How to use Shimmering Matte Acrylics like Watercolors!

Hello everyone! Myry here with another little experiment with Shimmering Matte Acrylics!

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

The truth is that it has been very simple: water, lots of water... or maybe not too much, depending on the degree of color you want.

NOTE: If you are using more than 30% water with SMA it is suggested that you add Perfect Glaze Medium to the paints. This will allow increased stability of the pigment and also create a more transparent paint without sacrificing the color intensity. Perfect Glaze Medium works together with Shimmering Matte acrylic paints allow you to create brilliant, luminous glazes and increases the watercolor characteristics without decreasing durability.  

So, I'm going to be practicing with these prints on 300gr watercolor paper.

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

Remember to use a surface where you can work the paints with the water and Perfect Glaze Medium.

This is what Ballet slipper looks like...

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

...and this is what the paint looks like if I add enough water. I haven't diluted it too much.

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

do you notice the difference with Coral?

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors

And we started to paint!

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

I'm not using Coral yet, so I want you to see how I work with Rain slicker, one thinner for the light and the other thicker for the darkness.

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

Same with the Northern Lights tone.

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

Now, once the first tones are dry, I add darker or lighter tones. This is important: let each color dry, especially if you need to add another color on top, or they will mix together. Just like any watercolor.

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

Another example with Sea Glass and Peacock blue tones.

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

I start with the lightest shade slightly thick...

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

...and I continue with the very watery dark tone.

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

And the rest of the details with Vintage Mercury and Beach Sand tones. I haven't been able to work these two well so more practice for me!!

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

And look at this beautiful metallic tone! It's like having your own metallic watercolors, simply gorgeous!

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics as watercolors!

The important thing is to experiment and practice a lot... and have a great time!

Thanks for reading, see you soon!

Myry