Painting Techniques

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Learning To Paint podcast, episode 3.

Short Description:

In today's podcast we'll talk about different painting techniques:

• Each technique is challenging in its own way.
• You'll have to decide which one is most suitable for you.
• Oil painting is the most popular and best known technique. If you want to learn it, see Oil Painting DVDs.
• Oils are, versatile, long-lasting, and have longer drying times. They are more difficult to clean than water-based paints.
• But they are more forgiving than other techniques and not a bad choice for beginners.
• Acrylics are very adaptable and versatile. They dry fast, they are water-based and water soluble.
• Watercolors are a bit trickier to master. They dry very fast and are not as forgiving as oils. They are the cheapest and cleanest of painting mediums. Water-based and water-soluble.
• Pastels are quite unique and different than oils, acrylics, or watercolors. But they are a wonderful medium and can be used in a number of different ways.