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Today We Will:
Today We Will:
Learn about the different types of acrylic brushes and their purposes
Begin exploring brush control through a short painting exercise to prepare for future projects
Review our color theory knowledge
Paint Brushes: A crash course
When painting with acrylic, the brush you choose makes a big difference. Here are some basic types and what they’re good for:
1. Flat Brush
What it looks like: Square tip, long or short bristles
Use it for: Large areas, bold strokes, creating sharp edges, blocking in color
2. Round Brush
What it looks like: Rounded tip that comes to a point
Use it for: Details, outlines, thin to thick lines depending on pressure
3. Filbert Brush
What it looks like: Oval-shaped tip (a mix between flat and round)
Use it for: Soft edges, blending, curved shapes like petals or faces
4. Detail or Liner Brush
What it looks like: Very thin, long bristles
Use it for: Tiny details, lines, and final touches
Basic Brush Tips:
Basic Brush Tips:
Rinse your brush between colors so you don’t get muddy mixes.
Use the right brush size for the job - big brush = big area, small brush = small detail.
Wipe off extra water so the paint doesn’t drip or get too watery.
Always clean your brushes thoroughly at the end of class to keep them in good shape.
How To Clean Our Paint Materials
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Intro Acrylic
Take notes to include under Section 3: Investigation on your digital portfolio
Watch below from 0.00m - 8:50mins
12.30
Investigate the Material
Today we’ll start exploring how acrylic paint works by learning the basics of color mixing and paint control.
What You’ll Do:
Use the Acrylic Practice Worksheet to learn:
How to mix a color wheel using primary colors
Different color groupings (complementary, analogous, etc.)
How to create tints (color + white) and tones (color + gray)
A value scale using black and white to show light to dark
Focus on smooth brushwork, clear transitions, and understanding how colors interact.
This worksheet is a tool to help you build painting confidence before starting your final project.
Take your time and explore what acrylic paint can do.
Primary Yellow" Lemon Yellow
It’s the cleanest, brightest yellow.
Why not Mid Yellow and Yellow Ochre? They are warmer and earthier, which makes mixes duller.
Primary Red: Red OR Crimson Red
Red It’s the most neutral red in your set.
Crimson Red: It's the most magenta in your set.
Why not Deep Pink? Too light and pinkish.
Primary Blue: Phthalo Blue
It’s a strong, bright, green-leaning blue, which makes the widest mixing range.
Why not Ultramarine? It is more violet-leaning (good secondary choice, but not the best primary).
Why not Sky Blue? It is too lightened to function as a true mixing primary.
Complimentary Colors: two colors on the opposite side of the color wheel
Split Complementary Colors: a color scheme using one base color and the two colors next to its complementary color (left and right) on the color wheel
Monochromatic Colors: one base hue and the tints and tones of that color created by adding white and black in an even blend
Color Wheel Walk-Through
Start at 1.20m in and follow along with this color wheel step-by-step
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When You're Finished:
Experiment with color mixing, brush strokes, and texture and/or free paint.
Document this as experimentation in your digital portfolio.
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