Learning Objectives:
• Learn how light and colour can be used to create depth in a painting
• Experiment with mixed media techniques using acrylics and coloured pencils
• Experiment with different paint consistencies and understand how they create different effects
• Learn how light and colour can be used to create depth in a painting
• Experiment with mixed media techniques using acrylics and coloured pencils
• Experiment with different paint consistencies and understand how they create different effects
What you will need:
A reference image, your outline drawing, acrylic paints, a small brush, a larger brush, a pot of water, and paper towels.
Today's task:
1. Watch the demo video below
2. Paint the background in acrylics, following the method and tips in the video
1. Watch the demo video below
2. Paint the background in acrylics, following the method and tips in the video
Painting the background in acrylics:
Mr Lax's example:
Top Tips:
• Thin down your acrylics with water to help it flow better and to keep it smooth.
• Paint/blend quickly because it will dry faster when the paint is thinned.
• Getting the tonal values correct (lights and darks) is more important than mixing the right colours. It's the values that make it look 3D and realistic.
• Thin down your acrylics with water to help it flow better and to keep it smooth.
• Paint/blend quickly because it will dry faster when the paint is thinned.
• Getting the tonal values correct (lights and darks) is more important than mixing the right colours. It's the values that make it look 3D and realistic.