Every artist has their "cursed" painting. For me, it was the portrait of my dads cat, Bilek. Sadly, Bilek is no longer with us, so I wanted to honor his memory the best way I know how – with colors on canvas. Naively, I thought: "It's just a white shape with a few shadows, it'll be a breeze."
Acrylics are an amazing medium. They're fast, versatile, and you don't need any smelly solvents. But their apparent simplicity is a trap. You sit down with a clear vision, and an hour later, you're staring at a muddy grey mess and your brushes are as hard as rocks.
We've all been there. Furnishing a flat, the walls are empty, and the nearest furniture store offers a pretty print for a few bucks. It looks okay, matches the sofa, and it's "instant." But...
