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I'm trying to make the transition from oils to acrylics. This is my first stab at them... Sort of. I've used them before, but not exclusively.Acrylics of illustration board, 11x15".
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Hah, I've actually moved on to watercolors since them... Don't dig acrylics that much. Thanks for the comments!
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It's a kimono, actually.
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I know it is 
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First stab at just using acrylics, you say? Well, you've done an amazing job at it!
I saw this first on your website, but had to come here to post a comment. I love all the details you included here: the flowers, the katana, even that little bit of blood on her cheek.
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Beautiful! So how did you find working just in acrylics? You've done a fantastic job with them
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Thanks, Toni! I like them. So far the only complaint I have is that the paper I was working on was absorbing them way too fast (it was a hot press illustration board). I'm going to experiment with different surfaces, this sexy thing being the first: [link] We'll see what happens!
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Oooo gesso board, very nice! I can't seem to get them here in the uk, it has to be home made jobs! Let me know how you get on. I use hot press illustration board and when using oil on them I prime both sides a few times to get a lovely less-absorbent surface. You might be able to use some gloss acrylic medium to prime your illustration board with, giving a lovely slidey surface for your acrylics. I'm sure the gesso board will work wonderfully. Look forward to seeing the results
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There are lots of things that can help acrylics, far as I know... Someone just recommended a medium that slows down the drying time. Trial and error time!
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This is amazing...the details are breathtaking...I like it a lot. Keep it up
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Wonderful work ~ adore oils for their many splendid qualities but hate them also for some of the same reasons I luv em, I found the transition easier by using some of the mediums that give you more open time for blending your acrylics like ~ Liquitex slow-dri blending gel
Bang up job on the quality of your colors
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You said it... I love oils, and I hate oils. 
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ItΒ΄s gorgeous !!!her clothes and hair looks incredible!!!
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Your drawings and paintings are always breathtaking, Maria! 
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OHOO lover her Kimono! so beautiful! almost looks like colored pencils!
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Wow, it looks like one of your color pencil creations. Gorgeous as usual! I love your technique with hair - whether painting or using pencils. Fantastic!
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This is very beautiful! I really love the colouring.
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wow maria you do such amazing work with acrylics!!!! 
acrylics do try faster which is a plus
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Thank you, Kat! 
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