Dahlia Acrylic Painting Tutorial + Timelapse with Free Reference Photo || Floral Painting Lesson

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

FULL FLOWER PAINTING COURSE NOW AVAILABLE!!! I am so happy to share that my first course, "Painting Flowers in Acrylic," is now available. Use code *KZbin30* to take $30 off! The course is available here: courses.mariannevanderdussen.com/offers/sTGLNjHa/checkout Don't forget to use the code, and happy painting!

[@jancie202]

The painting is gorgeous, but I'm commenting because your skill as a teacher is every bit as excellent as your skill as an artist. Thank you!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Wow, thank you!!! That means so much to me because I really and truly want to make painting feel accessible.

[@Duskysky1]

She's beautiful her paintings are beautifully majestic what more does anybody want. I love your work!!!👨‍👨‍👦‍👦💗💗

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I appreciate the kind words! Thank you so much!

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

It's so stunningly beautiful. My favourite bits are the different colours and tones. It brings it to life.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Aw thank you Aimee!!! This means so much!!!

[@lyssavaught4958]

I love being able to see your process and hear your thoughts! I am so happy you have started a KZbin channel!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Lyssa, this comment means so much to me!!! Thank you!!!

[@claudian6257]

i want to cry, how incredibly talented u are!!! i pray to paint like you one day

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

You can!!! Just keep practicing 🥰

[@claudian6257]

@@MarianneVanderDussen omg thank you! I will

[@alfonsorincon1594]

Gracias Marian por tu enseñanza ❤

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@connierenner744]

Love all your videos so informative so much to learn enough all I have see thank you

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you, Connie! I'm so happy you found my channel and thank you for all of your comments!

[@glendapaul8040]

Lovely work. Grateful you shared the challenges as well as the successful result.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Of course!!! I love sharing the challenges equally, it’s all part of the process 🥰

[@nevineyildiz1393]

I love your flower blooms. Your paintings are stunning. I am excited to learn form your art. Can’t wait to get the intro guide to painting. 🙏🏻❤

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much! I hope you liked the book!!!

[@lindysmith378]

It's refreshing to find an artist who knows how to prepare her canvas properly and who knows her colours. Great tutorial. I'm still amazed at how you are able to paint such detail in these flowers using acrylics. I know you said it was about layers but I have gone over to oils because I became frustrated at mixing colours in acrylics and having them dry on me before I could use them.

[@lindysmith378]

I just realised that I meant to comment on a previous video with peonies. It changed before I realised what I was commenting on. It's probably the same anyway.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much for this comment! You’re right, it’s totally the same for both 🥰 I always prep my canvases and you’re right, the dry time on acrylics can be frustrating. That’s why I find myself uncommitted and usually drift over to the oil side if I get the choice, but I do love the durability of acrylic and how easy it is to set up and teach with.

[@susanobyrnes1524]

Such a beautiful painting ! Thank you for sharing your talents

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much!! And my pleasure 🥰

[@moniquesunstrum8153]

It's so beautiful...........smooth and silky!!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you, Monique! 🥰

[@chillwithmolly4761]

Bonjourn Di Very nice drawing di Really attractive drawing.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!

[@lindysmith378]

Another fabulous tutorial. I love the glow you've achieved in the petals through your layering process.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thanks so much 😊 once I figured out that the magic was truly in the layers, it really opened so many more doors for acrylic painting!

[@SyedaZubaidaSiddiqua]

That's such a stunning floral painting and what a gorgeous artist you are! Absolutely brilliant.☺️

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!!

[@Mozart193]

Thank you for your motivation ☺️❤️❤️❤️ Because of you i became a professional painter

[@karensoo1397]

I love watching your tutorials. I currently paint florals with watercolour which are much smaller scale. I want to give acrylics a try soon and find your subjects so inspiring.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I hope you do give it a try! I’d love to see what you accomplish with acrylics!

[@mcgoos5]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent and teaching us, I love the way in which you explain techniques and ideas.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

You are so welcome! I love to teach, so this comment means the world to me!

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Beautiful painting! So luminous!! The tutorial was very helpful as well. Thank you! All of your suggestions are so helpful

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I’m so happy you found it helpful! The luminosity really just comes from layers and using colours to build shape instead of white and black!

[@lightofthegoldenthread]

so many of the great artists of the Renaissance didn't even paint their art works themselves, nor do many famous artist actually create their pieces, merely come up with the idea...or famous photographers that don't take the pic.... amazing light you captured here

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!

[@susanaramirezhernandez2085]

Beautiful, beautiful , beautiful 💯❤ desde Zaragoza, España.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I’m so happy you liked it!!!

[@jackiescott2367]

Thank you for telling us how long it took. One thing I get frustrated with is how long I realize I start to take on my paintings. When watching others on KZbin it seems like only a matter of hours but when I heard you say two months it made me feel better because that's probably how long it would take me

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I feel the same way! Sometimes I see other artists able to produce work at what seems like an incredibly fast pace, and admittedly I’m a little jealous. I know I’m a little on the slow side, but I enjoy the process and like to take my time to get things right. I’m hoping that as the years go on, I’ll continue to get more efficient, but for now, I’m content with my pace. I hope you are too!

[@SparrowStockwell]

Oh, just wow. It’s stunning.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much!!!

[@raquelcegarra6276]

It’s incredible beautiful lovely

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Raquel!

[@brandykrupa4923]

Please keep posting content, I've missed your knowledge and soothing instruction so much 💗

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I will I promise!

[@nataliepitcher2612]

So beautiful. Exactly the kind of art I hope to create . Thank you for sharing

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Natalie!!!

[@thomasisenhour6980]

Thank you for sharing your technique and goregous painting - you are incredibly talented. Thank you!!!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Thomas!!!

[@CarolAnnArtisan]

Such a beautiful painting Marianne! It's a very informative video and I look forward to trying to paint this amazing picture! Thank you for the work you put into this tutorial.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, CarolAnn! I hope you enjoy working on your own piece!

[@canxtanwe]

I don't do traditional art since I'm a digital artist but this video was so calming and serene. Art you created is also beautiful so I just wanted to comment that!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! You just made my day! 🥰

[@pisces311iaf4]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you! 🖤

[@leearcher3912]

Exquisite. Nice free easy to learn lesson🖌️🎨

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Glad you think so! Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

[@LibrerodeAlicia]

HELLOW MARIANNE, Maravillous and excelent

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much!!!

[@cristilandia99]

Wow, I’m speechless 😍😍😍

[@Maria_Lourdes]

Wow! It looks so real! Painting is so lovely. 😍

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Maria! 🥰

[@minniejones641]

Thankyou, I just received the free download book and dahlia photo. Scanned quickly, I literally have the same art materials, now, I just need the skill to do the same beautiful piece of artwork.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Correction, you just need the willingness to give it a try! The skill only comes from that first part 😉 do it!!! If you need someone to tell you to pick up that brush, here it is: pick up the brush and get to it! 🤍

[@karishmashrivastava9374]

Hi Marianne, I am newbie here learning acrylic and your tutorial is very helpful. Your work is very very beautiful and I am definitely going to take this reference to create a painting of my own and will share with you …thanks again!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I’m so happy that you enjoyed the video and will be using the reference to create your own masterpiece! Enjoy! 🥰

[@brendahill7596]

Beautiful video. Gorgeous painting. Thank you

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Brenda!

[@kimberlyleonard3941]

Absolutely beautiful

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Kimberly!

[@erinb7282]

Beautiful painting! Doing an under painting would give a richer finish I find👍

[@nadiafathallahep.benkhelif8103]

C'est magnifique! Bravo!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Merci beaucoup, Nadia!!!

[@barbora2832]

Amazing. And love the commentary and advice. Thank you!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Yay!!! I’m so glad, Barbora! Thank you for commenting and happy painting!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@louisestansfield1335]

Such a beautiful painting, I am still starting in acrylics a d mine look like a spider painted it, I am not trai ed in any way but I do enjoy, watching, painting and drawing I hope I am as good as you one day. 😊😊

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Keep at it!!! My original paintings certainly wouldn’t have made it into this channel, that’s for sure!!! I’m self taught too, you’ve got this 🥰

[@minniejones641]

Thank you sooooo much, flowers are my weakness, I love them but struggle to paint, draw, color them. Your tutorial is helpful, wish me luck!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

ALL THE LUCK!!! you’ve got this!

[@Thebirdnerdchannel]

This is amazing!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much!

[@winnyfangmichael2941]

Gorgeous flower! 😍 Thanks very much.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you, Winny!!!

[@mikehendrix6558]

Stunning

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!!!

[@cordaART]

Wonderfull! Great artist !

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much!!!

[@customsmartapps273]

Thank you and I might do your course.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Oh yay!!! I hope you do!!! A coupon code gets mailed to you when you sign up for my email list so be sure to use that 😉

[@kanuri909]

It's gorgeous Marianne, thank you for sharing. Love from Bangalore! 💕

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Amazing, Vasanthi! Thank you for writing and for helping me feel the love from halfway around the world!

[@lynnejohansson3023]

Amazing!! Thank you for your kindness

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

You are so welcome, Lynne! Thank you so much for visiting my channel!

[@asrbari5]

Thank you 😊❤

[@kamrankazemi]

Wow..... Very beautiful..... 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!!!

[@kinyawilliams7439]

This beautiful! Do you have some projector suggestions or free grid programs?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I use an Epson, but the grid is free and easy to do on your own! I’m including a link to my Foggy Fence tutorial, if you watch from 2:05 onwards you’ll see the other method I use for transferring drawings 🥰 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYOweolvoZKjntE

[@kinyawilliams7439]

Thank you so much

[@kat8218]

beautiful work

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!!!

[@JanetLaneSells]

Love this!!! Could you tell me which projector you like best please? Thanks so much!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

A refurbished Epson I bought directly from them! I’ve had it for five years now.

[@JanetLaneSells]

@@MarianneVanderDussen I love your art. I’m not very tech savvy so please keep me on your list 😊. I would love to continue to learn with you! Thank you

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

@@JanetLaneSells in the description of the video is a link to my email signup (it’s shown as the 36 page ebook but that’s just a freebie I give out when you sign up.) My plan is to expand and offer art education on a new website this year and I’m so excited! I can’t wait.

[@JanetLaneSells]

@@MarianneVanderDussen fantastic…. I would love to participate!

[@stutijuneja4512]

Fantastic outcome! Hardwork always pays off! :)) Very well painted Marianne! 👏🏻

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you Stuti!

[@keljacki4833]

Prelepo. Dok gledam sliku osećam ljubav. ❤️👏🌞

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Natasha!

[@izzatiibtisamah3615]

MasyaAllah amazing

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!

[@ashleighzee1611]

Marianne, this is just gorgeous! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and I love that your channel is growing. Btw, I found out that the Renaissance painters did use projectors. Camera Obscura was the term and Vermeer even added mirrors to perfectly adjust still life subjects down to a millimeter. So we are in fine company! Anyhoo, that's enough out of me, love from New Zealand 🙂

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Oooooh I love this fact! Shout it from the rooftops!

[@IvoHantl]

Thank You both of us!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

You’re so welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@Ritafuxia]

Che bellissimo effetto 😍

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Grazie, Rita!

[@janberry4851]

Beautiful

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Jan!

[@artifexmom3824]

Absolutely beautiful my dear and I love it.☺️❤️ God bless you.☺️🙏🏻

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!!! I’m so happy you enjoyed my videos 🥰

[@michellekemp3104]

Lovely work, glad you mentioned how long the process took, I’m often wondering why I’m so slow apparently I’m not😁

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I am a SUPER slow painter!!! That’s why I don’t have more videos 😅

[@mariajoseramospeccenini5390]

Simply wonderful! Congratulations! I love your paintings. I have difficulties on drawing before painting 😞

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

It comes with practice! Until then, don’t be afraid to try using a grid or a tracing so that you can build your confidence as a painter. Your drawing abilities will improve if you’re able to see how the image works through a contour line tracing.

[@mariajoseramospeccenini5390]

Yes, I agree with you. Anyway I shall study and practice more. Thank you for your answer and share your knowledge. God bless your hands🙌

[@cristinanatela]

Gratidão!!!Simplesmente lindo!!!! Amei a sua arte.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Obrigado, Cristina!

[@sS-wx9gs]

Very beautiful

[@lifetoinspirefromNammy]

Awesome painting :) Thank you for showing the process :)

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

You are so very welcome!!! 🥰

[@danielleblauvelt6775]

This is absolutely stunning! I hope some day you will over more detailed courses - I would happily pay for that!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much, Danielle!!! It’s in the works…I plan to film in December!

[@danielleblauvelt6775]

@@MarianneVanderDussen I am so excited to hear this!

[@aideshellstrom9155]

Your art is very beautiful. One question: do you use matte medium for your first coat of paint and for the second coat do you continue using the same medium or do you use another medium?🥰

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Hi! I usually just use the same medium throughout. You can also use gloss medium if you prefer! I like the matte because it helps me read my highlights better, but if you were working with darker colours I’d probably be more inclined to use a gloss since the matte has a subtle milkiness in it that allows it to dry with a flat finish. That could unintentionally dull your darks. Happy painting!

[@aideshellstrom9155]

@@MarianneVanderDussen I love the matte medium.🥰😇 Thanks for answering me.

[@lotusflowerpassion]

Stunning flower so love this

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Yay! Thank you for watching!!! 🥰

[@olenaoberemok6417]

very beautiful works!!!😍😍 acrylic paints dry very quickly. How do you blend from dark to light on 2 layers? on me, they dry out and rather cover each other, rather than mix. Need more water?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

So I actually barely use any water! What I find is that if I add two semi-transparent, thin layers on top of each other, they do actually achieve an optical blend, and my darks become much less streaky. I have plenty of paint mixed and switch between brushes, which I find helps with the blend, instead of dipping between two colours with the same brush. Let me know if that helps!

[@leuvaart4982]

super work!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you, Prakash!

[@jacquelynkane9636]

Magnificent ❤️⚘️

[@lauriehuber8048]

Your Dahlia speaks of its’s majesty in such a delicate way.. I just love the large prospective of flowers in paintings… Your Dahlia is gorgeous! What brand of canvasses do you paint on for the best success? Is the coats of gesso and sanding the trick to getting better transitions of colour?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Using gesso and sanding between the coats eliminates a lot of the canvas tooth, which is the name of the texture of the canvas cloth. I notice a huge difference between painting on a sanded canvas and one straight out of the package. It helps with blending in the sense that there is less friction on the brush. However, I still find working quickly and with mediums achieves the best blends. I usually use Canadian or US made pre-stretched canvases on a gallery profile frame. They usually already come with a layer of gesso on it, but I still dutifully go through my process of using gesso and sandpaper each time.

[@lauriehuber8048]

@@MarianneVanderDussen Thank You Marianne for your reply… I too use Canadian canvases as I’m Canadian…lol I’ve never gessoed and then sanded them before though before painting, what grit. Umber of sandpaper do you use? I suppose you have a video, that I should watch, that answers these questions! Lol

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

@@lauriehuber8048 the Foggy Fence tutorial will answer all of this! I use extra fine grit, usually 320.

[@Trabelsihouda]

S beautiful 😍

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!!!

[@crystalgilbert-tt9ki]

Beautiful work! What projector do you use?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I use an old Epson refurbished projector that I bought directly from the manufacturer online!

[@ShannasCountryCreek]

Beautiful❣️🥰❤️

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you!!!

[@mireilleouellette1017]

Magnifique

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Merci, Mireille!

[@avalonmdath7869]

Exquisite. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thank you so much!

[@kamrankazemi]

I like it... 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thanks so much!

[@kamrankazemi]

@@MarianneVanderDussen np. 👍

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

Beautiful work Marianne. Do you find your paints dry out in your brushes when using multiple brushes? It is a common practice for oil painters to use different brushes for different colors, but wasn't sure how that would work out in acrylics. Thanks!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Fantastic question, Chris! They don’t tend to dry out, because I dip them in a little bit of medium when I’m not using them, and I lay them to rest on the wet palette, which seems to do the trick of keeping them moist enough not to dry out. The only time I’ve noticed they dry out is when I am keeping them in my left hand and swapping between them quickly. In that case, I always try and make sure that I dip the ones that I’m not using in a little bit of medium, if I’m lucky enough to remember. Sometimes I don’t, and then they have to go sit in the water for a bit, and they quickly snap back.

[@rosammathomas4596]

Thank you

[@naheedakhtar8735]

Wow so amazing! Does that painting take a lot of paint?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Not really, I didn't use up any of my small tubes of Liquitex, a little goes a long way when you use professional grade paints!

[@lovedeepsingh7923]

I could not see the painting . I was just looking at you . Gorgeous ❤

[@eugeniacano7451]

Precioso

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Obrigado!

[@kebylynn]

Do you recommend acrylic over oil painting for big flower canvases like these? I am a beginner and have so many questions. It’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed. I wish you offer in person classes 😊

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Hi Lynn! So you can paint in oil over acrylic, but not the other way around. The reason for that is because of acrylic’s accelerated dry time, if you were to use oil as a base the painting would likely crack. However, you can comfortably layer on top of the acrylic, and I often do. I do have a 23 video lesson, 7 1/2 hour course available online that you can complete at your leisure, and that gives you direct access to our community where you can ask any question you want. There is absolutely zero pressure to join though, but I will put this here since you expressed an interest in learning with me! Just make sure you use code KZbin25 at checkout if you decide to join, it’ll take $25 off! courses.mariannevanderdussen.com/offers/sTGLNjHa/checkout

[@asadjaanasadjaan688]

A Barbie doll Artist fantastic, wonderful

[@tusk242]

Enjoy watching , lke sitting near a lake watching the waves. Thank you . I paint but small . Apartment is very small, not much room for a large Set up. Far better than the Famous O'kief However her name is spelled.

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

That's quite the compliment, thank you!

[@jlighthouse9458]

Beautiful

[@lucypher5200]

Wtf this is beautiful and what I aspire to do. Just subscribed!!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Yay! I’m so happy!

[@swathin4884]

Awesome 👌 🥰..Really helpful for my new work..Thank you so much..🤩

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Swathi!

[@ridR-o9g]

Hello You are fabulous artist. I love the way you explain your art work ☺️ How can I use eye dropper tool? It’s just show me RGB colour Thanks

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Do you have chrome? This might be able to help! chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/eye-dropper/hmdcmlfkchdmnmnmheododdhjedfccka

[@rainbowartstudio2389]

you are amazing, this week I will try to follow you, I love flowers but not very good in painting. would you allow me to do the same any of your floral painting as reference for practice please?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Absolutely! If you sign up for my newsletter through this link you’ll be automatically emailed the dahlia reference photo. Happy painting! view.flodesk.com/pages/617da4db0b51fd1569c544e5

[@rainbowartstudio2389]

Thanks you are so kind too, I will sign up thanks for reply if you get time just have a look on my artwork on my channel and suggest anything to improve it thanks a lot and appriciate.

[@babysai3344]

New subscriber here, really happy to have come across ur channel. wonderful video to help and guide us thru the process. Can u please share how to isolate color using tools u mentioned in separate video...

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Great idea! I’ll do that!

[@babysai3344]

@@MarianneVanderDussen👍. have downloaded the ebook and reference photo..

[@cassandrascott2613]

Thank you for sharing

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Thanks for watching!

[@alisongoff4206]

Beautiful painting and thank you. Which projector do you use?

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Hi Alison! I use an Epson refurbished projector that I bought online directly from Epson.

[@elliesanclemente4253]

Just another day of saving the bees

[@ibanoveacevedo6653]

What projector would you recommend? I’ve been looking for one and the ones I’ve tried they haven’t worked very well thank you

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

I use a refurbished Epson that I got straight from the manufacturer 🙂