Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Buying Proper Supplies For Watercolor Marine Art Prints

By Jeffrey Kennedy


People use different things to decorate their houses and offices. You might choose to have carvings placed at strategic points, or use watercolor marine art prints. These you can either purchase from an artist, at a gallery, or even decide to hang things, which you painted yourself. Looking at these paintings will allow you to reminisce on the serene beauty of the marine environment.

In order to come up with good work, you need to use good tools. This will mean having good quality materials, in the right quantities and sizes. In case you are an expert in this field, you will know exactly what to buy. However, if you are just getting started, you might require some help. You can choose to go shopping with someone who knows a lot about this field, or visit a reputable store, where they can help you.

You will need specific round and flat brushes for this job. They should be long and with soft bristles. This will allow them to properly spread the paint onto the canvas. These bristles can either be made from synthetic or natural fibers, and the one you choose will depend on your budget. You can slowly start buying one at a time, so that you eventually the right sizes and quality.

The paints used can come in tubes, or pans. There are also some which have already been mixed, and are packed, to prevent spillage. When they are in pans they may be cheaper, but will dry out faster than those in tubes. The specific colors you choose will completely depend on what you like. As a beginner, it is better to buy a set of few good quality paints, than one with various colors, which will not serve you for long.

The type of material you choose to paint on, will also determine how your work will appear. There is a specific type of paper which soaks up the water used during this painting, so as not to affect the outcome. The thicker the paper, the better the results will be. Considering these papers can be sold individually or in bulk, it will be cheaper for you in the long run, if you bought them in bulk.

You will need to own a pallet. You can initially use a white dinner plate, or the plastic disposable plates. Later on, you can buy a proper pallet, which offers you space to mix up to twelve colors. If you want an even more advanced option, go for the metal covered pallets, which offer you more space to mix the mediums, and better grip.

Most people will not pay much attention to the type of water used, but it is very important to be careful. If the water is too hard or too soft, it will affect the consistency of the paint. You also need to keep changing it, to ensure that your brushes stay clean.

After buying all these, you will be ready to start creating works of art. Additionally, the stationery for making the sketches and the easels for placing the canvas, can also be sourced, but do not need to be bought immediately.




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