If you feel attracted to the world of painting and are thinking about starting to exploit your artistic vein, you have surely had doubts about the painting techniques that exist and what each of them consists of. The first thing we recommend is that you come with us to try one of our Art&Wine experiences, where you will paint your own picture, always guided by one of our teachers while enjoying a good wine, so you are sure to discover your artistic side.

If you have already visited us, or on the contrary, the artist's bug is already inside you We have written this article where we are going to mention the most well-known painting techniques and give you the first brushstrokes of each one.

Acrylic painting technique

It is an acrylic polymer that It is ideal for when you start painting, as it dries very quickly and can be painted over again in a short period of time.

Also, it is a very painting economic It only requires water to dissolve, making it easy to manipulate and mix, and is great for getting started in the artistic world of painting.

You should know that the colors change slightly when it dries, but they are still intense and long-lasting.

Oil Painting Technique

This technique requires a lot of skill, as it takes a long time to dry and sometimes you need to know how to handle the product both wet and dry. However, it is worth experimenting with it, as it is very easy to apply. It offers numerous possibilities and is very versatile.. This is why it has been used by great artists in the history of art such as Van Gogh and Monet.

Some oil painting techniques are:

Painting in layers

First, create thin layers and then add thicker ones. It is necessary to allow the paint to dry between each layer.

Direct painting

It is painted layer by layer without waiting for it to dry.

Glazings

It consists of applying a thin layer of paint over a lighter, more opaque layer. In this way, the color is created.

Dough

A generous amount of dry paint is applied to the painting using a spatula or brush.

Watercolor, a very fun painting technique

It is one of the most used painting techniques. Like acrylic paint, it dissolves in water and has great adhesion to paper. Its pigments are very diluted, so low-saturated tones are obtained. This result will be ideal for experimenting with color spots and painting landscapes.

When handling this type of paint, it is necessary to keep in mind that watercolor, unlike acrylic paint, remains soluble once dry. Therefore, it is necessary to protect it to prevent it from deteriorating. To do this, materials such as varnish or gum arabic can be used, which will also provide extra shine.

Watercolors are very versatile and allow for multiple forms of application. Some of them are the following:

Flat wash

This is the most commonly used and simplest technique. It consists of spreading the brush over the desired surface after having dipped it in watercolour.

Graduated wash

Load the brush with as much paint as possible and drag it across the paper. The next stroke applies a smaller amount, but the same procedure is followed, and so on. This creates a transition from light to dark.

Paint with salt

For this technique, the salt is applied when the paint is still wet. When it dries completely, a sandy appearance is achieved.

Gouache or Tempera

Tempera is one of the easy painting techniques for children and beginners. It is easy to use and clean.

This is a water-soluble paint that is often compared to watercolour. However, it has denser pigments, which means greater coverage and intensity. It also has white pigment, which creates more solid and opaque colours.

Like watercolor, must be protected to extend its durability. Currently, there are acrylic-based tempera paints that are water resistant.

Airbrush painting techniques

This technique allows the use of different paints such as ink, acrylic and watercolors. The product is applied to a surface by spraying. The airbrush It is a spray-like tool that mixes paint with air..

Some experience is required to use this painting technique, as it is quite complicated to manipulate.

Pastel technique in painting

It is a fairly common technique that consists of a combination of powdered pigments and dry resins to model a wax shaped barThe result of its use is quite opaque although it has little adhesion, which is why special paper is used to facilitate mixing and it is usually protected with glass.

Encaustic

This is a very old technique that requires experience and skill. It involves using a mixture of wax and resin on a rigid support, usually made of wood. Once applied, it is spread with spatulas and other tools. It is necessary to work it quickly, since it dries in a few minutes.However, it takes a few weeks to harden completely. Nowadays, heat guns are used to be able to work with it for longer periods of time.

Egg tempera

In this technique, the egg is used as a binder for the pigments. It is a very old and widely used method that Provides greater luminosity and depth than other types of paint, although it offers less intensity than oil.

One of the most famous works in which we can observe the use of this technique is “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli.

Chinese ink

This type of paint is usually sold in liquid form. However, it is also possible to buy it in powder form, which can then be mixed with water.

It is an ideal technique for drawings and typography.

Mixed technique painting

As its name suggests, it is a technique in which it is used more than one painting methodAn example of this is when pencils and watercolors are used in the same work.

As you may have observed, There are very diverse painting techniques. Depending on your needs and experience, you can choose one or the other, taking into account their characteristics and particularities. Don't hesitate to explore all the techniques that appeal to you to find out which one best suits you. And don't forget that the important thing is to enjoy and give wings to your creativity.

Obviously, in our experiences we do not use the vast majority of these techniques, because many of them are complicated and require experience and the idea is for you to have fun.

If for whatever reason you cannot attend one of our sessions, don't worry because we have ArtandHomeA somewhat different type of experience where you will do the same thing as with us but from the comfort of your home, although we always recommend that you come live and in person.