How to Blend Acrylic Paints Like Oils

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5 жыл бұрын

How to blend acrylic paints like oils. This video shows a few simple techniques that help to achieve beautiful blends with acrylic paints that are normally only possible with oils. #acrylicpainting #painting #blending
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@GregLowmanArt 4 жыл бұрын

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@holadonkey 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for painting . very instructive blending technique .

@davidwilletts8297 3 жыл бұрын

@@holadonkey hale and pace

@sethryn1392 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mariacoy1482 4 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@barbibruton6039 4 жыл бұрын

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

@johnswaim3919 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@irreverentbard7322 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Needed to figure out a background for my clay on canvas. This will be a simple way to add colour!

@sharsings2682 3 жыл бұрын

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

@deborahrech7429 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@thehubofchemistry1462 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@carmentoro4888 4 жыл бұрын

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

@vestarexpressions9909 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@marisolc6230 4 жыл бұрын

Love your calming voice and technique!

@mr.hgorgan1812 4 жыл бұрын

exactly what I needed. Thank you for the short and precise tutorial! I started working on a painting of a black horse in motion viewed from front, and this is exactly the background I want, but I'll use nuances of brown and yellow.

@darlingsalazar3383 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I've been having hard time blending the colors, now you mention the flow will help, I'll definitely try. Thanks.

@kylieb4836 4 жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@garyinsalaco9530 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seahorse5689 4 жыл бұрын

That was a really helpful tutorial, thanks!

@viirp239 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I love the blanding technique! Thanks for sharing!

@kapanaisecolette9500 4 жыл бұрын

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

@disneygal200016 3 жыл бұрын

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

@wynneward2794 Жыл бұрын

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!

@sheilamabey896 4 жыл бұрын

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

@unwindhere 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TarasHomeAndGarden 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and now I’m gonna give it another go because I’m having a hard time blending and this was helpful :)

@arwenr.a.8780 3 жыл бұрын

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 ❤️❤️

@MsBetsy2011 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kaygoski 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@angelarains378 4 жыл бұрын

Your work is inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift! I learn a lot from you! Happy painting!

@carolsears8925 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TheCTCoach 4 жыл бұрын

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!!

@mstommie776977 4 ай бұрын

I agree...

@Apollo_Blaze 2 жыл бұрын

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...

@carolinewaters1054 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Greg for this fantastic inspirational tutorial - so helpful, I will practice this - thank you again, very much appreciated from an artist who is not great but keeps trying!

@desireeyoung2814 3 жыл бұрын

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

@wmd707 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@janethenry9066 9 күн бұрын

So many things I have been doing wrong…. THANK YOU for sharing, now it makes sense!!

@sm3296 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@ravenblack4484 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

@@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. ♡

@davidwm 4 жыл бұрын

Great technique. Thanks for sharing!

@doublehelix1185 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Greg!! I have watched hours of video's regarding blending. I have destroyed many canvas's. I have a 30x30 left. Last canvas. I like that you gave us a good look at the brushes. You have a different technique than some others which is great!! I love your blending description. You didnt keep secrets from us and again, thank you! 🎨🎨🍀

@margauxv25 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have saved all those paintings to paint over.

@pattyleib 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You made it look easy and that's what I need. It looks great.

@loreleihopkinsart 3 жыл бұрын

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🤗

@christinebaker7051 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. I used to paint with water colours many years ago and recently took up acrylics on canvas. Completely different! I've subscribed in the hope of further tutorials in acrylic techniques. Thanks again!

@shannoninnes3456 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@daynesteele5705 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg, I will definitely be using these tips!

@susanhart832 3 жыл бұрын

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

@maryjanelucido4729 4 жыл бұрын

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

@gloriamitchell3518 4 жыл бұрын

A beautiful result, I will have to practice this technique.

@Proverbs--tx6yr 4 жыл бұрын

Greg, really really beautiful background! Would be interested to see the finished product. Looking forward to attempting these blending techniques, as I struggle with blending...

@user-ij4ee4gg9u Жыл бұрын

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

@ar_con 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seanjohnson6890 Жыл бұрын

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

@seanyb960 2 жыл бұрын

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

@barbarabennett5903 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@CnithTheOnliestOne 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@AustinOutdoorsNorthWest 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Love the technique! I wasn’t far off from your strategy!

@barbm7175 6 ай бұрын

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

@XxhairainbowsugarxX 4 жыл бұрын

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

@barbarachandler4430 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@avelinaperez8039 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! More videos. Love the explanation 😀

@cherietillapaughhott1012 4 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq 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 3 жыл бұрын

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@margaritasilva708 3 жыл бұрын

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

@deborahenglish8543 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Great tips and techniques! I am a real beginner and I love finding information on basic things like creating a nice background through paint blending. I was trying to paint on the plain white canvas. :) What can I say, I am trying to teach myself to paint. Having a great background like yours is going to make my master disasters look a lot better. Thanks Greg!

@kathyf7474 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, really liked your tuition. Thank you! ☺

@shazlee100 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, awesome tutorial!

@joanneserasin6893 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Learning so much💖 Thank you

@karinggriffin1333 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I appreciate how you take time and talk us through it (my brain is slow 😂)! Nice job! 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋

@sureshdeval5771 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@viningx21 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done

@kristinemccowan6572 4 жыл бұрын

This was great and very helpful ! Thanks !!

@regine_mqz526 4 жыл бұрын

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

@angelashaw5731 3 жыл бұрын

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

@curtriceennis2924 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MasterMatter 3 жыл бұрын

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

@GregLowmanArt 3 жыл бұрын

Haha hope so and done deal

@MasterMatter 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@thisdollslifejenna3841 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Jroc150 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful, thanks for this tutorial.

@ineschaby6122 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!! Loved the video, you're very talented

@staceygrove7295 3 жыл бұрын

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

@meri8746 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks!

@drawingclasswithkalyan394 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and so helpful for artlovers

@jafallica 4 жыл бұрын

I think this is absolutely amazing Greg. I learned a lot from you.❤️

@jafallica 4 жыл бұрын

Greg Lowman I paint furniture and this is the exact technique many furniture painters are using.

@ShinyColors 3 жыл бұрын

Nice blending techniques! Thanks 😊

@jaderene 4 жыл бұрын

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

@billriccobono2account883 Ай бұрын

Cool…. Simple yet appealing to the eye. Thanks! Yes, I subscribed!

@NAVINARTSTUDIO123 4 жыл бұрын

Wow wonderful painting

@Elisa001 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@trustinyeshua5966 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks...great video!👏🏼👍🏼💜

@paular8747 3 жыл бұрын

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

@stephaniemiller8229 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! It’s just really lovely. 💙

@TJ-gp6to 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So helpful, Thanks

@makkra7565 4 жыл бұрын

So nice. Awesome.

@berniebastian2523 3 жыл бұрын

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

@vickijohnson255 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo!

@jessicafalstein 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mankirankamaal7251 4 жыл бұрын

Is it something to do with formula ?

@mildredobrien517 4 жыл бұрын

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

@stevekobb3850 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Greg. Very helpful.

@MissDaisyParsley 4 жыл бұрын

This is great! I’m new to acrylics and was wondering how to get them to work more like oils! I’m used to working with wet on wet oil so acrylics have been a bit of a challenge for me. I thought there must be something I could use to increase the drying time. I’m going to order some and give it a go! Thanks!