Basic Acrylic Painting Techniques for Beginners

This video will demonstrate what a wash is and why I like to use one. I will also explain the difference between wet on dry and wet on wet. I will demonstrate several ways to blend acrylic paint and how to get a smooth, crisp edge. Materials: Cold press watercolor paper Liquitex Basics acrylic paint in primary blue, primary yellow, primary red and white Big utility paint brush (from a hardware store) #4 or similar size flat paint brush Cup of water Paper towels Optional: Liquitex glazing medium (you can also use water) Acrylic painting for beginners, how to paint for beginners, painting ideas, blending paint, how to blend paint, layering paint, painting demonstration, acrylic painting, acrylic painting tutorial, how to paint, painting acrylic, painting techniques