use our acrylic painting tips & techniques to create a masterpiece!

Here at The Sketching Pad, one of our core beliefs is that when people are given a few very simple techniques, they can create a beautiful work of art and make their artistic dreams come true. Below, we've demonstrated some of our favorite acrylic painting techniques so you can become a painting expert!

Painting accent lines is one of our favorite ways to add character and life to any painting! With a few quick light and dark accents, your painting will go from flat and dull to an eye-catching masterpiece!

How to mix skin tones is one of our most asked questions, but it's simpler than you might think! In this video, Laura shows you how to mix three different colors, so you can make a wide range of skin tones for your masterpieces!

You want the perfect color for your masterpiece, but you don't always know how to get from the pure color to a lighter, darker, or grayer shade. In this tutorial, Jill shows us how make adjustments to our colors to make it perfect for our paintings!

Whether you're looking for turquoise, aqua, or teal, these colors are super easy and fun to make! Jill shows us how to create the perfect version of this super popular color.

Everyone loves a gorgeous ombré effect, and in this video, Laura shows us how to blend from one color to another! A lovely gradient adds beauty to any masterpiece, whether you're painting on canvas, pottery, or a sign.

If you're painting stars, painting snow, or just want to add some excitement and life to your painting, splatter painting is a great way to do it! Don't just start throwing paint around - use our techniques to get perfect splatters every time!

Finger print artwork is a great way to get your little one involved in art and create an item that you will treasure forever! In this video, Laura shows us how to turn fingerprints into adorable animals with ease.

When painting signs, the most popular way to create a nice background is by adding a wash. It looks like a stain and preserves your wood grain while adding a nice color to your piece.

In this tutorial, Jill shows us how to turn fingerprints into adorable bugs! These look great on flower pots, mugs, and more!