In this informative video by Indie Ru, you will find 9 helpful tips for beginner artists in the realm of abstract acrylic painting. Through detailed demonstrations and explanations, you will learn how to start with a focal point, use the rule of thirds, create guiding lines, and more to enhance your artistic skills. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your techniques, this tutorial is designed to inspire and educate artists of all levels with practical advice and engaging demonstrations.
With a focus on beginner-friendly techniques and advanced painting methods, Indie Ru shares her expertise in creating stunning abstract acrylic artworks. From using a palette knife and synthetic brushes to creating texture with gesso, you will discover new ways to enhance your paintings and develop your own unique style. By following Indie Ru’s 9 tips and tricks, you will not only improve your art skills but also tap into the therapeutic and meditative aspects of painting, making it a truly enriching experience for artists of all backgrounds.
Start with the focal point
When starting your art composition, it’s essential to determine the focal point. This will serve as the main attraction for your piece and guide the viewer’s eye. By establishing the focal point early on, you can structure your composition around it, making the creation process easier and more organized.
Make the creation of your composition easier
By defining the focal point, you give your artwork a central theme or subject to revolve around. This allows you to build the rest of the composition with purpose, leading to a more cohesive and visually appealing final piece.
Use the rule of thirds
The rule of thirds is a fundamental principle in art and photography that can greatly enhance the visual impact of your composition. By dividing your canvas into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines, you can place the focal point off-center, creating a more dynamic and interesting composition.
Place the focal point off-center for a dynamic composition
By placing the focal point off-center, you can add tension and visual interest to your artwork. This compositional technique breaks the monotony of centered compositions and draws the viewer’s eye in a more engaging way.
Create guiding lines
Guiding lines are essential for directing the viewer’s gaze towards the focal point of your composition. These lines can be actual lines or implied through the arrangement of elements in your artwork. By creating guiding lines, you emphasize the focal point and create a sense of balance and harmony in your composition.
Emphasize the focal point
By incorporating guiding lines, you can lead the viewer’s eye towards the focal point of your artwork. These lines can help create movement and flow within the composition, drawing attention to the central subject and enhancing the overall visual impact of the piece.
Let modeling paste dry completely
When working with modeling paste in your art, it’s crucial to allow it to dry completely before proceeding with the painting process. By giving the modeling paste adequate time to dry, you ensure that it sets properly and provides a solid base for your paint application.
Leave it overnight for best results
To achieve the best results with modeling paste, it’s recommended to let it dry overnight. This extended drying time allows the paste to fully harden and adhere to the surface, ensuring that it remains stable and durable throughout the painting process.
Wet the canvas for smooth color transitions
To achieve seamless color blending in your artwork, it’s beneficial to wet the canvas before applying paint. By moistening the surface, you create a smoother base for the colors to blend and interact, resulting in more fluid and harmonious transitions between different hues.
Achieve seamless color blending
Wetting the canvas before painting helps the colors blend together more easily, creating soft and gradual transitions between tones. This technique can be particularly useful for achieving complex color gradients and creating a sense of depth and dimension in your artwork.
Mix paints with unbleached white
For a more sophisticated color palette, consider mixing your acrylic paints with unbleached white. This addition can help tone down vibrant colors, making them appear more subdued and refined. By incorporating unbleached white into your paint mixture, you can achieve a greater range of subtle and nuanced shades.
Create more sophisticated colors
By mixing paints with unbleached white, you can create a more muted and sophisticated color palette. This can be especially useful for achieving natural tones and subtle variations in hue, adding depth and complexity to your artwork.
Use a soft flat synthetic brush for gradients
When blending colors or creating smooth transitions in your painting, using a soft flat synthetic brush can help achieve the desired effect. The soft bristles of this type of brush can smoothly blend colors together, creating seamless gradients and subtle variations in tone.
Achieve smooth transitions between colors
A soft flat synthetic brush is ideal for achieving smooth transitions between colors, thanks to its flexibility and ability to blend pigments seamlessly. By using this type of brush, you can create soft gradients and gentle transitions that enhance the overall cohesion and visual appeal of your artwork.
Apply gilding wax for relief highlights
To add texture and depth to your painting, consider using gilding wax to highlight the relief created by the modeling paste. This technique can enhance the tactile quality of your artwork, making certain areas stand out and adding visual interest to the overall composition.
Enhance the texture of the modeling paste
By applying gilding wax to the raised areas of your modeling paste, you can accentuate the texture and depth of these elements. This not only adds visual interest to your artwork but also creates a tactile element that can engage viewers on a multi-sensory level.
Incorporate your signature into the composition
Adding your signature to your artwork is a personal touch that can make your piece truly yours. By integrating your signature into the composition, you not only authenticate the artwork but also make it a part of the overall design, adding an extra layer of meaning and significance.
Make it a part of the artwork
Your signature is more than just a formality; it’s a reflection of your identity and artistic vision. By incorporating your signature into the composition, you infuse a piece of yourself into the artwork, creating a connection between you and the viewer that goes beyond the visual elements.
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In this video beginners will get 9 useful tips, advanced artists will learn new abstract painting techniques on canvas and everyone will get inspiration and ideas as I believe that everyone is an artist and even if you don’t yet have a high level of relevant skills you can use painting as art therapy or meditation. In this acrylic painting tutorial, I will share with you my multilayered gradient technique where I use a palette knife and flat synthetic brushes. Also, you will learn how to make texture with gesso for abstract painting. And finally, in this painting demo, you will find how to smooth color gradients to get smooth color transitions.
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9 TIPS FOR BEGINNERS:
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Start with the focal point. It will make the creation of your composition easier
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Use the rule of thirds. Place the focal point off-center to make the composition more dynamic and interesting
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Create the guiding lines to emphasize the focal point
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Let the modeling paste dry completely. At least overnight
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Wet the canvas to get smooth color transitions
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Mix paints with unbleached white. It makes colors look less childish and more sophisticated
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Use a very soft flat synthetic brush to smooth the gradient
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Apply gilding wax to highlight the relief of the modeling paste
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Make your signature a part of the composition in order not to ruin it
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