Creative painting requires a certain basic equipment. Beginners who have so far gained no or hardly any experience with artists find an insight into the diverse range of colors, papers and canvases in this article.
The decision for the type of colors is particularly elementary, since it takes direct influence on the style of painting and the associated challenges in the artistic craft.
Colors for every need
Painting can be lived out with a wide variety of artist colors and each kind brings with it individual properties . Acrylic and watercolor paints are particularly suitable for beginners, the latter, whereby the latter requires more sensitivity due to the need to save white .
Acrylic paints have the advantage that they can be processed well, can be diluted with water and keep in terms of price. In addition, the colors on plastic dispersion base dry quickly and can then no longer be solved by water. However, this can be seen as an advantage and as a disadvantage when painting - depending on how paintings are developed.
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Raising with watercolor paints
Those who want to prefer glazing as a basic technique when painting or at least trying out are well advised with watercolor paints. With the help of the non-covering water-based colors, the glazing creates watercolors with an individual color intensity.
The thin color application can be steamed or reinforced and new colors can mix. The result is the characteristic watercolor impression that shapes many world -famous paintings.
When buying watercolor paints, a few factors must be paid to it in order to enjoy it permanently. In addition to opacity and colored brilliance, the lighting key a significant role.
It is divided into four classes, from the highest to low light resistance ”,
the cf. editorial team explains in the test of 15 of the most outstanding watercolor paints. If the colors lack the color of light, they break up by UV light and the pictures fade visibly.
Artist acrylic paints are to be preferred
If acrylic paintinga higher pigment share compared to cheaper products and therefore have a better opacity. Watercolor paints are suitable for beginners and particularly cheap.
But acrylic paints are also ideal because their intensity can be designed by dilute. For targeted glazing, acrylic paints are simply mixed more with water. If you cannot choose because of the pure facts, you should take a closer look at the styles of some paintings:
Acrylic paintings
Under the Bridge (Daniela Schweinsberg), Manifest Success (Kristin Kossi), Calm (Natalia Nosek) - more acrylic painting here .
In addition to the watercolor and acrylic paints that are well suited for beginners, there are oil, tempera and gouache colors. Classic oil paints are significantly more expensive than the products that are suitable for beginners and also not exactly harmless in terms of health. The solvents smell strong and well -ventilated rooms are a must to paint.
Tempera colors are available in tubes and contain plenty of preservatives so that they last longer. Many artists therefore make the colors with emulsion and pigments fresh. Temperam paint dries quickly, is durable and rarely forms cracks compared to oil paints.
Nevertheless, these colors also experience and technical knowledge , such as getting gently transitions. Gouache colors combine properties of watercolor and oil paints, contain relatively rough pigments and chalk. The special thing about gouache: dry colors are characterized by a matt surface.
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The painting ground: papers and canvases
In order for artist colors to develop their full effect, a suitable painting ground is needed. Paper is ideal for watercolor paints. Special watercolor paper has a rough texture on which the colors adhere evenly. The type of paper is absorbent and either hand -made or industrially produced.
The paper weight usually moves between 180 and 400 grams. Line walls are rather the exception for watercolors because their absorbency is not comparable to that of watercolor papers.
Acrylic paints are particularly versatile. Every fat -free painting ground is theoretically suitable. These include canvas and wood, but also concrete, metal , painting plates and painting cardboard. For the other colors, the preferred selection is the following:
Gouache: paper, cardboard, canvas
Tempera: watercolor and acrylic painting paper, cardboard, canvas
Oil paints: canvas, wood
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Painting with acrylic paints on canvas is very popular among beginners. With a little practice, impressive works of art are created at these painting. The price differences are considerable and the quality for inexperienced is difficult to assess.
In his guide acrylic painter Thomas Guggemos when the investment is worthwhile in high -quality screens and what can be recognized.
Tip: When buying canvases, you have to pay attention to the grain and tissue. It is sold both cotton and linen fabric with a particularly fine to coarse grit. If pictures with filigree details are to be created, a fine -grained canvas is advantageous.
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A fundamental need for every artistically creative person is likely to be the ability to live off their art.
In order to secure your own existence, it is essential to make money with art . In fact, contrary to the majority perception, many artists can live well from their creative work these days. Nevertheless, a vast majority of all freelance artists are dependent on further sources of income (e.g. giving courses, order work, part -time jobs, etc.).
Recognition as an artist often does not bring immediate financial security. Therefore, artists are often also life artists.
The opportunities to make a living from one's own art have, however, grown significantly due to the internet and social media. As an artist, however, you must be versatile and flexible to succeed. A certain degree of perseverance is also essential.
Customer care and self -marketing are also important pillars for success as an artist .
In this section, we compile numerous articles, information, tips, and advice to help you make a living from your art.
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