Marabu Artist Acryl 4pc assortment “Metallic Colours”

What equipment is needed for painting with Artist Acryl?

In addition to a selection of colours, all you need to get started is a suitable, light-coloured painting surface (stretcher frame, painting board, painting cardboard or artist's paper), a white (cardboard) plate for mixing the colours, a container of water and a selection of high-quality brushes (easy-care synthetic hair brushes are best). There are a variety of brush shapes with round or flat tips, cat's tongue brushes or fan brushes, and there are also painting knives for spackling and other special tools. For the beginning, a few brushes with round and flat tips in different sizes are sufficient. An easel is also not yet necessary for the beginning. A well-covered table is sufficient. In addition, a painting apron or old clothes, because acrylic paint can only be washed out of clothes when wet. Stretcher frames are canvases stretched on frames and usually already pre-primed. This means that painting surfaces for acrylic paints do not need to be specially pre-treated before painting. Marabu Artist Acryl offers a wide range of colours, including 3 metallic shades, as well as an extensive range of artistic accessories.Tips for the first steps with Artist Acryl:

Depending on your preference, Artist Acryl can be used undiluted or diluted with a little water. Painting over or adding to the pictures is possible at any time. With its pasty consistency, it can even be applied with a spatula. To get started, transfer or trace a template onto the painting surface.

For mixing colours, a colour circle provides orientation at the beginning. Acrylic paint dries a little darker - so tend to mix the colours a little lighter and use black sparingly. When changing the colour shade, clean the brush well with water so that no mixed colour results.

When painting, it is a good idea to start with the background and then work your way forward, layer by layer. Minor mistakes can simply be painted over with the next layer. For a perfect colour gradient, start with a pure light colour and apply it over the entire surface. Gradually add more of the second colour tone to the still wet paint and slowly wipe it into each other to create an even transition to the second colour shade. A large, flat brush or a sponge is very suitable for this technique. For small motifs, use correspondingly smaller brushes and for details it is best to use the smallest brush with a round tip.               

Important: After painting, immediately wash out the tools used thoroughly.