Well there is really only one way to truly discover art painting techniques.
You guessed it, practice them! Where do I start, you may be asking.
Well if you are beginning, you should start by "copying" other artists work.
I am not saying to take credit for others work, just learn from those that are trying to teach.
I have created several step by step lessons in which you will be taken from a blank canvas to a beautiful masterpiece that you alone created! You will be absolutely amazed at yourself and at how easy and fun painting is to learn! Wet on Wet.
This is an oil painting technique.
The artist applies moist paint on top of moist paint because oil paint stays wet.
You must lean blending techniques in order to avoid making a muddy mess on the canvas.
Layering.
If you are using acrylic paint then you will likely apply a layer and allow it to dry - this takes about 2 minutes! Now apply highlights or more color on top of preceding layers Texture.
If you are painting with oil, the paint usually goes on thick and what you see is what you get.
The finished painting is full of brushstrokes, knife strokes and highs and lows in the paint itself.
You can add texture medium to acrylic paint to create the same affect as well As you learn to paint, you will find that several different techniques form the foundation of your art - the brush you use, the colors you choose, how you apply the paint, and so on.
You form your own unique painting techniques.
You may learn from others but your work will be uniquely your own and you will refer back to the techniques that you have found that worked for you.