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Part 2 planning ‘my acrylic method with Barry McCann’
“By failing to plan you are planning to fail” is an adage Barry is fond of saying. Collecting all the information needed to be able to create the image one sees in one’s mind makes the painting process not only easier but a pleasure to produce.
Part 1 subject matter “my acrylic method with Barry McCann”
Choosing a subject to paint sounds pretty simple but in fact Barry invest a large amount of time to select the subject particularly when planning a workshop. The beginner painter has no trouble selecting something to paint because everything at that stage is new and exciting and there is no pressure to perform. Then as the artist progresses and would like to show their work a commercial aspects creeps in.
Introduction to ‘my acrylic method with Barry McCann’
“My acrylic method with Barry McCann” is a 12 part extensive look into Barry’s method of painting using acrylic paints Barry paints a representational piece from beginning to end and the viewer can witness each and every step. Many aspects of Barry’s method can be applied to ALL mediums. Sit back, enjoy and learn!
Lucy McCann demonstrates her approach to producing a watercolour painting on site at another stunning outback location.
See the painting evolve form beginning to end with a slightly different approach to a traditionally painted watercolour. Learn how to neutralise colour to make better fit the subject matter.
Lucy McCann paints a watercolour painting on site at another stunning outback location at Winton, Queensland, Australia. Watch Lucy’s approach of the subject from a small sketch to the larger painting, making adjustments as the light of the day changes as the sun sets.
Barry explains why understanding tones is an essential part of his art. It is tone that is the workhorse when creating a painting and colour is the show pony.
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Watch the story of “Oi” the Siberian Husky from the Outback of Australia, and pick up some painting tips from the very talented artist Barry McCann.
CIYL episode by Lucy McCann.
“Not only learn to paint your vision in Acrylics but also tell a story with Lucy McCann”.
Colour In Your Life
12 January at 08:28 ·
“BEST EPISODE EVER
I am having trouble searching for the words to describe why this is the Greatest Episode that Colour In Your Life has aired! Amazing Talent with such incredible attention to detail. How He explained every step of the creative process beginning with idea to finished piece was so very appreciated. I felt as though I was in attendance of a Master Class in London!! I enjoyed learning the properties and benefits of each choice of materials used and the proactive solutions shared for the challenges acrylic mediums present. I am so impressed with this Artist, and very thankful to CIYL for showcasing a wonderfully talented artist and instructor!!!” ~ Art Lover
- Acrylic Painting Demonstration with Barry McCann – Boxer Dog:
View Barry and Lucy McCann’s latest painting tips
- Tip number 1: Choosing a brand of paint to work with:
- Tip number 2: A glass palette:
- Tip number 3: Adding retarder to a spray bottle:
- Tip number 4: Using Tissues to clean your brushes:
- Tip number 5: My Mixing White:
- Tip number 6: Cleaning the Palette:
- Tip number 7: The Palette Garage:
- Tip number 8: My Brushes:
- Acrylic Painting Demonstration with Barry McCann – Cocker Spaniel Dog: