Using a Humble Kitchen Sponge as my ‘Brush’ ~~Acrylic Painting
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
Art serves as my sanctuary, a refuge from the monotony of everyday existence. For as long as I can remember, the allure of vibrant colors and the boundless possibilities inherent in acrylic painting have held me captive. The mesmerizing dance of pigments on a canvas allows me to transcend the ordinary and embrace a realm of creativity and expression. One particular evening, as the sun bid adieu with a breathtaking display of hues outside my window, I felt an irresistible compulsion to immortalize that celestial spectacle on canvas. Serendipitously, I found myself tasked with a commission to craft a sunset painting, and I saw this as an opportunity to employ a distinctive technique I had experimented with in the past. Choosing to eschew traditional brushes, I opted for a humble kitchen sponge to forge a connection between my artistic vision and the textured reality of the world. This unconventional choice not only allowed me to channel the essence of the sunset but also added a tactile dimension to my artistic process, transforming the act of creation into a sensory experience. Through the marriage of inspiration and unconventional methodology, I birthed a stunning acrylic masterpiece that not only captured the ethereal beauty of the sunset but also embodied the essence of my artistic journey-a continuous exploration of uncharted possibilities.
My Amazon Shop Link:
www.amazon.ca/shop/sorayasilv...
linktr.ee/sorayasilvestriartist
/ @sorayaziziartist
Check out my Facebook Group called:
Amazing Abstract/Semi Abstracts and Pours with Soraya Silvestri Artist
/ 763202110906809
Join this group if you're an abstract or semi abstract artist. Any medium is accepted, and you can promote your art, your KZread channel, or Instagram.....etc...
OR
Next Level Fluid Pouring
/ 2986283231624805
OR
for Any Canadian Artist:
/ 706622647316375
Or
For Any KZread Artist:
/ 779672320428758
Links to the paint I use the most:
Liquitex Basics Natural Grey amzn.to/3vCdk1G
Pebeo Studio Paynes Gray: amzn.to/3qXAYSw
Liquitex Basics Dioxide Purple: amzn.to/32JlQ1r
Amerstam Acrylic Greyish Blue: amzn.to/3dKjCoO
Liquitex Basics Burnt Sienna: amzn.to/3dKjCoO
Liquitex Basics Light Olive Green: amzn.to/3dKjCoO
Liquitex Basics: Raw Sienna: amzn.to/3sFh93m
Amsterdam Acrylic Light Blue: amzn.to/3sFh93m
Liquitex Basics Hookers Green: amzn.to/3sFh93m
Pebeo Studio Acrylic Iridescent Orange: amzn.to/3tNFFk2
Pebeo Studio Cadmium Orange Hue: amzn.to/3tNFFk2
Liquitex Basics Vivid Red Orange: amzn.to/3tNFFk2
Liquitex Basics Titanium White: amzn.to/3ex58YW
Amsterdam Sky Blue Light: amzn.to/38QWdiO
The hairdryer I use is temporarily unavailable:
amzn.to/3llxYOC
Here is another link similar to mine:
www.amazon.ca/dp/B00MW3KZ8K/
Let me know what you think. Thanks for watching.
Please Subscribe ❤️ Comment and like and hit the notification bell so you don't miss out on any new videos!
My website:
Contact me through here for availability and pricing:
SorayaSilvestriArtist@gmail.com
or
If you wish to purchase prints check these websites out:
soraya-silvestri.pixels.com
or
www.curioos.com/sorayasilvestri
or
society6.com/sorayasilvestrizizi
or
www.redbubble.com/people/sora...
or
www.artpal.com/soraya_ps
Follow me on:
Instagram: @soraya_ziziart ( / soraya_ziziart )
Twitter: @soraya_pszizi ( / soraya_pszizi )
Pinterest(.ca) www.pinterest.ca/sorayazizi/a...
Facebook: Soraya Silvestri Zizi ( / soraya.schwarzsilvestri )
linktr.ee/sorayasilvestriartist
Check out my art at:
Santini Gallery
422 1/2 Preston St.
Ottawa, Canada
santinigallery.com/artist/sor...
SorayaSilvestriArtist@gmail.com
Пікірлер: 498
Thank you for being here my lovely friends! I hope you enjoy this tutorial. I don't have a name for this painting, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!😁😁💕💕
@Espagnole29
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful, thanks for this lesson.😊
@mauriceboucher2221
5 ай бұрын
are you using the abrasive side or sponge side ?
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
@@mauriceboucher2221 only the sponge side
@stellaguerrero5822
5 ай бұрын
Fantastic!!!...Bravissima!!!. Grazie.❤
@mgnha
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for you 😘
Thank you so much for sharing. This 91 year old man loves your video. Have been painting some still life. after a long period of rest from painting and now I want to try your idea. I often walk along enjoying Gods sky creations . Love your work .Don
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
You have warmed my heart! I’m so happy. Thank you very much 😁💖
@patriciawhitehand3456
5 ай бұрын
Amazing, I went to art school 15 years ago for a little while, however I did not follow through and lost what little I learned. Again I paint a little at Christmas but decided to try and keep going. I love painting so much , you have inspired me to continue. And I know there's an artist in me. Thank you so much . I truly think your art is amazing.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
@@patriciawhitehand3456 you warm my heart! ❤️ thank you 😀
@rogergatrell4383
4 ай бұрын
It’s nice to see some other old guy is still learning new techniques
I have just com across you on KZread. You are doing exactly as I love. I’m almost 76 and learning all the time. Thank you for inspiring me. ❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I’m so so glad! Thank you 😁
Wow!! Great painting. The movement of clouds I love it. You’re painting so beautiful it looks real. Thank you so much for sharing your educational video. Try that sponge, nice. Stay safe and God bless you.
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😁
First time I feel I can do some artwork. It’s simple, natural and not complicated. Thank you.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful! So glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and good luck!
@dianaashton2512
5 ай бұрын
Oh good came back on
It looks fantastic. Art should always be fun and it looks as though you were really enjoying yourself. It's inspirational.
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Thank you for this. I appreciate it a lot. 😁💖
I liked the teal on the left side before you darkened it. Thanks for showing
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Soraya…your art is magic ! You paint like an Angel !! Thanks for sharing your talent with us ! 🥰🫶🥰
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀💖
Stunning.
@SorayaZiziArtist
15 күн бұрын
Thank you very much 😀
Super. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️Hello from Denmark. 🇩🇰🌹💕
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Hello 😊 thank you for watching all the way from Denmark 💖
I'm in awe! So dramatically beautiful
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much 😁💖
Hi, thank you so much for teaching on this beautiful painting. I’m a beginner. My friend and I are going to start painting today. I’m going to try this technique with the sponge. So excited! It’s beautiful!
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Have fun 😁 thanks for watching. Please let me know how it turns out 😁
Two purple eyes. Interesting technique.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Πόσο ηρεμούν την ψυχή μου οι πίνακες σου ....λες και ζω σ ένα άλλο κόσμο ...πολύ ωραία η τεχνική σου ,άριστο αποτέλεσμα ,σ ευχαριστώ πολύ
@SorayaZiziArtist
3 ай бұрын
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you very much 😁🙏
Love, love, love your work. Here’s a tip if you are not priming your canvas, And although they come primed, use a fine sandpaper block to smooth out your canvas, the quality will be incredible.
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching 😁
Absolutely Wonderful! This is an awesome work, my dear friend! Congratulations! May God bless you always!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
They say a picture tells a 1000 words: I see to my imagination like islands beneath, and with say volcanoes going off n all the ash in the air???? I guess with such doom n gloom in this world it is what I see...but it is beautiful🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤, love the colors..oh I see like craters too....
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
I love your imagination and that you see so many things. Thank you for sharing and for watching 😁
Very Nice Tutorial I am watching full to understand
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that! Thank you 😁
Just very interesting and sensational. I really enjoyed it.
@SorayaZiziArtist
2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 😀
My friend! Nice sharing~ have a beautiful day~🌷🌷🌷🌷
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
32 like 👍💞 amazing art my dear friend 👍👌👌👌👌❤️💙💚
Thank you for another great tutorial.
@SorayaZiziArtist
2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching 😁💖
Bonjour, je crois que j'aime TOUT, ce que vous faites, comment vous le faites, ce que vous êtes, il est très agréable de vous regarder faire tout en vous écoutant. votre voix est chantante, on peut y sentir plein d'émotions, de la sympathie, de la douceur, de la bienveillance, de l'énergie et, paradoxalement, du calme et pour votre rire, il est contagieux 🙂 Je vais revenir visionner la suite et vos autres toiles, amicalement, Laurette. - France - Bretagne - Morbihan sud.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Laurette, merci beaucoup. C'est très gentil à vous de me laisser un si joli commentaire. J'apprécie beaucoup. Passez une bonne journée et merci d'avoir regardé.
This is interesting! Will try is definitely. I love painting with acrylic. I'm from South Africa.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Great to hear from you in South Africa! WOW😁
I love you Your teaching is so amazing
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃
Beautiful!!!!! I can't wait to give it a try!!!
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Have fun! Thanks 😁
Absolutely Beautiful!! Going to try this for sure! 💗
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Have fun! Thanks 😁
I LOVE that area you kept fixing. Amazing painting, I must try! ❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Please do! Thank you 🩷😊
Fantastique and thanks you 🤗
@SorayaZiziArtist
2 ай бұрын
Thank you too!😀
Thank you for bringing us along in your ventures with painting. I will be trying this in the future.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear! Thank you 😁💖
So glad I found you. Amazing!!!! I love this. I will try this.
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Have fun! Thanks for watching 😊
A good name for this painting is sky touches earth! Very nice, first time y see your painting,
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 good one!
Stunning and beautifully done.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
This is fabulous, thankyou so much.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 😁💖
I’m enthusiastic … will be my project tomorrow
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching 😁
You have just broadened my horizons after 40÷ years of painting. ❤ Thank you!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
So happy to hear this! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I appreciate it a lot.😁💖
@jimjones8208
5 ай бұрын
OMG?
Wow, that's a special technique that I've never seen before. :)
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you so much for sharing this work with us, Soraya. It's so dynamic and dramatic, I love it.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Thank you!
Très beau ,magnifique 🕉🧘♀️💜🧚♀️
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Merci 😁
Its beautiful peaceful ❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊❤️
Thank you so much! To me this was pure entertainment. Such drama developing as you worked with the sponges and brush!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
So great to hear this! Thank you very much 😁💖
Amazing. Going to try it this weekend. Thank you from ireland 🍀
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Have fun! Wonderful to hear from you from Ireland!! Thank you 😁
Thunderous Skies
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Awesome suggestion, thank you!
I admire your courage having a go like this and learning how it comes together. John in Australia 🇦🇺
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Many thanks 😁💖
I like it, it's simple and not messy. Thanks
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!😁
Soraya, absolutely magnificent! One of my favorites of yours! Thank you so much for this incredibly beautiful painting!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!❤️😁
I like thanks for sharing. I started to paint🎨 and I am learning several techniques.
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you for watching 😁
Wow Ty for sharing your talent 🙏❤️🙌
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 😁🩷
This technique would work well, too, for seascapes. Closeup of waves, etc. In fact, this painting looks like it could be a huge wave, it looks very watery/splashy to me. I love it. I'm definitely going to try your technique.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! In fact, I have many seascapes where I combine techniques.
Look like Our serve cold frounr coming down across the U.S. That is a nice idea!! Sponges I mean...Love n Hugs Barbie.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
AMAZING! Surely want to try this technique. Thank you for sharing!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Have fun! Thank you 😁
I've been struggling with an abstract background, now I think you've solved it. Lovely painting! Thanks for sharing your talents❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😁💖
Stunning, absolutely gorgeous! i will be trying this.. it's exquisite. thank you for sharing how you create a masterpiece.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊💖
It looks like heaven. We have “happy little accidents” I will try this method
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear! Thank you for your lovely comment😁
@jillp3761
5 ай бұрын
Bless Bob Ross for his ' happy little accidents ' so we can decide what we want to do with it and move on: without having a panic attack!!!!.....
Absolutely love it! I'd love to try it. Need courage to try.
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Go for it! Thank you 😁
This painting is simply gorgeous. Love the care and consideration gone into this beautiful piece. 🎉❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!💖
Beautiful..the sky can look anyway you want, very well done❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly😁
This is magical and I'm enchanted, certainly going to try ❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks 😁
I love it Elements.
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Awesome name suggestion 😁
🤔Muito legal os seus trabalhos, parabéns. 🙏
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Gracias 😁
Thank you so much for sharing your art. You have inspired me to try painting again after losing confidence in myself ❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Thank you for this lovely comment.💕
Beautiful sky. Colors are sensational.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
I am definitely going to try this technique
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for watching.
Great job! I will try this technique for sure . Soooo happy to see artists like you inspire with such grace.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
That is brilliant It is a great way to add clouds to any other type of painting yes I am going to have a go, Thank you for this tutorial
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁 so glad to hear that 💖
@baxterdog1
5 ай бұрын
In a few moments going to try this I am just worried with dry canvas dry sponges that it might go smoothly, When I paint animals I always wet canvas with a brush first, I have done lots of paint pours and use of hair dyer, did a chair ocean on seat and a bit of sand. I have my dollar store sponges ready to go
Love your art
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁
So majestic. Clever ideas and methods👍💪🎶
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! 😁
Stunning!!!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!😁
מדהים! ףאהבתי מאד את השיטה עם הספוג ,קלילות התנועה ויצירת עננים מרהיבים שנותנים, הרגשת תקווה. ישר כח!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁
Amazing! 🖌️😊❤️
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing,yes,im going to try the sponge… beautiful work,thanks again⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Have fun! Thanks 😁💖
Love the e depth in this and great tutorial using the sponge and brushes.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Very inspirational, I'm going to attempt one today!
@SorayaZiziArtist
3 ай бұрын
Have fun! Thanks for watching 😁
ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО ❤❤❤❤❤❤ My love from Russia 🇷🇺❤💐🤗
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks
Beautiful!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
A kitchen sponge and a small brush did that extravagant painting. Just found and subbed to your channel. Love this. Sky and water collide. 😊
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
It is so beautiful, seeing a picture come alive in front of your eyes is wonderful Thank you❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
So nice of you to say this. Thank you 😁💖
C'est magique et magnifique 😍👏
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Merci 😁
Wow!
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Beutiful painting!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁
It is gorgeous!
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 💖
Mashaa all Very good video 👏👏👏👏👏❤🇪🇬
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks 🤗
I love your painting! I will certainly try it
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 have fun!
Stunning and very inspiring ❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
I recently found you. I absolutely adore the sponge effects on the painting. It gives it such dimension. I want to try this but am soooo nervous. Your work is stunning.
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Try it out with the idea that you're just going to have fun with it. No need for it to be a masterpiece. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks! 😁👍
Really beautiful!
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁
I love it is beautiful
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁
DEVINE❤❤❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁
I like very your technike its seem. Easy to do,. I am going try it. Thanks
@SorayaZiziArtist
3 ай бұрын
Have fun! Thanks 😁
Absolutely amazing and beautiful painting
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing I love it
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
เป็นงานศิลปะที่ยอดเยี่ยม Thank you for sharing. ❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
It's beautiful!
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Hello Soraya, Have enjoyed watching your video. Your Painting of Sky is looking Heavenly. Almost as though Angels may come down. Very Beautiful. Love it. Thankyou. ❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
You made a face on the left. Beautiful.
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Cool! Thanks for letting me know 😁
amazing upload
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Fantastic great❤
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thanks 🤗
Thank you Soraya jan ....lovely painting
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Wow! I never suspected you could get such a fantastic painting from a sponge. I use to paint a bit, I will definitely try this idea. Thankyou
@SorayaZiziArtist
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊 have fun!
Fantastic 👏
@SorayaZiziArtist
5 ай бұрын
Thanks 😁