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What
you need to start your 1st Painting
Painting
is a very rewarding and
versatile skill which can be mastered by anyone who’s
determined to paint. I am
in no way an expert in the field of fine art. As a medical doctor I
think I am
a big stranger in this field but yet again I believe art is medicine
and
medicine is art. Still waiting for someone who can prove me
wrong on
that!
I have a passion for the arts and painting in particular.
My passion for the fine arts has been the main
motivating force in my life as an artist and painter. I have discovered
that
the more I paint, the better I get.
In
this article I would list out the basic
requirements for a beginner who wishes to start painting. These are the
things
I have been using and I find them very helpful.
The
materials required to start painting are simple
but this list contradicts the complexity of the subject; but you have
to start
somewhere. Here is a basic list that is by no means exhaustive:
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- Painting
surface (e.g canvas, paper).
- Brushes.
- Paint
(e.g. oil, acrylic, watercolour).
- Pencils
(e.g. charcoal, graphite, lead).
- Painting
media (e.g. linseed oil, liquin, water).
- Painting
solvents (e.g. turpentine white spirit).
- Easel
or a table.
- A
palette (e.g. an old white tile, foil paper, glass or piece of wood)
- Eraser.
- A
positive attitude.
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Are
you wondering why I included “a positive
attitude”? Well the answer is simple. Without it
you cannot be a good
painter let alone be an artist. Painting’s all in the mind.
Quite right, I
pored through books when I started painting and they helped a lot. But
I know
very good painters who never read any book or had a formal education
and their
works are wonderful. Make up your mind you could do it and you
definitely will
do it.
I
hope you found this helpful. Always remember you
can do whatever you set your mind on and your limits can only be set by
you.
Like I always say, if I can do it then you can do it.
All
the very best as you start your very first
painting.
See
also:
- Painting
is not just for Art School graduates
- Painting
and creating art is not just for art school graduates. Many of us have
the misconception that to be an artist......a successful one at that
needs a certificate of some sort. I believe this is wrong. Anybody can
be an artist.
- How to paint
the sky
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The sky is the
most exciting part of a landscape and painting it can be
very challenging.
To be able to paint the sky you have to be bold and daring. You have to
be free to break away from the norm of blue and white. Free to
explore.
- Painting
Surfaces and Supports
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A Painting surface or support is the surface on which paint
is applied. There are many types depending on the kind of painting
media you have chosen to use.
- Tips on how to use Acrylic paint
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Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile paints in the market and can
be used on any surface that is oil and wax free. Unlike using Oil
paint, for you to use Acrylic paint effectively and to get the best out
of it you need some tips to guide you.
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