Painting is exciting! We are excited about the things we see around us and we're anxious to get them into a painting.
You will use these five steps to start painting any of the how-to tutorials.
Also, you can confidently start your own beautiful creations with these easy steps. The process is the same.
Painting can add a lot of joy and accomplishment to our lives. You can learn how to paint! What things helped me to learn about painting?
If it's possible, have an area where you can leave your paintings things out. You will be more likely to paint more often.
Painters progress rapidly when they paint regularly. Dedicated artists have painted daily for generations.
After you learn how to start a painting, practice.
You may have photos you took on your vacation, a photo of your pets or flowers, etc.
Do not copy them directly without giving credit to the photographer.
Artist's paintings are also copyrighted. The boat painting was done from my own photograph.
The best bet is to use your own photos, or use free images that have no copyright restrictions.
Student paints are less expensive, but professional artist paints contain more pigment.
Artist paints cover better and provide more color than student
paints.
Watercolors are usually painted on paper. Oil and acrylics are normally painted on canvas or panels.
If your time is limited, smaller paintings may be a better choice. That way can have the satisfaction of completing a painting. Large paintings will often take several sessions before the painting is complete.
Small things like hummingbirds or butterflies normally go into small sizes. Landscapes and seascapes are normally painted larger.
Lay out the composition by sketching the large portions of the painting. Pay close attention to the values. Contrasting values create stunning paintings.
When you are satisfied with your composition transfer the drawing to your painting surface.
Learning to draw is a part of learning how to start a painting.
Transfer the drawing to your selected painting surface with graphite paper.
Alternately, if you are good at drawing, you may lightly sketch the drawing on the watercolor painting surface.
Use a graphite pencil and do it without erasures, so you don't damage the painting surface.
Pale yellow lines are easy to paint over. They will not show in the final painting.
If you don't like a line, rub it out with a rag or a paper towel and paint it again.
If there is a lot of detail, do your drawing on paper first and then transfer to the canvas.
It's good when you learning how to start a painting to not use all your colors.
A painting with too many colors is disconcerting. The viewer's eye doesn't know where to go.
Select a color scheme to give cohesiveness and punch to your paintings.
Mix any additional colors from your selected colors.
Enjoy painting with good light and ventilation in your painting area.