Making Art is Easy
The pactice of making art is easy. It might seem daunting when one thinks of starting a painting ; however it's fairly easy getting started with any medium. No matter what medium one chooses to paint with, each medium has its own principles. Solvents, drying time, painting surface and brushes differs from one another. For example acrylic and Watercolor can simply use water to dilute the paint , on the other hand, oil paint needs linseed oil for mixing etc. But, there are some general rules to be considerd for a beginner who is just starting out with paint and it applies to all painting mediums. Start with small paintings. Painting small gives the chance of experimenting different techniques and styles without using too much time and material in the process. Small canvases with 8x10 or 9x12 dimensions are perfect for beginners. Set up a well organized painting area that materials are easily within reach. Make sure the light source positi...