Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
We will magnify an antique door and see how closely focusing on a simple object can be a surprising place to learn about texture. Join me, Gigi Chen, and fellow artists from around the world as we embark on this acrylic painting adventure together. Learn more, including how to buy the materials you need here: artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylic
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
• How to paint realistic textures
• Basic acrylic painting techniques
• How to mix acrylic paints
How does this work? Join me live on Thursdays at 3PM Eastern and I’ll lead you through a finished painting. Follow along if you’d like or watch the video and paint along at your own pace. You’ll find the materials below. When you’re done, share your work here: artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylics-episode-6-realistic-textures
Looking for more resources on painting? Enjoy this free eBook: artistsnetwork.com/how-to-paint
I’ll start with a drawing already transferred to a panel. To learn how this happens, watch this video: youtu.be/p_iTm1B3iEA
You’ll Need this reference image to paint along with me:
Photo :
Ehud Neuhaus
unsplash.com/@paramir
unsplash.com/photos/zTh49Vqo5Yk
I’ll be using:
• Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Mars Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Bright Aqua Green
• Brushes: A variety of small rounds and flats
• Surface: 8 x 10 Blick Premier Artists' Panel
• Additional Materials: Water jar, Rag for blotting, Wet Palette, Graphite paper for transfer
We will magnify an antique door and see how closely focusing on a simple object can be a surprising place to learn about texture. Join me, Gigi Chen, and fellow artists from around the world as we embark on this acrylic painting adventure together. Learn more, including how to buy the materials you need here: artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylic
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
• How to paint realistic textures
• Basic acrylic painting techniques
• How to mix acrylic paints
How does this work? Join me live on Thursdays at 3PM Eastern and I’ll lead you through a finished painting. Follow along if you’d like or watch the video and paint along at your own pace. You’ll find the materials below. When you’re done, share your work here: artistsnetwork.com/painting-together-with-acrylics-episode-6-realistic-textures
Looking for more resources on painting? Enjoy this free eBook: artistsnetwork.com/how-to-paint
I’ll start with a drawing already transferred to a panel. To learn how this happens, watch this video: youtu.be/p_iTm1B3iEA
You’ll Need this reference image to paint along with me:
Photo :
Ehud Neuhaus
unsplash.com/@paramir
unsplash.com/photos/zTh49Vqo5Yk
I’ll be using:
• Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Mars Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Bright Aqua Green
• Brushes: A variety of small rounds and flats
• Surface: 8 x 10 Blick Premier Artists' Panel
• Additional Materials: Water jar, Rag for blotting, Wet Palette, Graphite paper for transfer
