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How to paint with acrylics step-by-step – Work at your own pace and create a textured, layered abstract.
Use any colors you like! Materials list below for the colors and items I used to create this artwork. *Affiliate links are included to products I use and recommend to create this painting and other art. A small commission may be paid to me for any purchases made from these links. I thank you!
Paint GOLDEN WATERS – oh-so-easy art you can paint in just a few days.
ART TUTORIAL: GOLDEN WATERS
MATERIALS USED:
CREATE A FULL-SCALE PAINTING – GUIDED CLASS
Paint this artwork with easy to follow, step-by-step sections. For Beginner/Intermediate level artists, this will guide to you through:
- -Mixing glazes/acrylics
- -Application glaze layers
- -Working with layers
- -Layering paint over texture
- -Creating depth in your painting
- -Finishing the sides
- -Finishing the artwork
MATERIALS USED:
Canvas (shown 20” x 20” gallery-wrapped canvas)
Flat brushes
Paper towel
Palette – use a coated paper plate or plastic plate
Palette Knife – I use these cake decorating knives – they work so well!
Utility/blending brushes
Acrylic Glazing Mediums – Satin / Gloss
Acrylic Texture Medium – Extra Heavy Gel / Modeling Paste
Acrylic Paint:
Note: These are the colors I used. You can use any complementary colors you like!
Pthalo Blue/Green
Teal
Gold Metallic – I like this one by Liquitex
Bronze Metallic – a great metallic set of paints
Black https://amzn.to/4dVNigt
Titanium White (prep) https://amzn.to/4dSshD6
Water – Mister Bottle
TUTORIAL:
Each section has a video link and video.
I recommend:
- Watch the video segments to get a basic understanding of what you’ll do. This will prepare you and create confidence (for true beginners).
- Assemble your products and be sure you have all items you need to create this artwork.
- Be fearless! Any errors can be corrected or perhaps, they will be a “happy accident” as often does happen when creating an original piece.
- Have fun!
CREATING GOLDEN WATERS – Take a peek
FULL CLASS – CLICK HERE TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE
PART ONE – Prep and laying down the texture
PART TWO – Laying down background and first layer
PART THREE: Building more layers and depth
PART FOUR: Creating top highlights/layering
PART FIVE: Finishing Sides
PART SIX: Finishing
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