Inspiration for my first acrylic painting came from My Flower Journal and can be found here.
I thought that a black background would be neat so I researched online on how I could do it.
I used this black Liquitex Gesso. It's pretty awesome. It goes on smoothly and spreads easily. It needs to dry for 24 hours before painting on it.
I didn't know that acrylic paint hardens onto the palette. Surprise! It took some soaking and scrubbing, and I was able to get the palette somewhat clean.
I'm thinking of using a styrofoam take out container next time instead. Then I can throw it away and not have to worry about cleaning up.
7 comments:
You are going bravely into a new frontier. Super different from watercolor painting. Super.
Wow! Love the contrast between the black background and the colors of the flowers.
Izsmom
oooh i like it!
The black is a nice background for a lot of things. I used to cover all my bulletin boards in my classroom with black. It makes everything I put over it "pop". I accidently bought acrylic paints for school instead of water color and yup, I couldn't wash it off the pallete : ( I love your first acrylic painting!!
so pretty and I like the idea of using styrofoam to throw away after!
You are so so awesome, Jalna!
Aunty, you're so right . . . it is SUPER different from watercolor.
Me too, Izsmom!
Thanks Les.
Hahahaha, Susan . . . what a surprise when it doesn't wash off, yah! I like your bulletin board idea.
Thanks Kat.
Awwww, not so, Kay.
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