FULL FLOWER PAINTING COURSE NOW AVAILABLE!!! I am so happy to share that my first course, "Painting Flowers in Acrylic," is now available. Use code KZread25 to take $25 off! The course is available here: courses.mariannevanderdussen.com/painting-flowers-in-acrylic-youtube Don't forget to use the code, and happy painting!

This is insane considering it's an acrylic I mean they dry so fast! I thought this was an oil painting from the thumbnail! I love it, it inspires me to paint still life again. 😳

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The trick is layers, layer layer layer!

Mostly art teachers don't realise that verbal description is far important than demonstration, you did it so well, very helpful. Stay blessed💕

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy it was helpful for you!

Marianne..thank you for sharing. I love that you shared your struggle with the background. When I was teaching I always felt it helped students to see that even a seasoned professional artist still struggle and make mistakes and have to step back and rethink things out. They need to understand that painting is a forever evolving and learning process….we should all be continuing to push ourselves to grow as artist no matter how long we have been an artist.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this feedback sooooo much! I’m so glad I tried it out, and the frustration was worth it if it means other folks will be inspired to keep going when they make their mistakes too. Thank you so much for taking the time to write 🥰

@irenetornroos2083

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Rebecca. Just like the song , even winners get wounded in the fight.

@lindysmith378

10 ай бұрын

Hats off to you Marianne for trying something and then, when it wasn't what you wanted, kept it in the video and shared it with us. @@MarianneVanderDussen

This is stunning, you really created a delicately rich flower that keeps the eye moving because you can't believe what you're seeing!!! EXQUISITE PAINTING!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 These words mean so much to me.

Your painting is absolutely gorgeous ! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with all of us watching and learning from you !

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Patricia!!! I love to teach and am so excited to bring this to KZread. I can’t wait to continue adding more tutorials!

I just found your channel and I'm glad that I did. Beautiful peony. I am new to acrylics, so here we go!

@MarianneVanderDussen

5 ай бұрын

Yay!!! I am so excited for you to begin your acrylic painting journey!!!

Just stunning!

@MarianneVanderDussen

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

I can’t even wrap my mind around how real this looks

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It's all in the layering!

Thank you for that tutorial. Really helpful, and your style of narrating (teaching) is just lovely.

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 ай бұрын

Oh I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Alicia! Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

Gorgeous painting! Your rough, blocked in first layer was even perfect. I just found your channel so I'm ready to relax and start watching. Thanks for explaining so much! Other tutorials use the words but assume we all know them. I'm equally impressed you read AND replied to 385 comments.....Wow! Thanks so much!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep up the whole responding to everyone thing (it was much easier back when I had 200 subscribers!) but I will always aim to respond to important questions. I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video and I can't wait to create more!

This painting is close to real and felt so surreal to watch it live !

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This painting is incredibly beautiful!! One could just look at this painting and meditate finding inner peace and inspiration!!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear you say that! Have a great day 🥰

Dear God! These peonies are sooooo beautiful! I only wish I could paint like this! Greatness!

@MarianneVanderDussen

11 ай бұрын

Awww Michelle, you just made my day! You ABSOLUTELY can paint like this, anyone can. I'm currently working on a full length course featuring coral charm peonies, but I'll be offering a free timelapse version to KZread when it's done, that way if the course isn't something people want to invest in at that time, they can still watch the process and know it's something they can tackle. Thank you for your incredibly kind words.

Wonderful tutorial and instruction. Beautiful painting. I can feel the softness of the petals.

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Maureen! It’ll be sad to see this one go, but I have plans for an even LARGER flower piece that I think I’ll keep 🥰

I love it when you say, painting is not what we know but what we see. Thank you... ❤️

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy that resonated with you!!!

I love florals and have only created one large painting of Peonies. I love watching you paint and your explanations of everything!!! Thank you so much for allowing us to step into your studio!!

@MarianneVanderDussen

8 ай бұрын

I am so happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your comment!

How wonderful this art works is and I should say you give us free lessons ,more self taught artist out there would be so grateful ❤️ thankyou ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@MarianneVanderDussen

Жыл бұрын

Make sure you hit the notification bell!!! I am actively working on more tutorials 🥰

i love what you said about color preconception, i always have my friends laughing when i point how beautiful those blue shadows look a that moment... or how funny the black fur of the dog looks when reflecting every color of the ambient

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

It's so so true! When you train yourself to see past what you think colours should be, the world becomes this fascinating, colourful place. Just don't ask me to choose an off-white colour for the walls, I'll be obsessing over test cans for days because I'm so sensitive to the undertone!

Stunning ❤

@MarianneVanderDussen

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

That is absolutely strikingly beautiful!! The depth and dimension is so lifelike that you want to touch it!! Thank you for all of your very helpful information!! It is so difficult to learn how to draw/paint both the shapes and colors that you see in a reference image. I literally just sketched out some flowers and leaves that I liked on my shower curtain. I kept reminding myself that although the individual petals do not look like what I imagine they should, as a whole they all work together 😊

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing comment! I love what you said about how we should look at the piece on the whole and not necessarily fixate on individual petals. Fantastic attitude!

First of all the work is brilliant, I imagine if you do even a bigger one it can be a master centrepiece for example in the 4 Seasons’ lobby area. Second - the way you explain the process is very helpful and calming. Keep up the great work! We will be looking forward to it!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you have a contact at the Four Seasons! 😉 but seriously, this is the best comment ever. Thank you so much.

This is absolutely breathtaking. I have several varieties of Peonies in my garden, and none has ever Iooked as beautiful as these. Thanks for the tips. It is a tough act to follow but I am inspired to try.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I hope you do try!!! My first florals were tiger lilies, and I was so discouraged by the first layer. But I kept going, and about four layers later it was much, much better.

@MrMintyfresh1234

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarianneVanderDussen you are such an inspiration. 🥰

Wow! That’s a wonderful flowers painting.

Beautifully done ❤

Absolutely gorgeous! 😊

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Sandy!

I found this so interesting and informative, I learnt a lot and has really inspired me to paint more 😌

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I hope that you do paint more!

What a beautifully modulated, expressive voice, with wonderful detail and guidance.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words!

Marianne I'm not an artist but trying to be one .....love paintings ...watched your videos and absolutely fallen in love with the way you paint and teach .I'm 50 years old but its never too late I guess.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Tina, this comment made my day! I so hope you pick up that brush! This is YOUR life and it’s too short to spend your time waiting to try something that will bring you joy. Good luck as you begin your painting chapter!

Your videos are absolutely PACKED full of fabulous information! And your paintings are gorgeous! I love and appreciate how you say how much time you spent on painting this painting. Too many times people think they are supposed to be able to create something this beautiful, and rich, and full of fabulous layers in 11:23 (the length of the video!) Keep up the awesome work!!!

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so so happy that you liked it!!! Start to finish, this painting took about three weeks, about 40-50 hours total. It’s a LOT of work, but once you’re used to the idea that you need multiple layers, it becomes a bit more comfortable! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos!!!

You are an amazing instructor and painter! Definitely saving this to watch again and again 🎨☺️

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, what a compliment!!! I hope you tag me in whatever you create!!!

@irenetornroos2083

2 жыл бұрын

I watch this again and again. Am inspired by this. Planning to take painting course this autumn. Thank you MVDussen.

Absolutely amazing work! I learned so much for you already!! Keep posting please!

Extremely Gorgeous. It takes a beautiful soul to create works of ART.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, James!!! I’m so happy that you like it!!!

Now THIS is what I call some serious skill! You were just recommended to me, and I am so happy. You combine my ❤️ love of painting, and my obsession with 🌻 flowers, into one magnificent joy……new sub to be sure! Thank you so very much! 💐

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thank you SO much for your amazing comment! I’m so happy someone took the time to recommend me to you!! Please give that person a big high five from me 🙌🙌🙌 thank you for the sub and I can wait to share new content!

@aingarenganesan809

2 жыл бұрын

🙌 boom highfive lets gompositivity

@PawsomePitSky

2 жыл бұрын

Two of my passions as well! High five!!! :)

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

@@PawsomePitSky 🙌🙌🙌

Your "rough first layer" is more beautiful than any of my finished pieces.😂

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so sweet!!!

Thank you ♡ I LOVE floral paintings, and peonies are heaven to me ♡ I really enjoyed watching you paint, seeing the flowers become so real I could smell them!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I adore peonies too! I definitely want to paint more 🥰

Speechless

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Abida!

This is stupendous! Very beautifully designed Marianne. Would love to see more fantastic videos from your side! :)

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Lots more to come!!! 🥰

Wow so beautiful u r such a talented . Loved ur artworks. Love from India

Woooooow! 😮😯 ❤ it! 😳😲

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Dear Marianne, this is the most awesome paeonis painting I‘ve ever seen. Brilliant!

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much!!!

Thank you very much for the tutorial! I love the style so much and have been planning to paint similar peonies for a long time, but always felt too intimidated to even start. Now I must say it's my destiny and finally do it haha

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I support this, go get after it!!! 🤩

loved this so much and wonder how you keep track of all your petals! Stunning colour work....I can dream!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Great question! Sometimes I use a small piece of painter’s tape on my reference image to make sure I’m working on the right petal. You’re right…it’s so easy to go cross-eyed!

The comments say what I'm thinking. What a treasure to have found your work! Your thoughtful and insightful instruction gave me just the right prompts to give this a try.... I love peonies.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do give it a try!!

Thank you so much for this piece of infomation so important to me. Your leopard looks so soft and agile..so real, absolutely beautifully painted.

Marianne, I’ve watched many, many art videos on YT and this, BY FAR, is the best I’ve ever seen. You’re not just showing us your skills, but you’re also teaching viewers how to improve their own skills. And your work is GORGEOUS! You’re an amazing teacher. Thank you! I definitely look forward to your future videos. Question: Why did you utilize, for the most part, one brush size for this size canvas? I don’t know if I’d have the patience to do so, so I’m extremely curious. Again, well done with this piece. 🙂

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pamela, wow thank you so much!!! You authentically made my day! In terms of the brush size, I used anywhere between an 8 to 12 flat or filbert when I was blocking in the larger petals, then would size down to 4s and 6s when doing some of the modeling and sculpting, finishing up with detail brushes if needed. On a painting this size I didn’t really do a lot of finicky details.

That's insane. I would love to create something this beautiful.

@MarianneVanderDussen

Жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you so much, Jodie!!!

So lovely.❤

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

I love your floral paintings.

This is so helpful and inspiring, Marianne! :) Thank you for sharing all these tips, they are just what I needed to hear to improve my paintings.

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Polina! I’m so happy to read that you found this video helpful for your practice. Have an amazing time painting!

@amyhitt68

2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous work! So realistic my brain thought I could smell them!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

@@amyhitt68 I love it!!! Thanks so much for your kind words 🥰 and mmmm I love peony smell…

Wow, Marianne you are phenomenally talented. I am so happy I have come across your channel. This painting is absolutely beautiful. Btw, love your name too :)

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you did as well! I can see that you joined our Art Incubator as well...I'm thrilled to have you join our group, and hooray for our name!

Spectacular! Breathtaking! I could stare at it for ages!!! “Paint what you see not what you know” I like that❣️

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Reminding myself of this is honestly a lifesaver when I'm ready to chuck the painting out the window. It still happens to me!

Thankyou for sharing your process! For the longest time I've admired Artists like Darnell who paint amazing floral art and your tutorial helped me immensely . Your painting is absolutely stunning! 🙏

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰 Thomas Darnell is a legend. I’m so glad my tutorial helped!

Beautiful and great tutorial! I looked at Darnell's paintings on KZread and to me your peonies are much more luminous!! Stunning painting!!

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

This comment blew my mind 🤯 he’s such an incredible, inspiring artist whose career I can only aspire towards!

@jackiegarroutte8970

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarianneVanderDussen you are more talented than you think😁❤🌻

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackiegarroutte8970 aren’t you a gem!!! 💎

Beautiful!!!! I really appreciate that you said how long the centers took and the overall painting. Your painting is stunning!!!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

It often takes me a month (or longer!) to finish a work! I think it’s going to improve now that I’m in an external space, because there are fewer distractions, but I am not a speedy painter!

Stunning!!

wow! wow! wow! stunning artwork, your tutorials are great too so please keep them coming and thank you x

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda!!! I’m hoping to upload a new tutorial next week, and I can’t wait for the ones I have planned after that!!!

Hi Marianne, I just wanted to say that you've done an amazing job on your video. Your art is absolutely stunning and your instructions were very easy to follow. Once again great work on your video as I know that making KZread videos does take a lot of time and work. Keep up the awesome work.

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, Norman! It does take a lot of work but I enjoy it immensely.

Sis i looove your art😩

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Very relaxing watching this ..😊 just beautiful 🌸

Lovely Peoni , one of my fav flowers

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! 🥰

Superb technique. Thanks for sharing Marianne.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Maria!

Absolutely beautiful- need to try this

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Debra! I hope you do give it a shot, tag me so I can see it when you do 🥰

This looks heavenly….breathtakingly beautiful ❤️

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Une délicatesse absolue et de la beauté !! Merci🌸🇫🇷

I have never come across your channel before. Your peony painting is beautiful the best I’ve seen yet done in acrylic. I would love to see more of your work. Thank you for the demo.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Cindy! I’m working on a giant dahlia right now that I’m hoping will turn out well too 🤞

The peony painting is absolutely beautiful, and I feel gorgeous!!✨💕

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Stunningly gorgeous! I thought the first layer was incredible!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

You create magic.. And you make our life beautiful.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

This means so much, thank you! It is my life mission!

This is UNREAL. WOW! x

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I agree about yellow being difficult to get just right… but your tips here are SO AMAZING and needed!! Thank you!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy that you found it useful!!! Yellows are definitely tricky but I’m doing everything I can to continue learning colour theory and pass along any insights I gain 🥰

Excited to find your channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on color. And for giving the time line that it took you to complete the painting. What a stunning piece of art you created! I can’t wait to try mixing colors as you suggest.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paula! I am so grateful you took the time to write to me, and I’m happy you found my channel too! I’m just in the final stages of the next video and I’m going to include a quick section on colour mixing because it’s the number one question I’m asked! I’ll definitely be adding more colour content in the future. Good luck with your work and feel free to keep me posted on your progress through my other social media!

Thank you so much! Your video was so great, talking about warm a cool colours as ways of bringing forward or pushing back as you painted was such great demonstration!! Love the finished work!!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Yay I’m so happy you found it useful!!! Feedback like this means the world to me. I wish you great ongoing success with your painting practice!

I’m just totally in awe

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Trudi!

An excellent tutorial . Lots of good tips. Thank you, Marianne.

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, John!

This is next level painting, so so beautiful, gorgeous! Here I am just started to learn painting and found your video. I'm in awe.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found me and commented!!! Thank you so much for watching, I wish you great success with your painting journey!

Absolutely stunning work!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Arianne!

Gorgeous!

@MarianneVanderDussen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

So happy to discover you today.

@MarianneVanderDussen

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you did too!

Simply gorgeous flower painting very impressive of you.😍

😯 mind blown 🤯 love it

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Gorgeous! Love your explanation of how you use your colors!!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Katherine!!! I’m going to keep focusing on colour theory, the feedback I’ve had is that this is valuable to other artists. I appreciate you taking the time to write! I hope you enjoy future videos as well 🥰

Thank you so much, you are one of the best teachers on KZread ❤

@MarianneVanderDussen

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thank you so much for saying that!

Beautiful!

What a wonderful painting. I love it!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Uta!

So lovely!

Love this alive looking painting. You put energy into the flowers

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Margie!!!

These are beautiful! It's so surreal and absolutely amazing!

@MarianneVanderDussen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wow, this video was so calming. I loved listening to you. You spoke clearly and so slowly! The downside of YT is everyone speed talking! Absolutely stunning work. You have found a fan! I’ve followed you on all platforms!!!! Xxxxx

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing feedback and the follows!!! I appreciate it so much!!!

Amazingly beautiful peony and excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing!

@MarianneVanderDussen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I'm so happy to read this feedback, it makes my day.

These are extremely beautiful flowers, you captured the subtly and delicate nature of them perfectly. Absolutely gorgeous 😍 ❤️ thank you for sharing this with us.

@MarianneVanderDussen

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy that you enjoyed the tutorial! 🥰

Wow wow wow ❤️❤️❤️

That's beautiful I love it

This was lovely! Thank you for the assistance

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you so much for watching!!!

Absolutely stunning 🤩

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

Fantastique !!!!! Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏

Beautiful work, thank you for sharing!!

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Denise!!!

How beautiful ! Stunning painting ! Loved it ! Congratulations !

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So beautiful and breathtaking 💗

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

That was amazing! Throughly enjoyed your tutorial. Love love love Thomas Darnell’s peonies.

@MarianneVanderDussen

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!! I’m a HUGE Darnell fan too!!!