Thank you for your report!
We have received your report and it is currently under investigation by a forum moderator.
ACRYLIC
Welcome to the forum.
Here you can discuss all things art with like-minded artists, join regular painting challenges, ask questions, buy and sell art materials and much more.
Make sure you sign in or register to join the discussions.
Hang on Studio Wall
This is a Studio member-only feature!
Join our Studio membership and save your favourite Painters Online content, from gallery artwork to step-by-step guides, to your own online mood boards. Create your go-to place for inspiration and learning. Plus, members can also enjoy a range of exciting features including monthly art videos and a digital magazine library.
If you are already a Studio member, simply login to your account.
Not a Studio member? Why not try our free 30-day trial - no commitment, no credit card required
Showing page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2
Message
Posted
I have been working with Winsor and Newton Finity acrylic for years.
I know the in and out of the product and I like them.
However a new brand advertise lately "Atelier interactive" - describe this type of acrylic as unlike traditional one, the colours do not form suddenly a skin. It give plenty of time to blend and rework giving more freedom for creativity.
Has anybody tried them ? are they as good as Newton finity or better ?
Posted
Beautiful work robK since I have read your post I have more books to look for which for me is a pleasure...because I havn't painted in a long time I am very behind in many influences...so tomorrow the search begins...for me when I painted regularly I seldom made a sketch before beginning a watercolour but that was 20 years ago...I have been trying Chinese Brush Work and it's a baptism of fire no drawing just work with the wonky line...good discipline though...unfortunately there is not a tutor to be had here in Western Australia
Posted
Patsy - Chinese Brush painting is a good discipline and you learn a lot about brush control if you practise it. I was fortunate a few years ago to attend a course run by a delightful chinese lady at The Gateway Arts Centre in Shrewsbury. If i can find some of my stuff from those days I'll post it on a new thread. If you can't find a tutor I'm sure there will be a DVD somewhere to help you.
Pleased you are also an admirer of David Curtis, Beatrice. I also admire his direct plein air oils but that's a discussion for another thread.
Posted
Hi robK yes it is dicipline indeed and hopefully I will conquer it one day if that's possible...I don't think even the masters old and new considered this art conquered...I have some beautiful books to use and will do the exercises...I have found a course just a few minutes drive away in watercolour...I'm told the tutor is a bit different which I think I will like she will probably loosen me up a bit...it's a continuing course so if I like it I can keep going...the group is also part of a society which also gives an opportunity to show work that comes up to standard...how lucky you are to have had a tutor in Chinese Brush...I'm sure there are some here in West Australia but finding one is another thing...there is calligraphy but not Chinese...still perhaps I will find something when I have my feet under the table with this course
Posted
Thanks for telling us about him. I like to sketch in watercolour, so I'm keen to find out more about Mr Hilder. I like Mr Curtis' subdued use of colour. For the painting part of the process, his plein air style is quite free. His DVD is great & very down to earth, he includes all the trials and tribulations with the weather, just like the real thing, today excepted, of course! :) Best wishes
Posted
The book you may be thinking of Jodafo is 'Rowland Hilder's Britain' - written by his son-in law and published in 2006. I don't know of a more recent one. I'm overcome by a feeling of nostalgia for dear old Rowland now - I might be tempted to order a copy from Amazon!
Colleen - I'm sure that as well as the above recent title you'll find others if you trawl your local library. You've picked out two good role models in Hilder and Curtis . The starting point for both of them is direct observation and sound drawing and every aspiring artist should learn to draw well.
Which reminds me 'The Big Draw' event will be coming up in October. The Campaign for Drawing events are held at venues across the country and are aimed at encouraging people of all ages to take up drawing. The event has more lasting artistic value than conning people to stand on a plinth in Trafalgar Square for an hour doesn't it?
Visit the website at : http://www.thebigdraw.org.uk/home/index.aspx
Posted
Colleen - I entirely agree with your view that 'drawing little and often' is the best method of learning or improving your drawing. But you have to be disciplined to make a regular habit of it. Drawing is a simple thing really - you can do it almost anywhere, train journeys, cafes. the main thing is to develop a 'good eye' and maintain it by regular practice.
Posted
Hilder is a particular favourite of mine too. He introduced me to Winsor and Newton's Neutral Tint, and it's a tube I wouldn't ever be without. It avoids the blueness of Payne's Grey, which I am not so fond of. I don't use lamp black, substituting sepia, and I like it fine!
I also have Hilder's 'Starting With Watercolour' in good condition. It is placed in the Buy and Sell section.
Regards
John
:-D
Showing page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2