Introduction to Acrylic Painting: Create a Tropical Canvas
The Choice of Brushes
A course by Leona Rose , Artist
Joined September 2021
About the video: The Choice of Brushes
Overview
“Here I will explain the different types of brushes that we can use for acrylic painting and how to choose them well according to the effects that we want to obtain.”
In this video lesson Leona Rose addresses the topic: The Choice of Brushes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Acrylic Painting: Create a Tropical Canvas. Get inspired by nature to create a colorful, tropical piece from scratch by exploring the secrets of acrylic painting.
Partial transcription of the video
“The choice of brushes In this lesson we will see the different brushes with which we can paint in acrylic and how to use them to have the desired effects. Here I have made a selection of eight brushes. I will detail them a bit. For me, it's really the must to work well. For me, it is very important to choose the shape of your brush well, because each time it corresponds to a different technique. I use, for example, larger brushes for large flat areas, large shapes. I like to classify my brushes from largest to smallest to have an overview and know how to use them at the right time. Also, th...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Acrylic Painting: Create a Tropical Canvas
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Acrylic Painting, Painting, Pattern Design

Leona Rose
A course by Leona Rose
Originally from the south of France, Leona Rose is a globe-trotting painter who loves to create her work on huge spaces all over the world. She became known for her large and colorful murals like the ones she created in the Riad Yasmine in Marrakech.
Since then, she has worked for the CeliaB brand, Pierre Frey wallpapers, and Fermob, Pokawa, and Levi's signs. She has also released a children's book: À la recherche des trois flamants roses, published by Little Urban.
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