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Rated 5 out of 5 by cloudwalker from WOW I am a mixed media artist and this course is fantastic. Although I was familiar with many of the mediums shown, she used them in ways I never thought of. She is very clear in her instructions and easy to follow. This very short series is just packed with useful information, no matter your level of knowledge. I would recommend this to anyone interested in adding something new to their art. Thank you so much for this delightful and informative series.

Date published: 2022-12-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by elricryan from Terrific overview of acrylic mediums Very nice overview. I am an acrylic landscape painter and don't use mediums much, but this opened my eyes to possibilities I will try.

Date published: 2022-02-06

Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim4 from Excellent A comprehensive explanation of all the features and uses of the various acrylic mediums. Acrylics is so much more that colors and pigments.

Date published: 2021-11-19

Rated 3 out of 5 by Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx from Guidebook mismatch The course is excellent but the accompanying guidebook is for a different course entirely

Date published: 2021-09-12

Overview

Acrylic paints can yield beautiful results, but you open up a whole new world when you start playing with mediums. Join mixed media painter Rhéni Tauchid and learn how to create enticing and unexpected textures by applying mediums, gels and more to your acrylics. It’s a one-of-a-kind texture toolbox!

About

Rhéni Tauchid

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Rhéni Tauchid is a renowned artist, instructor and author. Her work references color-field painting and abstract landscape forms. In addition to her studio practice in Kingston, Ontario Canada, she is a materials consultant and director of the Tri-Art Acrylic Education Program. She has also authored "The New Acrylics," and its sequel, "New Acrylics Essential Sourcebook."

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The Texture Toolbox: Acrylic Medium Magic

01: Medium Essentials

Mediums are the real manipulators of acrylic paint -- but which ones do you use when? And how do you combine them with your colors, or with each other? Rhéni Tauchid starts class by helping you identify the different families of acrylic mediums and the functions of each.

15 min

02: Grounds

Grounds are the starting point for a strong and stable acrylic composition! Start the lesson by taking a look at gessoes and modeling pastes, before Rhéni breaks down the tools and techniques for applying them. You'll also explore the way in which new layers are affected by the various grounds.

29 min

03: Thin Mediums

Explore the largest group of acrylic mediums: thin or liquid mediums. Rhéni begins by demonstrating how they can increase the flow and transparency of your colors. Next, use glazing to control color intensity. The lesson ends with some special methods for creating subtle texture.

28 min

04: Gel Mediums

Gel mediums are ideal for extending colors without losing their body. Rhéni shows you how to achieve varying thickness by applying and mixing regular gels with these thicker gels. And for dramatic texture, find out how thicker paints can help. Along the way, you'll pick up new applications for mediums you've already visited.

21 min

05: Granular & Smooth Textures

Dive into a world of mediums with their own built-in textures -- they're great for varying and extending your surface possibilities! First, discover how to properly tint and apply coarse mediums like Nepheline Gels. Then, do the same for a self-leveling gel medium.

28 min

06: Custom Mediums & More

You've got the common mediums down, now it's time to take a look at some more unusual options. Rhéni guides you through using Dry Media Ground and some other great choices for mixed media. Looking for a finish you haven't seen yet? You'll learn how to create your own custom gels. Plus, class ends with some non-traditional applications for mediums from previous lessons.

25 min