SIMSUM ARTS

Are all Pouring Mediums the Same?

You can experiment with a wide variety of pouring materials today. They come in a vast variety, and while their main function is to enhance the fluid dynamics of your paintings, mediums also have certain useful functions.  To change the appearance of your piece once it has dried, you might apply glossy media. Alternatively, you […]

VARNISHING ACRYLIC PAINTS

Varnishing is important since it protects the paint from yellowing, dust, and UV radiation. Applying varnish as a final coat will help in the salability of the artwork. Varnishing the painting will increase the vibrance and make it more attractive and alive. There are different varnishes in the market. There are acrylic resin varnishes and […]

How to double load the brush during one stroke painting

Wet your brush, then gently tap it on a piece of paper to get rid of the extra water. Dip the brush’s tip in one colour of paint to pick up some paint.  Brush the opposing corner with a different hue. As a result, triangles will be created at each brush corner.  To blend the […]

HOW TO CHOOSE AN ACRYLIC PAINT

Buying paints depends on your budget. But it’s always advisable to buy the best quality paints. There are student-quality and artist-quality paints. Student quality paints are comparatively bargainous. They contain a high level of additives and extenders. Artists’ quality paints contain a high ratio of single pigment colors and few extenders. artist quality paints tend […]

HOW MUCH WATER/MEDIUM TO BE ADDED IN ACRYLIC PAINT 

Acrylic paint is water-based and therefore water soluble so water can be used for thinning of the paint. But we need to be really careful as to how much water or medium to use. Adding too much water can lead to peeling and flaking of the paint. So it is best not to mix more […]

Dirty Pour Technique in Acrylic Pour Painting

This acrylic pouring technique involves pouring all the colours into one cup or container before pouring them onto the painting surface. Two, three, four, or more pre-mixed colours can be added to your cup or container before being poured onto your canvas in a single puddle, in a circle, a square, rows, or just at […]

ACRYLICS ON CANVAS

Acrylic painting is one of the finest and easiest paintings that is accessible to both beginners and professionals. acrylic paints do not produce odor and are fast drying, giving us a variety of opportunities to work on different artworks in a short time.    [image from google doc]  PAINTING TECHNIQUES Detailing   dabbing Wet brush Dry brush […]

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Acrylic painting is one of the finest and easiest paintings that is accessible to both beginners and professionals. acrylic paints do not produce odor and are fast drying, giving us a variety of opportunities to work on different artworks in a short time.  HOW MUCH WATER/MEDIUM IS TO BE ADDED TO ACRYLIC PAINT  Acrylic paint […]

ABSTRACT ART

Abstract art is an art that does not represent an exact representation of a visual reality but rather uses different shapes, colours, and gestural marks to achieve the outcome. Abstract art explores different ideas which are beyond just a canvas and physical reality. This art will help you gain a new perspective and has no […]