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Let's Paint Color Mixing Chart

Download this chart to learn how to mix and blend colors effectively.

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Pear Pattern

Download this PDF pattern to complete the Painting a Pear skill builder video.

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Round Brush Practice Guide

Download this PDF practice guide to learn how to use a round brush properly.

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Flat Brush Practice Guide

Download to this PDF practice guide to learn how to use a flat brush properly.

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Dry Brush Techniques

Learn some key dry brush techniques.

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How to Basecoat with Acrylics

Learn the basics of basecoating with acrylic paint. If you follow Andy's steps, you will have a beautifully…

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How to Clean Your Brush

Learn the proper way to clean your paint brushes to keep them like new!

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How to Trace and Transfer Patterns

Learn how to transfer patterns to your surface, including how to transfer pattern onto light and dark backgrounds.

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How to Use a Liner Brush

Unlock the secrets of using a liner brush.

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Loading a Round Brush

Learn how to load a round brush properly.

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Mastering Flat Brush Strokes

Learn how to master basic flat brush strokes.

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Mastering Round Brush Strokes

Learn how to master the basic round brush strokes.

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Organizing Your Workstation

Learn the importance of setting up your workstation before you paint in order to save time and prepare you for success.

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Painting a Pear

Combine side-loading with dry-brushing to create this painting of a pear. Watch this Video

Wet Blending

Learn about wet-into-wet blending with acrylic paints.

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Join our official online community, the Let’s Paint with Plaid Facebook Group. It’s a supportive community where members share ideas, learn from each other, and just have fun being creative. The group is a great way to connect with Plaid artists, ask questions, and share what you’ve learned. We can’t wait to see what you create!