I started making butterflies in acrylic for a more durable and bright finish to my painting.
Painting Acrylic
I started making butterflies in acrylic for a more durable and bright finish to my painting.
I only used two paintbrushes
- flat one to spread wing color
- a thin one to do the detail
Of course I have my acrylic paint and watercolor paper (ok that may sound like a big twist but I need water absorbent paper)
COLORS:
I used lemon yellow, yellow ochre, burnt sienna and vermillion for the wings
I used black and white for the lines and white dots
Process
You will see how I did most of it, no specific techniques, just wet on wet spreading and evening out the paint and making thick black marks and pure white dots. Very easy, simple! After the pictures, let me know what you think and how you think it looks! Thank you!
I am satisfied!
I love how it turned out. Pretty happy with it. It’s a simple process, flat colors first then pattern. Try it with different butterfly patterns!
I may definitely try to make more patterns! Stay tuned and thank you so much for viewing my art! I hope you like them!
New video: ‘Blue Butterfly’ easy acrylic tutorial for beginners
Hello beautiful artists! This week we are painting a lovely and transformative butterfly painting. Follow along as I take you step by step through this easy acrylic tutorial. (: Subscribe for a new acrylic painting tutorial each week!
The colors that you will need for this painting are:
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- Black: https://amzn.to/2XHCGfk
- White: https://amzn.to/3a6ZTfC
And you will need three standard types of brushes that I use in most classes:
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- A tiny round brush too, like this: https://amzn.to/2VRkCPC
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About the artist: I’ve taught acrylic painting for beginners for almost 10 years on a freelance basis through a number of different studios. I also have been offering “pop up” in-home paint parties for private groups. I LOVE teaching painting, and my favorite thing is when my students unlock a love or a knack for creative expression because of taking my classes. I started this Youtube show at the end of the year in 2019, with the hope of offering my “beautiful but do-able” paintings and step-by-step instructions with a worldwide audience. I hope you enjoyed today’s step by step acrylic painting tutorial for beginners. Let me know what you thought of today’s easy acrylic painting tutorial in the comments section! Check out the shop, stock up on art supplies, and until next time, stay creative!
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