How to Blend Acrylics Like Oils

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  • @MythKitty7
    @MythKitty7 3 роки тому +89

    I don't know if you will still get a notification for this comment but, if you do, I just want to tell you how amazing you are! Not just for your talent as an artist, but for all of the detailed information and links you've included in your description section. So few individuals take the time to add information regarding the products used in a video which either leaves the viewer guessing or backing up the video to try to catch the product names if they're mentioned. So, THANK YOU!

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  3 роки тому +25

      Thanks for leaving such a nice comment! The fact that people find some sort of value in my videos encourages me to make more. 🙂

  • @tiredtears4177
    @tiredtears4177 4 роки тому +152

    As a very new painter your tutorials are amazing and exceptionally relaxing to listen to. Thank you so much for sharing 🥰

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  4 роки тому +3

      Blu Tansy you’re welcome! 😊

    • @RedditNarrated_
      @RedditNarrated_ 3 роки тому

      @@ChrisBreier I see that many painters sketch on the canvas before painting , so i wonder if i should learn to sketch before painting ?

    • @RedditNarrated_
      @RedditNarrated_ 3 роки тому

      can i replicate this as a begginer or its too soon?

    • @smellymala3103
      @smellymala3103 Рік тому

      I must agree as a watercolorist and career drawer (guffaw) the amount of hard information with no fluff blew me away, this will drastically change my acrylics!! Pure gratitude 🙇🏻‍♂️

  • @wendythompson6323
    @wendythompson6323 4 роки тому +64

    I'm not an artist but I still like watching your tutorials and seeing your beautiful paintings.

  • @danmi6099
    @danmi6099 3 роки тому +7

    please please think about doing some more lessons the way you explain things is amazing, i have been attending lessons for a year and you explained things in one session that i have been confused about all that time, you are an amazing teacher

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the encouragement! I plan on posting more videos.soon. I’m also working on making video courses, I just released one on color mixing chrisb.thinkific.com/courses/color-mixing-course

  • @franklyfair6371
    @franklyfair6371 4 роки тому +37

    I’m so grateful I found your channel, it’s supper detailed yet so simple. It has really helped me understand how to work with acrylic paints

    • @alinserea4179
      @alinserea4179 2 роки тому +1

      I love 💕 the amount of information you give,💝in this interesting💓💞video thanks for the beautiful💕video you shared.,..

  • @walterreansalley3410
    @walterreansalley3410 3 роки тому +10

    Wow, Chris, this is super. Such simple, wonderful, and practical instructions: As you show and tell it, I can see it. And I can't wait to try it. Thank you. ❤❤❤🎨

  • @Riviera-kl1od
    @Riviera-kl1od 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for this tutorial, the tips are super helpful for just starting out doing still life paintings in acrylic.

  • @helenwinter2115
    @helenwinter2115 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Chris, you are such a great teacher, no rush and explanations in easy to understand language. I now want to watch every video you have made. Keep up the great work. I have just started in acrylics after many years of working with watercolor so your blending techniques are especially helpful. Many artists demonstrate with skies on large boards but you have shown it's possible on smaller work and elements. I have just purchased a wet palette so keen to try it out. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you found the video useful. 🙂

  • @redpoppy2764
    @redpoppy2764 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much. You just fixed all my issues in one vid. 👍. Subscribed !

  • @davidsisk9013
    @davidsisk9013 Рік тому +1

    God Bless you sir..I've learned more from your video than all the other videos I've wasted time on..Your a great teacher and Artist,thanks again Brother...

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  Рік тому

      Thanks for the compliment and the encouragement!

  • @17suntann
    @17suntann 28 днів тому

    Great tutorial! Really appreciate the tips on your materials as well

  • @bdml77
    @bdml77 7 місяців тому +1

    This is a very thorough video and you seem like a sweet person

  • @查理-m9i
    @查理-m9i 2 роки тому

    This is the artist I dream to reached thank you for the tutorials

  • @ishaniahmed8450
    @ishaniahmed8450 5 місяців тому

    This was very, very helpful! The way you speak is very calming and it's very detailed and straight to the point. Thank you for your help!

  • @mandyrobertson4486
    @mandyrobertson4486 Рік тому

    I didn’t use open acrylics, and it is an nightmare trying to get a soft blend. Ended up pleased with the unexpected result. My second and third paintings ever! Going to gift them to mother and friend. Thanks for the video!!

  • @awakeenlighten2298
    @awakeenlighten2298 4 місяці тому

    This video is pure gold Chris! Just what I was looking for!

  • @michaelbuchanan3212
    @michaelbuchanan3212 4 роки тому +1

    Chris, your explanation and demos are superior. you have excellent attention to detail, without getting finicky or tight.

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  4 роки тому

      Thanks Michael for the kind words!

  • @SadafMoazamigoodarzi-pw5fx
    @SadafMoazamigoodarzi-pw5fx 11 місяців тому

    Hello, I am from Iran, and it is very expensive to buy oil paint here, and this method of yours helped me a lot to use my own acrylic paints, thank you for your excellent training❤

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  11 місяців тому

      Thanks, I'm glad that it helped! 🖌

  • @Michelle-oc4ty
    @Michelle-oc4ty 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful painting!! I also like how informative you are. I feel like I'm back in art school getting tips from my professors. 👍🙂

  • @alinserea4179
    @alinserea4179 2 роки тому +1

    I love 💕 the amount of information you give,💝in this interesting💓💞video thanks for the beautiful💕video you shared.

  • @yimforman4233
    @yimforman4233 4 роки тому +1

    I’m start learning to pain and start with acrylic for 4-5 months . Just found this video ,thank you ! , it helps me a lot.

  • @hiteshgaur3214
    @hiteshgaur3214 4 роки тому +2

    I'm like obsessed with acrylics and this video answered alot of my Queries which I've been rendering with from a long a period of time, thank you mate 😊

  • @afw7110
    @afw7110 4 роки тому +5

    Recently started painting and I'm very happy I came across your channel - immensely helpful and given me a new outlook on how to use acrylic paint.

  • @leslieramage7498
    @leslieramage7498 3 роки тому +4

    Beautiful! Thank you for the great presentation! I learned quite a bit! I love how your copper cup magically appeared....never knew how to accomplish that effect.

  • @mayhtoo3576
    @mayhtoo3576 2 роки тому

    You super color mixer..thanksss..harmonious combo...have a great 😊 day Mr Artist...

  • @marthas8108
    @marthas8108 4 роки тому +2

    very nice. I appreciate your no nonsense approach. Thanks!

  • @Joe-peace
    @Joe-peace 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your work. The tips about keeping acrylics wet are just what I needed. Thank you. Looking forward to more tips!

  • @golfoula
    @golfoula 6 місяців тому

    Good God.. this is amazing! So lucky I came across your video. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @whoisharo4689
    @whoisharo4689 3 роки тому +1

    Love listening to you. Very relaxing Thank you. I'm an oil painter and know nothing about acrylics. Great video.

  • @andreakhaid
    @andreakhaid 3 місяці тому

    Awesome information, thanks for sharing! I like the painting too!

  • @angeladibble
    @angeladibble 11 місяців тому

    I use a needle felting tool to remove any hairs from the brush. It works really well and is a more delicate tool for the job. Love the blending thank you.

  • @LeftBrainedArtist
    @LeftBrainedArtist 4 роки тому +2

    Loved it. One day I'll follow one your tutorials with my brush and paints.

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  4 роки тому

      Thanks! You should do it, that would be cool!

  • @patriciachianelli7507
    @patriciachianelli7507 3 роки тому +2

    Really like your style of painting. Simple strokes that come together and look very pleasing to the eye.

  • @akronglory7989
    @akronglory7989 4 роки тому +2

    Glad I found your channel. Best painting technique vids I've found so far. Glad your here and sharing your skills

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  4 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm glad that you find my videos useful!

  • @meri8746
    @meri8746 4 роки тому +3

    Great tutorial. 👏🏻. I have noticed the Golden Retarder really keeps the acrylics wet for a long time. Thanks! Wish you would have split this into two videos to show more how you finished the copper cup.

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks! I try to keep my videos down to a length that's watchable, but maybe I'll do a full length video in the future. Thanks for the suggestion! 😀

  • @lenasmirnova293
    @lenasmirnova293 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for sharing. Amazingly beautiful art piece and tutorial.

  • @galynasemenko5414
    @galynasemenko5414 2 роки тому

    I subscribed just a few minutes into this tutorial, that says a lot. You're a great teacher!

  • @lahaza6515
    @lahaza6515 2 роки тому

    I'm not a great painter, but I'm on a roll with something & couldn't get it smooth with the brushes I have so I went into my makeup bag and took out my Kabuki blending brush and voila!
    So happy I found your video, thank you!

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  2 роки тому

      I’ve seen other artists use makeup brushes too. I’m glad you found my video helpful!

  • @dgbx6
    @dgbx6 Рік тому

    Direct, clear and insightful. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @moalarsson1646
    @moalarsson1646 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video! You explain and show the techniques really well. You helped me a lot!

  • @Dizzylex
    @Dizzylex 8 місяців тому

    You’re a really good teacher, thank you! 🫶🏻

  • @charlesreidy2765
    @charlesreidy2765 2 роки тому

    Wow! As a person who has problems with solvents and some oil paints, I've wanted to try Open Acrylics for a long time, but nobody online goes as deep into the subject as you. Thanks so much!

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  2 роки тому +1

      You're welcome! I don't like using solvents either. Aside from open acrylics, I occasionally use water mixable oils which clean up with soap and water. They have a faint smell of linseed oil which isn't that bad.

  • @bethanydee1920
    @bethanydee1920 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Great tips! I used to paint with oils but have begun using acrylics and have wasted so much paint trying to experiment my way into how it works. This helps tremendously. There's just one other thing. I didn't see you talk about how you keep your colors looking the same after they dry as when they're wet. When mine dry it's like all the shading and vibrancy has gone completely out of the painting. I thought maybe it just needed a fixative but if I don't apply it between sessions I still get the same effect. Is there a better way?

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  10 місяців тому

      The way that I normally deal with the color shift is that I mix the color that I want and then I just make it slightly lighter. If the color is really critical you can brush it on some scrap paper and dry it with a hairdryer to see if it matches. People often ask about having to remix a color when you run out. I find that it's best to mix more than you need and to keep a portion of it wet so that you can match the color of the wet paint, before it has a chance to dry and darken....if that makes sense.

  • @PaPa52109
    @PaPa52109 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video! Very concise instructions and demonstrates your passion for helping others. Very good!

  • @TODOMATIO
    @TODOMATIO Місяць тому

    As someone who comes from oil painting, I use the same Badger blending brush. It's flat but fluffy.

  • @kez_4184
    @kez_4184 3 роки тому

    Here from tiktok! ;) I love your content so much!

  • @purronnaspaw
    @purronnaspaw Рік тому

    Thank you. I really liked your painting tips and the final painting.

  • @ramonhernandez2742
    @ramonhernandez2742 9 місяців тому

    I really appreciate your way of sharing your tips and knowledge, thanks.

  • @margaretdagger6784
    @margaretdagger6784 2 роки тому

    Your tutorials gave me so much information and knowledge. Thank you.

  • @MichaelKensinger
    @MichaelKensinger 2 роки тому

    I’m fairly new to opens but have used them several times now. I’m quickly falling in love with them. Thanks for the tips and information on the palettes!

  • @jacinth8268
    @jacinth8268 Рік тому

    I just started painting and this is so helpful! Great video, thank you!

  • @plant_jesus
    @plant_jesus 11 місяців тому

    thank you!! this helped a lot when i recreated Mars and Venus, Allegory of Peace.

  • @spicexhoney
    @spicexhoney 2 роки тому

    oh my gosh! I have been struggling with blending. I tend to make transition shades for my transition shades and it just makes everything streaky. You put a light, a dark and a transition shade and in one stroke it's all set!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @mikkelgaba5176
    @mikkelgaba5176 3 роки тому

    Wow... All I can say is wow and thanks for sharing 🙏😊

  • @catuze1239
    @catuze1239 7 місяців тому

    Your tutorial helped me a lot!!! this is so helpful thank u keep up please!❤

  • @carolynbrown2502
    @carolynbrown2502 Рік тому

    Thank you for doing this video! It helped so much and it's very beautiful

  • @attadudepc
    @attadudepc 2 роки тому

    Brilliant piece of work

  • @romulusbuta9318
    @romulusbuta9318 3 роки тому

    SUPERB ! Baroque painting 🙂.

  • @1sacoyle
    @1sacoyle 2 роки тому

    Love your video. I use golden for my animal portraits. For teaching my students we mostly use Liquitex and Grumbacher acrylics with the Masterson yellow pallet. I like to use glass to place my paints on for the ease of clean up. Just remember to trim the nubs on the lid of the masterson box so the lid snaps on.

  • @lordoftheflings
    @lordoftheflings 4 роки тому +5

    great information. im new to painting and learning things. love acrylics. was wondering hot to get them smooth like oils. right now im using liquidtex and amsterdam acrylics. will try the golden ones. and think ill buy some acrylic retarder.

  • @Furrysuperstar
    @Furrysuperstar 3 роки тому

    I've been following you on instagram and randomly came across your channel when I was searching how to blend paint. ❤️

  • @seahorse5689
    @seahorse5689 2 роки тому +1

    This was such an incredibly helpful video. Was considering trying oils due to my frustration with blending acrylics (though I didn't really want to go the oils route). Will try some of your tips. Thank you!

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  2 роки тому +1

      Thank! If you do try oils, you may want to look into water mixable oils. I like the ones from Cobra.

    • @seahorse5689
      @seahorse5689 2 роки тому

      @@ChrisBreier Thanks for the tip. I did get a few neutrals awhile back to try them without getting into color at first, but, alas, have not had a chance to use them, but check them out. Love your tips about the stay-wet pallet and the Open brand, so am going to experiment a bit in grayscale to not have to invest too much at first until I see how it all goes. Thanks again. Hope you keep making such helpful videos!

  • @renatobfa
    @renatobfa 4 роки тому +2

    Fantastic advice Brier, thank you 👏👏👏👏

  • @346UNCLEBOB
    @346UNCLEBOB 3 роки тому +1

    Lots of good information. Thanks!

  • @fabricshoppingfun
    @fabricshoppingfun Місяць тому

    Hi.chris. m from pakistan.u r such a great teacher.ur videos made things easier .one humble question that how i can clean my acrylic brushes.big problem for me

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  Місяць тому

      I normally clean my brushes with just soap and water. If they're really dirty, I like to use the soap called masters brush cleaner. It's non-toxic but it can remove dried acrylic paint from the bristles. I made a video about it. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/1PFLayR37bw/v-deo.html

  • @marywelter6229
    @marywelter6229 3 місяці тому

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @catbraunwell6450
    @catbraunwell6450 Рік тому

    Interesting process. Thanks very much

  • @machinetaker
    @machinetaker Місяць тому

    I use a lot of QTips to remove overpaint/mistakes (wet/dry depends on your “mistake”)

  • @laskillen
    @laskillen 3 роки тому

    Great video Chris, thank you

  • @outresru7751
    @outresru7751 4 роки тому +2

    very helpful, I'll try this but a little scared but I will do it anyways!

  • @gc3043
    @gc3043 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your helpful tips. I have rarely seen similar in other videos. I found them all very helpful and I really like the idea with making a grey out of the remaining colour.

  • @youtubesano_paintings
    @youtubesano_paintings 3 роки тому

    Waow so beautiful 😃👍👌👌

  • @maxinehenderson7803
    @maxinehenderson7803 2 роки тому

    thanx so much...beautiful, realistic

  • @Theskateboardingbarber
    @Theskateboardingbarber 8 місяців тому

    This was helpful and amazing. Thank you❤️

  • @lizalindsey1514
    @lizalindsey1514 3 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful! Thank you !

  • @davidconti3255
    @davidconti3255 8 місяців тому

    This was great. Thanks so much.

  • @sarahwilliams4183
    @sarahwilliams4183 4 роки тому

    Jaw dropping! Thank you soooo much for making this ! Helps me sooo much !!!

  • @BeyondArtistry
    @BeyondArtistry 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorial Sir!

  • @averyeckels1931
    @averyeckels1931 4 роки тому

    I love painting but im not ver good at it you're videos are so inspirational!!!

  • @LWashburnDesigns
    @LWashburnDesigns 3 роки тому

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @lisafred1362
    @lisafred1362 8 місяців тому

    I started acrylics today and I wish my teacher would have taught me all I learned from you. I have bought fast drying acrylic, but how much retarder should you mix in to be able to make open acrylic out of it? Is it even possible to mix a ratio of retarder that will keep paint wet for days? Will it just be streaky if I do that? I want to carry paint back and forth to class in the palettes you mention. Thanks in advance if you respond.

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  8 місяців тому

      Thanks! You'll have to read the directions on the retarder because it's a little different depending upon what you buy. Most retarders have a limit to how much you can add because if you add too much it can remain tacky. Liquitex slow dry medium is different- you can add as much as you want because it's a combination of retarder and acrylic medium. Another option is to use golden open thinner as a retarder. I think the open acrylics stay wet longer than adding retarder to regular acrylics....I'm not sure why that is. As for keeping paint wet in the palette, if you use the sponge and palette paper that comes with it, you can keep the paint wet for days...that works even for regular acrylics.

  • @carolinafernandezoro733
    @carolinafernandezoro733 11 місяців тому

    Excellent!

  • @reneekroyer5104
    @reneekroyer5104 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this video. I have one of those stay-wet palettes but I never use it because I find it so very difficult to get that red lid on and off. It is crazy. You'd think they could make one that just locks on/off easily, like a lock-and-lock food storage container. I've also found that when I use a glass palette, my acrylic paints do not dry as quickly as when I just use a styrofoam plate as my palette. I've never heard of that brand of acrylic paint you mentioned . . . open acrylic?

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  11 місяців тому

      One trick I have for putting on the lid is to line up the four corners and then press the sides down. Once it's lined up I use the palm of my hand to push it down so I'm using my weight to push it down rather than using the strength of my fingers. Some people coat the top edge of the box with vaseline but I think that's a bad idea. If you get it in your paints or on the canvas it could cause adhesion problems.

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  11 місяців тому +1

      Open acrylics are slow drying acrylics from Golden.

    • @reneekroyer5104
      @reneekroyer5104 11 місяців тому

      Okay, thank you for that tip. I was trying to get it down with my fingers, that is why I called in the hubby with the stronger fingers. lol @@ChrisBreier

  • @myplace5752
    @myplace5752 25 днів тому

    This is a really good video 🙂 but I wonder what you are painting on. Is it a normal canvas? It looks so smooth…

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  25 днів тому +1

      Thanks! It's a canvas panel. I think this one was from Raymar.

  • @nafsiammara
    @nafsiammara 2 роки тому

    I struggle a lot with bristles coming out of my cheap brushes that I'm abusing. I was going to get tweezers but I'll try the knife. Drives me crazy.

  • @Cristina97
    @Cristina97 4 роки тому +2

    Really good explanations, helped me a lot, thank you! #subscribed

  • @patelsunap112
    @patelsunap112 Рік тому

    Are you applying gesso on your canvas if yes please tell me how to prepare canvas for acrylic paint.!!
    And please mention what kind acrylic are you using??

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  Рік тому

      This is a canvas panel that was already primed with gesso when I bought it. If you're stretching your own canvas you can appply 2-3 coats of acrylic gesso to it. In this painting I'm using Golden open acrylics which are slow drying. I list the colors that I use in the description.

  • @marcelalara1014
    @marcelalara1014 Рік тому

    thankssss!!! you helped me so much!!!!

  • @express2911
    @express2911 2 роки тому

    excellent!!

  • @donutpond
    @donutpond 3 роки тому

    wow i really needed this thanks

  • @beckynichols3832
    @beckynichols3832 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Very helpful! ❤️

  • @carlametcalfe4342
    @carlametcalfe4342 Рік тому

    Incredible

  • @shalulushalulu
    @shalulushalulu 2 роки тому

    my main problem is the paint drying too quickly on the painting that it becomes hard to mix:( any tip for how to fix that?
    thank you for the great video by the way!

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  2 роки тому

      The open acrylics that I was using have what they call a thinner which will reactivate paint that has begun to dry. When I use regular acrylics, I often use a spray bottle to mist the section that I’m blending to keep it wet. Look for a spray bottle that creates a fine mist, the small ones usually work well. I also have a video about 10 ways to blend acrylics that may help, here’s the link. ua-cam.com/video/3mwN_LBLWKE/v-deo.html

  • @JohnDoe-mj5sn
    @JohnDoe-mj5sn Рік тому +1

    Nice painting demostration but this video just suggest to use golden open ..

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  Рік тому

      Thanks! As I say at the beginning-the key is to use retarder to slow down the drying time of acrylics. It's not necessary to switch to open acrylics, especially if you already have a large selection of another brand. Almost every brand of acrylics has some form of retarder or slow drying medium. It's worth experimenting with them to find the one that works for you because the slower drying times will make it possible to use the blending techniques I used in the video. 🙂

  • @chantalrochon3566
    @chantalrochon3566 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video 😊

  • @gourabchakraborty3371
    @gourabchakraborty3371 Рік тому

    Thanks sir just the thing I need

  • @enoakanetuk2186
    @enoakanetuk2186 4 роки тому +2

    Loved this video. Thank you for the tutorial. What type of brush are you using to dry blend? It looks fluffy like a watercolor brush

    • @enoakanetuk2186
      @enoakanetuk2186 4 роки тому

      Just answered my own question by watching the video again lol

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Yep, it’s a cheap watercolor brush from the craft store. Look for one that doesn’t shed bristles so you don’t have to pick them out of the wet paint.🙂

  • @anonymousanonymous5327
    @anonymousanonymous5327 8 місяців тому

    i love the nervousness and insecurity of this guy, its all about the painting not the painter with him, also the line you said about not painting a mug but the random shapes in the right place and right colour ... just sums up painting briliiantly!

  • @玩物喪志-v5w
    @玩物喪志-v5w Рік тому +1

    I have a question…if we are to use open acrylics or retarder to slow the dry time of acrylics. Then why are we not better off just working with oils?

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  Рік тому +5

      I made this video to help people who prefer working with acrylics. One advantage of acrylics is that you can force them to dry with a hairdryer so you can quickly add a bunch of layers or glazes to a painting. You also don't have to follow the "fat over lean" principle which is something you have to consider when working with oils. I wouldn't say one medium is better than the other, they just have different properties.

  • @theaaycock232
    @theaaycock232 3 роки тому

    Great video tutorial ! Do you paint from a photo when painting a still life. Thank you for the shared skills.

    • @ChrisBreier
      @ChrisBreier  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Yes, I paint from my own still life photos. Otherwise it's difficult to make up the details and the light and shadow patterns.