I am a Delhi based Visual Artist and love to experiment with colors. Started my career as a teacher, worked as Principal in Play Schools and also as a Coordinator in reputed Senior Secondary School in Delhi for almost 23 years. I am also Sangeet Prabhakar in Music(Vocal) and Post Graduate in Economics. From time to time I keep exhibiting my works in Delhi and other parts of India. I have won number of awards for my paintings. I founded Art Mania Worldwide, a Global Platform for learning painting, singing and dancing, a start up in the field of art, for all art lovers.

 Founded in June 2020, AMW provides Online/Offline Painting Classes to All Age Groups, organizes Exhibitions, Promotes artists all over the globe. I was working in a reputed school as coordinator. During the lockdown the school trained all its teachers for taking classes online. This gave me the idea of starting my own platform in art field. Started with 5 students and till date I have trained 500+ students.

AMW also hosts a Talk Show – Art Ki Baatein where I interview  Senior and renowned   stars of Visual  and Performing Arts. Anyone who wants to take up these professions will get lot of information’s through these videos. These videos are available on  YouTube Channel- Art Mania Worldwide.

I am also a certified Art Therapist. I   have worked with individuals, couples and families. I use creativity to help people heal from traumatic events. I believe that Art therapy is the creative process which help people to explore self-expression and, in doing so, find new ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills.  

Degree: Bachelors of Arts - University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

Degree: Masters of Arts - University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

Degree: B.Ed, Sangeet Prabhakar - University: Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad

What Is Acrylic Paint?
Acrylic paints are easy to work with and provide vibrant colors that you can manipulate to form different textures and consistencies. Acrylic paints are water-based and consist of pigments that are distributed in an acrylic polymer suspension. So, you have three main components that make up acrylic paints, pigment, acrylic binder, and water.

Acrylic Pigments
Pigments are what adds color to the paint and are usually from natural sources, however, you also get synthetic pigments. These tiny particles of pigments are suspended in the paint and have no similarities with the surface they are applied to. So, you need other ingredients to apply the color pigments to a surface.

• Learning Objectives:

  Things to know about :-

  Acrylic Binder

  Water

  Other Acrylic Paint Ingredients

  Thickeners and stabilizersThickeners and stabilizers

  Why Are Acrylic Paints So Popular?

  Acrylic Paint Pros and ConsAcrylic Paint Pros and Cons

  PROS

  CONS

• Course Outline:

  Acrylic Binder
  Since pigments will not stick to a surface by themselves, you need something that makes sure the paint stays on the surface. This is where the acrylic binder comes into play, and once the water has evaporated, the acrylic polymer and binder forms a coat that attaches to the paper or surface.

   

  Water
  As mentioned, acrylic paints are water-based and the water acts as the vehicle in which all other acrylic paint ingredients are carried. This forms what is also known as a polymer emulsion or suspension. Once the paint is applied to a surface, the water evaporates or is absorbed and leaves behind a polymer film with the colour  pigments.

  Other Acrylic Paint Ingredients
  The above are the basic acrylic paint ingredients and there is a lot more involved in the making of acrylic paints. The pigment will naturally float on top of the water, so an acrylic dispersant is included to provide a more consistent mixture. Other additives can also be added for further effectiveness.

  Buffers that help to keep a proper pH level and helps stabilise the paint and plays a part in the durability Initiators that start the process of polymerization, forming of the polymer film during the drying process
  Surfactants and defoamers that aid in the drying process Preservatives that help to prevent any microorganisms from growing

   

  Thickeners and stabilisers
  Once you purchase the acrylic paint, you can then also add in certain mediums. These mediums enhance and provide other properties. For example, making the paint thicker or thinner. You can alter the body of the paint by adding fluid mediums or flow enhancers and these come in gels and pastes you can add to the paint

  To thin acrylic paint, you can simply add a little water. However, adding too much might cause the dry paint to become weak. If you want to thin acrylic paint, it would be best to add a fluid enhancer or medium. This will not upset the outcome and the paint will remain stable when dry. You can add various other mediums to increase body, paste mediums are usually opaque, while the gel mediums are clear. A gel medium can help to increase the body of acrylic paint and extend it, without thinning the paint. You can also modify the time it takes for acrylic paints to dry. Acrylic paints tend to dry quite fast, so you can try adding a retarder, which should help to increase your working time.

  Note: Even though acrylic paints have only come into the art scene recently, there are two distinctive types of acrylic paints, namely your traditional and modern. The traditional paints dry quickly, and the modern acrylic paints dry slightly slower and can be reactivated once the paint has dried.

   

  Why Are Acrylic Paints So Popular?
  In the past, paints were hand mixed to get all the desired results and, in the case of oil paints, many of the ingredients were toxic. Most acrylic paints are non-toxic and come ready to use, but you can modify them if you wish. Acrylic paints are also versatile, they can be used on a lot of different surfaces like:

  • Canvas
  • Paper
  • Wood
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Fabric
  • Glass
  • Brick
  • Cement

  Acrylic Paint Pros and Cons
  All products including watercolours, oil paints, and acrylics all have their advantages and disadvantages. You might enjoy working with watercolours instead of oils and may be wondering what all the hype is about acrylic paints. So, to help you with making your decision, below are some of the best-known pros and cons of acrylic paints.

  PROS

  The main feature that sets acrylics apart is the fact you can paint on a variety of surfaces from paper and canvas to wood, plastic, and more  You only need a few tools: brushes, paint, water, and a surface to paint on Acrylics are lightfast and you will not have your work turning yellow over time Looking for versatility, then acrylics are a good choice. You can use it thick to achieve impasto effects, or water it down for a more transparent watercolour effect. You have control over the consistency. Acrylic paints have a low odour  and are generally non-toxic Brushes and paint can be cleaned using only water as long as it is done straight away while the paint is still wet. Layering is quicker and easier as the paint dries fast. However, modern acrylics have longer drying times Flexible, durable, and become water-resistant once dry. They offer  many vibrant colours and products that are more affordable than other paint options.

   

  CONS

  Acrylic paints dry quickly, so you will need to plan and work faster, or you can use acrylic mediums to slow down the drying time Due to the quick drying time, blending can be challenging When applying the acrylic paint, the paint turns darker as it dries Some acrylics may contain toxic pigments and added toxins when using acrylic mediums Once the paint dries, you cannot re-wet or alter it. Some modern acrylics can be reactivated for a wet-on-wet technique Once dry, it is hard to remove from brushes or clothes.

  
   

   

   

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• Course Level:
  Beginner
• Language of Teaching:
  English, Hindi, Bengali
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  Morning