Find Your Flow: Exploring Acrylic Paint Viscosities with Jimmy Leslie
February 18, 2021
Description
When: Feb 18, 2021 11:00 AM Vancouver
Knowing the best paint viscosity for your artistic pursuits helps set you up for long term success! Join Jimmy Leslie, Liquitex Resident Artist and Director of The Fine Art Collective education program, for an incredible opportunity to see a live comparison of viscosities and characteristics of all 4 Liquitex Acrylic Paint ranges. By demonstrating the working properties of the Liquitex Soft Body Acrylics, Heavy Body Acrylics, Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Gouache ranges attendees will gain insight into choosing the ideal paint for their artistic process. Jimmy will also show you how Liquitex Fluid and Gel Mediums can alter the original characteristics of each range so you can customize your paint to fit your aesthetic needs. This demo will help everyone from beginner to experienced acrylic painters Find (their) Flow!
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Artist Bio
Jimmy Leslie is a painter, former college art professor and currently Resident Artist for the fine art brands Winsor & Newton and Liquitex. Jimmy directs their education program, The Fine Art Collective, and works with the W&N team on new product development. Of his personal work, Jimmy says, “I am constantly trying to achieve simplicity in my paintings which continues to be a lifelong challenge”. When teaching, Jimmy enjoys sharing the processes surrounding this challenge and seeks ways to convey information to students in a clear and concise manner which helps them overcome stumbling blocks.
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