Depending on the flower you are painting, you can dip the okra into more than one color before stamping it onto the canvas.
Best Acrylic Flower Painting Techniques for Beginners
The beautiful strokes of the brush against the canvas and different shades of paint delicately layered on top of each other may make the art of acrylic flower painting look intimidating and complex. However, you’ll be glad to know it’s anything but that.
Painting inspires creativity.
It serves as the perfect emotional outlet for those looking to let go of their stress and anxiety.
It also fosters positivity, improves motor skills, and strengthens memory. In addition, it is one of the most fun hobbies you and your kids can do together.
So, whether you’re learning acrylic painting to unwind or relax after a long day at work or want to enhance your artistic skills, or looking for easy painting ideas, I’ve put together some simple and easy tips on how to paint flowers that all beginners will find helpful.
Once you ace these techniques, you will be able to take on more challenging compositions and create some truly stunning masterpieces all by yourself. If you’d rather watch a video tutorial you can checkout the full length flower painting tutorial on YouTube here.
If you want even more ideas than the ones below, check out this 53 flower painting ideas post. The post includes flower painting tutorials like lavender flowers, sunflower, roses, lilies, and hydrangeas.
1. Flower Painting with Q-Tips
Want to instantly upgrade your painting skills? Buy a box of Q-tips and get started!
Though most people might not realize this, these small ear cleaners are a perfect tool for painters of all levels. You can use them to create mesmerizing landscapes, gorgeous trees, and of course, exquisite flowers.
Before you start your Q-tip acrylic painting, spend a few minutes observing the shape of your chosen flower. Count its petals, take stock of its overall shape, and then draw a rough sketch on the canvas.
Next, bind four to five Q-tips with an elastic band and dip the bundle into acrylic paint. Once all the tips are coated with the pigment, make sure to firmly press them down on the canvas to create full petals. Repeat the process as many times as required to create a beautiful bouquet or garden.
This trick works best for cherry blossoms, lavender (below), and hydrangeas. Make sure to check out my video tutorial below to see this acrylic flower painting technique for yourself!
Important: Make sure to press the Q-tips firmly against the canvas. Otherwise, this tip on how to paint flowers may not give desired results. You can also use each of these hygiene tools separately to add some finishing touches to your artwork.
2. Easy Tulips with a Fork
Take a trip down memory lane and revisit your kindergarten days with this fun yet helpful technique to paint acrylic flowers. It makes a fun and easy spring time craft project for kids too!
To start things off, paint a vase with a few stems and leaves on your canvas. It doesn’t have to be completely symmetrical or detailed, but it should provide you with a base to complete your unique tulip flowers.
You can take a regular fork and dip it into bright acrylic paint before pressing it onto the canvas like a stamp. If you are satisfied with the impression, clean the fork and dip it into another color to create a vibrant painting. Meanwhile, if you think the fork hasn’t done a great job transferring the paint onto the canvas, try and press it more firmly against the surface the next time.
Consider using forks of different shapes and sizes to add some texture and depth to your tulips.
So, the next time you and your kids are looking for something fun to do together, fish some forks out of your cutlery drawer and get painting.
How To Paint Flowers – 10 Beginner Painting Tutorials
Roses are more of a complex flower to paint. But they don’t have to be if you just want to do something “simple” and “decorative”. This easy and simple rose tutorial shows you a basic technique for painting simple abstract style roses that still look very beautiful and perfect in bouquet paintings! You can then apply the techniques learned in that tutorial to paint this beautiful red rose bouquet in a glass vase.
How To Paint Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are gorgeous flowers that consist of large round balls filled with tiny four petal flowers. In this hydrangeas in a glass jar tutorial, I break down the process for painting hydrangeas using a simple technique of painting little petal flowers enclosed in a large circle.
How To Paint A Sunflower
Sunflowers are a very popular favorite flower! Who doesn’t love these bright, beautiful cheerful blooms!? In this sunflower painting tutorial, I will demonstrate how to do different blends of yellows and some browns to create a sunflower. You can take this technique and add your own background or style to it!
