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Guide On Painting

This document is a beginner-friendly guide on painting, detailing various painting mediums, essential tools, and basic techniques. It outlines steps to start a painting and provides helpful tips for beginners to improve their skills. The guide emphasizes experimentation and the importance of layering and composition.

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Guide On Painting

This document is a beginner-friendly guide on painting, detailing various painting mediums, essential tools, and basic techniques. It outlines steps to start a painting and provides helpful tips for beginners to improve their skills. The guide emphasizes experimentation and the importance of layering and composition.

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Dante M. Fortin
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Guide on painting
Here’s a beginner-friendly guide on painting, covering materials, techniques, and
essential tips to help you create beautiful artwork.

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1. Choosing Your Painting Medium

Different painting mediums have unique properties:

Acrylic Paint – Dries fast, water-based, beginner-friendly.

Oil Paint – Rich colors, slow drying, great for blending.

Watercolor – Transparent, light, and delicate effects.

Gouache – Opaque watercolor, easy to layer.

Spray Paint – Used for murals and street art.

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2. Essential Painting Tools

✔ Brushes – Flat, round, fan, and liner brushes for different strokes.
✔ Canvas/Paper – Choose based on your medium (e.g., canvas for acrylic, watercolor
paper for watercolors).
✔ Palette – For mixing colors.
✔ Easel – Holds your canvas at a comfortable angle.
✔ Water/Jars – For cleaning brushes (use oil or turpentine for oil paints).

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3. Basic Painting Techniques

A. Brush Techniques

1. Dry Brush – Creates rough, textured strokes.

2. Wet-on-Wet – Blends colors seamlessly (great for watercolors).

3. Layering – Builds depth by painting in stages.

4. Scumbling – Lightly brushing paint for a hazy effect.

5. Glazing – Applying thin, transparent layers for depth.

B. Blending & Textures


Smooth Blending: Use a soft brush and blend while the paint is wet.

Palette Knife: Scrapes and spreads paint for texture.

Splattering: Flick paint for dynamic effects (e.g., stars, water spray).

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4. Steps to Start a Painting

Step 1: Choose a Subject & Style

Decide whether you're painting landscapes, portraits, abstracts, or still life.

Step 2: Sketch Your Composition

Lightly outline the subject with a pencil or thin paint layer.

Step 3: Block in Colors

Start with large shapes and base colors before adding details.

Step 4: Add Layers & Details

Work from dark to light for realistic shading and highlights.

Step 5: Final Touches

Adjust highlights, shadows, and textures to refine the painting.

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5. Painting Tips for Beginners

✅ Start simple – Paint basic shapes before moving to complex subjects.


✅ Experiment with colors – Learn color mixing instead of relying on pre-made
shades.
✅ Use reference images – Helps with proportions and lighting.
✅ Work from background to foreground – Creates depth.
✅ Let layers dry before adding details – Prevents muddy colors.

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