Learn the Tips and Tricks for STATUE PAINTING 💝

If you’re a newbie to acrylic painting or statues painting, we’ve got some tips that will help you shorten the learning curve.

In this article, you’ll find suggestions, techniques , and explanations that are guaranteed to make you more comfortable and have you painting acrylic masterpieces in no time!

After arriving to our workshop, get starting and pick your favorite statue 🧸 Next…

1. Find a reference. The internet is full of images that you can use as a reference for cool things to paint. And of course, our Instagram page @artventure.helsinki is a perfect place for examples and inspirations. Have your statue plan out before is alway recommended because it helps you feel more confident knowing what you want to do with your statues. 👏
2. Use the right brushes. Starting with the bigger area is always recommended. We prefer using soft, big-head brushes because it is just so much faster and give you the perfect amount of paints. Later when you go to details then smaller head brushes are available and hard brushes are used for texture or color splatter. 👌🏼
3. Paint densely/ with layers. Don’t skimp on the paint. It’s okay to use large amounts of it and apply it thinly but evenly. Wait 5-10 minutes for the paint to dry and apply the 2nd layer (3rd or 4th for lighter colors likes: white, beige, yellow…). Remember to spread the paint evenly, the thicker the paint the longer it takes to dry 💨
4. Make your painting bright and lively. Don’t be afraid to use bright colors. It’s amazing how dynamic a painting becomes when highlights in white and areas of bold or unexpected color are added. Gold and silver colors are ours favorite 💝
5. Use different techniques. Acrylic is a versatile paint that adapts well to different techniques. You can even paint with your finger to blend and mix the colors smoothly. Experiment and play with the paint—mix new shades, use non-traditional tools ✌️
6. Paint over mistakes when the piece is dry.If you’ve made a mistake, no worries. You won’t have to wait long for the paint to dry to easily paint over any stray marks or unwanted colors. Or use hand sanitizer to wipe away the unwanted are ✅
7. Take care of your brushes. Don’t be afraid to use different brushes but remember to leave them in water after each use so they don’t dried out. 🥰

Now you have some tips and tricks to take you from beginner to artist to experienced painter. The more you paint, the more you’ll learn, and the better you’ll get. We hope these techniques will give you the confidence to keep going. Plus, we are always happy to help when you join our workshops! See you 💝