Painting with Acrylics

QuickTips Index

Creating a Magnetic Palette
A tip on creating your own magnetic palette to use with acrylic painting

Water for Acrylic Paint Brushes
A tip on using three jars of water to preserve your brushes

Acrylic Painting Tips: How to Extend the Working Time of Acrylic Paints
Acrylic Painting tips -- A tip on how to extend the working time of acrylics.

Keeping a Bottle of Acrylic Medium Openable
A tip on how to keep a bottle of acrylic medium usable.

Making Tubes for Leftover Paint
A tip on how to create tubes from aluminum foil to store small amounts of paint.

Using Off-White to Create the Illusion of Distance
A tip on using off-white to create the illusion of distance in a painting.

Acrylic Painting Tip: DIY 'Stay Wet' Acrylics Palette
A tip on creating your own 'stay wet' or moisture-retaining palette for acrylic painting.

Keeping Acrylics Moist
A tip on how to keep acrylics moist for longer

Underpaint Oils with Acrylics
A tip on using acrylics for the underpainting with oils

Using Pliers for Paint Tubes
A tip on how useful a pair of pliers can be with acrylic paint tubes.

Using and Storing Acrylics for Low-Budget Artists
A tip on using and storing acrylics for low-budget artists