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Watercolor brush

Spatula

Acrylic paintbrush or palette knife

Wet blending involves using a hairdryer to dry the paint quickly, while dry blending involves letting the paint dry naturally.

Wet blending involves mixing colors directly on the canvas using dry paint, while dry blending involves layering and blending colors on the canvas using wet paint.

Wet blending involves mixing colors directly on the canvas using wet paint, while dry blending involves layering and blending colors on the canvas using dry paint.

Wet blending and dry blending are the same technique with different names.

Using dry paint on a wet surface

Mixing water with oil paint

Applying wet paint onto a dry surface

Applying wet paint onto a wet surface

It creates a rough and grainy texture on the paper

Colors blend and create soft, diffused edges and unique textures.

It causes the colors to separate and form sharp, defined edges

It makes the colors appear more vibrant and intense

By diluting the paint with water to create depth and texture.

By using only one layer of paint for a flat and smooth finish.

By using oil painting techniques instead of layering.

By adding multiple layers of paint to create depth and texture.

Using a blow dryer to dry the paint quickly and create a cracked effect. It is commonly used for blending colors seamlessly.

Using a sponge instead of a brush to create a smooth and even texture. It is commonly used for adding depth and dimension to a painting.

Using a brush with excessive water and paint to create a smooth and glossy effect. It is commonly used for creating a matte finish.

Using a brush with very little water and paint to create a textured and rough effect. It is commonly used to add details, texture, and highlights to a painting.

The dry brush technique creates texture and detail by using a small amount of paint on a dry brush to create a rough texture and uneven application of paint.

The dry brush technique creates texture and detail by using a large amount of paint on a wet brush to create a smooth texture and even application of paint.

The dry brush technique creates texture and detail by using a palette knife to spread the paint thinly and evenly across the surface.

The dry brush technique creates texture and detail by using a sponge to apply paint in a controlled and precise manner.

Salt will build up in small piles and can be painted on to look dimensional

Salt absorbs the paint and creates a little starburst

Salt stays on the paper and creates texture

Salt deteriorates the paper amd makes little holes

Painting a sky

Painting grass, fur, and trees with acrylic paint

Painting portraits

Painting with watercolor paints