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Learning Center Project
Coordinator/Artist: Michael Tero

I will be sharing my knowledge and those of others with you the best I can.
My intension is to be as open, clear, and honest about
how I create my art, and the tools I use.

Try not to be overwhelmed.
Take it in little by little and enjoy yourself.

I will be trying different ways to demostrate how I do things by using
pdf files for download, videos, and writing on the web page.

There is no charge for the web page lessons, downloadable lessons, and video lessons, but if you
appreciate the lessons and information, you can help support the Galleries Learning Center Project with a donation in any amount you wish.

Thank you!



Art Terms
Tools Used in Creating Art
  • Brushes
    (see video - basics on brushes)
  • Palette Knife
    (see video - basics on using a palette knife)

Questions and Answers
(This is were questions from you will be anwered.
We will do the best we can anwering your questions.
Please make sure your questions are art related.)




Art Terms

Acrylic Painting

Acrylics were introduced in the late 1950’s and are becoming increasingly popular.

The colors are mixed with an acrylic emulsion and applied with brushes or other objects, they have the advantage of drying faster and lower toxicity.

Another chemical is sold to mix with acrylics to help slow down the drying time. Sometimes artists want the acrylic paint to stay wet a little longer.

Many artist use acrylic paints in situations where experimentation is particularly important such as in abstract paintings.


Brushes

How to Choose a Brush:


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Gesso

Gesso is used for surface preparation, primarily it is used when painting. It essentially seals the foundation, such as wood or canvas and provides a smooth, 'toothy' surface to which the paint will adhere nicely.

 

How To Gesso a Canvas

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Palette Knife

Basic use of a Palette Knife


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Portrait Painting

Learn some of the basics on how to start painting a portrait.


How To Paint a Portrait

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Oil Painting

The application of colours mixed with linseed oil and applied with a brush, knife or other objects to canvas, board, or other suitable support.


How To Make Your Own Oil Paints

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