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April 1, 2018 at 4:35 pm #453904
Well, a very few of you may know that I have been following a free online course with Len Hend. However, some of you have also suggested that I learn painting in acrylics from other types of artists. So I would like your suggestions please. Which artists should I be learning from to paint in acrylics?
April 1, 2018 at 5:21 pm #596713See which artists you admire, whose work you like – study closely how they do it and try their way.
Examples can come from anywhere, the main thing is to look closely and try to work out what they do that you like.
I also think you can learn from work posted on here ……. as well as seeing what you do like you can also see what you don’t like.
Check the Hall of Fame and the Information Kiosk too ……… and why not join us in our Different Strokes challenge to see how we all tackle a similar subject?Find a reference that you really would like to paint – it can be from life or a photo, something you maybe have a ‘feeling’ for, an association with, then paint it.
Cheers, Maureen
Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .April 1, 2018 at 5:49 pm #596723See which artists you admire, whose work you like – study closely how they do it and try their way.
Examples can come from anywhere, the main thing is to look closely and try to work out what they do that you like.
I also think you can learn from work posted on here ……. as well as seeing what you do like you can also see what you don’t like.
Check the Hall of Fame and the Information Kiosk too ……… and why not join us in our Different Strokes challenge to see how we all tackle a similar subject?Find a reference that you really would like to paint – it can be from life or a photo, something you maybe have a ‘feeling’ for, an association with, then paint it.
Thank you for the suggestions.:)
April 1, 2018 at 9:19 pm #596718I agree see who you like and admire and learn from their style.
Be sure and add your our spin on that style.
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My DeviantArt GalleryApril 2, 2018 at 8:08 am #596741David Dunlop, if you are interested in landscapes. A lot of his demonstrations are in oil, though.
Unlike a lot of ‘teachers,’ he emphasizes how to see and think.
A painting is never really done as long as I can get my hands on it.
April 2, 2018 at 10:27 am #596740I like Jerry Yarnell. also kevin hill, though most of his is oil.
April 2, 2018 at 1:17 pm #596716So many on you tube, explore & find favorite ones you like.. even oil painters you can learn from, plein air too.
Jerry Yarnell on you tube is good place to start.~Joy~
April 2, 2018 at 2:09 pm #596724David Dunlop, if you are interested in landscapes. A lot of his demonstrations are in oil, though.
Unlike a lot of ‘teachers,’ he emphasizes how to see and think.
Yes, David Dunlop is certainly one to learn from, thank you!
April 2, 2018 at 2:15 pm #596725So many on you tube, explore & find favorite ones you like.. even oil painters you can learn from, plein air too.
Jerry Yarnell on you tube is good place to start.Thank you. Unfortunately, with Jerry Yarnell, I can only find previews on youtube, he does not seem to have any full length painting videos unless you purchase them.
April 2, 2018 at 2:19 pm #596726I like Jerry Yarnell. also kevin hill, though most of his is oil.
Thank you, however, with Jerry, it seems he only has preview episodes on youtube no full length unless you purchase his videos. I love Kevin Hill!
April 2, 2018 at 2:22 pm #596727So many on you tube, explore & find favorite ones you like.. even oil painters you can learn from, plein air too.
Jerry Yarnell on you tube is good place to start.Plein air hopefully one of these days.
April 2, 2018 at 5:07 pm #596714Christina, please have faith in your own ability!
You know how to apply paint.
You know how to mix colours.
You just need the subjects ….. honestly, you don’t need to follow someone else’s painting of a picture.Cheers, Maureen
Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .April 2, 2018 at 7:21 pm #596742Well said, Maureen and absolutely correct. Something I wish I had thought to say.
A painting is never really done as long as I can get my hands on it.
April 2, 2018 at 7:47 pm #596745Well yea,. what works for one artist probably wont work for the other. Learning from another artist is like trying to wear their shoes. It’s much more comfortable to walk a mile in your own shoes. There is no substitute for holding a brush and putting paint on the canvas. You can watch a million videos but it will do very little for you. It does help to learn the basics from someone else though. Such as the importance of light fastness. How certain paints behave. ect.
That being said I like to watch Lachri fine art, Chuck black for acrylic stuff. Jason Morgan, Bob Ross and that old russian guy that was on tv in the 80s. I don’t try to paint like them. I like my own work better :). But I find it soothing to watch people paint and a little inspirational. I like to turn on a video for nap time and gives my mind a break from the intense focus of painting. Much like blogging on these forums
Check out my work in the acrylics Hall of Fame Camellia WIP
oil and acrylic paintings..
April 3, 2018 at 4:02 am #596715Try “clive5art” he starts teaching at a simpler level than many tutors.
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