Acrylic Still Life Painting Tutorial - Terracotta Plant Pots

[@bharadwajmudigonda5487]

Many know how to paint, but few like Will know how to paint AND teach, that too with such a soothing tone! 🙏🏻

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks Bharadwaj, very kind of you.

[@carolclay7082]

It's so good to see you back with more videos! I have learned so much from you....and "Good morning class......" always makes me smile!!

[@willkempartschool]

Really glad you enjoyed it Carol, Cheers, Will

[@ashleyculver5343]

Thanks Will, I always enjoy your videos. It's definitely a welcome treat, especially now.

[@willkempartschool]

Great to hear it Ashley, keep safe Will

[@karmi8821]

Thank you, Will. You are amazing artist and teacher.

[@charlesreidy2765]

Thanks for making this available at this time, Will. It's very considerate.

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure Charles, hope you find it helpful. Will

[@parvaiznaseem8831]

Absolutely amazed at your mastery over Colors!!

[@willkempartschool]

You're very kind Parvaiz, pleased you enjoyed it Will

[@Jens_Art]

This tutorial is so well done! I love that we can see the reference picture and your palette all in one shot. Thank you so much for your in-deph explanation on the color mixing process, it was really helpful and easy to follow ☺️👌👍

[@willkempartschool]

So pleased you enjoyed it Jen, glad you found the reference image handy. Cheers, Will

[@jannyoh]

this makes me tear up, i'm so glad this type of content can reach so many people

[@jeron9272]

I love these kinds of still life paintings. I really like your style of painting... something about the end result just seems so natural.

[@willkempartschool]

So pleased you enjoyed the lesson.

[@maryannerouse4704]

I’m learning so much from your style of painting.

[@willkempartschool]

I'm so glad!

[@paulahudson6305]

Thank you so much for this! What a perfect way to take our minds off the news. Glad to “see” you again, Will.

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure Paula, really hope you enjoy it. Cheers, Will

[@JimNeuner]

Glad to see this ray of sunshine in my inbox. Best wishes to you and yours and many thanks for your always uplifting videos and blog posts.

[@willkempartschool]

And to you Jim, keep well and really hope you enjoy the lesson. Will

[@janabaker4058]

Really enjoyed this video!!! Thank you!!!!

[@derankweert]

I hope you come back more often with your professional tips. I find it very educational as you give tips. You always make very nice paintings. Have learned a lot from you in recent years. Love from Holland.

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks so much, really pleased you found it helpful in your paintings Will

[@jlmaybery]

SO glad I discovered your website! Your style of teaching really works for me. Thank you for sharing what you know.

[@willkempartschool]

Hey Jennifer, thanks so much, I was just writing an email to you! keep well Will

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Thank you Will for this wonderful video.

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure!

[@DevashishGuptaOfficial]

Your voice is as soothing as Bob Ross! 😍

[@jennyfarrell5979]

Thank you so much. I love your tutorials which have really inspired me

[@willkempartschool]

I'm so glad!

[@annedeguernon8117]

thank you Will, it's been so long since you've sent us a painting. good to have you back!!

[@willkempartschool]

Cheers Anne, really hope you enjoy it. Will

[@veronicaveloso8081]

Thank you for the simple but masterful tutorial. A treasure for a fledgling wannabe. Can’t wait for more. Grateful from across the globe.

[@willkempartschool]

So pleased you enjoyed it Veronica, thanks. Cheers, Will

[@epicmedia179]

ABSOLUTELY love it! thanks! Such a gentle teacher

[@willkempartschool]

So glad you enjoyed it Arkadi, Cheers, Will

[@marystearns9114]

I am so looking forward to trying this. I think Will's tutorials are the best!

[@willkempartschool]

You're very kind Mary. Will

[@jsmith3980]

I'm so glad I've found you! Beautiful work and music and so well explained.Thank you.

[@willkempartschool]

Thank you so much Sheila, much appreciated.

[@donnaterrell938]

Thank you Will for this painting session, it's always a pleasure to watch your artistry, and now more than ever, very much appreciated. Wonderful video.

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure Donna, so pleased you enjoyed it, keep well Will

[@CF-ky5kg]

Good to see you back. I love your art and teaching style. Your tutorials are what helped me get started with acrylics a couple years ago, so thank you!

[@willkempartschool]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonstratis2846]

Brilliant painting. I discovered you channel and website recently and you have really inspired me to move from abstract to more figurative painting like still life and landscapes. Thank you!

[@willkempartschool]

Wonderful! really hope you enjoy the lessons Sharon

[@starvingartistscollective]

A sweet, sweet subject expertly accomplished.. Thank you, Will!! Great to see an upload again.

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure, thanks for your kind words. Will

[@artdhananjay]

Beautiful Artwork! I like your technique! Great!

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks very much, so pleased you enjoyed it. Will

[@GaryGreenLives]

Thanks Will. I will spend the evening watching with some low music and candles. Will be a wonderful calming experience, much needed. Would not be where I am today as a lover of painting were it not for your tutorials.

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure Gary, glad you're keeping well. Really hope you enjoy it. Will

[@rowidasaygh6593]

I enjoyed every second of this

[@willkempartschool]

Pleased you enjoyed it

[@victorlacerda8015]

Amazing tutorial as always. Specially useful for learning how to desaturate certain colours and making others pop out.

[@willkempartschool]

So pleased you found it helpful Victor Cheers, Will

[@MaryThompson63]

OMG Yes! You’re back! This was terrific. I hope you’ll do more still life in this style.

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks so much Mary.

[@sophiematern8357]

Thank you for your expertise and clear explanations 🇨🇦

[@willkempartschool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christelfrance5256]

Will, thank you for this new painting (directly downloaded) Take care to you two ;)

[@willkempartschool]

And you Christel, hope you enjoy it, keep well Will

[@shirleyduncan9854]

Wonderful Will - a new tutorial from you! So well timed as NZ is currently in full lockdown few a few weeks and what greater time is there to paint - especially your so informative, beautiful lessons. What a gifted teacher and artist you are! I so appreciate that you give of your talent in these lessons to us learners. May you be blessed.

[@willkempartschool]

Cheers Shirley, my pleasure. Hope the painting turns out well. Will

[@victoriarapkin703]

Absolutely fantastic demo, I could watch you paint for hours I’m going to try it tomorrow, thanks so much .

[@willkempartschool]

Really hope it went well Victoria. Cheers, Will

[@BeckVangInTheSun]

Thank you Will! Very relaxing but effective way of developing an artwork. Makes me feel like I can take off all the stress and fears and can get into making some art right now... Whenever I feel stressful about making art, I just try to remember why I loved to paint in the first place... This video just makes me feel so peaceful and relaxed, while making every steps and techniques so clear so I know where to start.... :-)

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks so much Beck, very kind of you to say so. Keep well Will

[@bddybdz]

Beautiful!

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks Buddy

[@janetrusk310]

So relaxing and inspiring. Thank you Will.

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure Janet, keep well

[@marieroslind1479]

Thank you also for the delicate music🎶 Love that too!! 🌹

[@willkempartschool]

Cheers Marie, glad you enjoyed the music

[@dianecharest8365]

You are exceptional

[@truecrimecurator9874]

I know what I’ll be making time for this weekend! Thank you!

[@willkempartschool]

That's fab to hear. Cheers, Will

[@gnome2024]

Glad to see you!

[@willkempartschool]

And you!

[@colleenw8320]

Beautiful and inspiring painting!

[@willkempartschool]

Cheers Col!

[@AudiobookLibrary24-7]

So wonderful!

[@willkempartschool]

So pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers, Will

[@ckirschner7804]

Another fantastic tutorial. Just finished your Absolute Beginner's Course and this was the perfect next step. Your step by step instruction is excellent and even when I think I can't do it, in the end it works out if I follow along. Wish I could get the loose brush strokes down better. Thank you.

[@willkempartschool]

So pleased you enjoyed it Carol! Will

[@renatobfa]

Fenomenal. Congratulations Will. One question, which one do you prefer in general, Heavy Body or Fluid / Soft Body acrylics? Is there any disadvantages in soft bodys? I've experimented only with liquitex basics which is in the middle of both, but idk which one I would prefer. It seems to me that the soft body are easier to blend and cover, and heavy body would be better for that finish, more brushy look, but at the same time, the thickness kinds of intimidates a bit for blending in the palette. I wanted your input on this because I'll have to order them online, without experimenting first. Thanks

[@willkempartschool]

It depends on your personal style, i'd but a tube of each and give them a try

[@garthok6224]

I have watch all of your videos, more than one time each, so.... after so many biscuits... well, you know what happens. But at least I'm getting better at painting.

[@fclough4345]

thank you , excellent tutorial. keep safe

[@willkempartschool]

Cheers Fay, and you, keep well Will

[@ezzmay2000]

Thank you thank you thank you. I love your tutorials and we need more like this right now 🙏

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure Erin, hope you enjoy the lesson. Will

[@marieroslind1479]

Thank you! 🌺 Interesting With the supporting lines in the start! The pen with some umbra is new to me. Do you know if it is available also for Artisan, watermixable oil coulours ? Kind regards🌹 Marie-Anne

[@willkempartschool]

Hi Marie, I don't know of a watermixable oil marker, but would be great!

[@AnestesiaASMR]

Great work!

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks David, much appreciated

[@rosiethebear300]

Cool! Ok so is this called a study because of lack of detail or could you call it a painting ready to sell? I never would have imagined how a painting could look so good with so little detail and large brush strokes - I wanna do this!

[@ricardofranco7419]

I’ve missed your videos!!!

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks Ricardo, really hope you enjoy the painting Will

[@davidnunnery7339]

Will your back ! Is this to pass time during lock down ? Great tutorial a always, thank you

[@willkempartschool]

Yes, hope you enjoy it David, keep well Will

[@katerinam4172]

All your tutorials are the best teaching ever. I watch them many times in different time period when I feel unsecure to paint. I watch them for practice. Your loose style is very difficult to achieve it if you don't continuously practice. It can easily turns out as unfinished painting. An amateur 's painting actually. Waiting to see your new studio finished.

[@willkempartschool]

Great to hear Katerina, so pleased you've been enjoying the lessons.

[@ioniangreen]

I am a newcomer to acrylic painting. Can I mix acrylic paint of different brands? What medium would you suggest for slowing down the drying time? Thank you a lot for your tutorial videos

[@willkempartschool]

Hi Tasos, yes you can mix different brands of acrylic paints. You can use a slow dry medium although many of them you can only use about 15% of the medium in with the paints. Also, a stay-wet palette can help to give you a longer working time on your palette. Will

[@ioniangreen]

@@willkempartschool Thank you so much for your reply. I remain stand by for any new inspiring tutorial of yours.

[@ryanx3584]

Your videos are helping no end:) Is there a major difference in painting on canvas compared to painting on a canvas-like acrylic pad?

[@willkempartschool]

Glad they have been helpful Ryan. Yes, a canvas will hold more moisture than an acrylic pad, and have more texture so can make the brushstrokes easier.

[@krylonking420s]

Great video!

[@willkempartschool]

Thanks so much

[@lynnjeffries7525]

HI Will. My mum passed away recently and left me her acrylic paints and brushes so I thought Id give them ago, but as someone who normally just sketches and draws im finding them very difficult to use. They are mostly Winsor and Newton professional or Daler Rowney Cryla. Are they compatible ie can I use both brands in one painting and can i use them on watercolour paper? Im really enjoying your videos especially this one as I enjoy still life and natural subjects

[@willkempartschool]

Hi Lynn, so sorry to hear about your um, hope you're keeping well. Yes, you can intermix the brands of acrylics. You can use watercolour paper, but it may buckle depending on the weight of the paper and the amount of water used in the washes. Cheers, Will

[@didierleprince6106]

Merci 😊

[@willkempartschool]

My pleasure Didier

[@reaversplays9296]

What pencil do you use? Love your videos almost done all of them.

[@willkempartschool]

for this demo it was a mechanical pencil, details at 6.09 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y563imSqbribp9E

[@nazaninbp9734]

Hi your videos are really helpful i was wondering if you could talk about cleaning brushes and taking care of them in a video because no matter what i do i can never clean my brushes completely and just when i think i did a good jo i see dried small pieces of acrylic paint and when i try to paint with it those come out and make the painting realky weird

[@willkempartschool]

Hi Nazanin, i tend to use a brush cleaner called masters brush cleaner which can really help to get all of the pigment out of the bristles. Cheers, Will

[@gary313]

How do you decide when to use water or glazing liquid?

[@willkempartschool]

Water for diluting the paint for a more fluid consistency when I want a matte surface or glazing liquid when I want a bit more working time and blendability (I think that's a word!)

[@johdo5674]

💙🙏👍

[@redangrybird7564]

I got no biscuits left at home 😭

[@willkempartschool]

That's a sad day