#1277 TECHNIQUE DISCUSSION: Painting techniques
- Alex Johnson
- Mar 5, 2021
- 1 min read
Today we're looking at 4 examples of painting techniques, as well as the frames framing the paintings! There are plenty of options ranging in complexity, from using stickered tiles to complex golden frames for Hogwarts portraits. Which technique shown is your favourite?
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By Midwest Builders: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKAKduMpNgD/
By Ryan Howerter: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ltdemartinet/22132255673/in/photolist-2j957zW-2jBW3FT-2jQvJFd-2iGrGH9-zHKAx4-2j7riz2-2jdVGaz-2hmA5Um-oQ7h2F-fibPUP-2hmVGBM-2hGuVYw-2iVLvMS-2jBRPBW-2giNejD-2hG8s75-2iGrGJS-2iznn7T-YuAzat-VVvAPc?fbclid=IwAR0iRIh91qHQFX7tz-mx7n06LB8ib7JyQi1UkB8DCamwsAFC9z3NaBJGz6o
By Sarah Beyer: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149907857@N08/46882580944/in/dateposted/
By Jonas Kramm: https://www.flickr.com/photos/legols/48865390032/in/dateposted/?fbclid=IwAR021UrR5F4X7Lo44xj0FmsJ-AwsrEruXUW6SQq8nV0B8LA_fQSCA_LSRLc
Painting techniques vary widely, from traditional brushwork and layering to modern methods like airbrushing and digital painting. Each technique offers unique textures and effects, allowing artists to express their vision in different ways. For example, window painting requires precision and creativity—https://www.chathampainters.net/window-painting/ showcases how professionals bring glass surfaces to life with vibrant, eye-catching designs. Mastery in blending, glazing, and underpainting can further elevate the depth and emotion in a piece, making technique as important as the subject itself.