Thursday, June 16, 2016

Selecting The Right Materials To Come Up With Watercolor Marine Art Prints postheadericon

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By Jeffrey Kennedy


People use different things to decorate their houses and offices. You might choose to have carvings placed at strategic points, or use watercolor marine art prints. These you can either purchase from an artist, at a gallery, or even decide to hang things, which you painted yourself. Looking at these paintings will allow you to reminisce on the serene beauty of the marine environment.

Whether you are a beginner, or you have been painting for many years, you need to have the right tools for the trade. This will mean investing in good quality canvas, paints, brushes, and even getting the right clothes for the job. With the right tools, the right training, and an eye for detail, you should be able to come up with a good print.

You will need specific round and flat brushes for this job. They should be long and with soft bristles. This will allow them to properly spread the paint onto the canvas. These bristles can either be made from synthetic or natural fibers, and the one you choose will depend on your budget. You can slowly start buying one at a time, so that you eventually the right sizes and quality.

You need to ensure that you buy good water color paints. These can come either as liquid, tube, or pan paints. If you want something portable, stay away from the liquid ones, as they easily spill. For a beginner, you may start by choosing a set, which offers you about twelve hues. As you progress, continue adding additional colors, depending on your preferences.

There are different types of paper currently available. Ideally, it should be heavy, so that is does no warp after you paint. The available papers are either hot pressed, textured, or smooth. The one you choose will affect how the end will result will appear. If you are an advanced painter, you may also choose to use canvas to do your work.

After you buy all the supplies, you will need a place to mix the different hues with water, and with other colors. In case you do not see the need to buy a pallet, you can use a white plate to do this. However, it is better to just buy one. This will allow you to play around with different colors. Some of those available in the market are plastic covered, or even covered in metal.

Most people will not pay much attention to the type of water used, but it is very important to be careful. If the water is too hard or too soft, it will affect the consistency of the paint. You also need to keep changing it, to ensure that your brushes stay clean.

After you have bought the basics, you should invest in buying a steady easel, on which you can mount your art while working. You also need to find a covering, to protect your floors and surfaces. You can choose to wear old clothes or buy and overall, so that you do not stain your clothes.




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