Starting with acrylics: materials, possibilities and essentials for absolute beginners

Basic information on acrylics and materials that are useful or necessary. 00:00:00 Consistency of the paint 00:00:29 Mediums and effect gels 00:00:46 Paint thick or thin (dry brush) 00:01:05 Dry water insoluble 00:01:23 Fast drying time 00:01:44 Painting in layers 00:02:28 Wet-in-wet 00:03:40 Cleaning with water 00:04:10 Grounds (things to paint on) 00:06:53 Gesso 00:09:09 Recommended colors 00:09:23 Color shift 00:10:58 Transparent and opaque colors 00:11:45 Palette 00:12:18 Palette knife 00:13:05 Brushes 00:14:03 Water jar 00:14:20 Paper towel 00:15:20 Easel 00:16:45 Varnish 00:18:37 Start painting! More in depth videos on certain subjects: Which colors to buy: https://youtu.be/NLJUIMnmCvU What to look for buying canvas: https://youtu.be/pek2j3lMSKI Painting on paper: https://youtu.be/VQKxyDMD4KY Brushes: https://youtu.be/1_nNCHRdfWI Cleaning brushes: https://youtu.be/0VNGTXXp2W4 Transparent and opaque colors: https://youtu.be/0GscpNw8hdk Toned ground: https://youtu.be/HkR7YemVWLk Preparing canvas with gesso: why and how: https://youtu.be/jhD9h4-sKFs Donations: You can support the channel with a donation, it's much appreciated! https://www.toon-nagtegaal.com/donate/ Have fun painting!