How to Blend Acrylic Paints Like Oils

How to blend acrylic paints like oils. This video shows a few simple techniques that help to achieve beautiful blends with acrylic paints that are normally only possible with oils. #acrylicpainting #painting #blending
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  • @GregLowmanArt
    @GregLowmanArt4 жыл бұрын

    Subscribe: bit.ly/2FOsrPI Join Channel: kzread.info/dron/qlKpHhdQkxegbgg9vA0Zzg.htmljoin Materials: Flow Aid: amzn.to/3n1gB8R Canvas Panel: amzn.to/3DQ3BbV Phthalocyanine Blue: amzn.to/3tpz1RH Titanium White: amzn.to/3E1nWLs Mars Black: amzn.to/3A91fmB Burnt Umber: amzn.to/3BQ4RKw Wash Brushes: amzn.to/3uEei1G Blender Mop Brush: amzn.to/3I5xW9Y (The Amazon Associates program requires disclosure that I earn a commission when the above links are used. Thank you for supporting the channel.)

  • @holadonkey

    @holadonkey

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for painting . very instructive blending technique .

  • @davidwilletts8297

    @davidwilletts8297

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@holadonkey hale and pace

  • @mariacoy1482
    @mariacoy14824 жыл бұрын

    I like that you are very patient with The critical comments. Most people block a viewer as soon as they say anything critical. Good information. It will help me a lot.

  • @sethryn1392
    @sethryn13923 жыл бұрын

    I'm not gonna lie. This gave me a lot of reassurance when you struggled a bit like I feel I do. Lol. Beautiful!

  • @michelleperry1042
    @michelleperry1042 Жыл бұрын

    I always wondered how to blend & create this look, thank you for showing us. Those colors turned out beautifully !

  • @barbibruton6039
    @barbibruton60394 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I have always worked with oils , wet on wet. Nice to see that you can make acrylics blend so well!! Thank you :)

  • @vestarexpressions9909
    @vestarexpressions99094 жыл бұрын

    Love the detail in your teachings. You're very calming to watch and easy to listen to. Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your talent!

  • @deborahrech7429
    @deborahrech74294 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I needed that. I really struggle with blending acrylics. I appreciated seeing how you adjusted the colors and smoothed it out to look so soft. Beautiful!

  • @dorisjimison7590
    @dorisjimison7590Ай бұрын

    what a stunning technique! I greatly appreciate your teaching style and talent.

  • @wynneward2794
    @wynneward2794 Жыл бұрын

    This was SO helpful. I wouldn't mind seeing another blending video where you blend a more colorful background, like a brown to sunset colors to a blue-gray at the top. Thank you so much for doing these basic blending videos for us newbies!

  • @marisolc6230
    @marisolc62304 жыл бұрын

    Love your calming voice and technique!

  • @garyinsalaco9530
    @garyinsalaco95304 жыл бұрын

    GREG! I LOVE YOUR BLENDING LESSONS ! THANK YOU !YOU HAVE A CALM NICE WAY OF EXPLAINING THINGS !

  • @thehubofchemistry1462
    @thehubofchemistry14624 жыл бұрын

    Thanks sir. That's the end of my struggle to increase the drying period of acrylic paint. By your video I knew that liquitex flow aid is very useful to increase the drying time of acrylic colour. Just now i have ordered for it. Thanks a lot sir for valuable video. You are grate sir.

  • @carmentoro4888
    @carmentoro48885 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I've been struggling with this for months.

  • @kapanaisecolette9500
    @kapanaisecolette95004 жыл бұрын

    I struggled with blending acrylic paints so much but this definitely helped! Thank you

  • @MsBetsy2011
    @MsBetsy20113 жыл бұрын

    That's fabulous. Thanks for teaching us to blend and for showing us the tools. I am going to try your technique in yellow.

  • @johnswaim3919
    @johnswaim39194 жыл бұрын

    Newly subbed. Very relatable presentation. I just got a tube of the same blue. Its great for shadows and night scenes. Im looking forward to seeing more of your vids.

  • @kylieb4836
    @kylieb48364 жыл бұрын

    Wow... when you started with just the 3 colours roughly laid on your canvas I thought there’s no way these will blend smoothly - what a gorgeous background you ended with. I’ve only used inks for blending, this is all still new to me, so Thanks for sharing some great tips with us newbies ❤️

  • @mr.hgorgan1812
    @mr.hgorgan18124 жыл бұрын

    exactly what I needed. Thank you for the short and precise tutorial! I started working on a painting of a black horse in motion viewed from front, and this is exactly the background I want, but I'll use nuances of brown and yellow.

  • @carolsears8925
    @carolsears89253 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to create a lovely blended background without having to airbrush it. Thank You!

  • @sharsings2682
    @sharsings26823 жыл бұрын

    BEST TUTORIAL EVER!!!! Thanks man! My blending is so much better now - I understand what i was doing wrong before!

  • @regine_mqz526
    @regine_mqz5264 жыл бұрын

    I love the blue and burnt umber mix! Never thought about that before

  • @TheCTCoach
    @TheCTCoach4 жыл бұрын

    I am new to painting and trying to teach myself. I have been watching numerous videos but this video, by far, is the BEST on blending! Thank You very much. You now have a new subscriber!!

  • @mstommie776977

    @mstommie776977

    5 ай бұрын

    I agree...

  • @susanhart832
    @susanhart8323 жыл бұрын

    Most beautiful blend I have seen. Your work is inspirational.

  • @irreverentbard7322
    @irreverentbard73225 жыл бұрын

    So helpful! Needed to figure out a background for my clay on canvas. This will be a simple way to add colour!

  • @sheilamabey896
    @sheilamabey8964 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much, I've struggled with blending for several years.....I can see now my mistakes in technique....wish me luck !

  • @viirp239
    @viirp2394 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! I love the blanding technique! Thanks for sharing!

  • @disneygal200016
    @disneygal2000164 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thank you for teaching that. Would love to see more.

  • @barbarachandler4430
    @barbarachandler44304 жыл бұрын

    That was very helpful, I am a beginner and will watch over many times, thank you. For those who can’t hear him turn on the captions, very helpful.

  • @arwenr.a.8780
    @arwenr.a.87803 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly what I needed to watch. Amazing. I loved every bit of this video and inspired me to work on the background I really wanted for my arabic Calligraphic art. I ended up adding a messy thin golden line to my horizon and Im pretty happy with the result. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial ❤️❤️

  • @sm3296
    @sm32964 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you showed the mistake of adding too much white as you put it. Usually when I mess up I get stuck but you showed us how to get back to what you envisioned. Thanks, I'm learning a lot here.

  • @darlingsalazar3383
    @darlingsalazar33834 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. I've been having hard time blending the colors, now you mention the flow will help, I'll definitely try. Thanks.

  • @maryjanelucido4729
    @maryjanelucido47294 жыл бұрын

    This is the second time I watched this. I have been working on my blending techniques. Thanks for the video!

  • @seahorse5689
    @seahorse56894 жыл бұрын

    That was a really helpful tutorial, thanks!

  • @barbarabennett5903
    @barbarabennett59033 жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you explain the blending, I watched a few videos , but yours is not only explained in full , your voice is soothing, will continue to watch will post my finished product once I use your technique.

  • @user-ij4ee4gg9u
    @user-ij4ee4gg9u Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!! Thank you so very much for explaining & demonstrating this so calmly and logical. Very relaxing to watch, too 👍🤗

  • @loreleihopkinsart
    @loreleihopkinsart4 жыл бұрын

    Will give this a go this weekend thank you for such a great tutorial. You make it look easy but blending technique is like a hump during driving lessons 😆 You’re very patient as well🤗

  • @curtriceennis2924
    @curtriceennis29242 жыл бұрын

    Just WOW !!! It seems like these were actually Oils Cause they blended so well. TY for sharing your techniques and knowledge with us.

  • @desireeyoung2814
    @desireeyoung28143 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! I’m buying the Flow Aid today! Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

  • @kaygoski
    @kaygoski3 жыл бұрын

    Love this! I watched this video just before starting my new painting and got a bit impatient with the slow approach but I am so glad I persisted. Thank you for this great video!

  • @unwindhere
    @unwindhere4 жыл бұрын

    This was a great tutorial. I'm a beginner and this is so helpful. Thank you!

  • @seanyb960
    @seanyb9602 жыл бұрын

    Mind blown. Thank you for sharing this technique as it's something I've struggled with for a long time!

  • @angelarains378
    @angelarains3784 жыл бұрын

    Your work is inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift! I learn a lot from you! Happy painting!

  • @doublehelix1185
    @doublehelix11854 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Greg!! I have watched hours of video's regarding blending. I have destroyed many canvas's. I have a 30x30 left. Last canvas. I like that you gave us a good look at the brushes. You have a different technique than some others which is great!! I love your blending description. You didnt keep secrets from us and again, thank you! 🎨🎨🍀

  • @margauxv25

    @margauxv25

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you have saved all those paintings to paint over.

  • @BambooBob
    @BambooBobАй бұрын

    I'm brand new to a acrylic and oil painting. I took 1 Bob Ross class and now I'm hungry to learn more. I love how detailed you are explaining things....not too many are as detailed! Thanks!

  • @TarasSimpleCrochet
    @TarasSimpleCrochet5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and now I’m gonna give it another go because I’m having a hard time blending and this was helpful :)

  • @XxhairainbowsugarxX
    @XxhairainbowsugarxX4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this, oil paints can be so expensive so this will help a lot ☺️

  • @Apollo_Blaze
    @Apollo_Blaze2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job here...wow...I am going to do this with the painting I am on now...and I really like that you use the canvas panels too..I always thought that only stretched canvas was the way to go, but now I work on the panels and they are great, and much easier to store than bulky stretched canvas...Thanks for this great video lesson, you rock...

  • @shannoninnes3456
    @shannoninnes34562 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to share your technique. It has been a struggle for me as I tend to overwork the process and end up with a total mess. I’m working on a series at the moment that calls for this type of background. I can’t wait to give this a try.

  • @gloriamitchell3518
    @gloriamitchell35184 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful result, I will have to practice this technique.

  • @christinebaker7051
    @christinebaker70514 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much. I used to paint with water colours many years ago and recently took up acrylics on canvas. Completely different! I've subscribed in the hope of further tutorials in acrylic techniques. Thanks again!

  • @ravenblack4484
    @ravenblack44844 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and useful, as I am still learning and am overwhelmed by all the techniques and mediums. Also, thank you for clearing up on how to tone down that blue (finally!!) Much appreciated.

  • @ravenblack4484

    @ravenblack4484

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@GregLowmanArt I look forward to other videos. There's so much to learn! Despite being enrolled in art classes, videos like this really help with the techniques I bring with me, as I am less experienced. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. ♡

  • @carolinewaters1054
    @carolinewaters10544 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Greg for this fantastic inspirational tutorial - so helpful, I will practice this - thank you again, very much appreciated from an artist who is not great but keeps trying!

  • @staceygrove7295
    @staceygrove72953 жыл бұрын

    Nice demo. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

  • @angelashaw5731
    @angelashaw57313 жыл бұрын

    🌈Beautiful - can't wait to try this technique! Many thanks for sharing 😊

  • @pattyleib
    @pattyleib4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. You made it look easy and that's what I need. It looks great.

  • @cherietillapaughhott1012
    @cherietillapaughhott10124 жыл бұрын

    You’re a life saver! I’ve been trying to paint a Smoky Mountains landscape piece as a gift for Christmas and I’ve had to scrap and start over because my sky looks terrible every time. It’s been years since I’ve painted anything and I’ve made myself feel like a total moron! I’m so glad KZread recommended you, this was literally the first video on the list this morning when I opened up the app!! Thanks!! Definitely new sub here. Can’t wait to start watching the rest of your videos. Merry Christmas!!

  • @davidl6332

    @davidl6332

    3 жыл бұрын

    :)

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    @greysonvan2637

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @kyleantonio5406

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @greysonvan2637

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @greysonvan2637

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @daynesteele5705
    @daynesteele57054 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Greg, I will definitely be using these tips!

  • @viningx21
    @viningx214 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done

  • @juwels64
    @juwels644 жыл бұрын

    Very nice to see how it's done! Thanks so much!

  • @davidwm
    @davidwm4 жыл бұрын

    Great technique. Thanks for sharing!

  • @caroann
    @caroann3 жыл бұрын

    This really helps! Thank you for your time & talents.

  • @margaritasilva708
    @margaritasilva7083 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I have a hard time blending... your help is really appreciate!! Beautiful background 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌟

  • @karinggriffin1333
    @karinggriffin13334 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I appreciate how you take time and talk us through it (my brain is slow 😂)! Nice job! 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋

  • @paular8747
    @paular87473 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the a very good video packed with great technique information!

  • @stephaniemiller8229
    @stephaniemiller8229 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! It’s just really lovely. 💙

  • @thisdollslifejenna3841
    @thisdollslifejenna38414 жыл бұрын

    This turned out pretty! Thx for sharing your tips!👍🖌🎨😌✔

  • @buumbaby
    @buumbaby4 жыл бұрын

    I see a stormy sea sky. beautiful.

  • @mildredobrien517
    @mildredobrien5174 жыл бұрын

    Nice...painting. .love the flesh colored shirt!

  • @Elisa001
    @Elisa0013 жыл бұрын

    I have been on the fence about getting that flow aid for months. Heading out to get it right now lol. Awesome vid on blending acrylics. You have a new subscriber. Thank you!

  • @AustinOutdoorsNorthWest
    @AustinOutdoorsNorthWest4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Love the technique! I wasn’t far off from your strategy!

  • @berniebastian2523
    @berniebastian25233 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! This is what I have been looking for. Awesome tutorial.

  • @NAVINARTSTUDIO123
    @NAVINARTSTUDIO1234 жыл бұрын

    Wow wonderful painting

  • @deborahenglish8543
    @deborahenglish85434 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel. Great tips and techniques! I am a real beginner and I love finding information on basic things like creating a nice background through paint blending. I was trying to paint on the plain white canvas. :) What can I say, I am trying to teach myself to paint. Having a great background like yours is going to make my master disasters look a lot better. Thanks Greg!

  • @wmd707
    @wmd7073 жыл бұрын

    The other day I was thinking how I cant even pronounce some of the paint colors so ill never be able to speak to other artists...glad it's not just me! I like that you're just simple and you do what you want and what works for you. I cant stand snobby know it all types. Thanks for sharing your way.

  • @lindajakub624
    @lindajakub6243 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Looks beautiful.

  • @louisecollet
    @louisecollet4 жыл бұрын

    I learned a few tricks watching this video . I’m just learning how to paint with brush . I’ve been pour painting for a year now and I love it but, I feel I can do more and explore my artistic side lol. Thanks again. Canada 🇨🇦 q

  • @barbm7175
    @barbm71757 ай бұрын

    I totally nailed it. It took some fiddling around but not really that hard. Thank you.

  • @drawingclasswithkalyan394
    @drawingclasswithkalyan3944 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful and so helpful for artlovers

  • @lauraven1979
    @lauraven19793 жыл бұрын

    Great result !!

  • @cindyspearman
    @cindyspearman2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, beautiful!!

  • @gila1959
    @gila19594 жыл бұрын

    Thanx for sharing love the colours great pic....

  • @vickijohnson255
    @vickijohnson2554 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the demo!

  • @kristinemccowan6572
    @kristinemccowan65724 жыл бұрын

    This was great and very helpful ! Thanks !!

  • @lindarobinson3130
    @lindarobinson31303 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous both of you , PINK is a wonderful expressive colour , I love it . Never tried mixing with Raw Umber though , going to give it a try . Thank you.

  • @kathyf7474
    @kathyf74744 жыл бұрын

    Great video, really liked your tuition. Thank you! ☺

  • @ShinyColors
    @ShinyColors4 жыл бұрын

    Nice blending techniques! Thanks 😊

  • @zahraahmed2209
    @zahraahmed22094 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @avelinaperez8039
    @avelinaperez80394 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! More videos. Love the explanation 😀

  • @shazlee100
    @shazlee1004 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, awesome tutorial!

  • @tlhpeach5450
    @tlhpeach54504 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Very nice demonstration.

  • @stevekobb3850
    @stevekobb38504 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Greg. Very helpful.

  • @kellymanas6133
    @kellymanas61332 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I love oils but have been playing with acrylics & needed this lesson..

  • @jafallica
    @jafallica4 жыл бұрын

    I think this is absolutely amazing Greg. I learned a lot from you.❤️

  • @jafallica

    @jafallica

    4 жыл бұрын

    Greg Lowman I paint furniture and this is the exact technique many furniture painters are using.

  • @jessicafalstein
    @jessicafalstein4 жыл бұрын

    incredible. never been able to achieve this w/ acrylic only oil. thanks so much. subscribed.

  • @mankirankamaal7251

    @mankirankamaal7251

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is it something to do with formula ?

  • @ineschaby6122
    @ineschaby61224 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!! Loved the video, you're very talented

  • @suesheaffer
    @suesheaffer4 жыл бұрын

    I want to see the finished painting now. I can’t wait

  • @suesheaffer

    @suesheaffer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Greg Lowman I was mesmerized your something else. Love your intensity

  • @reddawn8161
    @reddawn81613 жыл бұрын

    Hey that was a great help thank you 😊 I am not familiar with acrylics and I haven't painted for 30 years or more and I used to layer up watet colours and pencil drawings every day and did o level and A level exams but such a long time I feel I have lozt it and want it back so with growing inspiration I am creeping nearer to start. Thank you 😙

  • @makkra7565
    @makkra75654 жыл бұрын

    So nice. Awesome.

  • @7000bass
    @7000bass4 жыл бұрын

    Nice 👍 very Bob Ross. Thanks for sharing.

  • @harjith.d.bubber
    @harjith.d.bubber4 жыл бұрын

    Loved the blending at 12:00 (and would have probably stop there) but the end result is outstanding . Thanks for sharing