Why do I like to paint with acrylics? Very simple, it dries quickly. Acrylics dry quickly which keeps me on my toes, I'm not a methodical thinker I like to make any corrections to the paint on the canvas immediately. I've disliked oil paint since I was a kid when I painted with oils for the first time. The next morning I checked to see if my painting was dry... it wasn't, it was still wet and I ruined my own painting. I prefer to have my paintings completely dry in a few days not two months. Acrylic paint will feel dry to the touch on canvas as soon as 8 hours after painting it depending on the size of the canvas but it may need another week to dry completely before varnishing. If you like this topic and want to learn more let me know. Thanks for visiting. Marti Contact me if you have any questions. Back to Home Page here. Get free stuff and huge discounts when you sign up for my newsletter here This post is to share my creative thought process and opinion based on my knowledge and experience as an Artist I am not speaking for all Artists', each artist has their own creative methods, knowledge and opinion.
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I've had people ask me why my paintings are expensive, they're actually reasonably priced but I wanted to share this post because I'm not sure how much I've shared about my work. I can only speak for myself I don't know how other Artists work but when I start each painting my goal is to create a painting that is made to last a lifetime and when the owner opens the box I want that individual to be excited to display right away. Each painting has been created with brush strokes guided not only by my hands but by my heart. It's a part of me that is being transferred onto a piece of canvas, paper or wood. Did you know that often times when you buy a print, poster, etc from a Big Box Store you can end up paying more for that mass produced item than you would for an original painting. Another thing you probably didn't know is that reproductions are made with really cheap inks which give reproductions a flat and dull look where as an original painting created with quality paint and mediums will look fresh and last you a lifetime. Quality materials are important to me, again I'm only speaking for myself but I want anyone investing in my work to get the best for their money, that means I use Golden Paints products, they stand behind their product and I love their texture. Golden Paints is not sponsoring me for mentioning them I just enjoy their product and my collectors deserve to know what product I use. If you have any specific questions let me know and contact me here. or MartiMagna [at] gmail [dot] com Thanks for visiting, Marti Back to Home Page here. Sign up for my newsletter for free stuff and subscriber only discounts. This post is to share my creative thought process and opinion based on my knowledge and experience as an Artist I am not speaking for all Artists', each artist has their own creative methods, knowledge and opinion.
I've always been a sucker for learning new things... reading has always been one of my favorite things but Podcasts and Audio-books make life so much easier because I usually listen to either one while I'm painting. Here are a few of my favorite podcasts that I listen to: For growth and personal development: Brendon shares his story of sacrifice and struggle, from an awful accident that left him severely injured and hospitalized to reaching success and going bankrupt to reaching his new goals through determination and perseverance which make him the man he is today. Listening his podcasts makes you realize that focus, determination and perseverance is all you need to achieve your goals. Tony is probably the motivational speaker I've been following for about the last 20 years, he's definitely one of the greats in my opinion in the area of motivational teaching and coaching. For Business... And Advice on how to plan and achieve your goals through their own personal experience as business owners along with guests that provide further tips for entrepreneurs. Great advice from guest speakers familiar with different types of social media platforms and how to best utilize for your business. What are your favorite Podcasts? Sign up for my newsletter for free stuff and subscriber only discount here
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