Acrylic Flower Painting: How to Paint Loose Abstract Roses Using A Reference Photo

In this class, I will be teaching you how to paint loose, abstract acrylic flowers using a reference photo. I will show you techniques on how you can take a simple photo and turn that into a loose and expressive style painting to make it unique and your own, without focusing on too many details. This class is perfect for beginners to intermediate.

A former art teacher and now an independent full-time artist, I am so excited to be teaching on Skillshare and I truly hope you find this corner of your space comforting, inspiring, and encouraging! Can't wait to connect with you all!

TOPICS I COVER:

• Prepping your paper and materials – I will show you how to prep your paper before painting and all the brushes and paints you will need for this project.

• Warm up exercises – I will go through a mini warmup session where we will draw out the composition and will show you some color mixing and application.

• Outlining and blocking off shapes – I will teach you how to draw your shape by outlining and how to block off your darks and lights.

• Painting process and details – I will teach you how you can layer and build your colors with small strokes to add definition and dimension.

• Final Touches – This step will teach you how you can be more expressive by only adding a few strokes and marks.  

MATERIALS I USED (but use whatever you have available.)

1) Paints:

• Liquitex basics – Light portrait pink, Quinacridone magenta, White, Black
• Arteza Acrylic paints (premium 60 set) - https://bit.ly/3dhihCo – pink, orange yellow, burnt sienna, oxide green, olive green, viridian green

2) Brushes: ¾ flat brush (background), 8 flat brush (roses and leaves), thin brush (details)

3) Strathmore Acrylic Paper - https://amzn.to/3eESUes 

4) Masking tape - https://amzn.to/2XAtPuI

5) Glass Palette - https://amzn.to/32w9BWI

6) Glass scraper - https://amzn.to/3mjIWo9

7) Bowl for water

8) Paper towel / rag

*Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission, if you click through and make a purchase. I only recommend products that I genuinely use on a regular basis!

SHARE YOUR WORK! 

Share your final projects and progress shots with the class by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions or need more tips, please let me know by leaving me a comment! I'm happy to help! :) Also, if you enjoyed this class, would highly appreciate if you could leave me a review or feedback! 

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