How To Paint a Seashell: Acrylic Tutorial

A step-by-step tutorial for painting a seashell in acrylics. This tutorial is perfect for beginner and intermediate painters alike—I guide you step by step through the entire piece, explaining every decision and technique along the way.

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// SUPPLIES

MY FAVORITE ACRYLIC PAINT BRANDS:

*NOVA COLOR ACRYLICS: https://tinyurl.com/NOVA-COLOR
*LIQUITEX PROFESSIONAL ACRYLICS: https://tinyurl.com/Liquitex-Professi...
*GOLDEN ACRYLICS: https://tinyurl.com/Golden-Acrylics

COLORS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Quinacridone Red
Phthalo Green

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*PAPER PALETTE PAD: https://tinyurl.com/Disposable-Palette

*SIMPLY SIMMONS BRUSH, ROUND SIZE 8: https://tinyurl.com/Simply-Simmons

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Supplies
02:21 Sketch
05:25 Peach base color
10:19 Highlights on ridges
13:15 Markings
21:00 Shadows in creases
25:58 Developing & blending markings
40:01 My painting classes!

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