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2021-07-18T18:19:00.001+05:30

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GANESHA-ART

2020-09-05T14:28:00.000+05:30

GANESHA-ART-GAJVAKRA

DETAILS - Handmade Original Acrylic Painting On hardboard.

DIMENSIONS - Painting Size - 11" X 16"

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GANESHA-ART

2020-09-02T12:50:00.018+05:30

GANESHA-ART-DHUMRAVARNA

DETAILS - Handmade Original Acrylic Painting On hardboard.

DIMENSIONS - Painting Size - 11" X 16"

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DHUMRAVARNA

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2020-08-21T13:50:00.007+05:30

EKDANTA

DETAILS - Handmade Original Acrylic Painting On 300gsm Canvas Grain Thick Paper.

DIMENSIONS - Painting Size - 10.20" X 14.20"

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OIL-PAINTING-BRIGHTSIDE

2020-08-17T17:21:00.001+05:30

OIL-PAINTING-BRIGHTSIDE

OIL-PAINTING-BRIGHTSIDE

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON HARD BOARD

PAINTING SIZE WITHOUT FRAME - 11.5" X 16.5"

SUITABLE FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM AND OFFICE WALL.

OIL-PAINTING-TRAVELLER

2020-08-17T17:16:00.008+05:30

OIL-PAINTING-TRAVELLER

OIL-PAINTING-TRAVELLER

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS PAPER
THICK 300 GSM CANVAS GRAIN PAPER.
PAINTING SIZE WITHOUT FRAME - 11.70" X 16.0"
SUITABLE FOR YOUR TABLE TOP AND OFFICE WALL.

OIL-PAINTING-BUDDHA

2020-08-17T17:13:00.000+05:30

OIL-PAINTING-BUDDHA

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS PAPER

THICK 300 GSM CANVAS GRAIN PAPER.

PAINTING SIZE WITHOUT FRAME - 10.19" X 15.03"

WITH FRAME SIZE - 16.19" X 21.03"

AVAILABLE WITH DARK BROWN FRAME.

SUITABLE FOR YOUR TABLE TOP AND OFFICE WALL.

OIL-PAINTING-SKYFALL

2020-08-17T17:09:00.000+05:30

OIL-PAINTING-SKYFALL

OIL-PAINTING-SKYFALL

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS PAPER

THICK 300 GSM CANVAS GRAIN PAPER.

PAINTING SIZE WITHOUT FRAME - 10.19" X 15.03"

WITH FRAME SIZE - 16.0" X 21.0"

AVAILABLE WITH DARK BROWN FRAME.

SUITABLE FOR YOUR TABLE TOP AND OFFICE WALL.

ACRYLIC-PAINTING-RADHA-KRUSHNA

2020-08-17T17:04:00.000+05:30

ACRYLIC-PAINTING-RADHA-KRUSHNA

ACRYLIC-PAINTING-RADHA-KRUSHNA

ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS PAPER

THICK 300 GSM CANVAS GRAIN PAPER.

PAINTING SIZE WITHOUT FRAME - 10.19" X 15.03"

WITH FRAME SIZE - 14.7" X 19.03"

AVAILABLE WITH DARK BROWN FRAME.

SUITABLE FOR YOUR TABLE TOP AND OFFICE WALL.

OIL-PAINTING-KINARA

2020-08-15T13:19:00.003+05:30

OIL-PAINTING-KINARA

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS PAPER

THICK 300 GSM CANVAS GRAIN PAPER.

PAINTING SIZE WITHOUT FRAME - 11.5" X 16.5"

SUITABLE FOR YOUR TABLE TOP AND OFFICE WALL.

OIL-PAINTING-JOURNEY

2020-08-15T13:13:00.002+05:30

OIL-PAINTING-JOURNEY

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS PAPER

THICK 300 GSM CANVAS GRAIN PAPER.

PAINTING SIZE WITHOUT FRAME - 7.7" X 11.1"

WITH FRAME SIZE - 10.7" X 14.1"

AVAILABLE WITH DARK BROWN FRAME.

SUITABLE FOR YOUR TABLE TOP AND OFFICE WALL.

OIL-PAINTING-LOTUS-LAKE

2020-08-15T12:21:00.000+05:30

OIL-PAINTING-LOTUS-LAKE

OIL-PAINTING-LOTUS-LAKE

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING BY PALETTE KNIFE TECHNIQUE

THICK 300 GSM CANVAS GRAIN PAPER.

PAINTING SIZE WITHOUT FRAME - 7.3" X 10.7"

WITH FRAME SIZE - 10.3" X 13.7 "

AVAILABLE WITH DARK BROWN FRAME.

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GANESHA-PAINTINGS-GREENGANESHA

2020-08-14T19:38:00.003+05:30

GANESHA-PAINTINGS-GREENGANESHA

GANESHA-PAINTINGS-GREENGANESHA

Lord Ganesha Known as " The Lord Of Beginnings". This painting Symbolize connection between nature And Deity.This Is An Original Handmade Oil Painting on Thick canvas grain paper. Original painting size - 10.19" X 15.03." This Artwork available with off white mount board and black frame.

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Succulents-Propagation

2020-07-18T13:00:00.023+05:30

Succulents Propagation

Succulents

we’re in love with these no fuss, easy to grow plants. Whether they’re creeping along the rock borders or planted perfectly in a pot, with so many colors and varieties, it’s impossible to choose a favorite. These are low maintenance plants in our home and its gives different and amazing look to our house.

But when you go to nursery to buy them we get to notice that they are little expensive. It’s not budget friendly to everyone. So today I’m sharing some tips with you about how to grow your own succulents at home in zero investment.

One way you can bring these pretty plants into your own home/garden is by propagating them! Propagating a succulent simply means that by taking a cutting of a leaf or a stem off an already developed plant and providing it with the right conditions, you can create an entirely new succulent.

SUCCULENTS-PROPAGATION

Step 1:

Hold a lower leaf firmly and wiggle it from side to side until it snaps. (Be careful to make sure you don’t rip the leaf leaving the base still attached, it then won’t be able to produce a new plant).On the other hand if you’re using the stem, simply cut it.

Succulents-Propagation

Step 2:

This is probably the most important step in propagating a succulent. Let the leaf/stem ends dry out and callous over. If the ends are placed directly into soil, the moisture will cause them to rot. The drying usually takes anywhere from a couple of days to a week.

Succulents-Propagation

Step 3:

Once drying is finished place the dried plant on top of well-draining soil and the waiting begins! After a few weeks you will start to notice roots branching off the end of the plant and a new rosette will begin to form.

Succulents-Propagation

Step 4:

When to new plant is well developed, carefully remove the mother leaf (the part of the leaf ripped off), and you have officially propagated a succulent!

Water your succulent whenever the soil is TOTALLY DRY. Too much water is not a good thing, especially for baby plants. Please do keep in mind that despite valiant efforts, nature does have a mind of its own. Results from propagating plants vary widely, and failure isn’t (necessarily) at the fault of the gardener.

SUCCULENTS-PROPAGATION

and the new succulents is ready to boom !

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Terrarium

2020-07-05T14:17:00.020+05:30

Terrarium

What is Terrarium

Simply put, a terrarium is a glass vessel that contains plants and soil, creating a miniature ecosystem. These low-maintenance indoor gardens are an attractive way to incorporate plants into a home, Garden or office setting while providing a beautiful aesthetic and many other advantages.

Terrarium

A terrarium is a collection of small plants growing in a transparent, sealed container. A terrarium is a closed environment and can actually be used to illustrate how an ecosystem works. Inside a terrarium's walls, many different natural processes may be observed: photosynthesis, respiration, and the water cycle.

Terrarium

Why is Terrarium Gaining Popularity?

Terrariums were incredibly popular in the 1970s and then slowly faded into the background. In the last handful of years though, they are gaining popularity again for many reasons.

It is thought this current rise in popularity goes hand in hand with an overall increased awareness of health and wellbeing. People are realizing the immense benefits that nature, plants, and green spaces have on their physical and mental wellness. To facilitate this connection when life and work keep you from getting outside, indoor plants provide the same perks.

Choosing to garden in a terrarium provides you with an incredibly low-maintenance way to garden indoors. Terrariums are fairly self-contained and self-sufficient, needing little care. Depending on the type you choose to have it may be weeks or months between basic tasks such as watering.

Terrarium

How Terrariums Work

The micro-environment created within a terrarium is a miniature replication of our natural world and the processes that occur in it. At the very basic level, terrariums work because of the natural cycle water progresses through due to evaporation, plant transpiration, and rainfall.

In a glass terrarium, moisture evaporates from both the soil (and another growing substrate) and the leaves of plants due to the heat generated from sunlight. It then collects and condenses on the roof and/or walls of the display. The condensation falls back to the soil, mimicking the natural rainfall cycle that provides moisture to all living creatures on our planet.

Open Terrarium

Types of Terrariums

(enclosed vs. Open)

When most people think of terrariums, they envision the icon enclosed displays of decades past. While still popular in their resurgence, these glass structures have a lid that seals them completely creating a high humidity environment within. The moisture inside a closed terrarium constantly recycles itself, continuously providing water the plants need for growth. When properly designed they can go months without needing any water.

Open terrariums are just what their name implies — displays that have an opening to release moisture, creating a system that maintains a lower humidity. This type works really for succulents or cacti. The moisture is still recycled to a degree, but at a much lesser amount. Therefore, they require more frequent watering than enclosed displays.

Building/Creating Your Own Terrarium

Terrarium

In this day and age of do-it-yourself projects, many people are choosing to build their own terrariums instead of purchasing one already constructed. One benefit to building your own is having the ability to completely customize it to your liking. It is also gives you the mental stress relief.

How to make a terrarium

a) Start by selecting a clear glass container. While colored glass looks pretty, it blocks some of the light from plants.

b) A wide mouth vessel is much easier to work with, especially when you need to get your hands into it for planting.

c) Pair plants with similar humidity and sunlight needs – Succulents are the best for to make a terrarium.

Succulents

d) Choose slow growing plants or varieties that stay shorter upon maturation.

e) Once you’ve collected all of your supplies, it’s time to start putting everything together. Starting at the bottom of your terrarium, there is a specific order to follow when building a display.

f) A thin layer of stones, small gravel, sand, or bark chips to provide a collection area for drainage.

g) A thin layer of activated charcoal to filter and purify the water.

h) A thin barrier over the charcoal layer to prevent potting soil from settling. Commonly used items are screens, moss, or simply paper in coordinating colors.

i) A layer of high-quality potting soil or another growing substrate (such as coconut coir or sand, depending on the plant requirements) to anchor the roots of your plants and retain moisture.

j) Now it’s time to arrange your chosen plants in the terrarium, carefully planting them without disrupting all of the growing substrate. After planting, some people like to add a top dressing such as small gravel, bark chips, or moss to cover any visible soil. This layer helps to retain soil moisture and adds visual interest as well.

And it’s ready to boom!

Terrarium

How long do closed terrarium last?

Can a Terrarium Last Forever?

In theory, a perfectly balanced closed terrarium – under the right conditions – should continue to thrive indefinitely. The longest known terrarium lasted on its own for 53 years

Conclusion

Terrariums are a great way to maintain an aesthetically pleasing, indoor garden. These miniature ecosystems are low maintenance due to their glass enclosures and the naturally occurring recycling of moisture that occurs within, yet provide many benefits to the audience of their beautiful nature display.

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ACRYLIC PAINTING STEP BY STEP

2020-07-04T20:39:00.028+05:30

ACRYLIC PAINTING STEP BY STEP

Painting has always been an intimate subject for all of us. Painting is an art that we learn for the first time in our lives. As a child we love to play with colors. As we get older, our hobbies and choices change, we learn new art. After a while we go back to painting but then we can't paint as easily as we used to do as children. There are so many mediums ahead of us that the question arises as to what to start painting. This is a blog for such people. In this I am going to teach you step by step how to draw a simple and easy picture using acrylic paint.

We will start with a picture of nature. Nature painting has been a favorite subject of painting since childhood. The sky, the river, the mountains and the trees are our favorite topics, so let's start painting using all of them.

ACRYLIC-PAINTING-STEP-BY-STEP

Material Required For Acrylic Painting

You do not need much material for this, only a few materials are required for this, as follows.

1) Color - acrylic color of any good brand, you can use tube or bottle color. Minimum 10 shades required.

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2) Paper - a good brand of acrylic painting paper. Minimum should be 200 gsm thick.

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3) Brush - we will start with a small scale painting so there is no need for a large size brush. Normally 1, 3, 5, 9, 11 etc. size brush are enough.

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4) Others - pencil, eraser, bowl for water & palette.

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Acrylic painting step by step

Step 1 - Sketching

It is necessary to draw basic sketch of the subject. You first draw the highlights on the paper with a pencil. As such, there is no need to draw a lot in detail, but if you are a beginner, draw all necessary details; it will help you in coloring.

SKETCH

I am going to draw a compound wall of a farm house, the surrounding bushes and greenery. First I draw the important details by pencils on a4 size paper. A picture which I am going to create is a memory drawing. We are going to draw it without any reference so you can draw a lot with your imagination. We are going to create simple and easy painting so minimal things are included.

Step 2 - Basic wash

In this step, I am going to give a light color wash to all elements, as per their original colors like blue sky, green grass, yellowish brown road and reddish brown wall. For that first take the color in palette and mix the right amount of water in it to make a thin color. Then spread it with help of brush evenly. Let’s wait for dry completely.

WASH

Step 3 - Detailing

This is the most important and last step in painting. We will start detailing after the washed picture is completely dry.

DETAILS

Wall detailing

We will first paint the pattern of stone. Let’s paint the stone shape, their pattern and joints. You can paint different sized stones according to your imagination. You can do this detailing by creating a dark and light shade in of brown. Use a dark shade where the part is dark and a lighter color where the light is. Since there is no reference in memory drawing, you have liberty to create anything as per your imagination.

Detailing of the tree

The two main types of plants we have shown here, banana and mango. Now let's start their detailing, banana leaves are big, some green and some are yellow, so let's paint them. We will use a dark shade of green as there is darkness due to bunch of leaves near the trunk. Also the top leaves look brighter due to sunlight so we use line green for them. We will paint the aged leaves and the trunk in dark green. The mango trees are shown small so their trunks are also small and the tree has sparse leaves. We will show it in dark green. You can paint a lot of details using small brushes. The more detail we, the more the picture looks perfect.

Detailing of road and surroundings

The road shown in picture is a dirt road so paint it by yellowish brown color. While detailing you can paint stone, clay, pits by darker shade. In the beginning you may have difficulty in painting all these details but as the practice grows you will become proficient in it. Using a dry brush, we will cover the roadside grass. Let's paint the surrounding using different shades of green. Some of the roadside stones and surrounding soil can be shown using shades of yellow, black, and brown.

Gate detailing

Just like a farm house simple wooden gate let’s draw it and paint it in blue.

DETAILS

Final touchup

Now your picture is almost complete, check to see if there are any unpainted spaces left in the picture. Nearby objects look dark and clear, so detailing them is essential. The long elements are pale and obscure. The focus point of the picture is the trees, the wall and the road so we have left the original wash of the sky as it is.

FINAL

Our picture is now complete. You can keep it dry for a while. You can FRAME this picture nicely. We can all paint well; we just need to paint it thoroughly and neatly. With practice and perseverance we can become a good painter in a short period of time.

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11 Wall Decoration Ideas

2020-07-01T16:34:00.035+05:30

11 wall decoration ideas

1) Photo frame gallery

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-PHOTO-FRAME-GALLERY

By using photo gallery you can decorate wall & preserve favorite memories. You can display photo frame collection as per room’s requirement. You can display your personal vacation photos in bedroom wall & group photos in living room. please visit amazon by clicking below link for more frame options, https://amzn.to/2NLbdDZ

2) Painting frame –

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-PAINTING-FRAMES

This is the most traditional and usual way to decorate the wall. You can choose single large scale painting or set of 2/3 paintings as per your theme, also u can create painting gallery of small scale painting frames. There are thousands of artists and their artworks available for purchase you can select according to your budget. Now days there are online art galleries who exhibits and sales original artwork, you can purchase paintings online and get door step delivery. This is usual way to decorate the wall but expensive also. Famous artist’s large size paintings cost thousand bucks. But if you are a true art lover and collector then u could spend huge amount for favorite artists work. For cheaper option you can purchase artwork print frames.

3) Cloth decoration

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-CLOTH-DECORATION

Decorate your favorite wall with piece of cloth or make collage of small colorful cloth pieces. You can also make frame of cloth pieces. This is most unique way to exhibit your art sense but for that you need that artistic approach and knowledge of color combination. You can use old clothes and accessories for decoration. This is easiest way to decorate wall but you need proper care and maintenance.

4) Plates

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-PLATES

Use of china plates or plastic plates enhances beauty of your living room, you can just hang designer plates or with pattern, or can use different size plates. You can also use hand painted plates for personalized touch. It gives aesthetic look to the wall. Little care should be taken during cleaning the wall.

5) Wall hanging murals

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-WALL-MURALS

Use can use Wall hanging murals, wall mounted sculptures for wall decoration. For example handing dream catchers, metal butterflies, handmade murals, metal sculptures. It gives 3d effect to your wall. You can fix small light fixture in it so during night it give beautiful effect. You can buy at local market or can purchase online. Like amazon has large variety of wall hanging products. You can definitely think for lighting fast and door step delivery.

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6) Plants

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-PLANTS

Use of plants for wall decoration stands you apart from others; Plant gives unique and natural look to the wall. This option of wall decoration is mostly useful for outdoor wall decorations. You can install green wall system for indoor also. You can decorate office wall also with help of green wall system, many corporate offices has been adopted this system. Proper care and maintenance is must needed for plants. Close monitoring of plants growth & regular watering also required. There are many plant nurseries nearby you who provide indoor plants and green wall system.

7) Wall paper –

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-WALL-PAPERS

To decorate your favorite wall you can use wall papers. This is the cheapest & easiest way to decorate a wall. There are lots of wall paper varieties available in market. Like 2d wall papers , 3d wall papers, glossy , mat finish , floral pattern, geometric pattern etc. You can choose as per your budget and wall dimensions. Main benefit of wall paper is it can covers large area with min budget. Due to minimum thickness it takes less horizontal space hence u get impression that room is bigger. Also you can change wall paper after some time and adopt new design.

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8) Book shelves

BOOK-SHELVES

Converting your wall in to book shelves will provide you extra storage space and a unique look. You can impress your guest by displaying vast collection of books.

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9) Wall Stickers

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-STICKERS

Instead of wall papers you can use fancy wall sticker for wall decoration, hundreds of creative wall sticker’s option available online. Slogan stickers, cartoon characters, logos are available in stickers. So its commonly used in children bedroom, hotels, small scale cafes.

10) Wall Paintings

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-WALL-PAINTINGS

You can paint whole wall by artist. This is the little bit expensive and time consuming way but final output gives you unique look. You can choose theme of Warali painting or abstract painting. You need Coat of protective layer paint before wall painting. You have to choose waterproof and long lasting paint for wall paintings.

11) Mirror or clock

WALL-DECORATION-IDEAS-CLOCK-MIRRORS

For decorate wall you can use large scale mirror or clock. It gives different look to your house. Mirror can create illusion of space. By placing mirror at right angel room appears larger. Use of roman digit clock you can get nit and clean look to your room. You can purchase large scale clock and mirrors from amazon and other online ecommerce sites.

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Kokedama

2020-06-26T21:06:00.036+05:30

"Kokedama"

We all love to decorate our home and we always do that, it’s a never ending process. The most favorite part of your home is its balcony. There can be a house without a balcony but it is impossible to find a balcony without a Plants. There is a nature lover hidden in each of us so we grows different types of Plants in our house and take care of them.

kokedama

Plants enhance the beauty of your balcony and home. They keep positive energy in the house. Ideas for decorating a balcony or garden are changing over time. Today I am going to share with you a new idea, "Kokedama plant” which will give a beautiful look to your balcony, table top and it will also be very special.

Kokedama meaning

"Kokedama" is basically a Japanese word, koke means moss and dama means ball. Kokedama is a ball of moss. Kokodama is a Japanese gardening art. Kokodama is also called string garden or hanging garden. Kokodama was part of bonsai process that evolved over time.

Ingredients needed to make Kokedama

1) Moss - This is the most important ingredient in Kokedama. Moss retains moisture in plant. Moss is easily available in all nurseries nowadays; you can use either wet moss or dry moss. The average price can be Rs 100-200.

Kokedama-Moss

2) Soil - The second component required for this is the soil which holds the roots of the trees and can be easily available anywhere.

Kokedama-Soil

3) Coco Peat - Coco Peat is required for proper drainage of water. It will be easily available in almost any nursery. The average price can be Rs 100-150.

4) Plant - For this you need to choose a plant that should not be too fragile. And whose trunk should be a little thick. You can choose plants for Kokodama that survive in all types of environments. For this you can choose both indoor and outdoor plants. For example fern or money plant. You can choose the plant to your liking.

Kokedama-Plant

5) Pack-thread (Twine) / Lace - You can use different types of pack-thread or designer lace to decorate your kokedama.

kokedama-Lace

The process of making kokedama

1) First make a clay ball for Kokedama. For this, take equal quantity of soil and coco peat and mix a little water in it. Combine all this to make a squeaky mixture. This mixture should not be too thin or too thick. Make a ball of this and divide it into two parts. Take a plant from which the kokedama is to be made. Set aside the rest of the soil by placing a small amount of soil around the roots. then put this plant in that soil and roll it again like a ball.

Kokedama-Ball

Kokedama-Plant

2) Before using the moss, soak it in water for about 10 minutes so that the moss becomes soft and easy to use. Now apply a 1 inch layer of moss on the soil ball well so that it does not separate from the ball.

3) Wrap the rope around pack-thread or lace moss to give the Kokedama the right shape and to hold the moss, soil ball and plant together. You can use lace according to our favorite patterns .You can also add some decorative piece to decorate it.

4) Kokedama is ready! We can hang it or keep it as a table top.

Kokedama Plant

Kokedama-Moneyplant

Kokedama Care

No plant needs to be watered daily nor does Kokadama need to be watered daily. We can water 2-3 times a week. When watering, you should take water in a shallow pot and keep your kokedama completely in it. You will see bubbles when Kokedama is released into the water. Kokedama should be kept in water till the bubbles stopped. This process takes about 5-7 minutes. After watering, keep the Kokedama out for a while so that excess water drains out.

We can give manure to Kokedama only through water. When we are giving water, we should add liquid manure in that water and put Kokedama in that water.

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Acrylic Painting Material for Beginners

2020-06-17T12:53:00.078+05:30

Acrylic Painting Material for Beginners

Acrylic Painting Material

If you are beginners and you want to start acrylic painting and you have no idea what materials are needed for this, then this article is for you. There are many types of acrylic painting materials available online or in the art store.

For any painting 3 types of material are essential,

1) Color 2) Brush 3) Canvas. Let's take a look at the types and prices of these three things available in India one by one.

1) Colors

Acrylic Paint

Acrylic Colors are water soluble paints which become water resistant after drying. You can also use it on different surfaces as these colors are solid. Such as cloth, paper, pottery, wood etc.

If you are a Beginners and have never done acrylic painting before FABRICA collection is perfect for you. This set is available in 10 shades & 15ml bottles. This costs around Rs. 200. These colors are relatively slightly thin. This is a great and inexpensive option for beginners who want to learn acrylic painting. You can also get single shades as per your requirements which are available at Rs. 20 per 15ml bottle. Also pidilite fevicryl acrylic colorsare available in the same range.

If you have been using Acrylic colors for some time and you are thinking of trying new colors or have become a little more proficient in basic colors, then tube color of artist range is a great option for you. Artist range pigments and results are better than bottle acrylic. If you compare while painting, you will know immediately. The price of this color is slightly higher than the previous color. You can use a camel artist range set. This is available in 9ml tube and 12 shades.

In this segment you have various options available to many brands. Such as Brustro Acrylic Color faber castell, Mont Marte etc .You can select a set of more ml tubes in the artist range according to your needs. Camel 9ml, 20ml, 40ml etc. tube sets are available.

If you are doing professional painting and you need good quality and large sized tubes with high quality pigment, then there are some professional level premium brands available in the market like Winsor & Newton, Liquitex basic etc. They are having High Quality pigments, wide range of colors, thick and creamy colors. Price is also on higher side.

2) Brushes

Painting Brushes

There are two main types of brushes based on its material. The first is a brush made from animal hair and the second is a synthetic brush. Brushes made from animal hair are banned in many places and synthetic brushes are of the same quality so we will only learn about synthetic brushes.

There are two main types of synthetic brushes: pointed and flat. Pointed brushes are mainly used for detailing and flat brushes are used for painting large surfaces. But you can use different types of brushes according to your taste and habit.

Camel flat synthetic brush set is very useful for beginners, which is available in basic range. Faber - Castell's flat and pointed brush set is also a great option for beginners. In addition, you can get single brushes of all the above brands according to the size you need, but for that you have to visit the nearest art store as you do not have the option to buy a single brush online. If you have just started acrylic painting, you can use 4 brush Faber - Castell set which is available in flat and pointed type which will also fit in your budget.

In addition, there are different brushes available in the market that can be used for different purposes, such as fan brush, wash brush etc.

3) Canvas and paper

Canvas

How the picture looks will depend on the color and the brush, as well as on the surface on which you paint it. In Acrylic painting you can paint on any surface but today we will learn about flat surfaces like Stretched Canvas, Canvas Board, and Paper.

Acrylic painting sheets and acrylic painting pads are easy and inexpensive options for beginners. Which are in large numbers and of good quality. Initially you can use A4 and A3 size sheets and pads. You can choose A4 and A3 size sheets and pads from the brands Brusto, camel, arto, roy fine art. You can also find many good local brand products available online and in the art store. When buying acrylic shades and pads you need to pay attention to the thickness of the paper, the thickness of the paper is measured in units of gsm. Water is used as a medium for acrylic painting, so it is important to choose the right thickness and the right GSM paper.

For professional paintings you need a stretched canvas and a canvas board. They are available in all art stores and shopping sites in different sizes; you can choose perfect size and brand as per your requirement and budget. Stretched canvases of various local companies are also available at attractive prices. Their price range depends on their size and brand.

There are thin paper pads and notebooks available in the market. You can use it for rough work and practice.

Thus we reviewed the main materials required for acrylic painting. You have to check & compare price between online and offline suppliers before buying. Sometimes you will get discount on particular product. In addition to this you will need some things while painting like color palette, Gesso, varnish, easel stand etc. You can buy it as per your need.

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How To Gesso a Canvas?

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How To Gesso a Canvas?

Oil Paint

Gesso For Oil Painting

Before starting oil painting, it is very important to prime the canvas you are going to use. Acrylic Gesso is commonly used for that. Oil paints are acidic in nature and can damage your canvas. After a while the canvas gets damaged or torn. The canvas you are using is made of natural materials, such as cotton and linen. They absorb the oil paint after some time. This can lead to problems such as fading, dullness of valuable pictures you have drawn. if you do not prime the canvas, the color layer will not spread evenly. Difficulty in hitting the brush etc. Problems of sorts can occur. Therefore, it is very important to prime the canvas before starting the drawing.

Canvas

The easiest and best way to prime a canvas is to gesso. gesso is a waterbase medium, it forms a protective layer between your paint and the canvas. So that your colors stick to the canvas. They spread evenly everywhere, retaining their luster and texture. gesso protects the canvas from your oil paint. As mentioned above, gesso is a waterbase medium,In which white acrylic is used. Hence it is also called Acrylic Gesso.

Types Of Gesso:

White Gesso is commonly used. But you can use Gesso which is available in the market in different colors. Such as Black, Clear and other colors. There are many brands available in the market. Such as Camel Camlin Kokuyo Artist Gesso, Brustro, Liquitex, Winson & Newton, Sennelier , Golden etc.

How To Apply Gesso:

Gesso

Take the canvas on which you want to paint first. (Pre Stretched Canvas) Place it on a flat surface, you can take Gesso from a small container. You can use the right size brush according to the size of your canvas. You can use Soft Brushes for best results. With the help of a brush, make the first layer of Gesso uniform so that Gesso spreads evenly everywhere. Gesso on all four sides of the canvas. Now leave the canvas in the shade for 15 to 20 minutes to dry. When the first layer of gesso dries completely, you can level the surface with the help of sandpaper. You can clean the layer of dust with the help of a dry brush.

Gesso On Canvas

Now you can add 2 to 3 more layers as per your need. Give at least 2 layers for best results. One thing to keep in mind here is that if Horizontal Brush Strocks are used while applying the first layer, then Verticle Brush Strocks should be used while applying the second layer so that Gesso fits all the parts evenly and you get a good texture. Also the first layer takes less time to dry and the second layer takes longer. You can touch the canvas and see if it feels cold, then the surface is not dry yet. When the second layer is completely dry, your canvas is ready for use.

How To Make Gesso At Home :

Homemade Gesso :

Homemade Gesso

Gesso Substitute

Acrylic Polymer Medium (binder), Calcium carbonate (chalk), White Acrylic Pigmaint are the major components in gesso. If you do not have gesso available, you can use white acrylic or make gesso at home. For this you need Talcum powder (Plaster of Paris), White Glue and White Acrylic. In a glass bowl, take equal amount of Talcum powder (Plaster of Paris) and White Glue and mix well with the help of a brush. Take double the amount of White Acrylic and mix it all with the right amount of water. Your Homemade Gesso is ready.

This way you can prime the canvas using Gesso.

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