Today, I wanted to share a basic
painting video from the Impulsive Artistry YouTube Channel that will show you
how to block-in an acrylic landscape painting of a sunrise over a river.
When using acrylic paints, it is important to work
in layers, not that you have much of choice, due to the very fast drying time.
First you put down a base layer (also called an under-painting) without much
detail, focusing on color, composition, and establishing the general qualities of
the artwork. Later, you can go back and put in all of the details that you want,
but it is important to get your basic idea down in front of you on the canvas
(usually I can fill a canvas in 20 minutes or less) and from there you can make
it perfect.
Why is this important? It is easy to loose sight of the big picture when you start to work on the details. To get a more unified look: paint the basic colors first, then add highlights and shadows.
This is a fun-little sunrise
painting that I created from my own imagination, and from my memories of
sunrises over lakes and rivers when I went fishing with my father when I was a
small boy.
The Painting Video:
This video contains audio and text instructions on how to paint this work, and is intended to be used for educational purposes only. Copying this work and reselling your copy is strictly prohibited under copyright law.
Materials to Paint this Work:
2 Inch Brush
1 Inch Brush
Water Cup
Easel or Flat Surface
16x20 Inch Canvas
Acrylic Paint:
Mars Black
Titanium White
Phthalo Green
Cobalt Blue
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Etsy Shop:
2 Inch Brush
1 Inch Brush
Water Cup
Easel or Flat Surface
16x20 Inch Canvas
Acrylic Paint:
Mars Black
Titanium White
Phthalo Green
Cobalt Blue
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Etsy Shop:
You can buy all of my original
acrylic and oil paintings at my Etsy Shop! Save 20% with the Shop Coupon Code at checkout: SUNRISE20
Take a look at what I have –
nothing that matches your home decor? No problem! I take commissions,
so send me a message at the Impulsive Artistry Facebook Page if you are
interested in me painting a work just for you!
Final Thoughts:
Thank you for reading this short article and watching me paint today. If you decide to paint your own piece using a blocking-in approach like this, then share a link to it on the Impulsive Artistry Facebook Page – I would love to see what you create!
Thank you for reading this short article and watching me paint today. If you decide to paint your own piece using a blocking-in approach like this, then share a link to it on the Impulsive Artistry Facebook Page – I would love to see what you create!
Have a fantastic creative
weekend,
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