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| Subject: | Re: Coming to the Articles Section -- Painting Flesh with Acrylics |  |
| Date: | Oct 4, 2000 |
| From: | Tang T J | |
Hi Clarence,
Thanks for your pointers.
I was doing more painting yesterday and I realised that most of the times, the
"strokes" would be gone after a controlled wash around the area.
I guess I should get some good pointed brushes later on!!
Regards
Tang T J
S.T.O.R.M - http://storm.webvis.net
Clarence Prigent wrote:
> Hi Tang,
>
> Seems that I had the same problem. My figures were not that good (Now they
> are OK! Still room for improvement though!)until I realize that the paint
> was not thin enough. The other thing was that I had to spread it. There
> was too much paint. So Now I try to lay a thin layer of paint. The other
> factor that make a big difference (and by the way, I've discovered that just
> last week!) is paint brush. The brushes that I used to have, were ok but
> not top quality. Last week, I've purchased brushes, Winsor & Newton, Series
> 7, the best brushes that you could buy and believe me, it is the best thing
> that you can buy to improve your work. (Well, it is true for me!) Yes they
> are expensive, I've spend over $60 can. for only 3 brushes and I'm waiting
> for one more but My God, It was so easy to paint with it! No more stroke
> marks!
>
> Regards,
>
> Clarence Prigent
>
> PS I'm glad to see that TL is back! Thanks Paul! |
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