Tag Archives: acrylic painting

Realistic Paintings are Not Necessarily More Detailed

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Aya Katz

There is a popular misconception that the more detailed a painting is, the more realistic it must be.  But today’s animations can be extremely detailed, while remaining cartoonish, while some very realistic paintings do not share many details. Yesterday, while … Continue reading →

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Different Ways to Remember a Trip to Scotland: Painting Swans

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Aya Katz

In 1963, my family went on a trip to Scotland and England. We rented a car and saw the sights. But the biggest impression that stayed with me over the years was of seeing the swans. Yesterday, I decided to … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Halloween Portrait from an Over-Exposed Photo

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Aya Katz

When trying to paint with a reference photo that is overexposed, we can use harsh colors to replicate the overexposure. Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Vampire with a Baby

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Aya Katz

Paitning with acrylics can be a quick and satisfying process. First we prepare the canvas. Then we paint. In less than an hour we can have striking paintings.

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