitable for that specific purpose. |
| stick figure can learn to paint using the One | | | | |