beginner art

Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners

Acrylic paint is a versatile medium that is excellent for beginning painters. They are made with synthetic ingredients, as opposed to oil paints which are based on natural oils. Acrylic paint dries faster than oil paint and can be thinned with water to achieve different techniques.

Drawing Faces for Beginners

Drawing faces intimidates many beginning artists. Eyes and mouths create the personality. Draw these correctly, and your portrait closely resembles your model. However, the eyes and mouth, along with other features, require correct placement on a properly proportioned face before a true likeness appears.