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Let’s Talk Brushes: Your Guide to the Right Tools for Acrylic Painting If you’ve ever stood in the art aisle staring at a wall of brushes thinking, “Why are there so many shapes?!” —you’re not alone. Choosing the right brush can feel like a mystery at first, but once you understand how each one behaves, it’s like unlocking a secret weapon for your painting style. So, let’s walk through this together—brush by brush. First, What’s a Brush Made Of? Before we get into shapes and sizes, let’s peek at what’s actually in your hand when you pick up a brush: Handle – Usually wood or acrylic, and either short or long. Long handles are great for standing and painting with broad strokes; short ones give you more control when working up close. Ferrule – That metal bit that holds the bristles in place. Bristles (or filaments) – These can be natural or synthetic. For acrylic painting, synthetic is the way to go—they're tougher and clean up way easier. The Brush Breakdown: Shapes ...

  How to Mix Beautiful Color Variations with Just 5 Paints Creating stunning, harmonious color palettes doesn't require an entire art store's worth of paint. With just five key tubes—red, yellow, blue, white, and black—you can produce a full spectrum of colors for your acrylic paintings. This post dives deep into how to mix color variations, develop subtle tints and shades, and build a practice that improves your eye for color relationships. Your Core Palette Start with these five essential paints: Cadmium Red Medium (or Pyrrole Red) Hansa Yellow Medium (or Cadmium Yellow) Ultramarine Blue (or Phthalo Blue for a cooler alternative) Titanium White Mars Black (or Ivory Black) These colors offer balance across temperature and value, giving you a great foundation for mixing. Mixing Secondary Colors By combining your primaries, you can create all secondary colors: Red + Yellow = Orange Yellow + Blue = Green Blue ...