Abstract Art Explorations: 17 Acrylic Techniques

Chris Cozen | Runtime (106 min)

In this two part video, Chris Cozen explores surfaces and textures available to acrylic artists using a variety of painting techniques and tools. In the first part, you’ll learn painting techniques using paper, synthetic surfaces such as Tyvek and Plexiglass, and Gessos and gels to learn the ways different surfaces react to acrylic paint. In part two, you’ll explore ways of adding textures to your surfaces, from using color to create a visual pattern, layering with stencils and stamps, and building a collage using torn paper. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to put it all together to create patterns of shapes and compositions that will please the eye as well as the fingers.

Follow these acrylic painting lessons:

• Create a structured, textural surface by brayering paint onto an acrylic paper surface.
• Learn how to work in reverse with layering colors on Plexiglas.
• Use matte medium and gel gloss to seal writing and preserve previous colors on a surface so they’ll continue to shine through.
• Create a visually textured surface with patches of color, mixing and blending to create interest
• And more!

Preview Abstract Art Explorations: 17 Acrylic Painting Techniques now to learn how to use transparent acrylics to create a sheer wash on acrylic paper. You can also use stencils on Tyvek to create and increase the structure of a painting from the first layer. Finally, learn how to use torn paper and paint in a collage to create different levels of texture.