I'm pleased with today's painting. I followed another of Will Kemp's tutorials today entitled Light and Shade. I achieved the most realistic piece of fruit that I have ever painted. She's apples, as they say in New Zealand.
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| 7x9 Acrylic on Canvas Board |
I followed the tutorial faithfully. I highly recommend it for those beginning to paint with acrylic. Will Kemp is an excellent teacher who gives clear directions. It is nice to follow someone's directions rather than struggle with wondering what colours to use and how to achieve a painterly effect.I didn't struggle at all, though it took 2 hours because I would watch a segment of video, pause it, then mix and apply paint.
Valuable Lessons Learned Today:
- If your paint colour says "Hue" after it (Cadmium Yellow Light Hue), it's not as good a quality. You might need more of the paint, and it might not cover as well. If you can afford it, don't buy Hues.
- Wear painting clothes. Acrylic, unlike watercolour, does not wash out. It kind of looks cool if you start with a white t-shirt and get lots of colours on it though.
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