tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576989325677664760.post770154159570053722..comments2024-03-27T02:21:40.322-05:00Comments on You Are My Licorice: One More Sitting Room Post?Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724675337980390322noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576989325677664760.post-69405501097908389292015-09-28T11:43:27.456-05:002015-09-28T11:43:27.456-05:00The student-grade acrylics are good for large scal...The student-grade acrylics are good for large scale paintings like this (done them before). They have more liquid in them and spread more. The exception is white- I like a truly opaque, thick white. Brushes give texture- so if you are looking for smooth, get a smooth brush. Or get a cheapie if you are looking for texture. Sketch out your general plan ahead of time on a piece of paper, and then sketch it lightly with pencil on the canvas if you have something specific in mind. <br /><br />And, most importantly, unless you are using tons of texture and have delineation lines- with acrylic, you can just prime over it and start over if you want. :)Susan/Project Balancing Acthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07893307168461902944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576989325677664760.post-42999746094767332652015-09-25T13:51:21.701-05:002015-09-25T13:51:21.701-05:00Good luck!! My only tip would be don't use oil...Good luck!! My only tip would be don't use oil paint! It's such a mess to clean up afterward!jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17206219261467132784noreply@blogger.com