Acrylics: Essential
Information (What is acrylic paint, characteristics of acrylic paint,
color system and mixing, color palette info)
Explains the various Liquitex color
products (Soft Body, Heavy Body, Basics) and how to choose the right
one for your project
Prepping canvas with Gesso
Mediums for painting
Acrylic Sheets (paint on glass and peel off; hang freeform on the wall
or form into sculptures)
Airbrushing with Acrylics
Brushwork with Acrylics
Collage
Floor Cloths
Glazing with Acrylics
Mural Painting
Painting on Fabric and Leather
Pouring
SilkScreening
Surface Prep for all types of surfaces: paper, canvas, fabric,
compressed hardboards, plywood, fiberglass, metal and glass, plexiglass,
acetate, mylar, masonry, and more
Transfers (from magazines, newspapers, photographs and laser printers)
Combine with Collage for cool art
Watercolors
Frequently Asked Questions about Acrylics
Acrylic Safety
Liquitex Color Reference Guide
(gives hue, value, chroma, lightfastness, opacity and pigments used for
each color)
Liquitex Glossies Paint on fired
ceramic or glass and heat set in the oven
Lesson Plan: Abstract
Expression and Effects Mediums
Acrylics don't have to be varnished, but if you have something you like
it is best to do so to protect it. Learn more at
The
Varnished Truth... The Why's, What's, and How's of Varnishing Acrylic
Paintings" See also Varnishing (4
page pdf)
Quick reference to all the Liquitex
Mediums
Liquitex Material
Safety Data Sheets MSDS
Much of this information is from The
Acrylic Book by Liquitex, also available for sale in hard copy.
