Acrylic Painting Tutorial - Purple Ocean Sunset (beginner to intermediate)

Coming at you hot off the presses is this new acrylic painting tutorial of a sparking purple ocean sunset that is suitable for both beginner painters and intermediate painters. In this video we focus specifically on how to blend with acrylic paints. Learning how to blend acrylic paints for beginners can be a struggle, but this tutorial helps ease you into the most basic blending processes. Also if you are wanting to learn how to paint sparkly water, this tutorial is for you!
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[@shazroonzz1268]

Hi Emily, if we don't have magenta , what could we use or how could we make it?

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

If you don't have magenta, you can totally just use whatever red is available to you. Magenta is just a pink color that helps you get some nuances in color but it is definitely not necessary if you don't have it around. Hope that helps!

[@shazroonzz1268]

@@EmilyMackeyArt thank you!

[@dafnevanderheyden4742]

Niña que hermoso trabajo, que fàcil se ve cuando desatrollas tu trabajo, felicitaciones 💐

[@fizzashahzad5997]

Search it and then make it

[@saachiindia8066]

Well, you can mix red and blue colour to make magenta

[@judyfullhart6947]

im a 69 year old man and i always wished i could paint something. i just did my 1st paining (THE BLUE THEN ORANGE THEN WATER PAININT) DIDNT LOOK LIKE YOUR BUT IT WAS SO REWARDING.

[@bigmax5780]

King

[@thisandthat2970]

Never to late!

[@idiott101]

Keep trying

[@zeenasameer6337]

So inspiring 💜💜

[@refreshingwaves2792]

Cool!....nice age

[@creationwithkeziah4838]

my eyes: boy this is easy my brain: obvously my hands : this is so hard

[@who6342]

same...but I did a similar one before and I'd do this if I had canvas left but anyways to get to the point...it's not supposed to be easy and it will probably still turn out really good if you try

[@nymramuskan5031]

Sameeee this is my gazillionth layer and I still can't get it right!

[@marilouortegamabanal6896]

HAHAHAHAHHA reality hahaha

[@tiktoklover0705]

Creation with Keziah ikr

[@Ace-yi2lc]

😅😅

[@keyab3956]

This reminds me of jungkooks painting from 'in the soop' 💜✨

[@vminkookot7757]

Same here i clicked this video because it looks like kookie's art

[@mckennabaker1]

Literally why I clicked on this😂😂

[@doexist8086]

Everywhere armies 😂 you nice keep going 👍

[@RamanKumar-mu4nd]

💜💜 ARMY!!

[@juice2459]

Ayee fellow army

[@madisonfuller4257]

Beginner painter here, I followed along this video and got a beautiful painting! Definitely proud of it.

[@Munchable69]

howwww

[@Maryam.n1]

I’m in the middle of it rn and it’s so good! I dosent completely looks like hers but I, proud of myself :)

[@missemilyjane]

Sometimes art tutorials stress me out because I feel like I won’t be able to do it so why should I bother trying, but the way you talk us through it and encourage us makes me so excited to try this!

[@thilacamillo535]

You’re such a good teacher! Such kind words! Sometimes I get so impatient with myself but I might actually give this a shot! 💜

[@NiuniusGallery]

absolutely agree~!

[@maira4313]

The fact that you explained every single step🥺 you really got us

[@macobevy3220]

just did my first acrylic painting in my life with this tutorial, I spent 3 days and used some 10£ painting set but it turns out to be so beautiful :) thank you!

[@p.soo_680]

Just when I wanted a tutorial on how to paint a sea/ocean/river with shadows, highlights and reflections, you made a video on it!! I'm so glad that I found your channel🥺 teaching us unique techniques all the time! Thankyou so so much❤❤❤❤

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

Perfect timing! Thank you so much for supporting me!

[@narimanelkomy5021]

The way she reassures beginners makes me feel safe❤️

[@okletsgo7]

hey Emily i just want to tell you that My mother was not feeling well from so many days and doctors have given her medication that she's not unable to sleep she's having really hard time sleeping so i thought let's show her your painting and i am really thankful to you that it worked she finds you Painting really peaceful and she sent you all of her blessings and alot of love thankyou for your Paintings ♥️

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

Aww That is such a sweet story! Tell her I'm sending her my love as well. I'm wishing you guys health and happiness!

[@okletsgo7]

Yes i will definitely tell her♥️ Stay safe Stay healthy you too😌😘

[@sunnysetera]

The waves were definitely the hard part 😂 I played that part over a good 8 times when trying this out

[@chocolateicecream03]

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[@d.r.mcmanus9640]

Thank you for this! I have been suffering with some over the top anxiety lately and haven't painted in what feels like 100 years. I started watching some of your other videos today which were super relaxing! I finally broke out the art supplies and painted along with this one. I got a bit carried away and added in clouds and wayyy too many lines, but I love my stripy anxiety ridden mess!

[@manicangel7796]

all those extra lines make it your own. it's your painting, not hers lol.. gonna try another painting? it just may be what you need..

[@wandaxmayfield14]

I love how you said ‘it isn’t going to be perfect’ and ‘you can re do it as many times as you want to’ it actually really helps 🫶🏼🫶🏼😭

[@mattslupek7988]

My dad paints with acrylics, and he said the same thing. If you mess up, you can just paint over it. You can’t do that with all media.

[@Rawrrrrrrr46]

this is the best in my opinion. The combination of several colors has managed to make anyone who sees it will be amazed.

[@nooralaa803]

I love your simplicity, how you paint and how lovely you are x Keep shining, I'm defiantly rewatching this tutorial in the evening and painting this beautiful scene

[@chantelleshaven]

I just followed this tutorial and made this painting on a 60 by 80 cm canvas. I followed all your tips to go with the flow and it came out very well. 💜 thank you 😊

[@shyunique_09]

Your videos are always so comforting (and informative). Like, it makes me feel I'm not doing so bad with my own arts.

[@oliviaghosh03527]

usually lengthy painting videos get a lil tedious to watch but the way you narrated throughout it was sooo fun and i was absolutely hooked. !!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AmphibiousJester]

This is the best tutorial I have ever watched, you actually give tips on how to make it better, like telling us about layering instead of showing what you do for the first layer and then cutting to where it suddenly looks much better and leaving us clueless on how you got there

[@katiehill9016]

I started painting again this summer and have continuously used your tutorials to improve my work! Thank you for doing what you do, it has inspired me to be creative again. Every time a new tutorial comes out I get excited and get out my brushes!

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

That is so awesome, Katie! I'm so proud of you for getting back into painting and keeping it up. That is going to take you places in your art. Wishing you all the best!

[@ankitadhuttargavkar6733]

Uhh r amazing as a artist,as a human,nd in all possible ways... 🥺💯... Lots of love from 🇮🇳

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

Thank you so so so much!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@drjamespjoy9919]

I'm also from india🇮🇳 Which state are you from

[@amitashinde7660]

Same pinch😆

[@cookiebukie2902]

So sweet❤️ and so true❤️

[@ShauryaSingh-YouTube]

Yes me too indian🇮🇳

[@anooshakhalid1406]

Omg I'm so much astonished by your art skills and all the loving and caring attitude you pour in it... Most of the time when I'm painting I'm pretty much stressed out and ends up pouring all the negative energy in my paintings.. you're so inspiring thanks for the tutorial! ♥️

[@Tanhaa.]

Hi Emily! I love you and your arts, the way you do talkings. I can go anywhere but come back here to hear you talk. Trust me, your words are so genuine and comforts me in a million little ways. I came here to draw with ease and not be hard on myself.

[@annadavis4205]

The painting is lovely and you have such a sweet spirit I smile everytime I watch you thanks for helping me learn and for making it fun.

[@poopsiedaisy530]

Thank you Emily for always reminding us to be kind to ourselves when painting.... It was very much needed LOL but I completed it!! Thank you

[@celeneravencondino8549]

I love Emily's artwork so much so that I began to paint again with acrylics even though it stressed me out back then

[@juliaarreza2157]

This is so satisfying to watch I don’t get bored and the steps are clear

[@mari02492]

This is so helpful! I never knew how to do the sunset glow, and especially the waves

[@cipolla9735]

You're making best tutorials on KZbin. I'm twelve, and I liked it so much I did this painting on the big canvas and it looks so good. Thank you for tutorials! Lots of love from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿

[@idiott101]

OML SUCH A CUTE 12 YEAR OLD EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@pandabear6892]

youre so talented thank you for explaining everything in detail

[@anupamakarthiyaeni1453]

This is the 1st video of yours that im watching, and literally you know i got addicted to you. The way you speak, the way you explain things🥰 And im frm India

[@ayushibisen1935]

Hello Emily..I tried this sunset painting and it turned out pretty well..My family loved it too..And I just used some basic acrylic paints :)..also this was my first time painting, soo thanks alot ❤️

[@shaza8109]

I really improve my water painting Thank you emily so much

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

That’s wonderful! So glad you’ve been loving painting!❤️

[@starmazaheri7448]

Thank you Emily. I always enjoy your beautiful paintings and great tutorials. Also you're such a cute and sweet soul yourself 🌹

[@baileymejia]

Thank you for this tutorial and your encouragement ❤ my painting wasn't exactly how I wanted but I'm giving myself space and allowing mistakes not faze me. All in all I'm proud of myself and grateful for you.

[@samkelo9184]

I just discovered you and I already love your work😩🔥

[@WhereTheRainbowEnds1111]

Thanks so much for posting this. I hit a creative block & have been stuck in it for quite some time- your video makes me want to paint again... you're greatly appreciated 💜

[@giavannapeters3705]

I just started painting 3 days ago by accident painting with my 8 year old and every time I have done art in my life it’s horrible. Somehow I am slightly good. My goal was to practice and get familiar with the acrylic paints and learn how to use them and the brushes so I could do this one. Just listening to this helped me learn how to use them better. I just finished this and I am incredibly impressed with myself but I’m proud. I’m 36 and it’s never too late to learn something. It’s not as good as yours, you were right the “waves” were difficult but the highlight and sparkles saved it. I have been praying for something to come along and help me distract my mind since my husband died and I have finally found it. I can’t wait to paint again tomorrow night. I’ve painted every night since Friday! I hope you have more tutorials like this. I definitely plan on signing up for your videos in full. I NEVER do that kind of stuff. But I’m seriously hooked. Never leave KZbin comments either! Thank you so so much!! I’m crying looking at MY art I just made!! Do you have a FB page or group?

[@artiste9357]

I fell in love at first sight over this painting 😭😭 the colorssss

[@artiste9357]

i was abt to type SAMEEEE then realised this was my comment 💀

[@huzaifamasood3724]

hi emily, I'm so impressed by your work and i even tried to make one watching your tutorial..please do more tutorials on acrylics. lots of love

[@rinadibrahim5218]

This is the first time I’ve watched one of your videos and I’m amazed your really talented

[@juvilyndavid8483]

Hi Emily, I just want to let you know that you’ve inspired me on trying on a new hobby! This is the first video I watched of you and I think I’ll be addicted to watch more. 🥰❤️

[@picklejuice7412]

i loveee how she's is confident with her work and not like other self deprecating people with their own work

[@darrylanino7118]

Hi l! im new to your channel. I got inspired and motivated cause you talk like it’s okay to make mistakes unlike other artists they’re so perfectionist😭😭

[@shv.ryy.]

This looks like the one Jungkook from BTS painted in 'in the soop' series right?

[@duoscribblers5445]

sss and thats why iam watching

[@salmahisham9846]

Which episode?

[@shv.ryy.]

@@salmahisham9846 he made one painting in ep 6 and this one in 7!

[@protivasutradhar546]

Scrolled down just to look for this comment

[@devanshidarji7460]

yesss thats why I clicked on it hehehehe

[@shwetasrivastava5132]

This was really great!! My first canvas and loved doing it parallel! Thank you so much for the nice descriptive video and highlighting those intriquities of highlights and shadow!! They make a huge impact

[@nidhigupta9041]

It was so fun trying to learn painting with acrylic paint in this vid

[@epictetushasepictiddiez2615]

OMG THIS IS AMAZING i wanted to learn painting for so long but i can only afford acrylics and i never feel inspired when looking up tutorials but your paintings are so amazing i finally have the courage to try paintings!!!

[@ArtistrycaaArt]

I guess the detailing makes the difference. Your detailing is beautiful. So the painting turned out this beautifullll😍

[@dianejessicanaoe6672]

I love how positive and encouraging you are! Also am a beginner painter and definitely enjoying your videos! :)

[@shanadineaquino]

This is my first time to watch your tutorial on youtube and I fell in love at first watch!! You're such a great, pure and kind hearted painter💓 you're such an inspiration!💖💖💖

[@AmbrosiaSketches]

thank u soo much for this!! I used this tutorial to paint my graduation cappp !!💜💜

[@kaida9033]

So aesthetic I love it so much your so good and helpful✨

[@paushalidhar8241]

This is so pretty and aesthetic. I am definitely gonna try doing this ❤

[@user-qc7zh6uo2y]

The best tutorial for beginners because you explain how to fix mistakes 🥰

[@viv5462]

You’re like Bob Ross. So wholesome and calming! Thank you for this Tutorial, it helped me a lot!

[@littlealien4601]

I really do enjoy watching your tutorials! You're so talented❤

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

Thank you so much!

[@Calida]

It was a pleasure watching you paint this, I think I learned a lot! 😍

[@harshitagoyal8207]

This tutorial was so helpful. Thank you so much!! Also, painting that was kind of therapeutic ❤️

[@TheSparklingstar85]

Love all the artworks u do Emily! Just bought some paints and was watching some acrylic painting videos to make and I recieved your notification! Will definitely try out this painting!💕

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

HOORAY! that’s awesome! Goodluck with your painting!!!

[@upasanasharmaartist]

Beautiful 👌👌👌

[@hafsahnaveed299]

I agree

[@javiplays144]

Same

[@sravania466]

Hi Emily, I always try to recreate art from pics and youtube tutorials, I followed your tutorial it was relaxing and I had fun painting, your words inspired me to be happy with the result so I was having fun throughout the whole process I will try to follow more of your tutorials I am very happy with my result it came out very beautiful looking

[@danabokhari8661]

Absolutely gorgeous outcome

[@JosymarThomas]

Thank you thank you for this tutorial!!! This is amazing 😄👏

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

So glad you liked it! Thank you!!!

[@Hahaidkanything]

Omg I've been waiting for this video since ages. You're so talented! ❤️❤️❤️ - much love from 🇵🇰

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

Thank you Amnah!

[@naart1268]

This is a talent, you draw very well, I myself need to learn a lot from you, invite you to visit my channel, I hope you comment on my video.

[@sarahchan2759]

I love your energy!

[@ramise5932]

You have a delightful personality.., funny! Easy to watch.

[@hartsartworks5850]

I absolutely love watching your videos, I love how much attention and detail you put into explaining your techniques💕 you’re so inspirational to watch and I love that you make sure to explain that nothing is perfect (even though I think your art is perfect)😂 definitely going to continue watching your videos🔥🔥

[@user-ro6ex7zv3b]

Hi Emily Mackey - I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful gift you have given me with your tutorials- I discovered you yesterday when searching how to paint a wave - I could not resist following this tutorial- it really spoke to me - and I painted right along with you - I love my result - and can’t wait to try more 😊🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@FANTAZ1E]

i love ur energy omg

[@amandabranscome1723]

I’m just beginning to paint with acrylics now and I was just wondering how long did it take you to get to the point you’re at now? Also I love your channel and your an amazing artist!!

[@angelikajaranilla4879]

I have new hobby now because of you, thank you for inspiring meeee hihi 💕🤘🏻 love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

Wow! That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!

[@priyanshisharma6151]

I loved your way of teaching and the best part that you also motivate the beginner artists or other talented ones Gonna try it soon 😊

[@vozamaraktv-art5595]

Beautiful beyond words!!!

[@abreerodriguez892]

Just started learning how to paint a month ago, and I just came across your Channel! I must say, you are full of positivity and are so patient, it reminds me to be more kind to myself since I am a beginner! Thank you for your videos!

[@LizGridleyArtist]

Finally coming into Australian summer - I'm hankering to get to a beach for this kind of sunset!!! #lockdownblues

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

Hahah! A perfect painting for lockdown blues!

[@MrKuzPi]

This came out super well! Thank you for the great tutorial!!

[@idagarza904]

I just got my beginners paint set I’m going to start on Monday I am so glad I found your channel so easy to follow thank you for your content🥳😍

[@melsmaybe7014]

hi emily! i hope you are doing well and you are safe and healthy 😊 i wanted to ask how you clean your acrylic brushes? they’re always a pain to wash the paint out because sometimes they dry on the brush itself and it just stays there 😔 Thank you for your time! 💖

[@doublered]

Coming here after watching JK's drawing on BTS in the soop ep.7

[@entropy5157]

I saw the thumbnail and I was spooked... This was exactly that painting.. but he added purple clouds to it.

[@fluffyseokjinnie5594]

it looks exactly like this maybe it's inspired by this? 💜

[@reneerow6571]

same!! i was looking for acrylic painting tutorials and found this

[@delicate55689]

Yeah me either , EXACTLY SAMMMMEEEEEE!!!!!!!😱😱😱😱

[@jsrjjvj947]

fluffy seokjinnie I don’t think so hehe because soop was recorded back in around june and this video was uploaded a month ago hehe but it has similar look and definitely help us if we wanna make that kinda painting 😍

[@morgancarter679]

I'm not a beginner at all and I usually paint clouds. Oceans are touchy for me. This was incredibly helpful for technique. I painted this on something 10x the size and it turned out beautifully. I also tinted my gesso yellow, it helped everything look very cohesive.

[@carlottakiefer3967]

heyy, im a new starting out ‘artist’ and i just wanted to say that i love your videos!! i love your tutorials and love your creativity!

[@jockieh]

I remembered Jo's painting in bangtantv and in the soop also💖💜

[@aayushigupta_]

By jo u mean jungkook?

[@prasantasarkar7288]

this painting is similar to the jungkook's one which he did in the soop....btw really liked this...

[@reenapithava7]

Hi armyyyy...

[@prasantasarkar7288]

@@reenapithava7 heya

[@maryclark6661]

Brand new to painting. Very excited to try it

[@Ashleycoco01]

I am excited to try dis... also I love that you are encouraging it’s so sweet

[@reshmajatla2606]

Any BTS fans here? They know our bob ross paint the same one in BTS in the Soop. Love Jeon Jungkook.

[@doexist8086]

Meee 😃😃 ... armies are everywhere 😂

[@zlaiba912]

I was searching for this comment 😂😂💜

[@singhfabricatorspnp]

Army 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@nadinesaad5078]

Yessssss armyyyyyyyyy love yourself

[@user-gs9sp1ob8x]

. MEEEE I littery even have my profile full of bts

[@Madhutheraphy]

I guess jungkook is one of the 191k subscribers🤩🤩.. Ang armies here💜.

[@shreky4162]

I'm not good at painting but i try and i want to improve myself thanks for this Sister Emily. everyone can paint!💜

[@oliviaghosh03527]

also i really liked how u kept things real by not editing out places where u messed up, really inspired me to keep going on when my paintings get a tad messy. ALSO THE PROCESS HAD ME LIKE AAA SAMEEEEE OMGG

[@tannie6325]

It's look like jungkook's painting (bts in the soop variety show)

[@kinzaarif2745]

But like he did the mountains

[@bella.rrickard5847]

POV I watch like yes I am doing POV my eyes omg 😱 this look amazing POV my hand nope I am out

[@lorrainegyscek1461]

You are an awesome artist. Love your mixing and blending techniques. I will definitely practice this before painting on a canvas. Love it!

[@abbasbaf2288]

Oh my God, I'm sooo happy that you came up with this painting. I was struggling trying ocean painting with acrylics. You explain so easily and in accessible way. Would love to see more ocean painting tutorial in future in acrylic. Love ya ❤

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

HOORAY!!! Oh my gosh I am so happy you like it! The ocean is one of my fave things to paint EVER so there will definitely be more ocean videos on the way!

[@zeeshanchistinizamisaqibi3952]

Neighbours watching her from window- "Honey! Look Why the heck is she talking to a painting"

[@alejandrobecerra6206]

Hi Emily, thank you so much. My painting turned out almost identical as yours. I learned a lot. I love your channel.

[@apoorvanandaskar9698]

Hey... You teach so well. Keep posting ❤️ I love your painting 🎨❤️

[@sliceofart41]

so satisfyinggg omg