How to Blend Acrylic Paints Like Oils

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  • @GregLowmanArt
    @GregLowmanArt  4 роки тому +27

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    • @holadonkey
      @holadonkey 4 роки тому

      thanks for painting . very instructive blending technique .

    • @davidwilletts8297
      @davidwilletts8297 4 роки тому

      @@holadonkey hale and pace

  • @mariacoy1482
    @mariacoy1482 5 років тому +91

    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.

  • @michelleperry1042
    @michelleperry1042 Рік тому +10

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

  • @cameronbelt281
    @cameronbelt281 Місяць тому

    I love how real and genuine this video is. The mistake was great to see, because that is something a lot will run into. Thanks for sharing your artistic wisdom!

  • @sethryn1392
    @sethryn1392 4 роки тому +54

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

  • @Shadowsdreamatnight
    @Shadowsdreamatnight 4 місяці тому +1

    I realize this video was posted five years ago and I’ve watched it twice now. I would love to see this finished piece to see how you brought the waves of the water together. I’m definitely subscribing to your channel.

  • @sharsings2682
    @sharsings2682 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @MsBetsy2011
    @MsBetsy2011 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @jaderene
    @jaderene 5 років тому +3

    This by far one of the best blending videos for Acrylic paints that I have seen! Thank you

  • @barbm7175
    @barbm7175 Рік тому +1

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

  • @BambooBob
    @BambooBob 6 місяців тому

    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!

  • @susanhart832
    @susanhart832 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @marisolc6230
    @marisolc6230 5 років тому +13

    Love your calming voice and technique!

  • @thehubofchemistry1462
    @thehubofchemistry1462 5 років тому +14

    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.

  • @kylieb4836
    @kylieb4836 5 років тому +41

    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 ❤️

  • @dorisjimison7590
    @dorisjimison7590 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @vestarexpressions9909
    @vestarexpressions9909 4 роки тому +4

    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!

  • @sureshdeval5771
    @sureshdeval5771 3 роки тому +4

    I am learning painting with acrylic paint. I have seen many tutorials for acrylic painting. But this one is the best. You are showing the technique in so detail that it becomes very easy to understand for the beginner also. This will improve my paintings.
    I am very much thankful to you and I have subscribed your channel.

  • @Apollo_Blaze
    @Apollo_Blaze 3 роки тому +2

    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...

  • @kapanaisecolette9500
    @kapanaisecolette9500 5 років тому +8

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

  • @joanneserasin6893
    @joanneserasin6893 Рік тому +1

    Amazing. Learning so much💖 Thank you

  • @wynneward2794
    @wynneward2794 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @deborahrech7429
    @deborahrech7429 4 роки тому +5

    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!

  • @sm3296
    @sm3296 5 років тому

    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.

  • @staceygrove7295
    @staceygrove7295 3 роки тому

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

  • @wmd707
    @wmd707 3 роки тому +8

    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.

  • @TheCTCoach
    @TheCTCoach 5 років тому +25

    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!!

  • @gamerdodong
    @gamerdodong 5 років тому +43

    Turn the video speed up to 2x, you re welcome.

    • @seanjohnson6890
      @seanjohnson6890 2 роки тому +5

      You are exactly right. So funny. It all seems perfect at 2x speed.

    • @poetryjones7946
      @poetryjones7946 6 місяців тому +1

      😂 Yeah, it actually sorta starts at 16:34 😂

    • @staci450
      @staci450 5 місяців тому

      Omgosh you just added time to my life for all youtube videos, especially hair tutorials

    • @renesalonen
      @renesalonen 16 днів тому

      Thanks!

  • @barbarachandler4430
    @barbarachandler4430 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @curtriceennis2924
    @curtriceennis2924 2 роки тому

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

  • @barbibruton6039
    @barbibruton6039 5 років тому +15

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

  • @carolsears8925
    @carolsears8925 3 роки тому +17

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

  • @carmentoro4888
    @carmentoro4888 5 років тому +16

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

  • @desireeyoung2814
    @desireeyoung2814 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @garyinsalaco9530
    @garyinsalaco9530 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @paular8747
    @paular8747 3 роки тому

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

  • @brendajolly2257
    @brendajolly2257 2 роки тому

    Very helpful , look forward to seeing more Thanks,

  • @cherietillapaughhott1012
    @cherietillapaughhott1012 5 років тому +51

    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 UA-cam 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 4 роки тому

      :)

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      @greysonvan2637 3 роки тому

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      @kyleantonio5406 3 роки тому

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      @greysonvan2637 3 роки тому

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  • @pauloaa11
    @pauloaa11 4 роки тому

    Very good hints. I am already using them.

  • @kellymanas6133
    @kellymanas6133 2 роки тому

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

  • @lindarobinson3130
    @lindarobinson3130 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @livfree1823
    @livfree1823 Рік тому +1

    These colors are very beautiful. Love the technique!

  • @sheilamabey896
    @sheilamabey896 5 років тому +7

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

  • @regine_mqz526
    @regine_mqz526 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @olgasule3138
    @olgasule3138 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful blending. Thank you for tutorial

  • @Zaiq2014
    @Zaiq2014 3 роки тому

    Amazing video sir....thanks for the technique

  • @NAVINARTSTUDIO123
    @NAVINARTSTUDIO123 5 років тому

    Wow wonderful painting

  • @juwels64
    @juwels64 4 роки тому

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

  • @Pisceansiren
    @Pisceansiren 4 роки тому +7

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

  • @Jroc150
    @Jroc150 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful, thanks for this tutorial.

  • @caroann
    @caroann 3 роки тому

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

  • @ravenblack4484
    @ravenblack4484 5 років тому +2

    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 5 років тому

      @@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. ♡

  • @disneygal200016
    @disneygal200016 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @berniebastian2523
    @berniebastian2523 3 роки тому

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

  • @jessicafalstein
    @jessicafalstein 5 років тому +1

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

  • @MasterMatter
    @MasterMatter 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks man, I'll achieve greatness with this, and I'll give you half of what my first groundbreaking painting gets me lol

    • @GregLowmanArt
      @GregLowmanArt  3 роки тому +1

      Haha hope so and done deal

    • @MasterMatter
      @MasterMatter 3 роки тому +1

      @@GregLowmanArt dang didn't expect a comment from the master, thanks for your heart I wont break it, I'll just cover it in paint lol.

  • @barbarabennett5903
    @barbarabennett5903 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @loreleihopkinsart
    @loreleihopkinsart 4 роки тому +4

    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🤗

  • @seahorse5689
    @seahorse5689 5 років тому +13

    That was a really helpful tutorial, thanks!

  • @gila1959
    @gila1959 4 роки тому

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

  • @arwenr.a.8780
    @arwenr.a.8780 4 роки тому +3

    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 ❤️❤️

  • @maryjanelucido4729
    @maryjanelucido4729 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @reddawn8161
    @reddawn8161 3 роки тому

    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 😙

  • @doramatthews5534
    @doramatthews5534 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for a wonderful explanation of blending acrylics. I would like to see more tutorials in blending. It's one of the problems with acrylics. Also would like to see videos on reflections. Keep up the good work.

    • @GregLowmanArt
      @GregLowmanArt  5 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/play/PLOc-Au5nmR746qvDH9tPZYneoorBRM9ke.html&si=66ubpfv-RWQn-9Ij this is a blending playlist that may help

    • @wendytaylor3714
      @wendytaylor3714 3 місяці тому

      Thank you so muchfor this helpful tutorial. Hi from York England.

  • @lauraven1979
    @lauraven1979 4 роки тому

    Great result !!

  • @rickhopkins1726
    @rickhopkins1726 2 роки тому

    Great video and helpful. Nice to see your relaxed clothing optional approach.

  • @cindyspearman
    @cindyspearman 3 роки тому

    Wow, beautiful!!

  • @seanyb960
    @seanyb960 3 роки тому

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

  • @johnsteele7323
    @johnsteele7323 2 роки тому

    Very good instructional. Thanks!

  • @user-ij4ee4gg9u
    @user-ij4ee4gg9u 2 роки тому

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

  • @Susan.Burns63
    @Susan.Burns63 10 місяців тому

    This has to be one of the best instructional video's I've seen 👍. And the results are breathtaking as well 👌. I learnt so much here, also the many thing's I'd be doing wrong 😅. Which is precisely why I never achieved the results wished for. Brilliant 🏆🏆🏆🇦🇺

  • @pzaruk
    @pzaruk 4 роки тому

    Thankyou so much you have a wonderful way of presenting the topic,

  • @thisdollslifejenna3841
    @thisdollslifejenna3841 4 роки тому

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

  • @tlhpeach5450
    @tlhpeach5450 5 років тому

    Thank you. Very nice demonstration.

  • @samvelajs8429
    @samvelajs8429 2 роки тому

    Awesome art

  • @Elisa001
    @Elisa001 4 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @louisecollet
    @louisecollet 5 років тому

    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

  • @johnswaim3919
    @johnswaim3919 5 років тому +24

    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.

  • @mildredobrien517
    @mildredobrien517 5 років тому +2

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

  • @unwindhere
    @unwindhere 5 років тому +4

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

  • @shannoninnes3456
    @shannoninnes3456 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @annt.1692
    @annt.1692 4 роки тому +8

    So I can't tell. Are you dipping your blending brush in the fluid each time?

    • @GregLowmanArt
      @GregLowmanArt  4 роки тому +4

      Yes. I’m doing a quick dip in both flow-aid and water before applying the paint.

  • @lindajakub624
    @lindajakub624 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Looks beautiful.

  • @sonamvaghani
    @sonamvaghani 4 роки тому

    Great video.. thanks for sharing the technique...

  • @jafallica
    @jafallica 4 роки тому

    Great video. You’re great at blending.

    • @jafallica
      @jafallica 4 роки тому

      Greg Lowman I would love to see you paint on furniture. So many furniture painters are blending paint and I bet you would be great at it.

  • @angelashaw5731
    @angelashaw5731 4 роки тому

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

  • @robertsparks7244
    @robertsparks7244 2 роки тому

    Thanks 😊 for the video good 👍 blending video.

  • @norinemueller4588
    @norinemueller4588 4 роки тому

    Looks awesome

  • @legocircus
    @legocircus 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing, that was really helpful

  • @rhymesandvibes
    @rhymesandvibes 4 роки тому +1

    I paint paper for origami and this is gonna make a fantastic ombre effect. Thanks for this 🤩

  • @kaygoski
    @kaygoski 4 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @harjith.d.bubber
    @harjith.d.bubber 5 років тому

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

  • @stevekobb3850
    @stevekobb3850 4 роки тому

    Thanks, Greg. Very helpful.

  • @carynpercell8979
    @carynpercell8979 Рік тому

    Awesome! Thank you! Working on a ocean mixed media piece now and bumped into this! I thought I would use pastels since they blend so nicely but I’m going to give this a try! I don’t have any extender with me but I have some Golden glaze or or gels that might buy me some longer working times to get it blended?

  • @ShinyColors
    @ShinyColors 4 роки тому

    Nice blending techniques! Thanks 😊

  • @margaritasilva708
    @margaritasilva708 3 роки тому

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

  • @CnithTheOnliestOne
    @CnithTheOnliestOne 5 років тому +6

    If Rocky Balboa painted.... haha. This is great! I've tried flow aid and it didn't work but now I see I was doing it wrong. I'll try it again! Thanks!

  • @TinthiaClemant
    @TinthiaClemant 4 роки тому +1

    First off, great video your voice is sooooo soothing and you don't rush through the process, which is helpful for us newbies...very Bob Ross 🥰Question: Are you dipping into the Flo Aid with each application of the initial color applications? From the video it appears you only used it once or perhaps I missed something. Thank you with your patience at my question. 🎨

  • @cjk-zq8gl
    @cjk-zq8gl 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for the tips ! super cool!!

  • @ikhouvanrosa
    @ikhouvanrosa 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I have learned a lot in this video