You have spent ages making a beautiful, textured background. You are really pleased with it, but the piece still needs a focal image and you are finding it really hard to cover up that lovely background. What do you do?
Don’t worry! There is a solution and I am demoing it in today’s video. So I hope you have a lot of fun trying this technique out and I can’t wait to see how you use it! Don’t forget to share with me over on Instagram!
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Daler-Rowney – Mixed Media Spiral Sketchpad (I use A3 and cut it down) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Naples Yellow Red, Quinacridone Rose Light, Pyrrole Red, Primary Magenta, Sap Green, Cobalt Blue (ultra.)) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Expert Acrylic Paint (Indigo) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Da Vinci Nova Synthetics Round brush size 2 …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
If you are looking for more mixed media inspiration to get you trying out this way to not cover up your background with your focal image then I have put together a playlist for you to watch to get you creating!
Who is up for another color challenge? I wasn’t planning for this to be a color challenge, like last week’s use neutrals color challenge, but when I got to the end of the piece three colors really jumped out for me.
They are ones that I don’t usually, purposely use together, more accidentally, like in this project, but I thought they would make a fun color challenge.
So here we are! Watch the video to find out more and then have a go and link me in to your shares on Instagram because I would love to see the results!
There are lots of different ways you can use the color combo so have fun with it, anything goes as far as I’m concerned!
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
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Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Quinacridone Rose Light, Primary Yellow, Pyrrole Red, Turquoise Green, Sap Green, Cobalt Blue (ultram)) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 brush (flat 1/4, Round size 8) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Molotow One4All Paint Pens (Vanilla Pastel 1.5mm, Signal Black 1mm, Future Green 2mm) …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Now, as you know I have lots of other mixed media project ideas to inspire you and get you creating! So grab a cuppa and watch these next, then let me know what you plan to make with this week’s color challenge and how you plan to use them! I can’t wait to hear and see.
How have you been getting on with your layering? Have you managed to keep on layering and working through the stops? Well I am back to some abstract layering this week for this piece today and I have a little art challenge for you. Watch the video through to find out more. And I hope you have fun with it!
Now as you are watching and reading this on my blog you might have a clue from the photos as to what the mystery color is when you get to that part of the video! So if you still want to guess don’t peek at the colors in the supplies under the video list just yet!
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Naples Yellow Red Light, Venetian Rose, Azo Orange, Raw Sienna, Payne’s Grey)
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles
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Palette knives
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Daler-Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White)
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Ballpoint pen (Orange, brown)
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Daler-Rowney System 3 brush (flat 1/4, Round size 4 and 8)
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Molotow One4All Paint Pens (Signal White 1mm, Signal Black 1mm)
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I have some doodle flowers for you today in more ways than one! I will explain in a minute but keep tuned because I have a little ‘thank you’ freebie that you might like to grab!
But let me start you off with this piece today, I mean you will hear all about this doodle flower process in the video of course but you might be looking at the picture above and wondering about it.
Like way are there dots and lines behind the flowers? I quite like those dots and lines I think they add an even more bouquet feel to the piece, as if the doodle flowers bouquet was wrapped in one of those decorated cellophane spirals, do you know what I mean?
Well this piece started as a mark making project and turned into the doodle flowers and I think it is my favorite floral June piece, although the ‘Quick Inspiration’ leaf piece is a close second!
I liked it so much that I thought I would make it a giveaway to say thank you for joining me this month with the floral projects! So I have a black and white version of the line drawing for you to download over on my Patreon page and color in or use in your art. It is free for your own non-commercial use and you don’t have to be a Patreon to grab it (it is just easier to host it over there as a download!).
If you are my Patreon you can also grab the colored version of this piece too and you can use it in your art or hang it on your wall if you like!
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Naples Yellow Red, Quinacridone Rose Light, Nickel Titan. Yellow, Pyrrole Red, Primary Magenta, Sap Green)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Pebeo Studio Acrylics Paint (iridescent, DNYA, iridescent Gold)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Daler-Rowney System 3 brush (flat 1/4, Round size 4)
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Molotow One4All Paint Pens (Signal White 1mm, Signal Black 1mm)
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
In case you have missed them I have all the floral June videos collected together in a playlist for you.
And if you are looking for some more mixed media doodle ideas then I have a whole playlist of videos for you. Grab a coffee/ tea/ paint brush and watch them here!
Have fun with your doodle flowers and don’t forget to go grab the download!
If you have ever found yourself struggling with complex backgrounds or perhaps you don’t have a lot of time but you NEED to art, (I know that feeling!) then today’s tip and art video inspiration is, hopefully, going to hit the spot for you! Because today I am sharing one of the quickest ways to build up a simple, colorful acrylic paint background.
You can still build up interest, texture and a colorful acrylic paint background with just a simple tool, the good old plastic card. You know the old credit card, or gift card?! This little tool definitely deserves a revisit every now and again. So I have a simple, colorful acrylic paint background and a flower sketch to share with you as part of my #KimDellowFloralJune Project.
And don’t forget that as well as the flower art on YouTube I have some creative exercises on Patreon too to help you expand your mixed media flower art. (Not sure what Patreon is then watch this short video explainer!)
VIDEO: How To Paint A Simple And Colorful Acrylic Paint Background
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
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Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Pyrrole Red, Primary Magenta, Brilliant Blue)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Golden Matte Medium
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Have lots of fun layering your simple and colorful acrylic backgrounds with the good old plastic card technique and if you decided to put something floral on yours too then I have plenty more mixed media flower art inspiration videos on my channel!
I am trying to recharge and refresh some old canvases and this week I thought I would ‘save’ this mini canvas with a simple mixed media flower. It is very abstract but fun to do. Now I start with a yellow underpainting and you will see why in the video! So enjoy watching the process and having a play yourself on one of your old canvases.
And don’t forget to share any projects on the #KimDellowFloralJune hashtag over on instagram.
I have also been sharing some fun floral creative exercises over on Patreon for if you wanted to stretch your floral art practice or just try something different! (Not sure what Patreon is then watch this short video explainer!)
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
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Winsor & Newton Classic Cotton Deep Edge Canvas 5×5 in …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Quinacridone Rose Light, Nickel Titan. Yellow, Pyrrole Red, Primary Magenta, Sap Green, Permanent Blue Violet) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 brush (flat 1/4, Round size 8) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
You can catch up with my other floral June ideas by either checking back through my blog posts starting here. Or I have collected them altogether into a video playlist on YouTube.
Have lots of fun with your creative experiments today.
I have some more Floral June Inspiration for you today and some acrylic paint flowers. I thought that this one turned out with quite an illustrative look to it. What do you think?
This is all acrylics but uses acrylic paint in different formats, so there are some inks, pens and paints in this project.
I hope you are having fun with your florals and do share your artwork with me, I would love to see it. You can use the hashtag #KimDellowFloralJune over on Instagram!
I have some more florals over on Patreon and some creative exercises to help you shake up your mixed media flower are. (Not sure what Patreon is then watch this short video explainer!)
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
Aladine Izink Pigment Izink (Amethist, Turquoise)
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Pebeo Studio Acrylics Paint (iridescent, DNYA, Green Yellow, iridescent Gold)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Naples Yellow Red, Nickel Titan. Yellow, Pyrrole Red, Sap Green)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White)
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Brushes (Flat 3/4, Round brush size 8)
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Molotow One4All Paint Pens (Future Green 2mm)
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Liquitex Paint marker 2-4 mm (Bright Aqua Green)
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…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Happy Saturday! I have a quick inspiration video to get you inspired and ready to create this weekend! It is all part of my Floral June theme here and on Patreon. So today is a little reminder to not forget your test pieces and scraps of paper. They might make fun art pieces too!
Don’t forget to share your flower and floral artwork using the hashtag #KimDellowFloralJune over on Instagram and tag me in so that I can come and see your projects!
And I also have some floral creative exercises and more mixed media floral ideas over on the Art Explorer or a Process Addict tiers on Patreon so join me there! (Not sure what Patreon is then watch this short video explainer!)
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
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Kraft paper (I used Clairefontaine paper pad A4, 90 gsm/ 41 lb) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Daler-Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Quinacridone Rose, Primary Magenta, Nickel Titan. Yellow,) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Brushes (Flat 3/4, Round brush size 8) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic paint (Phthalo Blue (Red Shade)) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Molotow One4All Paint Pens (Vanilla Pastel 1.5mm, Signal Black 1mm) …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
I just love floral art and working with florals, there is so much you can do with them isn’t there? I thought I would explore all sorts of mixed media flower art this month both here and on Patreon too. So let’s kick this floral month off with some simple textures using acrylic paints in this timelapse art video today.
I will have lots of floral inspiration to share with you this month and you can play along with me too! Share your flower and floral artwork using the hashtag #KimDellowFloralJune over on Instagram and tag me in so that I can come and see your projects!
And if you want some more ideas then join me as an Art Explorer or a Process Addict on Patreon for some creative exercises and exclusive videos! (Not sure what Patreon is then watch this short video explainer!)
VIDEO: Simple Acrylic Paint Textures – Kim Dellow Floral June
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
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Kraft paper (I used Clairefontaine paper pad A4, 90 gsm/ 41 lb)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Daler-Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Uni pin Fineline Marker pen – Brush Nib
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Quinacridone Rose, Primary Magenta, Nickel Titan. Yellow,)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Brushes (Flat 3/4, Round brush size 8)
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic paint (Phthalo Blue (Red Shade))
…Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Paint Speckler Brush Tool, for spattering paint
…Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
We all love layering acrylics, don’t we? And I have been doing lots of layering recently with my Keep On Layering Exercises over the last couple of weeks but how about using the other thing I love to do? Using acrylic paint like it is a watercolor and layering like that?
It is definitely more challenging but just as fun and I’m sharing a project in my video today that uses that technique. But you will see that it did not completely the way I had intended when I set out to do this!
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint ((Nickel Titan. Yellow, Turquoise Green, Primary Magenta, Permanent Blue Violet)) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Brushes (Flat 3/4, 1/4) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Molotow One4All Paint Pens (Vanilla Pastel 1.5mm, Signal Black 1mm) …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Liquitex Paint marker 2-4 mm (Bright Aqua Green) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Paint Speckler Brush Tool, for spattering paint …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
To watch my fear-busting keep layering exercise in action then watch this video first then this one!
I hope you have fun layering acrylics like they are watercolors and I look forward to seeing you over on Patreon in June for more floral mixed media techniques and tricks and on YouTube for some more time lapse floral projects.
Just keep on layering – I think it is my new mantra! At least for today’s art video it is and it continues on from last week’s art video where I was using the same technique to work through my ‘new layer’ blocks. Do you remember we talked about them last week? It is worth doing the exercise a few times, so I have another painting process timelapse to share with you using the ‘Keep On Layering’ mantra.
Let me know how you are getting along with your keep on layering exercises!
[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself, but it really does help. Thanks for your support!]
Colored Ballpoint pens …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Naples Yellow Red, Quinacridone Rose Light, Nickel Titan. Yellow, Pyrrole Red, Turquoise Green, Naples Yellow Red Light, Primary Magenta) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Brushes …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II crayons …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Molotow One4All Paint Pens (Vanilla Pastel 1.5mm, Petrol 2mm, Signal White 1mm, Signal Black 1mm) …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN
Liquitex Paint marker 2-4 mm (Bright Aqua Green) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Montana Acrylic Marker (Malachite Light, Fine nib) …Buy from Amazon: UK | US | CAN …Buy from Jackson’s Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
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