I used a Kitchen Sponge to Create my Painting!

Art has always been my escape from the mundane routines of daily life. The vibrant colors and endless possibilities of acrylic painting have fascinated me for years. One evening, as I gazed at the stunning sunset outside my window, I felt an overwhelming urge to capture its beauty on canvas. Coincidentally, I was commissioned to create a sunset painting. So I decided I wanted to use a unique technique I've used in the past. That's when I decided to use a simple kitchen sponge to create a stunning acrylic sunset painting.
What I used:
Acrylic paints in various sunset colors
Canvas
A kitchen sponge
Brush
Water
Palette
Paper towels
Inspiration from a beautiful sunset
The Process:
Setting the Mood: To begin, I prepared my workspace by dimming the lights and playing soft music to set a relaxing atmosphere. I wanted to immerse myself in the creative process and channel the serenity of the sunset into my painting.
Choosing Colors: Sunset paintings are all about capturing the warm, gradient hues of the setting sun. I squeezed out the acrylic paints onto my palette, selecting the various shades ( I show you all the colors I used in the video near the end ) .
Sponging Technique: This was the most exciting part of the process. I took a clean kitchen sponge and dipped it lightly into the paint. Then, with gentle dabbing and circular motions, I began to apply the paint to the canvas, working my way down and across.
Adding Depth: To enhance the depth of the painting, I used the sponge to apply the darker shades and kept working to blend the shades together.
Blending is crucial in creating a realistic sunset.
Using a kitchen sponge to create an acrylic sunset painting was a unique and fulfilling experience. It allowed me to experiment with texture and capture the essence of a stunning sunset on canvas. This technique not only resulted in a beautiful piece of art but also provided a sense of accomplishment and relaxation that can only come from the world of creativity. The next time you're inspired by the beauty of nature, consider trying this unconventional approach to painting and watch your creativity soar to new heights.
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[@SorayaZiziArtist]

It's amazing what you can do with simple tools, in this case, a kitchen sponge. Love the end result. What do you think? Always love to hear from you! ❤❤😁😁

[@Marie-LouiseArt]

I love the simplicity too Soraya and isn’t it so cathartic as you blend your paints ❤

[@raincolor]

I agree, it's amazing what can be done with a simple tool like a kitchen sponge. The end result is also very pleasant. ❤❤😁😁

[@ElenKos1705]

👍👏👏👏 восторг, браво!

[@Linda91000]

What an amazing gift artists have!!!!!

[@mauriceboucher2221]

are you using retarder ? or extender ?

[@Amr70]

Very beautiful painting, amazing artwork thanks for sharing have a great day God bless ❤️👍

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! You too!

[@nowyouseeart22]

Very beautiful scenery painting using sponge.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathleenenright5600]

Love this painting @ with a spong beautifull .

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marymcneil9133]

❤ yess and yess I am going to try 😊😊😊 thanks to you , 🤗🤗🤗💌

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Wonderful! Thank you 😁

[@owens711]

Brilliant work

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thanks so much!💕

[@wendywelton5256]

I love this piece! Beautifully done!! I'm a realist in my work! But I should give a try and have fun playing with it! I'm so stuck on the realism it sometimes gives me stress. I'm a perfectionist in my work, but am getting better on that!!🤣🤣🤣
It's the way God wired me. He wired you perfectionists for you as well!! Beautiful work!! Thanks for sharing!

[@PraiseGod428]

I love this method! It’s almost surreal but still obviously an ocean sunset.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you very much! 😁💕

[@sylviepatenaude1958]

Magnifique and collors are very beautiful.....

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Many thanks😁💕

[@kathleenenright5600]

Amazing just absolutely stunning xx

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much!💖

[@anneashley5110]

Hmm more than just coincidental daubing Soraya, you are an artist as much with a sponge as with a brush. Amateurs cant paint sea waves by chance or even clouds. They end up with mud. You are gifted.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so very much 💖😁 Very kind!

[@christinerobison7368]

Soraya, so absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much!💕

[@bindukumari9279]

Looking. So. Natural.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you!

[@kathleenplett1101]

WOW!! Beautiful👍♥️

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 😊💕

[@linaparkart4]

Oh wow, this is beautiful Soraya. It looks like an oil painting from the way you blend the paint ❤ would love more of these! Such a gorgeous sky

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you Lina😀

[@ddudley8950]

Absolutely beautiful! Love your sponge technique. You are truly an amazing artist. Thanks for sharing

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much! Very kind 💕💕

[@lindavandevel6975]

Very beautiful technik Suraya!😍😍😍

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you!!

[@shardadevi879]

So subtly lovely colors many’s thanks

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Many thanks! 💕😁

[@lissieuxsebastian7364]

Beautiful. Both dramatic and mysterious. The simple strokes giving way to an amazing craft.Good work.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you very much!😁💖

[@normasommerville2603]

Certainly going to try this....I love doing skies 🎨 thankyou

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Awesome! Thanks so much 😁

[@SandraSnyman-wc5fb]

Amazing always watching inspiring artist during a break.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😁💖

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Love it Soraya! I've got sponge painting on my to do list and you make it look so good. Thanks for sharing your talents!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Have fun! and thank you so much 😁💕

[@AltoonaYourPiano]

Very clever and creative. I'm impressed at how you found a nice balance in cutting it down to 13 minutes long without fast forwarding through everything. I think it's cool when people can create art with unusual and minimal art tools. Brilliantly done! Also a huge congrats on getting so many views, looks like you may have the beginning of a viral video on your hands!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. I'm super excited on how many views this is getting! Thanks for watching.

[@AltoonaYourPiano]

@@SorayaZiziArtist I hope you surpass 100K! I know from experience surpassing 100K is fun.

[@user-kg5cz6eo6u]

Very good painting beautiful

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dumit3artsNeoAlbios17]

So strange of dream is beautiful imagine is incredible mind blowing very good painted use a Sponge impressed work idea… than copy a pic other and great!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@robynplummerpainting]

Good morning, Soraya.
What a wonderful video. In my experience painting, I’ve yet to use a sponge to create the foundation of the sky. Thank you for sharing and yes, I’m going to try it.
I hope all is well. Have a great week. 😎

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching Robyn 😁💕

[@LMAbstractArt]

It’s always so inspiring watching you paint!💜

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@julieholst7141]

Your painting is amazing ,

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Many thanks 😁

[@charlottephillips8486]

I am definitely giving this technique a try!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Please do! 😁💖👍

[@KalibaOne]

Hello dear Soraya , that was fantastic and super inspiring ! Looks absolutely amazing , great art !

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@brunildamarrero2095]

Wow! It’s amazingly beautiful. I’m going to work with a sponge especially with large canvas. Thank you so much very helpful.🖌️♥️

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Awesome to hear! Thank you very much 😀💕

[@gigizotodcc387]

Just wooooow! Amazing work! Respect

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thanks a lot!😁💖

[@kathleenlemmer208]

Very inspiring. I want to get started first thing in the morning!!!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching 😁💖

[@lindabrown4485]

This is stunning. I would love to try this one. ❤️🤞

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 😊💖

[@chico_story_sub4]

Amazing! What a wonderful drawing🎨💖💖💖

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 💕

[@lyndabernier6762]

Superb. Gaspe Que Cq

[@robertsparks7244]

Very dramatic colors like the sponge effect subscribed

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much and welcome! 😀💕

[@julieholst7141]

Your painting is so beautiful !

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@thepearlatelier4256]

oh my, the blue colour is so pretty. Only your magic hands and your eye for colour can turn a painting from a simple sponge into a pretty picture. Love how you blend the white to create waves and the clouds and the end result.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀💕

[@faninaoum1386]

So beautiful...... i love the idea ❤❤thanks so much 🙏 🙏

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thanks so much 😊💕

[@noto-um1co]

Using kitchen sponge? The result is amazing

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you 😁❤️

[@jblakesalon]

Amazingly beautiful ❤️

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 😊💕

[@Davy.J.Y]

Hey Soraya ! This is a super looking painting, i love watching you work with the brush .
Big like from me !

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Hi! Thanks so much 😀💕

[@jeanharding517]

I will definitely try this. Thank you for sharing.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Please do! Thank you 😁❤️

[@trishprange4282]

Finished product excellent...

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 💕

[@auldburdlaughin]

New subbie here. Loved this painting Soraya, very interesting, effective technique. I've never thought to use a sponge like this, but will definitely be trying it out - seems a good way to tackle larger projects. Have to say, I laughed at the state of your brush, looks like it has seen some service! Thanks for giving your time and so generously sharing your knowledge, I look forward to catching up on more of your work, best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you very much 😀 and welcome! ❤️

[@lydiap6896]

Eenvoudig, maar prachtig 😍 🎨 je moet toch een kunstenaar zijn om zoiets mooi en simpel te creëren 👩‍🎨

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😁❤️❤️

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Gorgeous!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 😊💖

[@debrafischer807]

Stunning! I am going to try sponge painting. Intriguing!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😁💖

[@raincolor]

Wow, this painting is truly amazing... I love how you took something as simple as a kitchen sponge and created such a beautiful work of art. The texture and depth you get with it is truly impressive. Your creativity and talent shine through in this work. best wishes to you and I have subscribed to your channel...😁🤗😍❤❤❤👍

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so very much! And welcome 😀💕💕

[@claudiajunker9738]

Verstehe kein Wort

[@karlinladeramusic]

Looks amazing!❤

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much! How are you?

[@karlinladeramusic]

@SorayaZiziArtist I'm doing well. Thanks for asking. And yourself? Como vai?

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

@@karlinladeramusic have Covid right now. Hopefully this will be over soon. Wishing you all the best.

[@karlinladeramusic]

@@SorayaZiziArtist God bless and hope you heal up quick

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

@@karlinladeramusic 💕👍

[@user-rl2xe5wv7i]

I will certainly try this method! Thanks

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 😀💕

[@naturesbeauty7795]

respectfull work.very nice.keep it up.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thanks a lot! 💕😁

[@dorinadorobat5660]

Lovely!!!!
You are amasing!!!!! ❤

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😀💖

[@user-so8kq2kj9x]

Thank you so much for your work. You gave me "light" in my life. Trust me, it's true. love your work, your voice, your comments...

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Wow, thank you💖💖 you’ve made my day 😁

[@My-gf9nf]

Wow! Very beautiful, thanks for sharing it.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you very much 😀💕

[@user-cz5gv5nr3d]

Like your sponge work❤

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you 😊💖

[@mariannelazar6923]

Beautiful!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you!😁

[@donnaallen8159]

Beautiful!!! I’m going to give it a try!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Have fun! Thank you 😁💖

[@ruthrodriguez8539]

Most definitely going to give this a try.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Have fun! Thank you 😁💖

[@michellekosinski7758]

Just gorgeous

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much 😁💖

[@annickzoccoli8389]

J adore. Merci pour ce partage

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Merci beaucoup!😁💕

[@Kikatebnpagan]

Very impressive, love it..

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you very much!💖😁

[@gailnelson2067]

excited to try out sponge to paint!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Have fun! Thanks for watching 😁

[@jenyrioux8940]

Fantastique j'adore MERCI

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Merci a vous😁

[@mityapendurkar2841]

Amazing.Glad i found you.thanks a to for your tips

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

So glad! Thanks 😁💖

[@terridrennan5619]

Beautiful. Love it

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 😊💖

[@stephaniealward3961]

Beautiful technique / definitely will give this a try❤ thanks so much

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Have fun! Thank you 😁

[@ladimarvollu7902]

Parabéns Soraia! Você transmite paz quando usa o pincel! Seu trabalho é maravilhoso! Sou de Cordeiro, interior do Rio de Janeiro. Beijos

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Muito obrigado 😁💖💖

[@user-uc3gb2ux9b]

I’m going to try this. Thankyou just the sort of painting I love

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Wonderful! Thank you 😁💖

[@jacquelinepetersen5759]

Beautiful!!! I want to try it soon!!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Go for it! Thanks for watching 😁

[@pasodejama]

Soraya, artista y reina, desde Madrid te saludo
Roberto

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Saludo Roberto! Gracias! 💕💕💕

[@margaretboyle4701]

I love your finished look, l will definately try it.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 😁❤️

[@bellahfidredouane3387]

Wow!Super cool bravo

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you very much!😁❤️

[@joanneruppen1141]

I love this painting

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you 😁💖

[@genevievedarrett3163]

Beautiful!!!!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you 😀💕

[@DancyPantz]

I did it and love the results. Great video.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@zeenatleevi8702]

Wonderful work

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Many thanks😁

[@bindukumari9279]

Magic. Created.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so very much!

[@veemedina9009]

Yes I will try it very beautiful Thank you

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Have fun😁 Thank you 😁

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

Hope all the family are doing well keep up the good work and will catch u at the next 👍

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thanks for the visit!

[@BarbieLockett-lk2lh]

❤New to your Channel, never through of using a Sponge...Thank you for sharing..Love n Hugs Barbie ❤

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Welcome!! And thank you 😁❤️

[@Faal-Meditation]

Wow Very nice my friend. I wish you all the best and more success. Thank you. Big Like 57

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you very much!

[@victoriareed5043]

Amazing work

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@carolbottlinger4656]

Thankyou for patiently passing along your techniques to help those of us still learning.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching 😁❤️

[@user-yu7xe4vk3e]

Rất sáng tạo, đẹp vô cùng. 🎉❤

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 😁💕

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@@SorayaZiziArtist I love you

[@malenapalacios8460]

Amazing job👏👍thank you so much🏆🥇

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@yohnnapitupulu5082]

Wow, very good idea, I will try.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Have fun! Thank you 😁❤️

[@yourphoenixcat]

It's amazing. Good skill.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 💕😁

[@patti280]

Definitely going to try this.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching💕😀

[@rociocruz2786]

Beautiful ❤

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 😊

[@VelaProductionsDavid]

Amazing as always Soraya👏

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thanks so very much! 😁

[@ghislainemoreau7285]

Ok je viens de voir ! C est de la peinture acrylique ! Mais " quelle technique !! " 😮

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Merci 😁

[@rogergatrell4383]

Great idea love to try something new

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

You should! Thank you!

[@caroljward8629]

I am going to attempt, its such a dramatic painting. Thank you.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Great to hear! Thank you 😁💖

[@marlenaforbes-reidy9876]

Beautiful 🌸

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you! 😊💖

[@joanicker7216]

Very inspirational. I will attempt it. Joan

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Awesome Joan! Thank you 😁💖

[@earthlyeasel7807]

That's super cool. I'm never thought about it thank you for sharing

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you 😁❤️

[@mariannemarianne7819]

Superbe, ça fait rêver 😍

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Merci 😁💖

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Beautiful ❤️

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you 😁

[@mamtakisthaalika7130]

wowowoowow Beautiful idea
Very Nice tutorial
Thanks for sharing

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you 😀💕

[@dianacarlo4509]

❤❤❤❤❤WOW LOVE IT!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Thank you 😁❤️