I love the blending ability and oily luxury of oils, but acrylics are wonderful for dry brush effects. And they dry so rapidly, painting over an area is easy-peasy.
I used Canson's Acrylic painting paper, which wouldn't stay taped down once wet, and I'll have to press this piece under my gargantuan dictionary in order to flatten it so I can glue it to a backing board. Thumbs down for me. Fredrix Canvas pads don't curl and feel better to work on.
Canson products get glowing reviews on Dick Blick, and I always wonder if they've tried any other brands. I've tried several of Canson's products and the only one I find really good is their Arches watercolor paper. Anyone out there have a Canson product they love?
I don't know how I missed this little cutie pie! Love that you share the technical stuff as well as the photo of the finished work.
ReplyDeleteNot me...I go for Strathmore products!
ReplyDeleteI really like the rich colors in this one.