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Folk Art Fusion
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Folk Art Fusion

by Heather Galler
March 2017
Beginner
128 pages
2h 54m
English
Walter Foster
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Painting Techniques

As you create your paintings, keep these tips and techniques in mind.

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ADD LINES & DETAILS

My favorite technique for painting folk art is to use a black marker to clean up lines and draw details. I love the simplicity of a black marker against flat acrylic paint. Plus, when you draw your design, you can cover the black lines with paint and easily see through to your design. Then, after the paint is dry, you can redraw your lines with a black marker.

KEEP PAINT LAYERS THIN

When painting on paper, it’s a good idea to use thin layers of paint. You can add more layers after each layer dries to darken the color, or use other ...

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