How to Blend Acrylic Paints on Canvas

How to blend acrylic paints on canvas. This tutorial demonstrates a few simple techniques that can be used to achieve beautiful blends with acrylic paints on canvas. #acrylicpainting #blending #painting
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[@kniveschow5754]

That's funny I literally stood up from my painting frustrated af and got on my phone to search tips for blending acrylic paints on youtube then saw this video at the top of my feed like a magical coincidence. Thank you 😌

[@thethunderer130]

Literally me right now

[@damisharehman2156]

SAME

[@analeisegordon5493]

Saaammmeeee

[@hopebydezign]

Same!! 😂❤🙏

[@ladykay21]

There is me, trying to blend WITHOUT A WET BRUSH! I didn’t even rinse it, I just saw a acrylic painting video and tried to copy. Thank you for this. ☺️

[@mohamedaslam7809]

You’re not alone, I did the same thing.
I started painting even before finishing the other video and ended up murdering my canvas.

[@kanamafureal]

Help i did the same thing😭

[@protzee]

no cozsame

[@tinayurk209]

Thank you, ive just started painting, i really needed this info

[@GregLowmanArt]

Np glad it helped!

[@m.jaquarius8365]

I've watched multiple videos of how to blend, and this video is the best video I've found on CZcams. So easy, and quick without all the excessive talking, which was very frustrating, and distracting. Definitely subscribing! Thanks again!

[@EVYLEN]

This is very helpful thank you so much!!!

[@headerie]

Makes such a lovely transition.

[@wiyughn]

It's called "perfection" and "perfectionist" :D

[@curtriceennis2924]

Very informative video. TY for showing us a good way to blend using Acrylics. I hope I can get the same results when I try to blend some paints tomorrow. 👍

[@brinamarie9525]

Thank you. You made this an easy video to follow. Now I wanna try it.

[@digito2300]

Thank you for this video! This is the best technique out there for blending acrylic on canvas.

[@PinkiePirate]

Thank you so much! I used this technique to make a painting for a loved one and was rewarded with much gratitude. ❤❤

[@LipsitaArt]

Beautiful blended the 2 colors. Thanks for sharing

[@roselynferreira6255]

❤❤❤ beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@pahri_69]

thanks a lot dude finally my sunset doesnt look like german flag

[@narwhalocean791]

thanks! i really needed this for a big underwater background

[@rocksartpainting3817]

This painting is very beautiful, your technique is very unique and very accurate! I also draw scenes on the rock and share them on my channel, but I really like your paintings.

[@rutwijvaidya]

Lovely lesson. Thank you 🙏💐

[@miggs165]

Wow looks nice I’m going to try this technique. Thank you!

[@naomi_boba6181]

This actually helped a lot since I needed to paint a lotus flower for my mom tysm ❤️

[@SoulscapeFineArt]

Thats beautiful.

[@jennylynn5307]

Awesome video.for beginners!! Please keep doing tutorials .

[@ckmk93_]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thankyou!

[@jafallica]

Love this.

[@jatochneetoch6627]

You made it extremely easy vfor us and it really is effective. So thank you!🙂

[@angeladibble]

Wow, that's a lovely effect.

[@RameyRocks]

I love these two colors together. I actually have some very beautiful fancy yarn that uses these 2 together.

[@naemahypnonae6685]

very nice, i got as far as buying a canvas and some brushes. now i feel inspired to start

[@tuncayorucartteacher4407]

Your work is beautiful Congratulations

[@kelseyfriend1726]

this is so helpful and well explained thank you

[@miriamperez8444]

Awesome!! Thank you

[@wisalgabrill5101]

Beautiful

[@hanieashrafzade7004]

thank you your explanations were very simple❣️

[@rainncorbin8291]

Wow thanks. I have all these brushes my artist mother left when she died and I don't know what to use them for in some cases. I've been painting about a year and a half, so still beginner in many areas. I had all the brushes you used on hand. Will try this method.

[@Cl4rendon]

Thanks Greg, i have seen this technique a few times recently and i must say, i wish i applied it way earlier, as my transitions used to be awful - This is really helpful.

[@jayashrim24]

Excellent, i too will try 😊

[@MalachiMolina]

Loved your teaching methods 🖤

[@herlinasoekoer3109]

Wow beautiful. Thank you sharing your talent. This is what I need for beginner. God bless you

[@sam.kendrick]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@deborahthompson5041]

Simply stunning. I learned so much from this lesson. Thank you soo much for sharing. Good job I am ready to try this.

[@sanjanasajeevan6507]

Thank you for this video

[@A4_fifa]

Thank you for this tip

[@ellepluc7903]

Thanks for actually showing every step you make..Great Video!!!!

[@ShamaKhan-wl6zv]

The best video ever

[@mm-nt8mx]

beautiful

[@amirab1568]

Thank you this helped !!

[@himadri9168]

it turned out amazing thank you :))

[@TheRockme16]

thanks so much! that was very helpful

[@pnk_buni6862]

Thank you so much for this

[@durgaavadhutrao8310]

You got that nice bro!

[@manindargandhi]

Thanks for the Video it really helped

[@navechannx9376]

Wanted to try something new for the painting I’m doing rn & this helped so much. I’m literally obsessed on how my background came out thank you so much ! just got a new subscriber ! Will be looking forward to more paint tips so I can advance !

[@MukeshKumar-cy1sy]

Thanks for this

[@maddyray1788]

Thank youuuu 😁 very helpful for a first time painter

[@lindahamilton1659]

Thank you

[@zahrahussain8190]

Thanks a lot 😊 keep posting more vids

[@vyom8691]

great job! this helps a lot!

[@shabanapasha5247]

Thanks great job..this vidio helps alot

[@elaine4415]

Thanks for sharing your talent with us😊 happy holiday

[@khadija6755]

Woooooow ❤️❤️❤️
I didn’t know that I have to do the background first 💔

[@romitvyasstudio2065]

Thanks u brother love from india

[@sangeetamaurya7945]

thank you so much I really wanted a tutorial and I couldn't blend after seeing others but I did with the help of ur video🥰🥰💖

[@GregLowmanArt]

Great!

[@sangeetamaurya7945]

Thank you so much💖🥰🥰

[@Rraazia]

Very nice best painting ❤

[@OnlyJalenPhd]

Thank you so much!!!

[@breanna12309]

thank you!

[@ovulgolufa]

Amazing! Thank u!

[@rice.cracker5003]

thanks im about to start my own little painting buisness and i am doing ombres on 3x3 canvases so this helped

[@GregLowmanArt]

That’s great best of luck

[@rice.cracker5003]

@@GregLowmanArt thanks!

[@priyartistfy18]

So perfect thankyou❤

[@396sajid]

thank you soooooo much

[@wildforceredranger4296]

Thanks. One question should I bring the lighter color into the darker color or the opposite 🤔

[@GregLowmanArt]

it doesn’t really matter

[@Ryan_T142]

I was painting something for my mother and I needed so much help tysm 😁

[@2011selma1]

Amazing ❤

[@cellk6861]

🌺🌺🌺 thank you

[@dianecharest8365]

Thank you. Ive been having a hard time at it. No wonder. It wasnt wet enough.

[@richardmonson8657]

Very helpful. I suspect as usual what a pro does and makes it look easy, I will find a way to foul it up. Fun nonetheless.

[@allisoncollins7338]

Thanks for this video - so helpful, and so beautiful! Is the paint you used soft heavy, heavy body or fluid acrylic?

[@GregLowmanArt]

Thank you! Paints used: www.hippiecrafter.com/products/acrylic-paint-kit?_pos=1&_sid=024552627&_ss=r

[@csconzert]

Hi Greg do you have any tips for doing this process on a large canvas - like 30"x40"? Thank you for your great vids and tips!!!!

[@GregLowmanArt]

Hi yes this one shows exactly how to blend on a large canvas - czcams.com/video/oec7O58RMl4/video.html

[@lisac2989]

Thank you for sharing this video I learned a lot from it. I'm a beginner in mixed media, abstract. But with brush's I don't know one from the other. What size blender brush is that?

[@GregLowmanArt]

Great to hear it helped - 1 inch www.michaels.com/marseille-series-240-white-goat-mop-artists-loft/M10269979.html

[@gmartlife]

this what im looking for.

[@leighaven9001]

Ty

[@tahaniartwork]

I used to blend without wet brush but this is a very nice tip to make soft blends! I will definitely try it next time.
I have a question. They used to say get a wet brush (water) and use it as a base for the background on canvas and then when it dries you can use your paints. Is it correct or what is it for?
Thanks!

[@GregLowmanArt]

I am not sure about that approach I almost always just do it this way

[@melaniesoriano6375]

This was super helpful, thank you! Can I bother you with a question on it? How long do you wait / how wet does the paint still need to be before I use the dry brush at the end? Should it be about 90% dry?? Thanks again.

[@GregLowmanArt]

Np glad it helped! You want to use the dry brush right away and the wetter the paint the better - don't wait for it to dry at all because the drier it is the harder it is to blend.

[@Phoenix04076]

thank you 😊 the video comes at exactly the right time. I would be happy about a galaxy picture. try to create the Galaxy Nebula. I can not do it 😕

[@Phoenix04076]

@@GregLowmanArt Wonderful :-) can't wait. Please join in step by step, that would be great :-D

[@firdousmuneer4211]

Thank you for this
I have tried it with the colours pink and blue, however my paint that I applied first dried really fast, that when I can to blending, it didnt merge nicely together.
What shall I do to fix this next time?

[@GregLowmanArt]

Try adding a little bit of slow-dri to your paint along with water www.amazon.com/dp/B001UNYH3W/ref=twister_B08R25QZH5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@neurahpart]

Is it weird if I adore your three plants under the painting ?🙈

[@margaretpiddington1771]

What consistency should my paint be to blend and do I use the blending bush after to finish blending while paint is still wet. Thank you.

[@GregLowmanArt]

Little thinner than normal and no, just use the blending brush to apply the paint and for the initial mixing. Finish it with the large, dry wash brush.

[@mohammedqasimnadvi8562]

Thank you it was so helpful for me but I have one question if we put some drop of paint on canvas.then we can paint the hole canvas ?? I hope you understand my question ⁉️
And what is the size of your canvas???

[@GregLowmanArt]

sorry, I don't understand? and it is 11x14"

[@mohammedahmedmatooqgrade3a909]

Thank you for sharing ...please i need to know what do you use as a medium with the paint ?

[@GregLowmanArt]

I didn’t use any medium, just paint and water

[@mohammedahmedmatooqgrade3a909]

Thanks ..merry xmas and happy holiday ...we wish to see more videos about painting techniques

[@muhammadhassan8364]

great video man ♥️.
I am suffering with white mixing with different color.b
If i am using white with blue or any other dark color.
The same process shd be followed ?
Top - white
Bottom - Dark color
and blend them ?

[@GregLowmanArt]

Thanks and yes the same process will work with any color combination

[@alicenann6141]

👍👍🎨🎨

[@shubhnaresh5279]

Can u do one without any blending brushes and small brush

[@charlottemedina8209]

I bought the wash brush you recommended in the description! Now, my main issue is.... how to keep the paint from drying? I am working on a large canvas right now and it's really hot where I live...

[@GregLowmanArt]

Try using a bit of slow-dri. Mix some into your paint along with water and it will give you more time
Liquitex 6308 Professional Fluid Medium, 8-oz, Slow-Dri Blending www.amazon.com/dp/B000KNPMG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_dl_H947CEZ8PD2MX4ZT3RBA

[@charlottemedina8209]

@@GregLowmanArt yay! going to the art supply store tomorrow.

[@KM-rs5dx]

Do we always need to apply Jesso on the canvas for the larger or small canvas before start painting?

[@GregLowmanArt]

No you do not. This is just a raw canvas with no gesso applied.

[@KM-rs5dx]

@@GregLowmanArt Thank you!

[@digrart71]

👍

[@debbysmith5002]

So, I dip my brush into the mixture of water and the flow extender. Can I use the retardant somehow too?

[@GregLowmanArt]

yes you should be able to mix a bit of them all if you need to

[@debbysmith5002]

@@GregLowmanArt Thank you so much for answering all my questions! I just really want to have all my ducks in a row! Getting the right sprayer and finding the paint trays with reservoirs at both ends are my last two hurdles!

[@jakeerik2168]

What about doing it on something smaller like a little flower pot?

[@GregLowmanArt]

i've never painted on a flower pot so can't say sry

[@user-dv6hc4ui1s]

Does it work on big canvas?

[@viraltoday710]

Hello, did you prime your canvass?

[@GregLowmanArt]

Hi no it’s just a raw canvas

[@randallrg75g2]

Is it possible to do this technique but with leather dyes on leather? or probably not? Leather dyes are alcohol based and liquid

[@GregLowmanArt]

Hmm I have never worked with leather/dyes before sry

[@schretien8714]

Thank you! Excellent tutorial! Very beautiful! Question: do you paint the side of canvas also?

[@GregLowmanArt]

Anytime! Sometimes - just depends on the painting.

[@amitomer2179]

If it didn’t turn out like I wanted, can I let it dry at go over it with another layer?

[@GregLowmanArt]

Yes you can do that & if you’re having trouble this is a little easier blending technique - czcams.com/video/DjSVF9EUDbs/video.html