5 Art Hacks That You Have To Try!
The best thing about jumping into your creative space is having the freedom to explore and experiment, finding out what works and getting into your own artistic groove! We love learning special tips and tricks from other artists' journeys and trying them out in our own process! So, we thought it would be helpful to curate a list of 5 art hacks that we've tried and tested to make your next masterpiece that much more fun to create!
Mix Up Your Own Paint Colours!
One of the cheapest and easiest ways to extend your paint collection and broaden your palette horizon is to learn how to mix up new shades! This may take you back to your school days but we promise it will save you BIG time and boost your creativity along the way. Check out our quick and easy to follow tutorial below!
Speed Up The Drying Process!
Acrylic painting is all about building up those layers - especially with our abstract painting tutorials! Waiting for the bottom layer to dry can sometimes be a little lengthy so one of our favourite ways to speed up the process is use your hair dryer! That’s right, there’s more to that beauty tool than meets the eye. Just make sure you continuously wave the hair dryer back and forth over your painting, like your own magic wand!
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Get Creative With Your Paint Tools!
There are loads of ways to get creative with your paint tools, like using the bottom of your paint brush to make fine dots or using an old kitchen sponge to create a galaxy sky but we have another tip we like to use that’s super helpful! The little bits of wood that may come attached to your canvas are called ‘keys’ and they are usually used for stretching the canvas but we like to use them like a stamp to help us create straight lines!
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Keep Your Brushes Longer!
Even though you may be going wild with your paintbrushes whilst you’re creating, taking care of them afterwards will help you keep their quality up and your art budget down. When cleaning your brushes, mix in some of your regular hair conditioner once in a while to give extra moisture to the bristles!
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Keep Your Paints Fresh!
Unlike oil paints, acrylic paints tend to dry pretty quickly so it’s very handy to keep a spray bottle next to your paint station! Whenever your paints get a little brittle, just give them a spritz to keep them workable without having to dip into your brush water! If you have some paint left over after your painting is complete and you don't want to waste it - keep it for your next masterpiece! Acrylic paints can stay fresh up to 2 weeks so feel free to seal your palette with some cling film and pop them in the refrigerator for your next art adventure!
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We hope you find these tricks super helpful! If you have any other art hacks or painting tips, let us know in the comments! Happy painting :)