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The Magic Ingredient I Add to My Acrylic Paint

As a former oil painter, acrylic paint has two frustrating qualities to me, it’s thin and it’s slippery, making it hard to build texture or draw into. A simple studio…

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Enhance Your Life through Art

We tend to overcomplicate things. We tend to worry about things that haven’t happened yet. We routinely think we are not good enough, not talented enough, or lacking in some special confidence that everyone has but us. Well, the answer to all of this noise is simply getting in motion…

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A Game-Changing Pastel Technique

Welcome back to the Art2Life vlog! Ever wondered how to seal pastels so they stay bold and vibrant? Today, I’m sharing a studio technique that’s been a total game-changer for me. It not only keeps pastels from smudging or fading but also enhances how they interact with your canvas. It’s…

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Trick to Achieve Rich Surfaces with Acrylic Paint!

Happy Sunday!  Do you want to know a trick I use to get really rich surfaces with acrylic paint? It starts with gloss medium. I use it in a way that preps the surface just right – combining a bit of moisture and the medium to create a texture that…

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