Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Techniques & Supplies
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- See essential acrylic painting techniques: painting with palette knives, choosing acrylic colors, using a palette knife, mediums that can be added to the acrylic paint, acrylic varnishes, painting details, and much more. Demo by Teaching Artist Alex Rowe.
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You are so kind! Same to you, a million times over :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
now we know why you are into painting...you look bored :'D wish u the best too haha
This made my day better
Thank you
Thank you I wish the same for you as well
"Please don't eat it" :D haha
Yeah!
I'll just drink it then, Cadmium smoothies
I actually prefer the taste of cobalt smoothies
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Sooooo now I want to go to Michael's and buy more paint.....and brushes.....I'm an art supply hoarder and I'm okay with that.
lol same!!!! I have a problem
I am a brush hoarder and have over 50 brushes and still buy more.
Lol I think I spend more time thinking about supplies than just painting.
I’m starting a new painting for my class and my teacher really doesn’t like when we go it with a lot of colors and he prefers starting monochromatic. But I really liked how you did it with the underpainting being the opposite color. I really want to apply this to my painting. I hope he doesn’t get mad :/
I know a lot of people do the monochromatic underpainting, but I've never been a fan. I feel like it actually gets your eye to not see the color! This video explains that and more: ua-cam.com/video/QL5HZD1kEjY/v-deo.html -Prof Lieu
Art Prof: Create & Critique thanks! And wow that’s strange cause my teacher says you won’t see the color if you don’t start monochromatic. I ended up doing the opposite color underpainting and I think it’s working out better than I thought it would. I’m very happy I found a new method
@@EvermoreisTimeless If you think about it this way, it makes sense: (at least to me) if you are painting something black and white that is a color IRL, you basically have to force your eye to ignore the color and reduce it to a specific gray value. So if I am painting a red apple, I have to figure out how to convert that red color of the apple into a grey value, thus getting myself to not see the red. My former professor Tony Janello expalined this to me many years ago because my paintings as an art student were sooooo grey, and he said it was because I had been training my eye to ignore colors by drawing in black and white for so long. I felt like my brain exploded, it made so much sense to me! And I have struggled with color forever and ever, to this day I'm still not that great at it, but I at least understand how it works. ua-cam.com/video/QL5HZD1kEjY/v-deo.html -Prof Lieu
I too love the idea of the complimentary undertone....thank you so much! Will try it today!
@@artprof these schools and teachers do not all root for us at their root. to train you not to see color or to be able to work with it is on brand for a school, indocrination strikes the lot of us, truly.
As an acrylic painter, I'd say his color choices are VERY personal for him, and not necessarily what every painter should get. I'm in agreement that black shouldn't be used for shadows, but I feel titanium white is a staple for beginners or pros a like. However, his set is very much that of a "class" oriented set, and not something that will be versatile enough for an artist browsing YT videos. Basics color theory sets are I feel the best for most painters of any level.
Also the idea that if your paint dries on the bristles and you're "done" isn't true. A little rubbing alcohol goes a long way.
That's a good point about the bristles! Color choice can be super particular, it's good for an artist to experiment with different pallets until they find one they love :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Why the hell do your types even watch these beginner instruction videos just to argue with the creator because obviously you're not a beginner?
@@yeetnama9094as a beginner I like that he is giving me another perspective, I'm thankful for that
@@yeetnama9094 Only a pompus artist thinks they can't learn anything because they've outgrown basic tutorials
His point about making the underpainting the complimentary color of the object was an ah-ha moment for me.
Absolutely love this art prof vid. Only 14 mins long. No annoying music. Loads of brilliant advice(the tip about the chemical bonds was pretty mind-blowing). Great editing. Fascinating to watch Alex paint too.
Did i mention only 14 mins long? 😉
So glad you enjoyed it!!! 14 minutes seems to be a happy middle ground between super long and super short, haha - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Exactly!!! These guys can edit. So much substance. No wasted time. And the practical tips (eg. freezer paper).
And most of all, they can SPEAK. No annoying Tiktok voice. No grunting or increased pitch at every last word of the sentence.
For paints I suggest also to get the primary colors warm and cool variations because for example when you want to mix vivid colors (vivid purple), then you want to mix a cool red and a warm blue. If the red is warm then it will be less saturated purple (because warm red has more yellow in it and if we mix yellow, red and blue together we get gray/black) So the purple would go more to the gray side of colors thus not being as vivid. Hope that helps anyone.
Totally, that's a great suggestion, I always go for the same with my starting palette! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Cool advice! I really must get back to painting, even a little. But that's great to know!
Acrylic paints have come a long way in recent years. The chemistry has improved color lasting, and vibrancy. I personally find them superior to oils, with more color choices and mediums. Plus the toxicity is nowhere near oil, unless you eat them.
So true! I've also noticed the amazing quality acrylics, they're game changers - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
1:30 I never realized that white was dulling up my colors, I always noticed it, but couldn't understand what I was doing wrong, since every tutorial on youtube advises to use white.
A lesson on brightening or darkening colors without using white or black would be great help! I assume I can use any light or dark color, as long as I take into account their warmness or coolness?
That's a great idea! We have a whole lot of lessons on color, feel free to browse our library here if you're interested: artprof.org/?s=color+mixing - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@@artprof Thanks for the resources. Do you guys have something on how to improve/paractice brushwork for acrylics?
Adding in small amounts of dark greys or even black also works to de-saturate or "dull" colors.
If you can make an investment try Winsor and Newton's PROFESSIONAL line! They have almost no color shift, and way more pigment is used, which results in the vibrant colors being much harder to dull.
This was the best acrylic tutorial I've seen. I've learned more in this last half hour than I have in years of using this medium.
That's amazing! We hope you have a ton of fun painting! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you for such a thorough video and I love the different textures on the lobster
You're welcome! More here: artprof.org/courses/acrylic-painting/
This man isn't a slick painter. His work has a wonderful honesty . Refreshing.
It's reflective of Alex himself!
This is one of my favorite acrylic lesson video in the entire youtube! I can’t believe I watch the entire 14 minutes in one sitting! It feels so enjoyable! I’m really looking forward for another acrylic painting lessons!!
Glad it was helpful! you might like our oil painting tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/dPw8J2G7cqI/v-deo.html -Prof Lieu
The complementary under painting tip was gold, thanks!
Amazing, methodical, thorough and simple guide. Good job.
Great idea about not over using white and blacks thank you very much!
Thanks for this simple, straight to the point tips for beginners.
Awesome! I love your long videos and art alongs and watching the whole process but this is so useful to recapitulate. Thanks so much!!!
Glad you're finding good uses for all of the different formats. :) -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Great tips not found before. Many thanks. Did oil for some years and just getting to know acrylic
Love the lobster!
Thank you . Will watch out for your videos.
Great video! A wet palette changed my process too. Now I can keep mixed acrylic paint for days without much change in the consistency
I'm a beginner on acrylic painting and I learn a ton! Thank you for this!
I really enjoyed the video, especially where you applied a complimentary under paint. I'm planning on challenging myself to paint and not procrastinate, and after watching this I think I'm ready to :))
Beautiful! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for your generosity to beginners!
Thank you so much for watching! Good luck painting :) If you liked this video, you might enjoy this one too: ua-cam.com/video/pzSGdNdrfSA/v-deo.html - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
This was so helpful! The complementary colors in the under paint. And I did not know white was having that effect on my mixing but it makes perfect sense!
We're so happy you enjoyed the video!! All of these small tricks can really change the way you paint-- I couldn't believe it till I tried! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I love this guy. His voice is so calm and everything about him is relaxing. Great vid 👍
Totally! Alex is the best, haha - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
What a perfect little introduction to acrylics. So many great tips shared, and just calm and good. Thank you!
We're so psyched you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! :D - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This is exactly the tips I was looking for in acrylic painting! I started painting in high school and really enjoyed the look and feel. It's been so long since I painted but when I got back into it just wasn't the same. I knew I was missing some fundamental tips. Almost everything you mentioned was so informative for me. I. So excited to do my next canvas using everything you mentioned!
Yes! You got this, good luck with your painting! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I come back to this video all the time because it has so many helpful sections and Alex is such a great teacher.
He really is! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
it helped me a LOT! i needed to watch this! loved to learn about the layers be painted with the complementary colors fisrt and by doing so we add the real color. I didn't use to do that! thank you!
Awesome!! That is lovely to hear :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you so much for making this video. You are an incredible teacher and an absolutely amazing artist! This video was so well put together and informative. I am a beginner from scratch and just bought my canvases and brushes and acrylic paint this week. So glad I found this tutorial. I’m very excited! 👏🏼
You are so welcome! We're excited to help you on your painting journey :D - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I appreciate this video very much. Thank you for the insight.
Thank you! I had no idea what colors to buy. You included some great basic information on using acrylics.
You are so welcome! Good luck with all of your upcoming paintings!! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Glass paletes are the best you just need a glads scraper to scrape it off and you dont waste that much
Alot of great information! I'm excited to try mixing white. It is the first time I have heard of it and it is making me very curious. Thankyou
Good luck!! If you have more questions about color mixing, I highly recommend checking out our Color Track. There are a lot of really helpful tips and exercises there! artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/color/color-track/ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
This was incredibelyyy helpful! I am painting again after 10 years and am trying to learn better techniques and color theory this time around. Very very helpful video and tips. Thank you!
Thank you!! My 2nd video of yours I’ve watched. Oh, I’m learning SO much! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I'm so glad you found us, welcome to the Art Prof family! -Prof Lieu
He's a great teacher, I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Here's more about Alex, I think on the site you can also search by TA if you want! artprof.org/about/meet-the-family/alex-rowe/ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Thanks for the tip of using a complimentary color under wash; that is a great idea!
You're so welcome! It is a real game changer for sure - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you for this !! I really love the effort you put in this video
This is fantastic. Thank you very much! I’ll be watching it again. 🎨
We're happy to hear that!! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
FINALLY I KNOW WHAT MATTE MEDIUM IS FOR :D. My teacher told us to mix it with all our paints and that in increases transparency but never said anything else. Now I know how to use it better thank you
ive absolutely subscribed . u r a pro and passionate about art it shows so much wow
Great video! I love painting in acrylic and agree it’s so versatile
Glad you enjoyed it! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Thank you for this helpful video. Love the painting you were working on. Very beautiful.
Thank you so much for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you for this video! I have learn a lot of in-depth information on Acrylic painting and the things that beginners like me should consider when starting Acrylic painting (Materials, brushes to consider, number of colors, etc...), even though I have some little experience before with Acrylic painting. With this video, I've learn more about color mixing techniques, brushing /stroking styles and techniques, that I can use for future use if I ever engage in Acrylic painting again.
That's wonderful! Thank you for sharing what you've learned! If you're interested in more acrylic videos, we have a whole playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLvt8_pMl6ywmoP3PRVUvQtaljFXPOHXnx.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Really enjoyed the video. Just starting out and your explanations were clear and concise. Thank you
I'm happy it was helpful for you! here are more of our acrylic videos in case you want to learn more: ua-cam.com/play/PLvt8_pMl6ywmoP3PRVUvQtaljFXPOHXnx.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Brilliant ! Very informative. Saw you in the other with the Professor. Recognized the still life. (Still trying to learn your names.) Thanks so much.
Thanks for watching! His name is Alex😀, you can see his bio page here on our main site: artprof.org/about/alex-rowe/
Beautifully explained! Thank you!
Thank YOU! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
This is so crazy helpful!!!! Half the tips you mentioned I’ve been doing the opposite for years LOL I’ll build better habits now, thank you!!
Oooohhhh, so glad you found us! I hope these tips help you develop a smoother, more enjoyable way of painting! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Just buy a photoframe and use the glass as a palette. Very cheap since you get a palette and a frame. Just be sure to tape the edges of the glass so u don't cut yourself
Wow your art piece is soo pretty, I really liked this vid & acrylic colors even more! Been looking for acrylics to avoid the toxicity of oil paints, so this video was so helpful! Many thanks
I'm happy to hear that this video was helpful for you! We have a bunch of videos on using acrylics if you want more-
artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/abstract-acrylic-painting-prompts/
artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/portrait-painting-in-acrylic/
artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/abstract-acrylic-painting-techniques/
-Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Thank you, I knew none of this. I've been working with watercolors, but I want to start working with acrylics. This video is very helpful
Ohh glad to hear it! If you want more guidance while starting your adventures with acrylic, we have a whole playlist of acrylic tutorials. 😊 ua-cam.com/play/PLvt8_pMl6ywmoP3PRVUvQtaljFXPOHXnx.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Thank you so so much 😭 I struggle so much with color and any media other than digital and pencil. This was so helpful :)
Glad it was helpful! -Prof Lieu
So I'm just trying to get back into painting because I just enjoyed it as a child. My sister gave me her acryllic set that she doesn't use anymore recently. Grateful as I am, I hadn't the first idea to get started, but you're helping me make that first step. Thank you for this.
We're so happy you're taking the leap!!! Good luck on your painting journey, we're here for you :D - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This video is really helpful! Thanks!
Thanks for making and sharing this video
This video was so great, thanks! Good tips and good production! I liked all of your work as well.
You're so welcome, thanks for tuning in! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This was really useful, thank you so much!
Wow. Thanks for sharing all the info. Your painting is gorgeous! Loved the bloopers at the end.
Glad you enjoyed it! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I love all the knowledge he shared. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
This guy explained every single thing I needed in one vid now I can start my new art collection
Yay! So glad you think it's helpful! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This is great! Thank you! 😄
Super video! Thank you so much!
Loved this. So educational! Thank you!
This guy sums up so nicely :) I'm one month in painting and I feel the lack of those tools in my work. He gave solution to all my problems 🎉👏
That's so awesome! We're happy to have helped out :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Brilliant and REALLY helpful, thank you!
You're very welcome! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Acrylic painting for beginners. The picture is very beautiful.Thank you for sharing the video
You're so welcome, thanks for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you. I learned a lot by watching your video.
We're so glad to hear that!! Thank you for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I have painted with oils, watercolor, color pencil, did pen and ink pictures but I've wanted to learn acrylic. This video made it more understandable. Thank to you, I am getting closer to learning a new method, thanks to you.
We're so happy to help, thank you so much for watching! We hope your painting goes well-- this site might also help you out if you'd like to learn more: artprof.org/?s=acrylic - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I'm working on a list of supplies to buy my son as a gift. This was a great help!
We're so happy it helped! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
im having my finals assignment in my ap class next week where i might have to paint an acrylic still life, so this helped me a ton, also for the future, thanks :))
Good luck on your assignment! This video on setting up a still life might also be helpful for you: ua-cam.com/video/wKCjWmhdrhU/v-deo.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
That was really interesting. I have no art background but used to find myself getting absorbed when I painted wargaming miniatures when younger. I bought a cheap acrylic set and did my first painting and chose an easy identifiable subject (European Robin) so no matter how bad it was, I would be happy as I could see what I was going for. Nice to know the chemistry which makes perfect sense and like the idea of the complimentary colour wheels. I will likely apply things I learned on this video to painting number 2.
That's so great to hear! I find that often even when people say they have no art background, they have picked up skills important to art making from other parts of their life, and it's a great point of access to learning about art more directly. Congrats on your first painting! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
I'm just looking for tips before painting with the kids. This was eye opening cheers dude!
Happy to help! -Prof Lieu
What a wonderful video! I am just beginning and have not done even one painting yet. I am a wee bit scared. But all this information is super helpful! Thank you!
You've got this!!! Thank you so much for tuning in-- we have a ton of other painting resources here you can check out if you're interested: artprof.org/learn/tracks/painting-basics-track/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This is perfect and exactly what I needed
I try to improve my Acrylics paintings and I recognize that I miss a lot of basics.
Maybe I need to Go to the Store again😄
Thank you, this will really Help a lot
You are so welcome! If you want to check out another acrylic tutorial, here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/mH8PdNzNNKA/v-deo.html - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Great video! Thanks so much for the tips.
Glad it was helpful! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Excellent information for a certain type of painting. I learned a few things here even though I've painted with acrylics for decades. That said, a few points points that I noticed:
Palettes - Acrylic paint tends to dry _very_ quickly on a flat palette (but see below). Well palettes give you a better volume to surface area ratio than flat palettes, so the paint can stay workable longer. Porcelain well palettes are much easier to clean than plastic well palettes, so if you go with a well palette, that's what I would use (and have used). But wet palettes can keep paint alive on the palette much longer. This is especially so if you use (as I do) very fluid paints. For quite fluid paint like the Golden Fluid Acrylics and High Flow Fluid Acrylics, I prefer to use baking parchment rather than the palette papers that come with at least the Masterson wet palettes.
Brushes - I work with thin, fluid paints and I work both small and tight. For that kind of painting, I strongly prefer natural-hair brushes (specifically premium Kolinsky brushes) to nylon ("Golden Taklon" or whatever trade name). Nylon brushes tend to lose their points very quickly even when cleaned regularly and carefully, where a Kolinsky can be a workhorse for a year or more. But as I say, I don't do large pieces and I paint very tight, so the brush tip geometry is crucial for me.
Brush Cleaning - Dish soap or shampoo is fine for polymer brushes. For natural hair, though, it strips all the natural oils and turns the brush into a mop. If you are going to use a detergent with natural hair brushes, do what you would do with your own hair and use a hair conditioner after cleaning. FWIW, I generally prefer to use a dedicated brush soap like The Masters to avoid the two-step process. If you somehow let paint dry in your brush, Winsor & Newton makes a Brush Cleaner & Restorer that will clean even dried acrylic paint out of the bristles of a brush. It will also clean the lacquer off the handle of the brush if you aren't careful, and I'm pretty sure it's at least a bit toxic, but it's an option.
Photographing gloss-surface paintings - If you don't do lots of impasto work, using strip lights at a 45° angle from either side of the painting should kill the specular reflection quite effectively. (A very large painting might also need lights above and below, but we're talking _very_ large here.) If you do a lot of impasto work, you might have to matte the painting before photographing, since some part of the texture may always act like a mirror reflecting the light directly at the camera, but even here, if your lights are large enough you can limit your specular reflections.
I hope some of that helps someone.
Thank you so much for this info!! We're glad you liked the video, and provided even more insight into acrylic painting for those who are learning :) If you enjoyed this video, you might also like this one about oil painting: ua-cam.com/video/dPw8J2G7cqI/v-deo.html Feel free to check it out! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I really like all of your suggestions and tips! I took some acrylic classes a few years back (One Stoke). The instructor (nor any of the books) suggested washing brushes with cold water. I used warm water and dish detergent, unfortunately, and eventually (quickly) I lost the use of several brushes. About that time that happened I had to stop the lessons and haven't picked up my brushes since. But, I am feeling like trying again, especially with your suggestions. I have brushes but will need to invest in paint and now I have an idea of just how few colors are needed to get started so as soon as possible I am off to Hobby Lobby!
I'm so glad to hear that after a break you are coming back to painting again! If you're up to it, feel free to join our Discord community and share what you're making! discord.com/invite/artprof -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Thanks for this video, so helpful 👏
Great work and great info - well done piece of art!
Thank you kindly! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Winsor and newton pro paint ís amazing!
I know!!!! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I really appreciated this, thank you so much!
You're so welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Been drawing most my life..looking to get into painting this had so much info and still didn’t make me feel overwhelmed…subscribe
So happy to hear that! Here are some cool effects that you can try with the acrylic while you're learning: ua-cam.com/video/EfygTUHe3J0/v-deo.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
wow! i really wish i watched this video before starting to paint as a hobby. i only recently started using gesso, and i've literally never heard of mediums. i have always pencil sketched beforehand though.
Omg!! We're so happy to be of help-- the cool thing about painting is that the more you learn, the easier it gets! So the fact you're already painting as a hobby means you're in a great spot :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Great! Needed the tips and advice.😊
Very helpful, thank you 👍👍👍
You are wonderful because you keep it simple. Simple is great because a kot of us know nothing.
Haha, thank you so much! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
OMG...SO helpful!!! Thank you
You're very welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I have never tried the color palette you've mentioned... I usually go for magentas, a close primary yellow, phthalo blue, titanium white (mixing white for special purposes), and yellow ochre burnt sienne prussian blue just to make mixing easier (depending on the painting)...
and it's good you mentioned the proper way to clean the brushes... we use hot water to restore some misshapen brushes sometimes...
with the pencil sketch, depending on the acrylic quality... it's hard to cover the sketch, so people still need to be careful with that...
also depending on quality, acrylic will look different after it dries, so budget artists watch out for that...
underpainting with complimentary color.. wow.. i should try that, might make everything easier...
and gorgeous painting btw love it
Definitely get yourself some Cobalt Blue... idk what it is exactly but there is magic in Cobalt blue. It works perfectly for creating depth and pushing objects like distant mountains far into the distance.
As a palette I use a tile sample that I got when my bathroom was being renovated. To clean it i wash it with hot water and the hard acrylic softens and peels off easily. Or I just scrape it off
That's a cool technique, thanks for sharing! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Super helpful! I loved this. It was awesomeeeeeee.
Yay!!! We're happy it helped you out :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This was excellent. Thanks!
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Such an amazing video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thanks for the vedio, found useful information like slow drying mediums..thanks
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What I've always used as a pallette: Took design101 in community college and the professor had us bring a 8x10 picture frame in "cheapest you can find".... first day with the frame we removed the glass and taped the sides and corners with painter's tape. It's amazing because if we were trying to match a color when mixing, we set the glass pallette on top of the reference and mixed until matched.
That's such a great exercise, and so easy to check your color mixing! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
I’m so curious about Your brush technique this video was so informative!
Glad it was helpful!! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
This was so helpful, thank you!
You're so welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thanks so much for the advice. 🎨
You are so welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you really helpful x