Painting with Thick and Thin Layers
Introduction to acrylic paints, focusing on blending techniques, impasto for texture, and working with fast-drying media.
Key Questions
- What do you notice about how paint looks when it is spread thick compared to thin?
- How can you blend two colours together so they gradually mix on your paper?
- Can you paint a picture that has both smooth flat areas and thick, textured areas?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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