Did you know that there are many painting techniques? A great variety that will explode your creativity. To initiate us a little, in this article we will talk about the most used techniques in the art of painting.
Before we begin, what do we mean when we say. “art of painting”??
The art of painting is a human expression full of sensitivity and color that allows us to communicate through a language of colors, shapes, spaces, balance, light, time, textures, and movement.
It is a practice that has as fundamental ingredients: creativity, originality, sensitivity to the environment, to the nature of objects and human beings. And, above all, an enormous passion and dedication.
For many to paint is to find peace, to awaken their thoughts, feelings, to connect and express who they are and what they want to say to everyone.
For this purpose, various painting techniques have been painting techniquesThe techniques, extensive classifications that are associated with the materials used and the way in which they are diluted and applied, have been created for this purpose.
There are more and more techniques used in the art of painting, but here we are going to tell you a little bit about the two most used techniques for painting, basic and known by all, If you are interested in getting started in this colorful and exciting world, let’s start:
What are the most common painting techniques used in art?
Oil painting
Painting in oil, is a pleasure of color, light and emotion due to the ease of application of the paints, the durability of the work and the great versatility of techniques and shapes that can be applied when painting in oil.
This technique has a great peculiarity compared to the others, it takes a long time to dry, which can lengthen the process of the work, but also serves to make mixtures and work colors on the fly.
In order to give free rein to our imagination and creativity, it is necessary to know certain important basics and fundamentals for oil painting:
Paint in layers: you can create thin layers and then thicken them, but you must wait for the paint to dry each time before applying the rest of the layers.
Direct painting: you paint layer by layer without waiting for them to dry; it allows you to finish the painting in a single session. Much faster. It is a technique widely used by professional artists.
Glazes: it is considered an optical technique, since a thin layer of semitransparent color is applied over a slightly opaque and lighter one, always working on dry layers.
This causes the color to transform through the superimposition of these layers. A little complicated for beginners because of the color pigmentations.
Impasto: This is the best known and most appreciated texture technique. Generous amounts of dry paint are applied on the painting using a brush or spatula while giving the touch you want to your work.
There are other very useful ways and methods used by artists to paint in oils, which will be discussed in future articles.
Our second most used technique in the art of painting is:
Acrylic paint
Acrylic painting is a very popular technique, fun, with a lot of contrast, characterized by its simplicity of application, ideal for learning to paint on canvas.
And why are they popular? Basically, for four reasons:
First, it is a fairly inexpensive material and requires no extra materials. Obviously, your brushes and canvas do.
Second, it dries very fastIt dries very fast, so we can “repaint” over it in a few minutes, in case we make mistakes or because we are not satisfied with what we did. It is a very good plus!
Third, can be diluted in water. Acrylics can be used without toxic solvents and can be easily cleaned with soap and water.
Fourth, it can be applied to many different types of surfaces. Because acrylic is a plastic polymer, you can paint on any surface as long as it does not contain wax or oil. You are free to start wherever you want.
It is also important to note that with acrylic acrylic paint different results can be obtained, depending on the amount of water used to dilute it, it is a somewhat versatile technique.
For example, if you use more water, the finish of this type of paint can look like a watercolor. watercolorwith a very light colored finish. Or if you use acrylics directly from the tube, your painting will look similar to an oil painting. painted in oil.
Now you can realize the differences between these two painting techniques, each one contains its essence and method, however, over time, they have not ceased to be the basic and most prominent techniques in the art of painting, for many. have not ceased to be the basic and most prominent techniques in the art of painting, for many.
As everything in life, we must observe reality, our environment, appreciate what we feel, what we are, what nature gives us, and apply the knowledge we know and the techniques we have at hand with creativity and love to express it in a good work. creativity and love to express it in a good work.
Remember that painting is an art that requires work, dedication, discipline, creativity and above all a lot of love for what you do. That is why I invite you to enjoy the beauty of things using these techniques in your paintings, I invite you to enjoy the beauty of things using these techniques in your paintings.
Welcome to the magical world of fine arts.
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