How to Paint a Braid - Acrylic Painting Tutorial

Need help learning how to paint hair in braid using acrylic paint? I got you covered!

Colors used - Mars Black, Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Sky Blue Light, and Titanium White

This is not in the video, but I allowed the paint to dry somewhat between layers. Especially as you use lighter shades, it is incredibly important to let the paint dry so the end result is not muddy. I am a self-taught artist, so this is one technique that has been useful for me! Feel free to look at other tutorials online to get a wide range of useful techniques that will help you to develop your own!

Links to products I recommend to any beginner painter:
Amsterdam 120ml paint: https://amzn.to/2Hew0jC
Red Sable paint brushes: https://amzn.to/31o2XBc
Plastic palettes: https://amzn.to/31p7H9x (might be better to get this from an art supply in person!)
Acrylic Gesso: https://amzn.to/3jc27NW
Gallery Wrapped Canvas: https://amzn.to/3khUVkz
Canvas Board: https://amzn.to/3m6eFrI

Black Girl Absolute is focused around the creation of black art telling stories that are often unheard in the mainstream, from the perspective of a black woman artist.

All music used with license from Epidemic Sound.

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