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Impasto painting technique
Hi Reader,
One thing I love about oil and acrylic paints is that they are naturally thick in texture. There is a painting technique called impasto that harnesses the rich texture of these mediums to create wonderful layers and eye catching three dimensional effects that hold their shape on the canvas.
This technique has been used for centuries, but it was made popular in the 19th and 20th centuries by artists such as van Gogh, Monet, Lucian Freud and Frank Auerbach.
In our impasto tutorial, learn how to create gestural and expressive texture, to bring movement, rhythm and dynamism to your work. Discover the mediums you need to create the impasto technique, which kind of applicators work best and an overview of the process to create successful paintings.
Have a great week!
Emily
Fine Art Tutorials
By Emily Clare
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