If it's the thickness that you struggle with, I recommend trying fluid acrylics! They're much thinner and you're able to do watercolour techniques with them :)
Omg! I remember a while back you were talking about how they offered to send you acrylics and how said you probably wouldn’t like em and they were like “that’s fine just try em”. I love that and how you actually like them. It speaks volumes! Bc I used to think I couldn’t paint or that I hated painting but when I found the right brand/type I realized it wasn’t necessarily me it was the paint. And I think that’s soo important. Soo many ppl say they can’t draw or create art but I think everyone can they just haven’t found what works for them.
@@illestvillain1971 yeah but he actually used them and it came out nice. You can tell he only does sponsorships with companies he really recommends. The dude has to pay his bills cmon.
Amazing work man, you really captured Frank's pain.. I know these are very informative and one can get lost in the knowledge and forget the art sometimes. But dude your art is awesome, you're amazing.
Hey! I use those heavy body paints actually and they work best with a gel medium. (The set those come in usually comes with a transparent mixing white). I’ve found that water and gel medium and paint all together turns the muddy and gloopy paint into something more manageable. And yes, these are heavy body so I find they are best for when you want the texture of the paint or brush strokes to be visible.
I’m glad even though you find acrylics strange to use, you still gave them another chance for Himi and discovered they’re not as muddy and itchy as you’d think they’ll be! As always, it doesn’t matter what art medium you use or how cheap or pricy it may be- you manage to create masterpieces EVERY SINGLE time!! I mean of course you do this since years, but I for example first need time to get to know a new art medium and how it works best before exploring what I’d like to draw and try out with it ;D
I feel this way about oil paints. They're so complicated with all their oils and techniques and the drying time! I just don't have the patience. You made me want to go back to acrylics, I think I'll get these! Thanks Scott!
This makes me think that you would enjoy pour type acrylics because they’re more watery so you should totally give them a try! Ps. I love you art and every piece you’ve done!
I used to use acrylics and then because your videos inspired me I slowly ventured into trying watercolors so getting over the initial change shock is real lol
I usually only draw sketches since I always thought that my drawing looks better in that stage rather than when I started to colour it (I love the fact that you can do shadings, texture, blending and all of that with just a pencil), but there will be a time when I wanted to do some paintings and I usually use acrylics for it. And opposite of you, I struggle with watercolor since sometimes I thought it looked too thin and for me it didn't blend too well, perhaps it because the type of paper I'm using and also the brand of watercolor I'm using. Seeing you have fun with something you used to struggle with and the fact that you're brave enough to try it out again in the first place is really inspiring to me as an artist, perhaps I'll give watercolours a second shot :)
As someone who grew up with acrylics, I agree that it is painting with mud sometimes. Adding water and going in thin layers is key (unless you intentionally want to add texture lol).
You are such an amazing artist. You have been my biggest inspiration for the longest time. You have inspired so many beginer artists, your videos are worth about a million more likes❤️
You're art is beautiful and such an inspiration to me! I probably wouldn't have gotten into drawing and painting as much as I am today if it wasn't for your videos, thank you!
You're supposed to dilute acrylics with acrylic medium, that's why it feels like mud. It's a petroleum based product and not water soluble, so trying to dilute it with water actually breaks the paint bonds and makes it blotchy, patchy and muddy. When you use acrylic medium to dilute it (like you would use water for gouche), the main types you can use are Matte or Glossy depending on the finish you want. Go to any art supply store and they can show you the different mediums and explain how to use them. 🙂 I hope you try acrylics again using a medium, I think it would enjoy it more! I did my BFA in large-scale painting (focusing on acrylic) and large-scale drawing (focusing on Charcoal and pastel) and came to love acrylics for it's versatile uses through using different types and quantities of mediums! 😃
Digital artist here. You convinced me to try traditional and with this set including tools being affordable I think I'ma start with acrylic paint. Thanks for the inspiration.
This man is my muse. I feel my heart soften for humanity each time I remember the comfort and inspiration from his videos. Not only that but it gives me good art tips
I absolutely love this! I'm an artist myself, but I'm very young. Seeing people like you doing art like this makes me want to push myself more so I can do that one day. ❤️
Welcome, Scott, to the acrylic master race. I like them because they blend easily, and you can subtly mix and adjust your colours if something isn't quite right. Also they don't run away unlike watercolour.
As someone who primarily makes art with acrylics, I’m so glad you found something that changed your mind! HIMI’s formula looks really smooth, especially compared to what you had tried previously. I’m happy for you!!
For acrylics, I love to use masters touch acrylic paints, it is a beautiful selection of hues and are really easy to mix. They are my favorite with sponge painting
Thought you should know that this is my favorite painting you’ve done on a live. I feel like you really captured him while pushing the limits of impressionism
Acrylics it’s like every single paint you have to get used to them and not to mention if you come up with your own technique your pictures will end up really beautiful. I have been working with acrylic paints for the past 14 years now and honestly once you get used to whatever style that you have, and it’s honestly a very simple paint brand to use.
I actually love your little sponsored reviews because not only can you see on hand how the color behave but also hear your opinion of someone who prefers their colours to be more fluid. I prefer my acrylics to be way more smoother and easier to add some water to and I'm honestly really stoked to try them out!
being a digital artist trying painting, acrylics hv been great friend for me. it dried fast, so fast that it somehow mimics the layer system in digital painting made me adapt quite easy
Diluting acrylics is probably my favorite way to paint if I'm being honest. Getting the perfect blend of water and paint stops the paint coverage from getting sparse and covers the canvas or whatever you're painting on nicely 😊
I’m glad you found ones you like. I’ve never worked with acrylics like the Liquitex, so I was confused when you said it was like mud. The thin ones are much better. I also use water to dilute mine and even rehydrate them if they start to dry out on my pallet.
I did acrylics for my painting in an art final and I hated every minute of it, the whole idea of paint reminded me of the experience I had with acrylics, but thanks to Scott. I think I may try water colours soon. Keep up the great work Scott, and thanks for keeping art fun for me! ❤
The big thing for working with acrylics for me is getting your hands on a few different mediums or additives. A drying retarder, acrylic thinner, and flow improver can completely change the game while using them. That and using a wet palette so you're not constantly fighting them against drying.
I really enjoy painting with acrylics(it's exacly that feeling, like your painting with mud... I just really enjoy it) and recently I painted my first portrait with them (I think it turned out pretty good)
Im so glad! Back when i used acrylics i used to dilute them with water all the time- even my thickest layers were a bit watered down. Agree abt the heavy body stuff.
When using high end acrylic paint I would suggest looking for water mixable or looking at different add ins, you can get different types of thinners, texturizers, and I think possibly things to make them thicker. Just like you would with oil, but with acrylic. Water and acrylic doesn't mesh as well because it'll just dilute it or make it a mess, but you can get acrylic thinners.
Im fascinated, you are an incredible artist, how can you do such a good painting, and the colors choices that you do are amazing. I admire you so muchhh
So happy you like acrylics now! And that you even learned and accepted that one of the just wasn't the right fit. You're becoming the art God! I put in my whole heart to strive to be like you!.
I love the in between acrylics. I use Arteza and they are absolutely hands down the best acrylics I’ve ever used, I won’t use any other now. They can be thick but can easily water down, I use them generally for hyper realistic animals and doing hair with them is so amazing, you can physically feel the texture.🥰🥰🥰 I love watching your stuff and learning more about water color and quash. I don’t use them all that often and it’s nice to learn more.❤
I love acrylics personally. Although very rarely on a canvas, I like to paint on wood with them. Very textured wood makes the painting so much more special because it would never be the same on ANY other piece of wood. Micheals has slabs of raw tree stump I would recommend, in the same isle as the weird bird houses that the birds will never actually use.
I like acrylics and have a wide variety of brands, including super cheap and some pricier kinds and the textures are all wildly different. From runny enough to drop out of the tube, to thick like frosting. Mediums can help with the texture a little and mixing with a palette knife instead of brushes if it's too thick and goopy. Usually, the better quality and the more opaque, the thicker the paint is.
I started my painting journey with acrylics and my brand of choice was and remains Folkart paints. Lots of colors and types but they aren't heavy. The only heavy line of theirs that I've tried is their PURE line. That is some THICK stuff. So give them a try sometime.
My dad used to be am artist and prefered acrylics WAY over watercolor or guache. It's all just preference and a matter of what and how you paint. Glad to see you find some you enjoy.
Woo hoo! It's pretty gratifying to find a product you like when you're used to a medium that doesn't work the way you want, isn't it? I'm so glad you tried acrylics again. It makes me realize I can't give up on something when it seems like all I do is fight with my tools. Scott Sava - champion of perseverance!
This is awesome! I am a fan of acrylics :)! If you are trying to water it down, I recommend using a tiny tiny bit of paint otherwise it does stay pretty thick :)
I loved the look of acrylics but hated working with them for YEARS until I stopped diluting them with water and started diluting them with glazing medium (or another suitable acrylic medium) they behave much nicer and you can layer up really nicely that way
Wow, I love all your work, but there's usually some sense of lightness or playfulness to it... So there's something really fascinating in seeing you capture the sheer agony in a tragic character like this. Look at those tortured eyes. Really impressed by that, tbh.
Liquitex heavy body is meant for pallet knife or dimensional painting, I love their regular line as it is so pigmented! Glad you liked this brand as it appears to work like the regular Liquitex!
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For anyone wanting to try the acrylics out...
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Well acrylics aren't commonly used for paper.. maybe try the acrylics on wood? Idk
Hey, a popular youtuber named Moriah Elizabeth made a paint set and I want to know how good it is can you check it out?
@@Queer_Derg bruh her name is so close to mine my middle name is Elisabeth and my first name is moira
You’ve used acrylic, watercolor, and gouache before; ever tried egg tempera?
Your art is just 🤩👌 legendary
"I had to paint something that would embody the pain I was about to inflict upon myself" 😂😂
Shoulda drawn umbridge
@@definitelynotjustasquirrel8319 yes😂
@@definitelynotjustasquirrel8319 nah bro dobby
I half expected him to paint Hide The Pain Harold
@@KeefeSencen_Kotlc pp
My strength is acrylics and I'm happy you tried acrylic again. You are like one of my artist idols so I got really happy.
I’ll never forget the time you called acrylics ‘icky’. It will stay with me forever 😂
Me neither
When??
fr
@@friendlybutnotfriendly8943 in the other vid
AcrylICKs
OmG the YELL i made when i saw you chose the punisher to paint !!! he is easily my fave character along with the actor
you should make a series of learning how to use acrylic! just like you did with gauche
If he decides to do this, I think it’d be nice if he did other people from The Defenders Saga as a continuation
Ok, I need you to paint Matt Murdock now.
Yes, please.....
Yes!!!!!! 🖤🖤🖤
If it's the thickness that you struggle with, I recommend trying fluid acrylics! They're much thinner and you're able to do watercolour techniques with them :)
Or you can buy cheap apple barrel paint 😃
@@m_artroom That too!!
You can also use a glazing medium to mix with your paint. Works beautifully. I never use water with mine. But yes, the fluid paints are awesome.
Omg! I remember a while back you were talking about how they offered to send you acrylics and how said you probably wouldn’t like em and they were like “that’s fine just try em”. I love that and how you actually like them. It speaks volumes! Bc I used to think I couldn’t paint or that I hated painting but when I found the right brand/type I realized it wasn’t necessarily me it was the paint. And I think that’s soo important. Soo many ppl say they can’t draw or create art but I think everyone can they just haven’t found what works for them.
I’m glad you’ve changed your mind on acrylics! I personally love them
And this is a really nice set!
He got sponsored. Money is a wonderful motivator for changing ones mind ahaha
@@illestvillain1971 no actually sometimes he say he don't like it but recommend for various reasons
I only use fluid acrylics which aren’t goopy at all, I’m sure he’d like them better!
@@illestvillain1971 yeah but he actually used them and it came out nice. You can tell he only does sponsorships with companies he really recommends. The dude has to pay his bills cmon.
The "God help me" 🤣💀
The fact that you did Punisher makes me think you opened these up and went "NONONONONO WAITWAITWAITWAITWAIT"
JUST WAIT
“Lemme tell u sumthin else man”
Amazing work man, you really captured Frank's pain.. I know these are very informative and one can get lost in the knowledge and forget the art sometimes. But dude your art is awesome, you're amazing.
Hey! I use those heavy body paints actually and they work best with a gel medium. (The set those come in usually comes with a transparent mixing white). I’ve found that water and gel medium and paint all together turns the muddy and gloopy paint into something more manageable. And yes, these are heavy body so I find they are best for when you want the texture of the paint or brush strokes to be visible.
I gotta say the way you use such vibrant colors together to look natural is insane. really inspiring stuff
I'm glad you liked these acrylics! They're the only type of paint I have, and I love them!
I’m glad even though you find acrylics strange to use, you still gave them another chance for Himi and discovered they’re not as muddy and itchy as you’d think they’ll be! As always, it doesn’t matter what art medium you use or how cheap or pricy it may be- you manage to create masterpieces EVERY SINGLE time!! I mean of course you do this since years, but I for example first need time to get to know a new art medium and how it works best before exploring what I’d like to draw and try out with it ;D
I feel this way about oil paints. They're so complicated with all their oils and techniques and the drying time! I just don't have the patience. You made me want to go back to acrylics, I think I'll get these! Thanks Scott!
I watch these videos as stress busters.....these have a soothing effect
This makes me think that you would enjoy pour type acrylics because they’re more watery so you should totally give them a try!
Ps. I love you art and every piece you’ve done!
I used to use acrylics and then because your videos inspired me I slowly ventured into trying watercolors so getting over the initial change shock is real lol
I usually only draw sketches since I always thought that my drawing looks better in that stage rather than when I started to colour it (I love the fact that you can do shadings, texture, blending and all of that with just a pencil), but there will be a time when I wanted to do some paintings and I usually use acrylics for it. And opposite of you, I struggle with watercolor since sometimes I thought it looked too thin and for me it didn't blend too well, perhaps it because the type of paper I'm using and also the brand of watercolor I'm using. Seeing you have fun with something you used to struggle with and the fact that you're brave enough to try it out again in the first place is really inspiring to me as an artist, perhaps I'll give watercolours a second shot :)
It's good you changed your mind on Acrylic paints I love this medium ❤️.
I love acrilycs for what I paint, they just dry fast and make my art process much faster!
As someone who grew up with acrylics, I agree that it is painting with mud sometimes. Adding water and going in thin layers is key (unless you intentionally want to add texture lol).
As someone who dislikes acrylic paint, I'm tempted to buy for that buttery consistency and layering
The painting still came out so awesome omg
That’s really great it’s good to try stuff even if you don’t like it I guess you never know if you’ll actually like it
Yess. Thinner textured acrylics are actually wonderful to paint with. I love them very much.
I’m actually painting with acrylics in my graphic art skills class it’s a monochromatic painting
You are such an amazing artist. You have been my biggest inspiration for the longest time. You have inspired so many beginer artists, your videos are worth about a million more likes❤️
You're art is beautiful and such an inspiration to me! I probably wouldn't have gotten into drawing and painting as much as I am today if it wasn't for your videos, thank you!
yeah!! its the same for me! scott motivated me so much and pushed me in my art :)
Oh. I love to hear that.
Thanks so much! ♥
I love how he is always so positive ❤
I love the color scheme
Thanks
Love the Punisher and Bernthal is AMAZING!!
I like "apple barrel" acrylics, they are cheap and usually work well with water, I get them from Walmart, I would love to see u try them out
One of my fav actors . Punisher was such a great show
You're supposed to dilute acrylics with acrylic medium, that's why it feels like mud. It's a petroleum based product and not water soluble, so trying to dilute it with water actually breaks the paint bonds and makes it blotchy, patchy and muddy. When you use acrylic medium to dilute it (like you would use water for gouche), the main types you can use are Matte or Glossy depending on the finish you want. Go to any art supply store and they can show you the different mediums and explain how to use them. 🙂
I hope you try acrylics again using a medium, I think it would enjoy it more! I did my BFA in large-scale painting (focusing on acrylic) and large-scale drawing (focusing on Charcoal and pastel) and came to love acrylics for it's versatile uses through using different types and quantities of mediums! 😃
As a person who use acrylic this makes me smile.
You might want to give fluid acrylics or craft acrylics a try.
I feel like this painting is particularly strong because the values are very good. I love this channel, keep it up :)
For the next series can you do paintings of inspirational people and if you do,do you think you could do BEYONCÉ
As a kid, I loved acrylics. And I think the main part of it was the mud like texture, it was just fun!
Day 7 of asking you to draw Daryl Dixon from the walking dead
please do it!
Digital artist here. You convinced me to try traditional and with this set including tools being affordable I think I'ma start with acrylic paint. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love this guy he’s so wholesome
This man is my muse. I feel my heart soften for humanity each time I remember the comfort and inspiration from his videos. Not only that but it gives me good art tips
I absolutely love this! I'm an artist myself, but I'm very young. Seeing people like you doing art like this makes me want to push myself more so I can do that one day. ❤️
I love acrylic, Scott! So glad that this time it made a good impression on you!
THAT THROW WAS SOO SMOOTH😭😭
Personally I love using acrylics I find them so fun and I have used them in all of my realism paintings which always turn out great
Welcome, Scott, to the acrylic master race.
I like them because they blend easily, and you can subtly mix and adjust your colours if something isn't quite right. Also they don't run away unlike watercolour.
Having fun a medium you struggle with is one of the most rewarding feelings you get especially when the result of the painting looks great!
As someone who primarily makes art with acrylics, I’m so glad you found something that changed your mind! HIMI’s formula looks really smooth, especially compared to what you had tried previously. I’m happy for you!!
For acrylics, I love to use masters touch acrylic paints, it is a beautiful selection of hues and are really easy to mix. They are my favorite with sponge painting
Thought you should know that this is my favorite painting you’ve done on a live. I feel like you really captured him while pushing the limits of impressionism
Acrylics it’s like every single paint you have to get used to them and not to mention if you come up with your own technique your pictures will end up really beautiful. I have been working with acrylic paints for the past 14 years now and honestly once you get used to whatever style that you have, and it’s honestly a very simple paint brand to use.
The best piece of advice I ever received about acrylics is to work in layers. Start with basic shapes and add more definition with each new layer.
I actually love your little sponsored reviews because not only can you see on hand how the color behave but also hear your opinion of someone who prefers their colours to be more fluid.
I prefer my acrylics to be way more smoother and easier to add some water to and I'm honestly really stoked to try them out!
being a digital artist trying painting, acrylics hv been great friend for me. it dried fast, so fast that it somehow mimics the layer system in digital painting made me adapt quite easy
Diluting acrylics is probably my favorite way to paint if I'm being honest. Getting the perfect blend of water and paint stops the paint coverage from getting sparse and covers the canvas or whatever you're painting on nicely 😊
If you haven’t already, I would love to see you do glass painting with them!
You nailed this painting loved it
Wow, that's so uplifting, to see you be pleasantly surprised! And bonus points for the puns, love them!
I loooove acrylics, they’re my go to honestly
Thank you for Punisher, this show is awesome 🖤
It’s crazy so many people hate acrylics but it’s my favorite paint to work with lol
im so glad u liked working with acrylic ❤️, personally it's the only medium im most comfortable with
They look so nice and the painting came up nice as well.
The dad jokes make my day and art better
I’m glad you found ones you like. I’ve never worked with acrylics like the Liquitex, so I was confused when you said it was like mud. The thin ones are much better. I also use water to dilute mine and even rehydrate them if they start to dry out on my pallet.
Oooo these look so smooth! I kind of want them.
I did acrylics for my painting in an art final and I hated every minute of it, the whole idea of paint reminded me of the experience I had with acrylics, but thanks to Scott. I think I may try water colours soon. Keep up the great work Scott, and thanks for keeping art fun for me! ❤
Jon bernthal is a fantastic actor and I loved seeing you paint him!
The big thing for working with acrylics for me is getting your hands on a few different mediums or additives. A drying retarder, acrylic thinner, and flow improver can completely change the game while using them. That and using a wet palette so you're not constantly fighting them against drying.
I really enjoy painting with acrylics(it's exacly that feeling, like your painting with mud... I just really enjoy it) and recently I painted my first portrait with them (I think it turned out pretty good)
Im so glad! Back when i used acrylics i used to dilute them with water all the time- even my thickest layers were a bit watered down. Agree abt the heavy body stuff.
Glad you liked them! Never tried them out but seems like some fun.
When using high end acrylic paint I would suggest looking for water mixable or looking at different add ins, you can get different types of thinners, texturizers, and I think possibly things to make them thicker. Just like you would with oil, but with acrylic. Water and acrylic doesn't mesh as well because it'll just dilute it or make it a mess, but you can get acrylic thinners.
Im fascinated, you are an incredible artist, how can you do such a good painting, and the colors choices that you do are amazing. I admire you so muchhh
Thank you so much 😀
So happy you like acrylics now! And that you even learned and accepted that one of the just wasn't the right fit. You're becoming the art God! I put in my whole heart to strive to be like you!.
I love the in between acrylics. I use Arteza and they are absolutely hands down the best acrylics I’ve ever used, I won’t use any other now. They can be thick but can easily water down, I use them generally for hyper realistic animals and doing hair with them is so amazing, you can physically feel the texture.🥰🥰🥰 I love watching your stuff and learning more about water color and quash. I don’t use them all that often and it’s nice to learn more.❤
You are really inspiring me to start sketching again
I love acrylics personally. Although very rarely on a canvas, I like to paint on wood with them. Very textured wood makes the painting so much more special because it would never be the same on ANY other piece of wood. Micheals has slabs of raw tree stump I would recommend, in the same isle as the weird bird houses that the birds will never actually use.
There's the acrylic texture I know and love... 🎨💜
I like how even tho it's kinda a product ad, you also learn about art things. Like now I know to try pallet painting with my acrylics
I like acrylics and have a wide variety of brands, including super cheap and some pricier kinds and the textures are all wildly different. From runny enough to drop out of the tube, to thick like frosting. Mediums can help with the texture a little and mixing with a palette knife instead of brushes if it's too thick and goopy. Usually, the better quality and the more opaque, the thicker the paint is.
I started my painting journey with acrylics and my brand of choice was and remains Folkart paints. Lots of colors and types but they aren't heavy. The only heavy line of theirs that I've tried is their PURE line. That is some THICK stuff.
So give them a try sometime.
My dad used to be am artist and prefered acrylics WAY over watercolor or guache. It's all just preference and a matter of what and how you paint. Glad to see you find some you enjoy.
you and your endless supply of gorgeous puns
thx for saving the day.....
.... again
Woo hoo! It's pretty gratifying to find a product you like when you're used to a medium that doesn't work the way you want, isn't it?
I'm so glad you tried acrylics again. It makes me realize I can't give up on something when it seems like all I do is fight with my tools.
Scott Sava - champion of perseverance!
Heres a tip for the liquitex!
I saw on super rae dizzle you can add cornstarch to your paint and it makes it a better quality!
Hope this helped!
I love your videos. I’m so inspired every time you come across my feed ❤❤❤❤❤
I've been waiting for you to find your groove with acrylics!
This is awesome! I am a fan of acrylics :)! If you are trying to water it down, I recommend using a tiny tiny bit of paint otherwise it does stay pretty thick :)
I absolutely love acrylics and every aspect of them. Especially liquitex basics.
I loved the look of acrylics but hated working with them for YEARS until I stopped diluting them with water and started diluting them with glazing medium (or another suitable acrylic medium) they behave much nicer and you can layer up really nicely that way
Wow, I love all your work, but there's usually some sense of lightness or playfulness to it... So there's something really fascinating in seeing you capture the sheer agony in a tragic character like this. Look at those tortured eyes. Really impressed by that, tbh.
I love the nose & lips! You have so many nice colors warms, cools, red, and blues. Please do more with these!!😍🤩👏👏👏
Liquitex heavy body is meant for pallet knife or dimensional painting, I love their regular line as it is so pigmented! Glad you liked this brand as it appears to work like the regular Liquitex!