Allison Prior Art

 Mars Black vs Carbon Black: Understanding Streaks and Mediums When embarking on a project that contrasts Mars Black and Carbon Black, it's crucial to delve deep into the subtleties between these two powerful, yet distinct black pigments, and consider factors that might influence their behavior on the canvas. Understanding these differences can greatly impact the portrayal of texture, depth, and overall aesthetic within an artwork. 1. Pigment Characteristics:        a. Mars Black: Known for its opacity and relatively fast drying time, Mars Black is an iron oxide-based pigment. It is valued for its strength in creating deep, intense blacks. Mars Black typically has a slightly warm undertone, which can subtly influence the mood of the painting.    b. Carbon Black: This pigment, often sourced from soot, offers a darker tone with a blue undertone, providing artists with an intense, cool black. Carbon Black tends to be more transparent than Mars Black, whic...

  https://youtu.be/rniWuPj3Fq0 Creating a seascape painting involves capturing the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the ocean, as well as the serene beauty of the sky. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve perspective and depth in a seascape painting, drawing from techniques that highlight the movement of water, color choices, and artistic perspectives. 1. **Capture the Elements:**    - Focus on the ocean waves, as they are the most crucial aspect of a seascape. The waves can convey tranquility or power depending on how they are painted.    - Incorporate the surrounding sky and distant horizon to enhance the scene’s realism and emotional impact. 2. **Techniques for Movement:**    - To depict the movement of water and waves, use a fan brush. This tool allows you to create fluid, wavy lines essential to mimicking water's movement.    - Apply a combination of dark and light paints. The dark shades represent shadows beneath the waves, whi...

 Acrylic painting is a versatile medium that offers a range of techniques for beginning artists to explore and master. Below is a list of the top 10 acrylic painting techniques that are essential for creating realistic art. Each technique can be used independently or combined to achieve various effects and styles. 1. Blending: This technique is crucial for smoothly transitioning between colors and creating depth. It involves using a wet brush to mix colors directly on the canvas. Blending is often used for skies, water, or any surface where a gradient effect is desired. 2. Pouncing: Pouncing involves using a sponge or soft brush to lightly dab paint onto the surface. This technique creates texture and can be used to mimic natural patterns such as foliage or clouds. 3. Splattering: Splattering adds dynamic energy to a painting by flicking paint onto the canvas with a brush. This technique works well for adding texture or creating an impressionistic background. 4. Wash: A wash is a t...

This Painting uses the primary colors of Red, Yellow and Blue, with White Added, you can add Green, Black, or Brown or make your own, by mixing Blue and Yellow to make Green, more blue then Yellow to make a dark green, you can add a little red to give it a more earthy color of green, you can add more yellow to make a lighter green, and then add white to brighten even more, you can make browns by adding red and green try equal amounts first, then add a little dark blue to darken, or white to lighten, it's fun to try adding different colors together.. There are many differnt brands and shades of Red, Cad Red is popular, but there are many more to many to mention here, I will do another lesson on the different shades of Primary colors, the different names etc, I did a video on my favorite brands of paints here:     • You need to know My favorite acrylic ...   Blue Ultramarine blue is popular, Yellow Cad Yellow is popular...

#allisonpriorart #acrylicpainting #howto See Part 1, to paint the sky, snow, tree's, and birch Tree's..here: https://youtu.be/gu2ZrYnwc7M Ah, winter—a season best served with a dash of whimsy and a sprinkle of snow. And speaking of snow, let me introduce you to my latest creation: "Christime Snowman." Now, before you ask, I didn't just whip this up with your average paintbrush. No, no! This masterpiece measures a charming 11 X 14 inches and was brought to life with acrylic paint, along with a few unconventional tools. More on that later! Picture this: a snowman standing proudly in a magical snowy forest. He sports a classic black top hat atop his round little head and wraps himself in a comforting red scarf. He's quite the dapper fellow amidst the gentle cascade of falling snowflakes. Behind him, the sky is ablaze with vibrant orange hues, capturing the perfect moment of either sunrise or sunset—I'll leave that part to your imagination. To his left...

  Paint with Allison Prior, join in the fun, Nov 25th, Learn step by step easy techniques to paint this beautiful "Walk in the Forest" at The Annex same parking lot as the Admiralty House, 365 Old Placentia Rd, Mount Pearl, NL 709) 748-1128 Register at aampinfo@gmail.com Only $25.00 all supplies include 7:00pm to 9:00pm https://www.admiraltymuseum.com/the-annex

  As an artist, I'm always on a journey to capture the essence of nature's seasons, and I'm thrilled to share my latest creation, "Winter's Tranquil Glow." At 11 x 14 inches, this acrylic painting offers a window into a serene winter evening just as the sun is setting.  The artwork centers around a vibrant orange sky, where the setting sun casts a warm, golden light over the snow-laden landscape below. The glow of the sunset breathes life into the quiet, wintry scene, creating a contrast that is both soothing and striking. A snow-covered trail winds through the picture, inviting the viewer to imagine a peaceful walk amid nature's splendor. Each side of the trail is flanked by pine trees blanketed in fresh snow, with a few elegant birch trees standing sentinel at the right, their branches bare. To enhance the peaceful atmosphere, splatters of white depict gentle snowflakes falling, suggesting a soft, powdery snowfall. Inspiration often strikes when you leas...

 

 

 

 

 

 You will learn how to paint this beautiful lighthouse seascape with easy techniques, how to blend your colors, and how to mix your paints, what colors to use for your sky, ocean, hills, water and rocks, what brushes to use, and how to draw your lighthouse, it's fun and easy, you will be surprised at the results..