3. Start working on your brush strokes with this Free PDF: exercises watercolor and ink for beginners.
Sketchbook Tutorial: How to Create a Winter Postcard with Acrylic Paint
The season of parties and celebrations is approaching without giving us a break. A time full of special moments to share with family and friends, but also a real puzzle for those trying to find the perfect gift or be original in the dreaded invisible friend.
In this video tutorial, the illustrator Maru Godàs (@marugodas) proposes you create an original and handmade gift: your own notebook illustration in the shape of an accordion to transform it into a winter postcard[/b], with lights included, perfect for giving as a gift or decorating your home this holiday season.
Follow the entire process in the following sketchbook video tutorial and discover how to win a Domestika course by participating in the #PostalDomestika challenge that we present at the end of the article!
Materials needed to make the postcard
The objective of this postcard is for you to exploit all your creativity, that is why we encourage you to use the techniques and materials that you like the most. If you want to follow the complete process with Maru, these are the basic materials that you cannot miss:
– Parchment type paper.
– Colored cardboard.
– Acrylic-based inks and marker.
– Brushes of different sizes.
– Pallette.
– Cutting base + metal ruler and cutter.
– Folder.
– White or colored lights.
– Sketch with the divisions of each plane.
How to build the accordion notebook?
The basis of this postcard is an accordion notebook. This structure allows you to fold the postcard to transport it as a sketchbook, as well as place iton any surface as a decorative.
Place your sheet of parchment paper on your work table. In this case, Maru uses a 70×100 cm sheet, but you can adapt the measurements depending on the illustration you are going to paint. Mark the first folds with a ruler, leaving a few centimeters at each end and use the folder to fold the tabs gently.
Repeat this process, leaving wider spaces between each fold and without marking them too much to prevent paint from accumulating in these areas. Once you have the entire sheet folded in an accordion shape, cut the upper corners of the tabs, this will allow you to glue the covers once the illustration is finished.
Acrylic Painting Techniques For Landscapes | How To Bring Your Scenetic Views To Life On Canvas |
If you’ve ever wanted to capture the beauty of a stunning landscape on canvas, then acrylic painting is a great medium to work with. With their quick drying time, versatility, and energetic colors, acrylic paints are perfect for producing dynamic and lifelike landscapes.
But where do you start? Here are some acrylic painting techniques that will help you bring your scenic views to life:
- Before you begin, it’s important to plan out your composition. Consider the elements you want to include in your landscape, such as trees, mountains, and bodies of water, and think about how they will all fit together on your canvas.
- Acrylic paints are very versatile, and you can use a range of brush strokes to create different effects. Try out different brush sizes, shapes, and textures to create depth and texture in your landscape.
- Start by painting the sky and the farthest elements in your landscape, such as mountains, trees, or buildings. Then, work your way forward to the closest elements, such as flowers or animals.
- Acrylic paint dries quickly, which allows you to layer different colors and textures on top of each other. This technique creates depth and gives your landscape a more realistic look.
- Blending colors is an important technique in acrylic painting, especially when designing landscapes. Experiment with blending different shades of green, blue, and brown to give rise to realistic and incredible effects.
- Adding texture to your painting can really bring it to life. Try using a palette knife to build texture in the grass, trees, or mountains.
Acrylic painting can be a fun and rewarding way to capture the beauty of nature on canvas. By testing these techniques, you can make spectacular landscapes that are sure to impress.
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