Abstract Art Tutorial w/ Catalyst Wedge and Fine Line Paint Pen

You asked for it on Instagram, so here it is! A full tutorial of my process for making abstract, layered backgrounds. Enjoy! You can find links to all of the products I use in this tutorial on my website here: bit.ly/2THYENz
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[@pr1me840]

finally someone who shows the paint they use in more details. Thank you!!!!

[@katyallen921]

This is one of the most useful tutorials I've ever watched. I've been experimenting with acrylics for the last year and never understood how people get acrylics to blend seamlessly when they are so heavy! This has helped me understand so much better, with the use of the fluid mixture and the wedge! Thank you so much!

[@shellyann8818]

This is really a beautiful piece. The way you teach "how to" is so very helpful. You explain in a way even I (with my autistic brain🤗) can understand!!! Thank you 💞🌷

[@estelle3973]

Love the quality of your work but also of your video. Perfectly explained and very soothing voice! Feel the positive vibe from it thanks so much

[@messyeverafter]

Aww, thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

Beautiful. Great teaching.

[@marylyndurie8157]

Beautiful!!!

[@leannescott2503]

Beautiful work! And great teaching! Thanks for the two hours in the closet! It makes a world of difference! 😍

[@xNellieNelsx]

Absolutely amazing, clear instructions, beautiful artwork!

[@lindajakub624]

Great painting. Thank you! Very nice of you to share this.

[@marleneadelman657]

Thanks for introducing the wedge and the flotrol. Hope you're out of your closet@

[@flowerpower8662]

Bless you and your claustrophobic time in your closet! Thank you so much for such a well put together, informative, gentle video. I have subscribed to your channel. So many people say they are giving a tutorial when in fact it is little more than "watch me paint". I have come away from your video feeling educated darling girl and for that I thank you.

[@alrenefischer4481]

Love watching you work even in the closet , you are brilliant 😊

[@beckyhubbell5552]

Thank you so much for taking your time and energy to share your talent with us.I have been looking for exactly this information. Thank you!

[@Maya-il2yy]

Thank very much for this video. I had been looking for the best way to blend acrylic paints for a while and no one explained it the way you did. Love your technique.

[@lorrainecooper266]

Hands down one of the best tutorials I have watched and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you so much

[@kwhiteway01]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for this wonderful video!! I can’t wait to try!

[@paulavetter4492]

Well done! An excellent video! Your closet audio was perfect. Thank you for thorough explanations of how you made this beautiful piece of art a reality. Love the colors you used.

[@vics9877]

Thank you so much for your informative tutorial. I'm looking forward to giving the catalyst wedge a try.

[@lindajakub624]

Me too

[@j6o6h6n1]

Beautiful result - Great work !

[@lorilee2532]

Great original idea. Great execution, great job! Thanks for sharing!!

[@christinamoynihan4021]

I really enjoy hippie dippie! Thanks for sharing your talents and tips with us.

[@dianacrick5089]

I just read the comment about your voice. I thought this too as I was listening, soothing and perfect enunciation.

[@joycohen938]

You’ve done such a good job of explaining the process and materials. Thanks heaps for such a helpful video :)

[@linalinux]

Thank you! Fantastic tutorial! I love love love your work

[@lindamckendree2991]

Very cool! Nicely done 😎 Love this❤️

[@RanaDavidArt]

I love your lines! I absolutely love your painting

[@tracyengelbrecht6018]

Love that

[@aminavierk3610]

Thank you, superb explanations.

[@luiginomannozzi7373]

Grande messy 💡

[@soulenergyartsartistmariam8086]

Love your video!

[@artisticallyyours_]

You are really awesome artist.Just love your arts.

[@OBRealE]

Thanks so much for the effort! Great job.

[@dotmorton4540]

Dot from UK Watching a lot of art videos during lockdown, I really liked this one. Easy to follow learnt some new techniques not seen this type of art before. Well done I will subscribe and follow what you have already done and look forward to new stuff too. Stay safe, Dot x

[@Michelleh73]

Beautiful! Would like to try this someday. It looks very fun. 🙂😊😀

[@dorada49]

Good work

[@TheKandiO]

Wow! Thanks!! Great video. I have the wedge and haven’t really given it a chance!!!

[@MotivationalMinute2024]

Nice job on making this tutorial ❤️

[@ginaquinn2]

Thank you for your lovely video.

[@safi456]

So kind of you to share your technique. I'm not an abstract artist, but I loved the way you created that soft, blended background. From your video, I gather that in order to get the best out of an acrylic wedge, you would use it with fluid paints, not thick ones. So my Q is, can this work with oil paints? How would I make them more fluid? Just by adding oil? I have a feeling that might backfire 🤔

[@anitamitchell3452]

Thank you for sharing your process ... Cheerful painting.

[@messyeverafter]

Thank you!

[@Karmakat59]

Excellent, well explained tutorial and product tips,, thanks !! :)

[@NasrinAhady]

Fantastic, thank you 😊

[@ireneholland4324]

Love your work..

[@Carole_Williamson]

Wow, very cool

[@benhippen6702]

Great video, so helpful -- thanks!

[@SMART-pn3fn]

I just came across your tutorial. Good job. Hope to see more from you🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@ritaputatunda]

Thank you for a very informative video, while I do mostly floral paintings, you've inspired me to try this technique out to create an abstract painting.. I have subscribed..

[@luisacadoni2366]

Brava, very nice 👏👏👏

[@mariagarciasuarez1779]

Me ha encantado el resultado, además, al hacerlo a cámara normal me has enseñado muchas cosas, gracias!!!

[@iwanabfre]

I like that you are so... real. sitting in your closet doing the voiceover :) thank you for this tutorial, I have tried the catalyst before as a background but in a different way, I like your way better and THANK you for the fluid paint recipe... that is awesome golden paint is great but oh man.. so pricey here in Canada. this is something I am going to do with my grand daughter.. if I can get her to listen.. she is 6 and has her own mind.. lol during the school closures. love it!

[@messyeverafter]

Aww thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial. I hope the fluid paint recipe works well for you and that you enjoy this time with your grand daughter!

[@keariewashburn4680]

Very nice!😊❤thank you🍀

[@Thewild_trails]

Amazing... Thank you xx

[@tamaraburchart]

Great tutorial!! I’m glad I came across your channel...awesome content!

[@messyeverafter]

Thank you so much!

[@lefthandstory1280]

Awesome friend,love it💕💕💕👍

[@ctzh]

The closet works so well! Awesome sound quality! Could you also share a video on how to use the varnish? I still sometimes get streaks with a foam brush, and also dust specks on my painting 🙁

[@traceykampes8364]

Absolutely stunning!!!! Where do u get ur acrylic pen?

[@surdesh7243]

I don't understand why why this video has only 808 views 😓😱😱 I was following you on Instagram for quite some time and was waiting for a complete Tutorial...🥰❤️❤️ thank you so much :)

[@user-ov5zy2qg6n]

Настоящее искусство! Спасибо!!

[@marianeves6877]

Linda Obra..!

[@dianecharest8365]

Nice

[@traveltalesbyritika]

Loved it absolutely... just wondering where can I find these paint refill bottles??

[@MyHojuSeoul]

beautiful :)

[@danielwhite4052]

🎉

[@creativeaimee]

Thank you so much for your tutorial❤ I'm gonna do this on a 3ft×5ft canvas. Any tips? Thank you🙏🌹

[@alrenefischer4481]

Absolutely amazing love your work 😊where do you buy your bottles xxx🙏

[@dianacrick5089]

Wonderful video and a beautiful piece of art! Does it have a Title? It is really super of you to show the "behind the scenes" process. I enjoyed watching you blend the colours together, quite seamlessly and sometimes yes, the finger becomes the best tool. Thanks again for sharing. You have inspired me to try and that is always a good thing.

[@messyeverafter]

Thank you! I am so pleased you enjoyed it and gained new inspiration! This piece is titled "Relucent" :)

[@margauxv25]

Thank you for explaining how to use a catalyst wedge. I have watched so many videos but none with an explanation and the speed is too fast. Have not been able to get mine to turn out so far but this was a great tutorial.

[@abdullahuzair4003]

what type of canvas did you use? Amazing tutorial btw

[@Eren-Bruda]

Superb work ♥️ love from India ❤️ What solutions u use in that paint mixture ?

[@suemassey6099]

You're so talented. Thank you for this video.

[@daniloarts588]

beautiful as you are😁

[@debvoso9490]

Gorgeous thank you so much for sharing. How do you make your own fluid paints if you don’t mind sharing

[@Nomadcreations]

Viewers, There is No Such Thing as a "Mistake" , Its Called a "Different Out-Come Than Planned" bcz No matter How Bad, Bizzare some thing looks 2 Most people, It'll Still be Loved By a few Some -Were, Some-Time!!! Advertising Time is the Key. Very educational & Soothing Verbal Instructions. Meant Respectfully :)

[@kathyjones2107]

Fantastic job on this video! I’ve wanted to see this entire process for the longest time. So thanks to you and your closet! 🤣. PS: your voice is great for videos - thx again.

[@Mattsart04]

I saw you put some glazing medium on there or something, but you said it was some kind of liquid. What was it?

[@janicerigsbee4129]

I just ordered icing combs from Amazon to use as a catalyst. There’s so many different ones 12 different ones different sizes and different teeth

[@angelclstudioartgallery591]

Can I please know were you bought your fine line paint pen

[@sakinaa3024]

Hey, what is the product that you mentioned you add for your DIY fluid painting?

[@paulavetter4492]

Flotrol

[@bettyburns9481]

Where can I purchase the paint pens that you use?

[@mariagarciasuarez1779]

Como se llama esa herramienta plana y de que es, hierro, goma o plástico?

[@Nomadcreations]

Where Did You get the Tipped Squeeze containers? @ 8:15, .... Please & ThanQue :)

[@terrismith5649]

Please tell me the mediums you use. Not the varnish, in video on instant gram I see you using a white pointed bottle of something to blend your paint. Is it a medium? I appreciate your tutorials and your supply list. This medium ot thin white paint is all I need now.

[@messyeverafter]

It is a white paint mixture. The same recipe as the smaller bottles. Water, floetrol, and acrylic paint.

[@laragodaert6358]

Is it important to use those havy body paints? Because I tried it with Acryl (Amsterdam) paint but it wasn't such a succes :(

[@messyeverafter]

You can use a variety of paints. Heavy body will give you the least transparent layers.

[@Chenet7]

nice glazing training

[@deepikagautam3071]

What is the pen called

[@blondelebanese9922]

Oh dang it, it took me so long to write this out and now I can’t remember what I wanted to say. But while I’m here....the only thing I hate about painting with watercolors is that I can’t use a varnish over a complete, as far as I know. Can anyone help? Peace And Love ✌️💝 💖 annie b. 💘

[@judilynn9569]

To blend colors with your fingers/hands, PLEASE use latex or nitrile gloves when you paint. Many pigments contain toxic (cancer causing) ingredients and will cause liver damage. In college, we were taught not to use your bare hands, eat, drink or smoke while painting. Beautiful art, but don't risk your health. You can also coat your hands with "Liquid Glove" if you want more contact. But never rub the paint into your bare skin.

[@dakotaborrowdale3169]

You can blend much better with quality brushes