Acrylic Painting

There is nothing more satisfying to turning out a lovely painting. The hours disappear as I experiment with different colors and slosh the brush in water.

Acrylic paints are versatile and easy to use. The paints are non-toxic using only water to mix the colors, makes it a suitable medium for kids of all ages.

Rediscover what it is about acrylic paintings that you like so much. Textures in paintings tend to make them come alive.

Capture the spectrum of orange and browns in your fall landscape paintings by mixing a handful of acrylic paint colors.

Crockett Johnson's Harold used a purple crayon, Prince sang about Purple Rain, and how majestic would those purple mountains be without the color purple? Mixing purple acrylic paint can be tricky. It's not as simple as mixing equal parts of red and blue.

This unique craft with dried acrylic paint allows you to decorate many ways for Fall and Halloween. It's easy to do and the possibilities are endless.

How to turn acrylic paint splotches from old craft projects into fun, new, colorful magnets to brighten up your fridge.

I've been looking for chunks of coal to paint as craft show items, stocking stuffers and bowl fillers. Who knew coal would be so hard to find? I did, however, find a bag of large floral stones at Dollar Tree, and decided to paint snowmen on them.

Follow these simple directions to create easy-to-make, inexpensive Santa Christmas pins or ornaments. They are perfect gifts to give to friends, teachers, neighbors, and others in your life to let them know you're thinking of them during the holidays.

Transform your child's outgrown cowboy boots into cute Halloween candle holders. They can be placed among you fall decor or prominently displayed as a centerpiece on any table in your home.

Painting your windows is a fun way to dress your house up for Halloween. You don't have to be an artist to paint amazing holiday windows.

Halloween Craft Project #3 gives directions for you to paint 3 cute Halloween pins to wear this fall. Easy and inexpensive to paint. The whole family will enjoy making these Halloween pins.

Some people might not think Christmas is a year round affair, but crafters are often hard at work making Christmas crafts during the hottest months of the year. You can join their year round endeavor by making your own snowman Christmas ornament.

One technique artists can try when painting with acrylics is a raised paint technique. There are a number of easy way to create raised paint when working with acrylics.

Painting leather is a great way to spruce up old furniture, clothes, or to just put your little personal touch on something. This step-by-step guide will teach you everything you need to know to paint leather like a pro.

As the Mississippi State flower, a magnolia represents state pride and patriotism. You can create your own variation of the State Flower and State Flag design applying these simple steps.

Mixed media painting is a popular art form. There are some essential supplies you will need when working in mixed media.

Placing an acrylic painting under glass can either preserve the painting or can cause its destruction. All types of paintings, including acrylic paintings, must be properly mounted when placed in a frame.

I am a big fan of making gifts for holidays and birthdays, and these gifts always go over very well. They are also great projects to do with your children.

Whether you're trying to sell your paintings or just paint for fun and leisure, you may want to consider a medium that's more suitable for your goal.