How To Blend Acrylic Paint - Tips and Tricks For Abstract Art and Acrylic Painting

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Some had asked for a full real time tutorial for blending my abstract backgrounds! Here ya go! Don't get frustrated, blending acrylics is not easy, but just keep at it, its gets easier! There are many other techniques for realistic acrylic painting like for clouds and waves, maybe i will do one of those in the future! Happy painting!

[@barbaraweiss7867]

As always Molly, this was inspirational---especially for me who has pretty much no talent. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and techniques and giving me hope that perhaps I might be able to do something that won't scare my cat!

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Hahaha, oh Barbara! 🤣 practice is everything with art, just keep at it! Hope this helps!

[@barbaraweiss7867]

@@MOLLYSARTISTRY I'm sure going to give it the "old college try" but I sure do LOVE watching you "create"!

[@mollyknight2019]

Love this so much!!!

[@Millie12]

MOLLY'S ARTISTRY y

[@AtlanticStar233]

I think you deserve a special award, for recognition of what you do and who you are... 👍🙌😊💛

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you so much!

[@karenissimalovestrilogy75]

Ebony Butler, I AGREE 1000% ! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@GrandmaMSanger]

Oh Molly, you are setting us all up for success. You don’t have to have these wonderful lessons, but you do and I can’t tell you just how much you are appreciated. To my knowledge, you are the only person who has been so patient as to share your knowledge. This is almost like a paid for class. If I were close to you, I would take any of your classes in a heartbeat. I have to just say WOW. I have downloaded this and going to follow it this weekend to play. Don’t ever apologize for a long video. If people don’t want to watch they will fast forward or skip to something else. Your loyal followers will hang on every minute. HAPPY PAINTING MOLLY GIRL!

[@karenissimalovestrilogy75]

GrandmaM You put it ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@amyjohnson9240]

You are such a good teacher. I usually don't watch a long video unless it is yours. Thanks for all of the tips, I have been wanting to branch out, this is perfect.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you!

[@rillalittle8737]

Nice blending techniques Love the clouds and abstract designs

[@danawilks5243]

Molly, you are so sweet and I really love how passionate you are with your painting. The way you teach is a breath of fresh air. 💜💜💜

[@brendanoel2318]

This video helped me get through on how to layer. Haven't painted in a long time. Truly helpful! Thankyou for your time in showing different techniques. Have a great day! Excellent! Happy painting to you too! 🌞👍😊

[@Hot_Mess_Finesse]

Thank you so so much!! I have gone through canvas after canvas, a ton of paint, and watched countless video tutorials and this is one has me excited to try again. Seriously the best instruction. Thanks again, You Rule!!!

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you!

[@Costaelianinha]

Thank you very much Molly! I loved all the explanation!!! I learned a lot! 🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@csconzert]

OMG you just saved my life! I tried blends on two canvasses 30"x40" and I hated the results. I thought it was a lost cause b.c. no one else said "just do more layers". AND the various techniques are so helpful to have up my sleeve. I'm ready to dive back in, THANK YOU MOLLY.

[@BrigetteBeisner]

Thanks so much! My #30daychallenge is to begin working with brushes, learning about brushes and purchasing proper brushes. The paddle brush is expensive though! Yikes! Thanks for all you do for the acrylic art community!

[@junereith3400]

Thank you Molly.... I really learnt so much from this blog ..I love the way you teach, you’re so relaxed and so gentle and you’re good, so good .as it not “what one teaches,. its how you teach”. Thank you lovely Lady

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you so much!

[@alrenefischer4481]

Thank you. Molly ,always struggle to connect paint love the way you work ,,,, keep going I am learning so much

[@joanhurd2013]

That is one fantastic storm 😀 👏 👌

[@Molyneux926]

This was so useful Molly thank you. I have a painting I am not 100% happy with and was wondering how to correct and you have shown me how I can do it. I really enjoy all your videos and learn so much.🙏🏻

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you so much jean!

[@jeffreylynnmarchand7834]

thank you for doing the tutorials..I am addicted to your channel for learning. I am so enjoying playing with painting..never nthought before I could be doing this..changed my life

[@marthaburge5209]

Thank you for all you do. I am learning so much and your friendly fun attitude makes me happy. Love it. Just started trying acrylic pours and found out I need more videos, a lot more. I did sign up for the class that you, Rinske, and Olga have and it is wonderful. I always want to learn and this is a great start.

[@Millie12]

Molly I love the way you show us how to paint. I was interested in your 3” and 2” flat brushes I am really fascinated with the way you paint and explain what you are doing. I keep watching this tutorial until I get it like yours. Thank you for your tutorial

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you!

[@nikkibpainting]

This is the most informative video I've ever seen on how to work with just plain old acrylic paint! I started my art journey with oil paint, and then I started pouring, so I've had a heck of a time trying to work with acrylic paint before it dries. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything in such detail and sharing your knowledge with the rest of us!

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

You are so welcome!

[@liletteautrey8481]

Love it the clouds are in 3D and floating very impressive

[@kathyf7474]

A big thank you Molly, that was so interesting. And what a great teacher you are - clear, precise and so patient. Thank you once again! 🎨

[@48Flower]

Thank you, Molly, for making this tutorial. I've been doing the acrylic pouring for several months and have wanted to do something with brushes for a change. Getting bored with the pouring a bit plus it goes so fast. I didn't know how to do what I've wanted to do and yhen your video popped up in my email! Now I have something new to try today. I appreciate your wanting to teach and help others❣

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

That is awesome Diane! Hope this helps! Thank you!

[@patriciarouse6711]

Ty so much for this teaching video. It is very helpful and once I get my brushes I will use this video to practice by. It looks like so much fun. You are awesome and very very talented!

[@jimscanoe]

My goodness, acrylic paints are so much more opaque than watercolor paints-and appear, from this demonstration, to be much more difficult to blend. I've recently started using acrylics for rock painting for my grandchildren. The dry-on-dry-with-different-hues-of-paint-on-the-same-brush technique had the best blending results to my eye-thank you for your introduction to blending with acrylic paints.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

you are so welcome!

[@Kun-LeiS]

Thanks Molly you helped me unlock my understanding of oil paint. The dry acrylic application that you did to canvas with the paddle brush really helped. Making those designs you made with the dry brush was awesome! Thanks🥰

[@edithpetriko8074]

Thank you very much for this informative tutorial, I’ve learned a lot! I was always wondering how you make those lines on your abstract painting to have 3D effect. Now I will dare to try. Thank you for helping so many people with your kindness! ❤️

[@kimberlyferguson7264]

You are a terrific teacher...a natural. Thanks.

[@alisturkericmacnanty159]

This is an excellent tutorial, I like your review of the brushes. NOTE: when you back up to do the actual tutorial it becomes harder to hear you. It might be wise to use a clip on mike. I don't know if you have a FULL tutorial on different bushes, and a full tutorial on the different types of acrylics and how they compare, but if you don't have these they would be really helpful to newbies like me.

[@reynabillington474]

Your a very good teacher, I've watched you for awhile now and you never stop amazing me. Your skill your curiosity it is never ending Thank you

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Wow, thank you!

[@winniejakobsen6265]

Omg Molly... it looks so easy, but when I try, it’s not easy at all. You are so amazing, and I just love to follow and learn from you. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@joanhurd2013]

What a fantastic storm

[@annamorton3508]

Great tutorial.. very helpful and easy to understand. You've been able to clearly communicate points in areas I needed more understanding. Much appreciated. Thanks 😊

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you!

[@yvetteroberson1707]

Just what I was missing in my new adventures of painting. Thanks girl. You’re amazing 🤩

[@1godsmacker]

Thank you Molly-very helpful. Going to try wet/wet later today

[@sunnysday59]

What a wonderful way to end a rainy Sunday afternoon and please don't apologize, it wasn't too long and it was genuinely fun and interesting. I loved this tutorial, thank you so much Molly and now I'm itching to get at my painting. Alas, first I must feed the dogs or they will give me no peace. :)

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you so much! Yes feed the dogs and yourself and then paint! Lol

[@jacquelineproctor4331]

Thank you for this, i am going to have to give it a go as i love your abstract paintings with the balloon smashes, i've got so much i want to try thanks to you, i'm off to buy brushes now ! Thank you

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

❤

[@barbaaraharnett7310]

Molly you are the best. I have learned so much from you. I love your since of humor and your happy way you teaching 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

thank you :)

[@rebeccazody1278]

I love your arches or angel wing shapes. Thank you so much for all you do to teach us. Your work is amazing.

[@lovely31bluprint]

You have taught me so much about the different paint brushes

[@tracienichols922]

Thank you Molly, watching you do abstract is like watching magic happen! I also enjoy your liquid art. But, the control you have in abstract is amazing!

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you so much!

[@meganmccutcheonclark5587]

Really appreciate your tutorials, thank you Molly!!

[@jeanetteeasley4778]

You are such a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@katied2196]

Loved your tutorial I'm just getting in to acrylic painting again and abstract designs and your video got me highly motivated! Thank you again because blending I do get frustrated with, but feeling s little more confident after watching this, Thank you and cant wait to watch other videos..

[@larrijohnson4885]

Hi, from Melbourne Beach FL -new painter, subscriber and lover of your teaching. and art. You explain everything so well. I am so glad I came across this even if it is older. Thank you

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you so much! Glad you found me!

[@SuzanneGildertArt]

I love the way you blended the cloudy part in the center. It's gorgeous ☺

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you!

[@liaclark2393]

great job Molly thank you for your patience

[@shirleyclanton2730]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m new to pouring and have wanted to know how to do this also. I’m going to get brave and try it. Love all your video videos and very grateful that you share you time and talent with us.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you Shirley!

[@indirayeleti6969]

Thank you so much for the paint blending techniques. I learned the cloud technique and always wondered how to do them.you are a very good teacher.

[@marionmoore665]

Thank You Molly , really lovely. Will definitely be having a go at that. 👍🏻💯👏🥰

[@tahitidreamz]

Thank you Molly. My only issue with blending are choosing good color blends. So as to not cause a muddied look.

[@dianebrotherton9070]

That was a very helpful video for me. Love the tip of using makeup brushes to blend.

[@joannesarlo518]

wonderfully helpful tips Molly... thank you for doing this video!!!

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you! Hope it helps!

[@janetmelton4636]

Wonderfully instructional. You really explain things well, thanks

[@7506Helen]

Very informative and helpful - thanks, Molly!! :)

[@lynnforcier3753]

Thank you so much for this video. It certainly gave me ideas to try. I really appreciate it.

[@sandypage9995]

This helped so much! Was trying to make soft clouds but just couldn't do it until I saw this. You're great at explaining these techniques. Thank you for the tuitorials :)

[@annapetryniec3645]

I want to thank you s much for instructing on the basics. This has been so informative. I have wrote notes to refer back to this wonderful instructions. God bless you, again so grateful for you. Thank you.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you!

[@piecesinart7880]

Molly, you are a fabulous instructor🎨😊. Great tips. Thanks for taking your time to explain so well. ❤️, Pam

[@joandow5627]

Thank you for sharing this its most helpful advice for many mediums. Good to see it work.

[@paulinefortier9533]

I really appreciated your video. I never did that before but it gave me the go to try it. Thank you so much. 😊👍💕

[@heldenwel]

Thank you for sharing your skills on basics of painting. Very informative, though I do paint, I enjoyed the relaxed tutorial with soft music in the background. You actually show with passion, not like a teacher. You make painting fun, exciting, creative and positive with challenges thrown in.😁

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you so much!

[@SaskiaSmitArt]

Thank you Molly, very helpful ❤️

[@kathibecker5351]

Wow Molly! You're the first artist I started binging on when trying out this art form last year. This video is pretty awesome. I'm working on a smallish 16x20 canvas for an earth and air pour. Actually, Earth and background will be the only pour and air will be using brushes. Earth will have a poured galaxy background, air will have gradient blues probably with iridescent, very transparent white swoops using the narrow part of a paddle brush or scraping. I need some advice on how to blend the 2 backgrounds without the white having a stark starting point. If anyone can help me it's you. Thank you for all the helpful vids❤

[@lindaswanson4577]

You are my favorite artist... I’ve been just now trying blending dry on dry, but until I watched this I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t get the hang of it. My favorites are when you put in your curved lines. I have tremors so I have to laugh at my half circle lines, but now I will do better because of you, thank you I am also legally blind and what a great time I have painting.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Linda this warms my heart. Thank you so much! Who cares what those half circles look like! They are beautiful anyway! ❤❤

[@dianedompierre4488]

Thank you so much for this very interesting tutorial. I recently discovered acrylic painting and I just love this. Merci beaucoup.👏👏 Please let me know if I can find another of you great tutorial.

[@joannaryan3534]

You my dear explained so much to me. This information is priceless and thank you so much for sharing all your talents with us. You are the best of the best. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Hugs to you Molly.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you! Hope it helped!

[@amg8497]

EXCELLENT video Molly! … Very helpful I have just started some of this kind of painting but it’s good to know the techniques! … Thank you for this one ! Obviously this is an old video I just somehow missed along the way … probably because I wasn’t at this point at that time … still trying to get the Dutch pour down !! … getting very frustrating … actually that is how I started doing this as I had scraped another disappointing Dutch pour and with what was left on the canvas I started brushing and then I tried brushing along with paper towel and Saran Wrap and it just looked very cool !… Hopefully I can do something more fulfilling than my Dutch pours lol

[@drjanolyn]

This is a very valuable video. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. I will be referring to this video on many occasions.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

That is great, I hope it helped! Thank you!

[@lindabrown2699]

Thank you so much for this video. Your timing was perfect. I have an idea in my head and I wanted to do a blended background for it. Your details are perfect and I have made notes. Now it is up to me to put what I have learned to the canvas. Thank you, Molly, for a great video.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thanks Linda, hope this helps!

[@kdrummond1972]

Thank you so much for this. I struggle with blending colors all the time. I’ve gotten ok with monochromatic colors but struggle with blending different colors together to achieve a soft background. Would love to see you do a video with say yellow, pink and turquoise???? Great job and I did learn some new tricks to try out.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Sure I will put that on my list.

[@tjc6832]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! This was a fantastic learning experience for me.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Hope it helped!

[@GHCDesigns]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I hope you will do more of this in the future. You're a great teacher 🤗

[@smithy7034]

Excellent video. Thank you very much Molly. ❤😁

[@paigecushman5710]

Great tutorial! Thanks, Molly!

[@gloriarocha7758]

Molly! Thanks for the kindness sharing with us your Thu gifts, I have been learning so much from your Videos is very impairing. You had helped me to be able to stay home working on the paintings. Thanks Molly.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you so much!

[@joanhurd2013]

That is an amazing experience love it

[@russellandjanburne3387]

thank you for a most interesting and informative video. I learned such a lot and am going to attempt a "Molly-like" abstract. Cheers.

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

I REALLY LOVE this video!! 🥰🥰🥰 I've been wondering what paddle brushes were called!! Those blues are lovely!! 💙💙 Would make a gorgeous night sky seascape! 🌠 But I would love to see yellows and pinks on top of these blues!! Your balloon flowers are so pretty!! Please more tutorials!! 🙏🙏🙏 By the way, your makeup was on point in your opening scene!! Pretty, understated, but brightened up your lovely smile!! 😍 🤗 I enjoy watching @johnbeckly! His abstract style looks si fun!! Today he was just throwing paint at his canvas!! I wanted to join him!! It was planned and orchestrated, but looked so freeing! 🤗

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you! Yes i love his channel! He is very talented

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@MOLLYSARTISTRY You're quite welcome! Yes he is!! ❤❤❤

[@lisapoulin1853]

Wow that was great! I so needed this lesson. Thank you. You are a great teacher. Thanks tons.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you! Hope it helps!

[@EDBailley]

Thank you so much Molly for this tutorial on how to blend pants. I love the painting the top looks so cool 3Dish to me. I love it.

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you!! Hope it helps!

[@EDBailley]

@@MOLLYSARTISTRY it does a whole lot 😊

[@elodee1912]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial! I love your abstract pieces with the balloon dips and wondered how you created these amazing effects with your background. Now I know 😊. Thank you for sharing your passion. Your vibrant energy is contagious!

[@shelleyphelps2024]

Thank you so much Molly! Very helpful & totally enjoyed😊👍💙

[@judithfree9265]

That was great & really informative... Thanks Molly! 🎨😊💙

[@Kathy-Carr]

What a fantastic tutorial!! Thank you so much!

[@suzannehastwell5922]

This was awesome. Thanks for going back to basics.

[@marlenebarone9407]

loved this video molly !!!! best ever !!! thanks so much for the techniques for blending ! enjoy your day

[@gvm1964]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how. I just love your channel.❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethwood8467]

Thanks for the great lesson! I will be trying this on a painting soon.

[@janethenderson6389]

Thanks you for sharing. I have learnt so much. Have a painting which needs blending going to give it another go. Once again thanks and stay safe from New Zealand

[@bammcguee5047]

You did a great teaching video Molly.

[@karenissimalovestrilogy75]

OMGOSH, I JUST LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! I am making a VERY SPECIAL painting for my dad, which includes blending, And THIS is the BEST and most DETAILED TUTORIAL THAT I'VE FOUND!!! I feel so much more confident now! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Just SUBSCRIBED!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Wonderful! Welcome! I'm so happy to hear it!!!

[@karenissimalovestrilogy75]

@@MOLLYSARTISTRY And I'M so HAPPY to FIND your channel!!!💖💖💖

[@felicitasspera1023]

Thank you Molly, you explained it very very good and understandable 😊

[@reginalawrence192]

Thank you Molly!! I have learned so much from you!! You are awesome, and your hair looks Gorgeous!!!

[@karenhinnrichsart5845]

Thank you so much for that, The second technique has always been tough struggle for me but I finally understand. You teach very well. I look forward to watching more videos

[@bevferrier]

So informative, thanks for sharing, I may try this now 😁

[@catrinaogilvie5461]

Amazing tutorial Molly - very clear, foolproof demo ! 🙏

[@donnalair8757]

These are all so beautiful! I love blue. :)

[@beckymonaghan50]

Thank you so much for this video Molly. I learned so much watching & listening to you! I’ve been wanting to do a background like this. You make it look so easy 🥴 I’m sure it’s not 🙄 Hope you & your hubby are doing well. We’ve had some perfect weather here, so Lily & Butch get outside time while I paint. Win Win! By the way, you looked so pretty. Your hair was so shiny. Take care sweet lady & both of you stay well, hugs from Grandma in Iowa 🥰

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thank you Becky! I know you can do it! We are all good here, gorgeous weather as well!

[@misslannie73]

I loved this video Molly! I would love more like this. Love to you and yours xxx

[@dandraducharme72]

Thank you Molly, very educational, and enjoyable as well!