How To Blend Acrylic Paint - Tips and Tricks For Abstract Art and Acrylic Painting

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  • @MOLLYSARTISTRY
    @MOLLYSARTISTRY  4 роки тому +46

    Some had asked for a full real time tutorial for blending my abstract backgrounds! Here ya go! Don't get frustrated, blending acrylics is not easy, but just keep at it, its gets easier! There are many other techniques for realistic acrylic painting like for clouds and waves, maybe i will do one of those in the future! Happy painting!

    • @barbaraweiss7867
      @barbaraweiss7867 4 роки тому +1

      As always Molly, this was inspirational---especially for me who has pretty much no talent. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and techniques and giving me hope that perhaps I might be able to do something that won't scare my cat!

    • @MOLLYSARTISTRY
      @MOLLYSARTISTRY  4 роки тому +3

      Hahaha, oh Barbara! 🤣 practice is everything with art, just keep at it! Hope this helps!

    • @barbaraweiss7867
      @barbaraweiss7867 4 роки тому +2

      @@MOLLYSARTISTRY I'm sure going to give it the "old college try" but I sure do LOVE watching you "create"!

    • @mollyknight2019
      @mollyknight2019 4 роки тому +1

      Love this so much!!!

    • @Millie12
      @Millie12 4 роки тому

      MOLLY'S ARTISTRY y

  • @GrandmaMSanger
    @GrandmaMSanger 4 роки тому +4

    Oh Molly, you are setting us all up for success. You don’t have to have these wonderful lessons, but you do and I can’t tell you just how much you are appreciated. To my knowledge, you are the only person who has been so patient as to share your knowledge. This is almost like a paid for class. If I were close to you, I would take any of your classes in a heartbeat. I have to just say WOW. I have downloaded this and going to follow it this weekend to play. Don’t ever apologize for a long video. If people don’t want to watch they will fast forward or skip to something else. Your loyal followers will hang on every minute. HAPPY PAINTING MOLLY GIRL!

  • @marthaburge5209
    @marthaburge5209 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for all you do. I am learning so much and your friendly fun attitude makes me happy. Love it. Just started trying acrylic pours and found out I need more videos, a lot more. I did sign up for the class that you, Rinske, and Olga have and it is wonderful. I always want to learn and this is a great start.

  • @amyjohnson9240
    @amyjohnson9240 4 роки тому

    You are such a good teacher. I usually don't watch a long video unless it is yours. Thanks for all of the tips, I have been wanting to branch out, this is perfect.

  • @barbaaraharnett7310
    @barbaaraharnett7310 2 роки тому

    Molly you are the best. I have learned so much from you. I love your since of humor and your happy way you teaching 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @AtlanticStar233
    @AtlanticStar233 4 роки тому +18

    I think you deserve a special award, for recognition of what you do and who you are... 👍🙌😊💛

  • @marionmoore665
    @marionmoore665 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You Molly , really lovely. Will definitely be having a go at that. 👍🏻💯👏🥰

  • @csconzert
    @csconzert 3 роки тому

    OMG you just saved my life! I tried blends on two canvasses 30"x40" and I hated the results. I thought it was a lost cause b.c. no one else said "just do more layers". AND the various techniques are so helpful to have up my sleeve. I'm ready to dive back in, THANK YOU MOLLY.

  • @danawilks5243
    @danawilks5243 3 роки тому +2

    Molly, you are so sweet and I really love how passionate you are with your painting. The way you teach is a breath of fresh air. 💜💜💜

  • @jeffreylynnmarchand7834
    @jeffreylynnmarchand7834 3 роки тому

    thank you for doing the tutorials..I am addicted to your channel for learning. I am so enjoying playing with painting..never nthought before I could be doing this..changed my life

  • @lisapoulin1853
    @lisapoulin1853 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that was great! I so needed this lesson. Thank you. You are a great teacher. Thanks tons.

  • @brendanoel2318
    @brendanoel2318 2 роки тому +1

    This video helped me get through on how to layer.
    Haven't painted in a long time. Truly helpful! Thankyou for your time in showing different techniques. Have a great day! Excellent! Happy painting to you too! 🌞👍😊

  • @rillalittle8737
    @rillalittle8737 4 роки тому +2

    Nice blending techniques
    Love the clouds and abstract designs

  • @nikkibpainting
    @nikkibpainting Рік тому

    This is the most informative video I've ever seen on how to work with just plain old acrylic paint! I started my art journey with oil paint, and then I started pouring, so I've had a heck of a time trying to work with acrylic paint before it dries. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything in such detail and sharing your knowledge with the rest of us!

  • @BrigetteBeisner
    @BrigetteBeisner 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much! My #30daychallenge is to begin working with brushes, learning about brushes and purchasing proper brushes. The paddle brush is expensive though! Yikes! Thanks for all you do for the acrylic art community!

  • @kathyf7474
    @kathyf7474 4 роки тому +8

    A big thank you Molly, that was so interesting. And what a great teacher you are - clear, precise and so patient. Thank you once again! 🎨

  • @Costaelianinha
    @Costaelianinha 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much Molly! I loved all the explanation!!! I learned a lot! 🌷🌷🌷🌷

  • @Millie12
    @Millie12 4 роки тому +3

    Molly I love the way you show us how to paint. I was interested in your 3” and 2” flat brushes I am really fascinated with the way you paint and explain what you are doing. I keep watching this tutorial until I get it like yours. Thank you for your tutorial

  • @junereith3400
    @junereith3400 4 роки тому

    Thank you Molly.... I really learnt so much from this blog ..I love the way you teach, you’re so relaxed and so gentle and you’re good, so good .as it not “what one teaches,. its how you teach”. Thank you lovely Lady

  • @liletteautrey8481
    @liletteautrey8481 3 роки тому +2

    Love it the clouds are in 3D and floating very impressive

  • @dianebrotherton9070
    @dianebrotherton9070 3 роки тому

    That was a very helpful video for me. Love the tip of using makeup brushes to blend.

  • @48Flower
    @48Flower 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Molly, for making this tutorial. I've been doing the acrylic pouring for several months and have wanted to do something with brushes for a change. Getting bored with the pouring a bit plus it goes so fast. I didn't know how to do what I've wanted to do and yhen your video popped up in my email! Now I have something new to try today. I appreciate your wanting to teach and help others❣

    • @MOLLYSARTISTRY
      @MOLLYSARTISTRY  4 роки тому +1

      That is awesome Diane! Hope this helps! Thank you!

  • @kimberlyferguson7264
    @kimberlyferguson7264 3 роки тому

    You are a terrific teacher...a natural. Thanks.

  • @Kun-LeiS
    @Kun-LeiS 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Molly you helped me unlock my understanding of oil paint. The dry acrylic application that you did to canvas with the paddle brush really helped. Making those designs you made with the dry brush was awesome! Thanks🥰

  • @joanhurd2013
    @joanhurd2013 2 роки тому +1

    That is one fantastic storm 😀 👏 👌

  • @tracyblakeley2709
    @tracyblakeley2709 2 роки тому

    I learned so much on this video.
    Been wanting to understand blending thank you so much

  • @alrenefischer4481
    @alrenefischer4481 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Molly ,always struggle to connect paint love the way you work ,,,, keep going I am learning so much

  • @yvetteroberson1707
    @yvetteroberson1707 3 роки тому +3

    Just what I was missing in my new adventures of painting. Thanks girl. You’re amazing 🤩

  • @winniejakobsen6265
    @winniejakobsen6265 4 роки тому

    Omg Molly... it looks so easy, but when I try, it’s not easy at all. You are so amazing, and I just love to follow and learn from you. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

  • @reynabillington474
    @reynabillington474 Рік тому

    Your a very good teacher, I've watched you for awhile now and you never stop amazing me. Your skill your curiosity it is never ending Thank you

  • @billiebrown7546
    @billiebrown7546 4 роки тому

    Awesome lesson Molly. Thanks so much.

  • @Molyneux926
    @Molyneux926 4 роки тому +1

    This was so useful Molly thank you. I have a painting I am not 100% happy with and was wondering how to correct and you have shown me how I can do it. I really enjoy all your videos and learn so much.🙏🏻

  • @annapetryniec3645
    @annapetryniec3645 4 роки тому

    I want to thank you s much for instructing on the basics. This has been so informative. I have wrote notes to refer back to this wonderful instructions. God bless you, again so grateful for you. Thank you.

  • @jeanetteeasley4778
    @jeanetteeasley4778 2 роки тому

    You are such a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @rachelreneelyons607
    @rachelreneelyons607 4 роки тому

    This was very helpful Molly. You are the best. 🌸

  • @lovely31bluprint
    @lovely31bluprint 2 роки тому

    You have taught me so much about the different paint brushes

  • @alexiatseros1876
    @alexiatseros1876 3 роки тому

    Love this video! Thank you Molly 🥰

  • @patriciarouse6711
    @patriciarouse6711 4 роки тому +1

    Ty so much for this teaching video. It is very helpful and once I get my brushes I will use this video to practice by. It looks like so much fun. You are awesome and very very talented!

  • @amg8497
    @amg8497 2 роки тому +1

    EXCELLENT video Molly! … Very helpful I have just started some of this kind of painting but it’s good to know the techniques! … Thank you for this one !
    Obviously this is an old video I just somehow missed along the way … probably because I wasn’t at this point at that time … still trying to get the Dutch pour down !! … getting very frustrating … actually that is how I started doing this as I had scraped another disappointing Dutch pour and with what was left on the canvas I started brushing and then I tried brushing along with paper towel and Saran Wrap and it just looked very cool !… Hopefully I can do something more fulfilling than my Dutch pours lol

  • @joandow5627
    @joandow5627 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this its most helpful advice for many mediums. Good to see it work.

  • @tjc6832
    @tjc6832 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge! This was a fantastic learning experience for me.

  • @shelleyphelps2024
    @shelleyphelps2024 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much Molly! Very helpful & totally enjoyed😊👍💙

  • @rebeccazody1278
    @rebeccazody1278 4 роки тому +1

    I love your arches or angel wing shapes. Thank you so much for all you do to teach us. Your work is amazing.

  • @jimscanoe
    @jimscanoe Рік тому

    My goodness, acrylic paints are so much more opaque than watercolor paints-and appear, from this demonstration, to be much more difficult to blend. I've recently started using acrylics for rock painting for my grandchildren. The dry-on-dry-with-different-hues-of-paint-on-the-same-brush technique had the best blending results to my eye-thank you for your introduction to blending with acrylic paints.

  • @katied2196
    @katied2196 3 роки тому +1

    Loved your tutorial I'm just getting in to acrylic painting again and abstract designs and your video got me highly motivated! Thank you again because blending I do get frustrated with, but feeling s little more confident after watching this, Thank you and cant wait to watch other videos..

  • @kendrapeters6312
    @kendrapeters6312 3 роки тому

    So very informative. This was just the things I needed help on and you reminded me of things I once knew but forgot. Thank you

  • @larrijohnson4885
    @larrijohnson4885 3 роки тому

    Hi, from Melbourne Beach FL -new painter, subscriber and lover of your teaching. and art. You explain everything so well. I am so glad I came across this even if it is older. Thank you

  • @sunnysday59
    @sunnysday59 4 роки тому

    What a wonderful way to end a rainy Sunday afternoon and please don't apologize, it wasn't too long and it was genuinely fun and interesting. I loved this tutorial, thank you so much Molly and now I'm itching to get at my painting. Alas, first I must feed the dogs or they will give me no peace. :)

    • @MOLLYSARTISTRY
      @MOLLYSARTISTRY  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Yes feed the dogs and yourself and then paint! Lol

  • @tonimcglasker6212
    @tonimcglasker6212 4 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial! I learned a lot. Thank you.

  • @joannaryan3534
    @joannaryan3534 4 роки тому

    You my dear explained so much to me. This information is priceless and thank you so much for sharing all your talents with us. You are the best of the best. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Hugs to you Molly.

  • @piecesinart7880
    @piecesinart7880 4 роки тому +1

    Molly, you are a fabulous instructor🎨😊. Great tips. Thanks for taking your time to explain so well. ❤️, Pam

  • @liaclark2393
    @liaclark2393 2 роки тому

    great job Molly thank you for your patience

  • @dianedompierre4488
    @dianedompierre4488 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this very interesting tutorial. I recently discovered acrylic painting and I just love this. Merci beaucoup.👏👏
    Please let me know if I can find another of you great tutorial.

  • @annamorton3508
    @annamorton3508 4 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial.. very helpful and easy to understand. You've been able to clearly communicate points in areas I needed more understanding. Much appreciated. Thanks 😊

  • @edithpetriko8074
    @edithpetriko8074 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you very much for this informative tutorial, I’ve learned a lot! I was always wondering how you make those lines on your abstract painting to have 3D effect. Now I will dare to try. Thank you for helping so many people with your kindness! ❤️

  • @meganmccutcheonclark5587
    @meganmccutcheonclark5587 4 роки тому +1

    Really appreciate your tutorials, thank you Molly!!

  • @tracienichols922
    @tracienichols922 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Molly, watching you do abstract is like watching magic happen! I also enjoy your liquid art. But, the control you have in abstract is amazing!

  • @indirayeleti6969
    @indirayeleti6969 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for the paint blending techniques. I learned the cloud technique and always wondered how to do them.you are a very good teacher.

  • @helenwiggins6806
    @helenwiggins6806 4 роки тому

    That was really useful... Learnt heaps thank you Molly 😊

  • @susankelly3136
    @susankelly3136 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial about blending best I've seen thank you molly 😊😊😊

  • @susankochenberger7780
    @susankochenberger7780 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this because I know next to nothing about blending or painting for that matter!! I’ll be back!!

  • @1godsmacker
    @1godsmacker 4 роки тому

    Thank you Molly-very helpful. Going to try wet/wet later today

  • @lindaswanson4577
    @lindaswanson4577 4 роки тому

    You are my favorite artist... I’ve been just now trying blending dry on dry, but until I watched this I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t get the hang of it. My favorites are when you put in your curved lines. I have tremors so I have to laugh at my half circle lines, but now I will do better because of you, thank you
    I am also legally blind and what a great time I have painting.

    • @MOLLYSARTISTRY
      @MOLLYSARTISTRY  4 роки тому +2

      Linda this warms my heart. Thank you so much! Who cares what those half circles look like! They are beautiful anyway! ❤❤

  • @sandypage9995
    @sandypage9995 4 роки тому +2

    This helped so much! Was trying to make soft clouds but just couldn't do it until I saw this. You're great at explaining these techniques. Thank you for the tuitorials :)

  • @dandraducharme72
    @dandraducharme72 8 місяців тому

    Thank you Molly, very educational, and enjoyable as well!

  • @paulinefortier9533
    @paulinefortier9533 4 роки тому +1

    I really appreciated your video. I never did that before but it gave me the go to try it. Thank you so much. 😊👍💕

  • @janetmelton4636
    @janetmelton4636 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderfully instructional. You really explain things well, thanks

  • @GHCDesigns
    @GHCDesigns 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I hope you will do more of this in the future. You're a great teacher 🤗

  • @jacquelineproctor4331
    @jacquelineproctor4331 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this, i am going to have to give it a go as i love your abstract paintings with the balloon smashes, i've got so much i want to try thanks to you, i'm off to buy brushes now ! Thank you

  • @joanhurd2013
    @joanhurd2013 2 роки тому +1

    What a fantastic storm

  • @shirleyclanton2730
    @shirleyclanton2730 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I’m new to pouring and have wanted to know how to do this also. I’m going to get brave and try it. Love all your video videos and very grateful that you share you time and talent with us.

  • @annettevanetten2906
    @annettevanetten2906 4 роки тому +1

    I REALLY like this “relaxed” tone in your teaching. I hope you continue with this. I’ll be honest, I much prefer this mood with soft relaxing musical background.

  • @lynnforcier3753
    @lynnforcier3753 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video. It certainly gave me ideas to try. I really appreciate it.

  • @suzannehastwell5922
    @suzannehastwell5922 4 роки тому

    This was awesome. Thanks for going back to basics.

  • @karenissimalovestrilogy75
    @karenissimalovestrilogy75 2 роки тому

    OMGOSH, I JUST LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!
    I am making a VERY SPECIAL painting for my dad, which includes blending,
    And THIS is the BEST and most DETAILED TUTORIAL THAT I'VE FOUND!!!
    I feel so much more confident now!
    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
    Just SUBSCRIBED!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @gvm1964
    @gvm1964 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how. I just love your channel.❤️❤️❤️

  • @gloriarocha7758
    @gloriarocha7758 4 роки тому

    Molly!
    Thanks for the kindness sharing with us your Thu gifts, I have been learning so much from your Videos is very impairing.
    You had helped me to be able to stay home working on the paintings.
    Thanks Molly.

  • @kelliquinn1342
    @kelliquinn1342 3 роки тому

    I was just watching the Sarah Mac and looks like she's got a Smackdown with you going, making sure I didn't miss it holy cow girl she's cutting you no slack I love when you guys do this it is so much fun for us out here

  • @lindabrown2699
    @lindabrown2699 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Your timing was perfect. I have an idea in my head and I wanted to do a blended background for it. Your details are perfect and I have made notes. Now it is up to me to put what I have learned to the canvas. Thank you, Molly, for a great video.

  • @misslannie73
    @misslannie73 4 роки тому +1

    I loved this video Molly! I would love more like this. Love to you and yours xxx

  • @marlenebarone9407
    @marlenebarone9407 4 роки тому +1

    loved this video molly !!!! best ever !!! thanks so much for the techniques for blending ! enjoy your day

  • @joanhurd2013
    @joanhurd2013 2 роки тому +1

    That is an amazing experience love it

  • @joannesarlo518
    @joannesarlo518 4 роки тому +1

    wonderfully helpful tips Molly... thank you for doing this video!!!

  • @catrinaogilvie5461
    @catrinaogilvie5461 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing tutorial Molly - very clear, foolproof demo ! 🙏

  • @elodee1912
    @elodee1912 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this great tutorial! I love your abstract pieces with the balloon dips and wondered how you created these amazing effects with your background. Now I know 😊. Thank you for sharing your passion. Your vibrant energy is contagious!

  • @annsiebel3682
    @annsiebel3682 Рік тому

    Wow, thank you so much for showing us this blending. ❤

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks, Molly. This was really helpful! I have all kinds of new ideas now!🤪

  • @lanadjukic377
    @lanadjukic377 4 роки тому

    Excellent video dear ! Very helpful and thank you so much 🤗

  • @artwithalison
    @artwithalison 4 роки тому

    Thank s heaps Molly. A great video with some fabulous tips. Much appreciated.

  • @judithfree9265
    @judithfree9265 4 роки тому +1

    That was great & really informative... Thanks Molly! 🎨😊💙

  • @heldenwel
    @heldenwel 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your skills on basics of painting. Very informative, though I do paint, I enjoyed the relaxed tutorial with soft music in the background. You actually show with passion, not like a teacher. You make painting fun, exciting, creative and positive with challenges thrown in.😁

  • @felicitasspera1023
    @felicitasspera1023 Рік тому

    Thank you Molly, you explained it very very good and understandable 😊

  • @kathibecker5351
    @kathibecker5351 Рік тому

    Wow Molly! You're the first artist I started binging on when trying out this art form last year. This video is pretty awesome. I'm working on a smallish 16x20 canvas for an earth and air pour. Actually, Earth and background will be the only pour and air will be using brushes. Earth will have a poured galaxy background, air will have gradient blues probably with iridescent, very transparent white swoops using the narrow part of a paddle brush or scraping. I need some advice on how to blend the 2 backgrounds without the white having a stark starting point. If anyone can help me it's you. Thank you for all the helpful vids❤

  • @Jojospyder
    @Jojospyder 4 роки тому +1

    That was the best cloud I have ever seen.... thanks for the tips

  • @Kathy-Carr
    @Kathy-Carr 4 роки тому +1

    What a fantastic tutorial!! Thank you so much!

  • @7506Helen
    @7506Helen 4 роки тому +1

    Very informative and helpful - thanks, Molly!! :)

  • @karenhinnrichsart5845
    @karenhinnrichsart5845 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for that, The second technique has always been tough struggle for me but I finally understand. You teach very well. I look forward to watching more videos

  • @jaxh1047
    @jaxh1047 9 місяців тому

    So happy I found your wonderful channel- really good practical art process. Love your beautiful technique- thank you

  • @paigecushman5710
    @paigecushman5710 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial! Thanks, Molly!

  • @drjanolyn
    @drjanolyn 4 роки тому

    This is a very valuable video. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. I will be referring to this video on many occasions.

    • @MOLLYSARTISTRY
      @MOLLYSARTISTRY  4 роки тому

      That is great, I hope it helped! Thank you!