Acrylic Paint Demo: Painting an Impressionistic Floral Painting Using 5 Tools

In this video I show you how to paint an Impressionistic Floral Painting using acrylic paint and 5 different tools and explaining a bit about my process.
I will be using:
Gloves
Catalyst silicone wedge
#10 filbert brush
#1 round brush
sponge brush
and acrylic glazing medium
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[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi artists! Did you enjoy this video? Let me know in the comments if you are going to try any of these tools or techniques .

[@hobbyoflife]

yes we enjoyed thank u so much and definately we are going to try .

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

@@hobbyoflife That's great! Have fun!

[@dannylionsmom]

I’m so going to try! Thank you!!!!!

[@jsud5559]

LOVE this demo!! The colors and looseness of the strokes and impressions of flowers, leaves and background…just wonderful❣️ Thank you.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks !

[@monicascaramella426]

More free demos please please. I absolutely love your style. I ordered my wedge and I'm ready to start. Your paintings are so beautiful and dreamy.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you. If you appreciate my content, please consider taking one of my courses. It'll help offset my costs of offering content like this.

[@jennyventer6940]

Wow i love this picture. I would love to see more of this type of paintings. Love the loose, abstract pic. I have never seen your paintings before, so i am glad your site popped up and will subscribe to it. I will go and see your web site. ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much! I will keep adding more videos like this one.

[@romaleeroffey929]

😊😊😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeanmcneil1]

Really enjoyed watching you work. The resulting painting is really stunning. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@amycarpenter6699]

Beautiful! Really enjoyed watching your technique!! Thank you 💜💜💜💜

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!

[@cynthianecaise4933]

Love the floral theme, it’s like stepping into a beautiful, peaceful, serene garden. Love the colors as well. Beautifully done!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you so much! I love your description of my painting. I'll be posting a new demo video this weekend!

[@MicheleVolpe-mt6ob]

I’m so happy you have a channel now! It was a pleasure to watch you create this painting. It’s beautiful!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I'm glad you like it. Thank you, Michele.

[@RevathiValluri]

I am really impressed of your floral paintings.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you so much!

[@janebaxter841]

Don’t you find life so often throws in your path the exact thing/experience you were looking for? Beautiful. Thank you.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you so much.

[@shireennadeem7915]

So beautiful, I love your style. The effect is so soft. Thank you very❤😍 much for sharing.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you.

[@pattiwilkinson6753]

Love your work. Thank you for sharing!

[@LindaCunningham-n7d]

Love your techniques! The painting is gorgeous!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks!!

[@toniparker181]

Beautiful loved the tools and how you use them thankyou

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

So glad you found it helpful. Thanks!

[@Aldine752]

Your work is beautiful and refreshing! As my eyesight continues to deteriorate, I feel that your style of painting will work even better for me. Thank you for sharing!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

So glad you enjoyed it. I often wonder if the Impressionist painters began painting that way because of dwindling eyesight. 🙂

[@juliebittinger46]

Wow! I'm loving all the new skills you're presenting. I've never seen anybody do this like you do thank you so much for sharing. I hope to find your other ones too. God bless. I'm so so excited.

[@user-ci2ll9bl2y]

Wonderful style and a great way to go for your art. Thank you for sharing and letting me learn. ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much!

[@laurelspilsbury5904]

love your style

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!

[@meltemashley1808]

Hi Kathleen, thank you so much for sharing , I love your painting, it is fantastic work❤⭐️❤️

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!!

[@leslielajes5646]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for this demo.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

You are so welcome! Thanks!

[@user-xt3sm7yp5t]

So lovely! The colors are so beautiful together and I love your tecnic. I am going to Paris in August. I will visit Monets garden. I love gardens. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Sweden

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Oh what a dream come true to visit Monet's garden. I hope you return to Sweden feeling inspired. Thank you for your comment.🌸

[@retired3948]

Beautiful and very inspiring. I enjoyed watching you create this beautiful painting.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you so much 😊

[@수채화랑]

아름다운 그림에 창의적인 툴 사용이 인상적입니다. I am so impressed by using tool creatively and the wonderful painting^^

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@kaymiller5861]

This is beautiful! Definitely going to get my silicone wedge out and do some painting! Thank you for sharing your talent!❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks! I am so glad my video inspired you. Have fun!!

[@Donosomaria28]

Veo tus videos varias veces , son maravillosos, gracias!!

[@juliebittinger46]

I am thrilled watching this- very surprised and delighted! Can't wait to pull out one of my large canvases and start up. I hope I can. I hope I can grasp what you're doing. Oh it's a magnificent. I'd love to add those skills to my repertoire. Thank you so much.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy painting!

[@barbarasipos2288]

Wonderful painting

[@kutzco4938]

thanks for your video Thanks for the great paintings Kathleen ....love your work

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Allbright-qk7hp]

So instructive. Love your work.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you! I am glad you found it helpful.

[@elizabethceba4890]

So different technique.. Love❤ it

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I hope you try it!

[@ankekirsten4284]

I just love your impressionistic style! Thank you so much for sharing here on KZbin!!!! Would love to see more demos! Really appreciate you sharing your technique, thank you Kathleen ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks for your feedback! I plan to film and upload regularly. I'll film more demos.

[@familiemusic8351]

Bitte noch mehr von diesen Videos!!❤❤. Thank you 🙏

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks, I am happy you are enjoying my videos. I will be adding more of them on a regular basis. Please subscribe so that you don't miss out!

[@jaynemartlew5762]

Your skill with the catalyst wedge is amazing. I've seen them used before but not the way you did. The resulting painting is a revelation to me! Absolutely love you style and would love to see more demos and tutorials please 😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you. I love my wedge! I've worn so many out over the years. It's definitely my very favorite tool, besides my filbert brush. Thanks for your comment. I will definitely be posting more content like this.

[@jaynemartlew5762]

@@kathleen_rietz_artist I looked at your thinkific courses. Are you planning to un-retire the wedge course? Or is that gone for good? Thanks 😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

@@jaynemartlew5762 Hi Jayne! Unlike my courses on Thinkific, the Wedge Workshop Bundle was excerpts from 2 recorded workshops that I hosted via Zoom during lockdown. Because it was a Zoom recording, the quality was not great compared to my courses. Also, I began adding short wedge demo videos with most of my courses that use the wedge, so it became repetitive. Is there another course you are thinking about taking? Maybe I can help.

[@strekozanadin68k.s]

Прелестно! Очень бы хотелось так нарисовать, давно хочу большую картину. И по цвету очень красиво. Спасибо!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!

[@elizabethceba4890]

Love the colors❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks, I enjoyed this color palette.

[@beritrosendal5625]

verry beautiful,and thank you very much ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thanks for watching!

[@mayvorphilippus9217]

So wonderful.. absolutely amazing... you are so talented and pretty ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I’m so glad you liked it, and thank you for the compliments.

[@MaNa-bz6tx]

Thank you.❤

[@yelenanemch3375]

Enjoined painting,excited to try 🎉😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Great! Thanks so much.

[@elizabethceba4890]

😍wow

[@bernadettehuerst4844]

I ❤ your style, work and explanation. Thanks.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Karachiottawa]

Amazing detailed video ❤

[@fifival3551]

Sublime 🩷💜💙 Merci pour le partage 😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

You are very welcome. I’m happy you enjoyed it!

[@christineryman579]

Absolutely stunning! Love the colours, really effective and beautiful, thanks for sharing xx

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Katerina-vm2ok]

This is gorgeous! Thank-you for sharing your process with us…truly appreciate this. 😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@KevinLahvic-r4c]

I just love this, so inspiring! ♥

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you. Happy painting!!

[@stephaniegrier8379]

Kathleen I just love your work! The colors are amazing! 🎉🎉🎉

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you.

[@cindyault3462]

Kathleen..this is great video. I'm working thru your Hydrangea Gardens class and I love it. Thank you for explaining everything and your reasoning behind it. You're true professional. So lovely Cindy A

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much, Cindy!! Much appreciated. Enjoy the course, and thanks for the kind words.

[@agneslam9261]

just stunning. love this style of painting . relax and carefree

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thanks so much!

[@elizabethceba4890]

Yes I want more ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks! I am working on a new video!

[@iuliamatteson8790]

Thank you for sharing, I have a catalyst tool also but I haven’t been using it. You inspired me 😊Thank you ❤️

[@debramullen-cr9nd]

Awesome demo…stunning piece! Thank you for sharing your talent and skill set! 🌞

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it. You're welcome!

[@Winifred1110]

Great demo, thank you.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.

[@ruthrodriguez8539]

I loved the demo and would love to see more like this. I need to loosen up. The colors are so beautiful as is the painting. I think I will give it a go on an 16x20. I'm hoping it will come out decent. The tip about the glazing is a good tip.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks for your feedback! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Painting like this should help you to loosen up. Just practice! Good luck.

[@patgill3352]

Wonderful, wonderful video. I love your artwork.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!!

[@lorettasart3870]

Absolutely brilliant

[@caroltownsend1924]

just love your art!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks!!!🌸

[@vikasmishra7504]

Love this ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thank you!🌸

[@user-pc5ou9ep8s]

Hello , this is Pamela McLean from NC. I love watching you paint today. I have taken one or two of your online courses. Your paintings love so ethereal and comforting to look at. You are very talented.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi Pamela!! Thanks for taking my courses and all of your kind support on social media. So happy to have you here. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my art. 🌸🌸🌸

[@maryspineto7656]

I’m so happy your site popped up l just subscribed to your channel and looking forward to following your amazing tutorials you make it look so easy I’m sure it’s not! I love flowers and the looseness of your paintings and colours you use is just so captivating!Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful art!❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much for subscribing. I am so happy you that you are enjoying my videos.🌸

[@selenes.cavalcanti9534]

Maravilhoso!😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you for watching!

[@velvetbees]

Thank you. I will try this, but perhaps not cover the whole canvas. I prefer more negative space and use it in small areas of a larger composition. It could add a bit of color and texture. Very nice! I like the lower right hand side. It is pretty with the pale green, pink and white.

[@TheZ28Lady]

Loved this! So happy I found you and looking forward to more!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I am so glad! Thank you!

[@Rajji-qz6vj]

Very beautiful 💕 panting

[@Rajji-qz6vj]

thanks

[@bobilaforce8252]

Just beauuuutiful!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks!!

[@colleenvanderlinden2801]

So cool to watch you work! Beautiful piece!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!

[@Lee-Anne-ow3uo]

Absolutely gorgeous work,thank you.😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks!! 🌸

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Hi Kathleen - I just found your site and loved the demo, and use of the tools. The painting is fabulous. Love to see more demos. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks PegEgg! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Watch for more demos. I’m editing a video about an easy way to harmonize a color palette!

[@sislertx]

It was so relaxing to watch u work...i makes me so tense to paint!!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Loosen up!! Painting should be fun and enjoyable. Hope maybe my video helps a little.

[@karlasoraya2175]

Thanks for sharing your technique, I’m a new subscriber!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

aaawww, thanks!!! I'm happy you are here.

[@karencrafter]

Love this❤ Now I want to paint it, just have to buy a canvas!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Go for it! Enjoy!

[@lorettascutta3629]

Beautifully done video. Very informative. Nice work.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you very much!

[@Verna-tm9mk]

Thanks for the demo! Love your work!

[@laurienye7514]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@user-fg1hm2yz4w]

Awesome thank you Kathleen.

[@dorettecarlson8804]

Beautiful work. Quite inspiring.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you! 🌸

[@codymyers2346]

So happy you will be doing KZbin videos!!! I'm subscribed!!!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks Cody! Can you believe have had this channel for years?? Instagram was my focus, but things change and I want a platform where I can share more content and longer videos. So I will be focusing more of my effort here and sharing things (long form videos mainly) I can't share on Instagram, Pinterest or Facebook. 🙂

[@codymyers2346]

That will be nice to watch your whole process and all the details on this platform! ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

@@codymyers2346 I think so too. Thank you.

[@mywifetheartist]

I am a new subscriber and looking forward to your creations. This is beautiful. ❤❤❤❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks, and welcome!🌸

[@bluesolara2749]

Beautiful🎉

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thank you!

[@elizabethceba4890]

You're great 😊

[@RVAMELL]

WONDERFUL !

[@highsociety5]

Wow Amazing

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Many thanks!

[@hellodanbi]

I'm doing psychotherapy. He is a survivor of a violent family. My parents were dementia patients I took care of both of you at the same time. Both died three months apart. It's been a year and a half since you passed away. I'm taking care of myself now. I thought I was doing well on my own. But I don't think that was it. I really love myself and I didn't take care of myself. I think I keep forgetting it. Or I don't think I know how. I don't know how to care about me. I really want to take care of myself and love myself. He's releasing me in writing and drawing. I'm really happy with my drawing time. The picture is the best right now.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Creating art is very helpful in healing our grief. I wish you the best.

[@hellodanbi]

@@kathleen_rietz_artist 당신의 영상은 슬픔을 치유하게 해줍니다 감사합니다

[@isabelstopp4390]

Love your work ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you.

[@user-cj6yw5fu4l]

Wonderful painting

[@DarrellBoyd-pl4gh]

Very. Nice. You. Are. A. Good. Teacher

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks!

[@barbistraut5635]

I love your style and had a seriously good time watching you create this artwork!! Which one of your courses would you recommend for learning this particular style of abstract florals? Loosen Up & Find Joy In Your Art? I look forward to hearing your recommendation!! Thank you!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi there! Thanks for your comment. The course I would recommend would be "Hydrangea Gardens". While you would be painting hydrangeas, you will learn to use the silicone wedge + my technique for blending and softening edges with glazing liquid. The techniques in that course can be applied to painting more non-specific flowers, such as the painting you see me painting in this video. My "Loosen Up" course is a great course, but more aimed at beginners, and in it I use a palette knife instead of a silicone wedge. Hope that helps, and hope to see you in a course of mine soon!

[@geri1864]

Love this!

[@ExperiențeleMele]

❤

[@anick6265]

Amazing!💕🙏

[@esperanzaperez1750]

Maravillosa tu pintura corazón . Podrías poner subtítulos en español. Soy una abuela de 73 años aficionada a la pintura , me gustaría aprender un pico de tu técnica para hacer estos cuadros tan alegres y vibrantes , gracias

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Gracias! I believe you can watch my videos with closed captions. Perhaps they would be in Spanish for you? I am not sure.

[@darlenemacdougall2268]

So beautiful

[@user-fg1hm2yz4w]

Stunning! Did you wait for the greenery to dry completely before adding the colours for flowers?

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thank you. no, most of my paintings are done alla prima. I’m using acrylics, so they do dry fairly quickly, but I’m not waiting for each layer to dry in between colors.

[@everything.is.everything]

Thank you!

[@regineindovino9318]

J’aime votre travail 🤩

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Merci

[@slavicamitrovic7273]

Divnoooooo, divnoooooo,❤❤❤

[@igor28pomachak28]

Кетлін, Ваша манера створення картин просто неймовірна! Я в захопленні від кольорів та експресії. Вони такі життєстверджуючі ! Позитивні. Щира подяка з України , моє захоплення. Підписка й вподобайки. Натхнення Вам й чудових нових творів. Дякую.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you for there kind words!!🌸 Thanks for subscribing.

[@user-ic6wq4nk4d]

Lovely ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you.

[@alesha9000]

Absolutely beautiful! Love your technique and style! I signed up for your hydrangea class! I would love to take the catalyst bundle. Will you reopen it one day?

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi Alesha! Thanks for taking my Hydrangea Gardens course. I hop you will love it. Regarding the Silicone Wedge workshop bundle, I retired it because the workshops were recorded over Zoom, so the quality was not as good as my courses. I now include quick "how to" videos in most of my courses. However, I may tape a new video demonstrating the wedge and different ways the I use it. Thanks for asking....that tells me that there ate probably others who would also enjoy it. I am always grateful for feedback.

[@CozzyKorner]

Beautiful! Did you dry between layers or is it all blended?

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I generally do not layer my paint heavily and I work quickly, so I paint wet on wet instead of waiting for my painting to dry between layers. I think this helps to keep it feeling fresh and energetic.

[@CozzyKorner]

@@kathleen_rietz_artist thank you, I’m going to practice this week!💖💖🙏🏻

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

@@CozzyKorner Great! Let me know how it turns out!