With standard acrylics, you can apply the paint as thick as you like. Any thoughts anyone. Do you think lt will be better to use heavy body acrylic for the water and the background and then use Open acrylic paint for the fish and corals? But only for comparison, would you make a review between the two type of paint? This can feel nice straight from the tube in comparison to heavy body paints that often need a touch of water added for mixing the perfect consistency. Atelier's colors are beautiful when you actually use all the ones they offer. Do you have any experience with these brands, and if so, what did you think of them in comparison to the brands you use currently? The best unlocking came with the Unlocking Formula mixed with Atelier Interactive and painted, then dried, then re-activated with Unlocking Formula. I decided to try and use acrylics with a watercolour technique. It all depends on what is called for by a given situation. I will appreciate the answer. The 80ml size of Atelier Interactive always gives 33 & 1/3 more paint per tube than the other brands. Is this true across the range (maybe W&N was old)? To do a “paint tasting” which is mainly about consistency and quality, the new paint being tried has to meld with the current brand you are using. I’ll keep that in mind while painting. Have you tested it? It compares standard oils to watermixable oils and standard acrylics, it doesn’t include the Golden OPEN but will give you a good idea. Julie is also a professional artist, a recent graduate of the 2-year Turps Studio Painting Programme and previously studied at Camberwell College of Art. Hi Ivan, the New Masters Acrylics are really nice, they dry to a slight more sheen than other acrylics so can appear with more saturation, they’ve also got a nice painterly feel to them. As for Golden Retarder; hm, that’s strange. A few paint manufacturers have developed ranges of paints that aim to address this issue. Cheers, Will. Or should I buy Open acrylic paints for the whole painting? Great tips that improve my skills gradually. Also, when drying, the OPEN acrylics go through a strange process of ‘tacking up’. Someone came to give a talk on interactive acrylics to I would invest in an artist quality titanium white first so you can see the difference. Cheers Bernie, pleased you found the article of interest. Hi Nick, it depends on the colours and style of painting that you’re most drawn to, you might find this article of interest about the different colour palettes through different painting eras. Atelier Interactive can be mixed with other makes of acrylic. Have either of these been altered in photoshop? Hi Will How do Golden acrylic mediums (e.g. For fine detail, stir into paint creating a 50/50 mixture or until desired viscosity is reached. Good luck, Thanks Fatima, so pleased you’ve been finding the articles and videos helpful, thanks again for your kind words. What would I do with out you. I find that at times (especially summer w/ more humidity) I can put a dollop of this paint on my palette, and it will be sitting there quite wet and ready to use 24 hours later! I work with all brands and types owning an art supply store/studio. By the way, love the site. Gloss Medium How kind of you to get back to me! They might be perfect for you if you work in those thinner layers, as you’ve had experience with acrylics I think you’ll be able to handle the colour shift, no problem. Dry fast & waterproof for standard acrylic techniques. However mediums can greatly enhance the versatility of the paint, making some techniques much easier, enjoyable and successful. Hi Remon, nice to hear from you, yes I do also use old Holland, Sennelier and Schminke, both the oils and acrylics. Golden® OPEN™ Slow-Drying Acrylics, 2oz. Will. 2572212 | VAT Registration No. Holds moderate peaks and texture for impasto effects. Will, just went through your still life on-line course and learned a ton. Ideal for glazing and extending colors. Hi Laura, the coloured ground colour can change depending on the scene you are painting and the mood you are after. Regards. When you are completely finished you can apply the Fast Medium/Fixer to seal the layer so it won’t reactivate anymore. Extends wet-in-wet blending time and is designed to be used in conjunction with a water sprayer. Golden Retarder recommendations are pretty similar to OH and recommend no more that 15% retarder mixed in with the paint. And without the paint getting stringy or lumpy or doing anything other than being wet paint. You then try to mix more of that exact colour. I bought a set of the Golden heavy body. or 01580 763315. Thanks a lot. As a working artist and studio owner, I love that Chroma Atelier gives me a full line and work-ability in one paint; without having to purchase both heavy body & open. Hi, thanks for the article. I may try a color or two in time, but if find misting my palette with a super ultra-fine mister will keep my paint workable for over an hour outdoors if you are diligent about keeping it in a humidified environment. Thick Slow Medium This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Julie has been editor of the Jackson's Art Blog for 10 years. Hello Everybody! I’m a novice painter from The Netherlands who enjoys the extensive information you provide on your website and Youtube channel! Yes, the less is more approach can help in so many ways when first learning a new medium. Tim Gagnon (http://www.timgagnon.com/) is an artist who works almost exclusively with Atelier Interactives, focusing mainly on realistic landscapes and wildlife. Will. If you’ve painting outside, or in hotter climates than the UK they can be great as in a large pile of paint remains workable for such a long period and if you mist the paint with water or OPEN thinner the paint can stay wet even longer. Acrylic Glazing Liquid can be used in place of straight Retarder, and there are no restrictions on amounts. Everyone should remember that a sealed surface will significantly increase open time. Atelier Interactive can be used for standard acrylic painting techniques or kept open for longer blending time without the use of any special mediums – all you really need is water. Also, which is the best adhesive to keep the swarovski crystals in place? It depends, I think the labelling is a bit misleading, they should have called them: Golden glazing paints for thin layers and fine detail. Great stuff, Will! Maintain or enhance the re-wetting properties of Interactive. I am a watercolorist and recently got a large commission (152cm x 152cm triptych ) in acrylics. When you’re first starting it can be hard to judge when this perfect moment is and as the thickness of paint application varies, so does the timing of the drying. Cheers, Will. I wonder because my local art shop owner always speaks highly of brands like the French Sennelier, German Schmincke and of course our Dutch Old Holland when I buy some Royal Talens Amsterdam acrylics. Rated 4 out of 5 by Loritravels from My new favorite ! Thanks for dropping by, really pleased you’ve learnt loads on the still life course. My question is; what type of materials ( paints,canvases or boards) would you recommend for this type of project? It’s great to be learning so much about art and paints in the convenience of my own home. Thank you for such a wealth of information! Another great advantage is that when you have mixed the colour you want on your palette but it dries so you can’t use it anymore, with the Unlocking Formula you can re-activate the paint on the palette and continue. Yes, I was mixing triadic combos, and the limited palette of the Atelier available to me really made getting good darks difficult. Atelier Interactive Acrylics 20ml Tubes (Set of 12) - Includes Mitch Waite Video 4.6 out of 5 stars 69 More buying choices £79.99 (1 new offer) Thanks so much! I really like them, but I do have to be careful not to over work an area and instead let it dry first. In other words, are the paints going to be unusable on the palette after only 5 minutes? Sue D. You’re welcome Sue, really pleased the article helped. You can mix OPEN acrylics in with standard acrylics easily and without any real problems. Hello Will, a debutante. The choice of mediums are also excellent. You might say “why don’t just buy also OH retarder”, but OH sells it only in 500 ml dose and that is just too much. I am loving your lessons! We present them separately from the established Mediums because of their special features. Click on a link below to download the PDF. They all have a double function: use with Unlocking Formula for prolonged blending, and use without Unlocking Formula for standard use. On the other hand OH recommends adding max. GB 638 3492 15, Copyright © 2020 Warners Group Publications Plc. Used without the Unlocking Formula or with a traditional acrylic medium they are fast drying like regular acrylics. I sometimes think Acrylics are not taken as seriously as Oils. Pleased to hear it Jasson, the choice of materials can make a big difference in the success of your painting, it’s nice to be aware of what’s out there. Allows artists to re-open Atelier Interactive even after it is touch-dry. I’d be interested in a comparison with oils, especially drying time, but also in use for a finishing layer to regular acrylics in the same way as you suggest a suitable use of Open acrylics for final subtle glazes and blends. My painting subject is underwater with lots of fish and corals. You’re halfway through your painting, it’s going really well. My experiments are ongoing. But l am not sure if this will be good for the background. The other type are the Interactive Mediums which maintain or enhance the unique drying properties of the paint, allowing it to remain workable for even longer. It’s great. Thanks for your input! You are obviously using a different technique in the second painting. I’ve found the Golden titanium white has more opacity and the heavy body range from Golden have a slightly stiffer texture than the Winsor and Newton so it depends which feel you prefer. I like to paint flat and I like to do impasto. You need to let your layers dry completely before you attempt to add a new layer, otherwise, you risk ruining a layer that hasn’t set yet. I bought also the heavy body medium to regular acrylics to blend with the open and solve the problem. You’ll have a paint film that takes weeks to dry and the paint, when pressed, feels mushy and a very strange surface to work with. Hope this helps. Paint Additives like mediums, change the properties of paint, however they are different to mediums in that they do not contain a binding agent. What is your experience? When using mediums with Atelier Interactive special consideration needs to be given as to how they change the way the paint dries. I was actually considering replacing my entire palette with these Open Acrylics expecting them to behave much more like oils. My fear is that the open acrylics will be soft and transparent like the student level paints which I despise. Thank you Will that was really interesting. Thanks Will, It’s helpful. :), having just discovered these paints and convinced myself they were the answer to my prayers, i was within a gnats whisker of buying some today, but instead i bought Windsor and Newton Slow Drying Medium to mix with my existing paints. For example the description on the bottle of my Golden Retarder says that recommended ratio paint:retarder is up to 1:1 when painting thinly.
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