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  • What Colors Make Turquoise? Comprehensive Color Mixing Guide

    What Colors Make Turquoise? Comprehensive Color Mixing Guide

    Have you ever thought about what colors should be mixed to make turquoise? Turquoise is a color between green and blue. This color gives a natural and earthy look. So, making this color is not that easy because sometimes it is possible to create colors like cyan due to wrong mixtures. Simply turquoise is made…

  • Can You Use Expired Acrylic Paint? (Pros and Cons Included)

    Can You Use Expired Acrylic Paint? (Pros and Cons Included)

    I have some old acrylic paints on my shelf which I thought of using after many years. Will these still be good? Can acrylic paints be expired, having kept them for so long? I was determined to start looking into it and discovered many exciting things. Acrylic paint does not expire since it is a…

  • What Colors Make Gold Color? (A Comprehensive Guide)

    What Colors Make Gold Color? (A Comprehensive Guide)

    Gold is a color that has always fascinated us with its shiny and rich appearance. However, it seems like a color that is harder to mix for most of us, especially to get the metallic sheen. Here is how you can make the gold color for your artwork. The color gold is made by combining…

  • Can acrylic paint be used directly? (a deep walk through)

    Can acrylic paint be used directly? (a deep walk through)

    As an acrylic artist, one of the most common questions I hear is whether or not acrylic paint can be used directly. This is a valid concern, especially for beginners who are just starting to explore the world of acrylics.  Acrylic paint can be used straight out of the tube in textured paintings. For thin…

  • How to Fix an Overworked Acrylic Painting (Step-by-Step)

    How to Fix an Overworked Acrylic Painting (Step-by-Step)

    As an acrylic artist, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as realizing that you’ve overworked your acrylic painting. Maybe you were trying to blend colors, or perhaps you just got carried away with your brushstrokes. Whatever the reason, the result is a painting that doesn’t look quite right. But don’t worry, there are ways to fix…

  • 15 Best Places to Sell Acrylic Paintings with Top Tips

    15 Best Places to Sell Acrylic Paintings with Top Tips

    As an acrylic artist, I know that creating a masterpiece takes a lot of time and effort. However, once the painting is completed, the next step is finding the right place to sell it. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why I have put together a…

  • 14 Less Common Acrylic Painting Surfaces Apart From Canvas

    14 Less Common Acrylic Painting Surfaces Apart From Canvas

    Acrylic paint is a very versatile art medium that can be used on almost any surface. Although many artists prefer canvas for acrylic painting there are many other options, often unknown to the artists but perfect for acrylic painting. In general, acrylic paint can be used on surfaces such as wood, paper, cardboard, glass, metal,…

  • Worth of Acrylic Paintings: Unlocking The Value Formula

    Worth of Acrylic Paintings: Unlocking The Value Formula

    Have someone got interested in your painting and they want to buy it? As many of us started painting as a hobby, we may completely forget the pricing. However, it is important to price your artwork properly so that you can sustain your hobby or even the art business. So, let’s see how much acrylic…

  • Using Acrylic Paint on Skin: Composition and Safety Issues

    Using Acrylic Paint on Skin: Composition and Safety Issues

    Acrylic paint is such a common and versatile paint, that anyone can find. Because of its availability many have wondered whether it can be used on our skin. This is yet a common use of acrylic paint with or without knowing the safety side. Let’s see if it is safe to use acrylic paint on…

  • 13 Best ways to get a smooth finish with acrylic paint

    13 Best ways to get a smooth finish with acrylic paint

    Have you ever looked at a painting and thought ‘that acrylic painting looks very smooth, I wish I could finish my painting like that’? So why not, you can do a smoother acrylic painting if you follow the below simple tips and techniques. To make acrylic painting smoother, apply multiple coats of gesso, and sand…