Cactus Acrylic Painting Tutorial - By Artist: Andrea Kirk | The Art Chik

[@jasmindesireeknauer1721]

Turned out really beautiful!

[@margieanne9328]

Beautiful cactus!!

[@sabina4009]

you seriously help guide me with this video. you know all the right times to time lapse and when to stop to talk through steps.. thanks!

[@TheArtChik]

Thank you! And you’re very welcome.

[@mariacoy1482]

It would be helpful if you showed the viewers which color your dipping into., instead of just saying the color. We mixed all these colors and it’s hard to keep up with them by just the name.I liked and subscribed. I like how you show how to mix different colors before you start painting.

[@klaudiajulia6209]

🌵👌🏼perfect art and amazing music!❤🎸

[@TheArtChik]

Thank you!!! 💚

[@Mamaosa63]

I love your tutorials. Thank you. Mart

[@TheArtChik]

+marston, Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy them ❤️.

[@zaggyzigg5043]

Fascinated With Saguaros Too ..I Definitely Found The Right Channel..Tks.!!

[@TheArtChik]

+Zaggy Zigg, lol! Perfect! 👌🏼

[@melodyross3044]

Oh ok. Haven't seen the edited video. But I love following you and your paintings.. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ryangreen4557]

15:08 "...so you're going to want some gel medium on there..." Can u please explain what the purpose of the gel medium is in this case? I'm used to applying medium as a varnish to a finished painting, but that's the limit to how I'm familiar w/ using it. Any tips or info are greatly appreciated!

[@TheArtChik]

The gel medium slows the drying process of the acrylics, and makes the paint slick so that you can smooth and blend with ease. Without it, the paint feels stiff and dries quickly.

[@cerealrakist7360]

@@TheArtChik can u tell me what all can be used as this medium? Other than liquitex gel medium! I know there are many options but don’t know their names. Is matte medium one ? Is flow aid? Is retarder?

[@cherry2979]

You're so professional I wish I had as much colors as you!

[@TheArtChik]

Thank you Cherry! 😘

[@fadisamman5546]

Thanks

[@Rock-i4o]

Nice

[@matar_y]

Can I use oil paints instead?

[@TheArtChik]

Absolutely! 👊🏼💚

[@sunsurf8555]

you have wonderful tutorials i look forward to the next. subbed :)

[@TheArtChik]

+Jasmine Bartez, awesome! I'm glad you discovered my channel 😊. Thank you so much.

[@mariacoy1482]

Where do I get the easel?

[@mariacoy1482]

Can I do this in oils?

[@TheArtChik]

You can purchase a table easel on amazon, or Walmart for pretty cheap 👍🏼.

[@TheArtChik]

And this can definitely be done with oils.

[@aaronhall7527]

fabulous

[@TheArtChik]

Thank you!

[@jolajola718]

super !

[@MYST3RYLC]

you deserve more views😣😣

[@TheArtChik]

+STAN SONAMOO , thank you. The views will come 👍🏼.

[@irmagonzalez6051]

Hi. Are we allowed to sell our replica painting?

[@TheArtChik]

My advice to you is to learn from this project, but only paint something similar to sell, instead of this exact painting. You want to sell your original work (your own vision/creation). It will help you gain more respect from the public (future buyers), if they know it’s your original concept. Enjoy! 💛

[@cerealrakist7360]

I was told as long as u attributed the original author that u can??? :(

[@melodyross3044]

I love to follow your videos.. Seems as though you waste a lot of paint when wiping off between mixing. Otherwise I love your tutorials..

[@TheArtChik]

+Melody Ross, thank you for watching. Actually, I teach just the opposite. When mixing and blending each color, rather than wiping off the paint on a cloth or paper towel each time, I swipe the leftover paint colors off my pallet knife onto the pallet and use it to mix the next color. Perhaps you misunderstood that process. My method actually prevents the wasting of paint. In an edited video, the viewer only gets a small glimpse of that process. Each project can take hours to complete. I find myself using all of my paint. In fact, I always have to mix more just so that I have enough. 😊👍🏼