@@abandurkaart yes it did help, thank you, last night i did a test and i got a texture that looks almost like it were graphite or chark oil with the technic you proposed, im really satisfied. This was exactly what i was looking for
Very helpful. Clears up my issues with the canvas texture vs the effects seen with dry brushing leaving the dot patterns on top and under, in the paint layers . Nice close-ups! I can't find this so full addressed elsewhere. Many thanks.
Unless if I wanted to use a different colour for some depth, then the lovely black dots would just be their from the darkness under tones of said darker colour?right?
Hi Sharon! I’m sorry if this word disturbed you, but it’s not a made up word - though I do that from time to time in an attempt to be “fun”… check it out - here’s the official definition of “directionality”: www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/directionality.
I like to use M.Graham Acrylics, they are just a little less viscous than Golden, which helps them stay wet a tiny bit longer. Golden is a solid brand as well! I have a few colours in that brand also.
You should try MDF BOARDS or smooth texture surface. Richeson think that's spelled wrong..r very good smooth boards comes already toned in grey or beige. ..your work is nice. ..working with acrylics is challenging and having a canvas as yours is more so. I can see the weave of the canvas. Acrylic also works great on water color boards..but more expensive. The Richeson can be found at Dick Blick...also try Hoftcraft loom for Mona Lisa boards very nice and inexpensive already to go.
Stella Soprano Hi Stella! I actually use boards for my oil painting, but for my acrylics since I like working with dry brushing as I do, I have to have some texture. Plus a bit of an absorbent surface really helps as well. In my work, I use a layer of light molding paste on my canvas to prep before gessoing and painting. Or I work on paper that I affix to a board or canvas. It’s always a good idea to try many different surfaces to see which you prefer! The surface you paint on is as important as anything :) Thanks for watching!
@Stella Soprano, although I think you meant well with your comment, I feel as though you've missed what Angela Bandurka was trying to explain in her video.
