Paper before Canvas

noreply@blogger.com (RenieriArts) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:25:00 +0000

Sketching saves a lot of time and money! So, you have this idea in mind and you are ready to put your thoughts on canvas but not so fast. Always remember that paper costs a lot less than canvas. Prior to starting any painting project always sketch your ideas out on paper first and then once you feel comfortable, move it to canvas.

Your sketch certainly doesn't need to be this detailed but have an idea of what you want it to look like first, even if it is an abstract unless you want to just throw paint on canvas and see where it goes. If that's the case, have fun cleaning the paint off the walls. Good luck!

Carmen

Painting Relieves Stress

noreply@blogger.com (RenieriArts) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:20:00 +0000

Most people who aren't professional artists or paint as a hobby are missing out on one of the best methods of managing stress there is. Painting is easy to do and most hobby shops have low cost art supplies to get you started for well under $100. When you're starting out, try acrylic or water paint first since it dries faster than oil and is easy to work with. You might be surprised what you're capable of creating and it is all art!

I have included a painting I am working on that displays both shape placement with sketching techniques and the process of slowly bringing it to life through color and shading.

Experiment and most of all, have a blast!

Carmen

Art Tips from RenieriArts

Paper before Canvas

Painting Relieves Stress