Article · Explore Acrylic Painting
Using Impasto Gel. Problems, Practicalities and Possibilities.
By Mark Waller
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Practical guide to acrylic impasto gels: how brands differ, choosing gloss or matte (with a satin-varnish compromise), and handling the heavy gel with damp brushes and knives. Also shows tinting gel, pressing patterns into it, and placing clear gel between paint layers so light reflects through the painting.
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