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What Should I Buy to Start Painting?
Manet, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Cezanne, Rembrandt, Munch, Courbet, do all these names make you want to paint? The road to becoming an artist, however, is a long one, paved with exhibitions, painting classes Toronto and hard-work.
That’s why all painters should have the best equipment possible at their disposal so they can express themselves and work to the best of their abilities. Painting on silk, painting on glass, painting on canvas, painting with watercolours, each artist has their own style.
The equipment needed, therefore, will depend on the artist. Linen canvas, drawing material, paint tray, knives, fixative, painting kit, sketch pad, you choose according to what you want to learn to paint.
Here are some ways to get the essential materials.
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Let’s goPick Your Favourite Paint
Have you just uncovered a whole new passion for painting?
Acrylics, oil painting, watercolours, does all of this make you want to get your hands on a paintbrush?
Now you have to go and practise. This is where things get complicated.
You won’t become Van Gogh overnight!
To paint the most beautiful portrait of your little sister, you need to know what paint to use first.
This depends entirely on your taste, your objective and your style of painting.
Watercolour Painting
This type of painting is often used by artists on the move. A paint that’s easy to carry and doesn’t require a lot of equipment. All you need is a paintbrush and some water to use watercolour paints, even in the middle of the street!
This type of painting, made from finely crushed pigment, is used on special paper. It must absorb the water without creasing. You can buy notebooks with this type of paper, which are handy for taking with you everywhere you go.
The paint is sold in the form of small tubes or cubes which are stored in a special box that can also be used as a palette. Buying a set will cost you between 20 and 100 pounds. It all depends on the size of the kit.
Make sure to check out the painting resources online when choosing your equipment!
Gouache
Gouache is a paint composed of pigment, the binding agent gum arabic and a solid white pigment. It is widely used in schools and is the easiest paint to use.
Simply dilute it with water and then paint on any type of paper. Its appearance is much more opaque than watercolour paints. The price of gouache paint is relatively low because of its composition and the fact that it’s intended for children.
Acrylic painting
This paint is a mixture of pigment, drying oil with a binder made of acrylic resin and water.
Thanks to this water, acrylic is a paint that can be easily washed when it gets on clothes.
It also dries very quickly which makes it the perfect paint for painters who don’t want to spend days on their artwork. However, this also means that you have to act fast when mixing colours.
You should spend around £3 or £4 on acrylic tubes of paint.
Oil Painting
Made with drying oil and pigment, oil painting is very popular among artists who like to take their time.
It usually takes three layers to achieve the right finish.
The first layer is done with turpentine essence to get an outline. The following steps involve applying different layers of paint by adding more and more oil. Each layer must dry for several hours before you can continue.
Painting in multiple layers makes it easy to correct any errors you might have made.
However, make sure to paint in a ventilated area as oil paint is rather toxic. It costs between £5 and £10 for a small tube of oil paint.
For each painting, it may be wise not to go for the cheapest price. Choosing good quality paint is the first step to a successful artwork.
Kit Yourself out with the Right Brushes
Brushes are essential for all artists. Even if some prefer to paint with their fingers, it’s still common to have one or two brushes to create a masterpiece.
The advantage is that there’s more than just one type of brush. Brushes come in shapes and sizes.
First, you have to choose the right handle.
While short-handled brushes work well with watercolours, long handles are usually used for painting on canvas. Indeed, the longer the handle is, the more it allows you to take a step back from your work.
On the other hand, a short handle gives you greater precision.
In terms of the material of the brush (birch, beech, oak, etc.), choose a handle which feels most comfortable.
The brush is an extension of your arm, so you need to have the best tool possible.
The bristles of the brush come in a variety of forms: natural extra fine, natural fine, ox, goat or pony hair, as well as synthetic hairs. Again, the choice will depend on the type of painting you do.
Remember that painting kits for children not only have proper brushes but also various essentials such as:
- Pastels,
- Glazes,
- Cotton canvas,
- Linen canvas,
- Synthetic canvas,
- Frames,
- Tracing paper,
- Graphite pencils,
- Acrylics,
- Watercolours,
- Etc .
Round tip, flat tip, fan brush, all brushes have different shapes. Opting for a set of different brushes allows you to use each brush for different effects: fine lines, paint a surface, etc.
How to Choose a Brush
If you go to an art shop, ask the shop assistant to show you a selection of brushes according to your requirements.
For example, polecat or ox hair is recommended for watercolour painting whereas stiff brushes are good for oil painting.
Stay clear of cheap brushes that are usually for children. Synthetic hair come out very quickly and your brush won’t last very long if you use it regularly.
How Much Should I Pay?
The price of brushes varies enormously according to the type.
The main reasons for an expensive brush can be the type of wood and the type of hair used. If you’re working with a small budget, try to find a compromise between quality and price.
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