How to Blend Acrylic Paints Like Oils

How to blend acrylic paints like oils. This video shows a few simple techniques that help to achieve beautiful blends with acrylic paints that are normally only possible with oils. #acrylicpainting #painting #blending
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[@holadonkey]

thanks for painting . very instructive blending technique .

[@davidwilletts8297]

@@holadonkey hale and pace

[@mariacoy1482]

I like that you are very patient with The critical comments. Most people block a viewer as soon as they say anything critical. Good information. It will help me a lot.

[@michelleperry1042]

I always wondered how to blend & create this look, thank you for showing us. Those colors turned out beautifully !

[@dorisjimison7590]

what a stunning technique! I greatly appreciate your teaching style and talent.

[@sethryn1392]

I'm not gonna lie. This gave me a lot of reassurance when you struggled a bit like I feel I do. Lol. Beautiful!

[@barbibruton6039]

Awesome! I have always worked with oils , wet on wet. Nice to see that you can make acrylics blend so well!! Thank you :)

[@deborahrech7429]

Thanks, I needed that. I really struggle with blending acrylics. I appreciated seeing how you adjusted the colors and smoothed it out to look so soft. Beautiful!

[@sharsings2682]

BEST TUTORIAL EVER!!!! Thanks man! My blending is so much better now - I understand what i was doing wrong before!

[@vestarexpressions9909]

Love the detail in your teachings. You're very calming to watch and easy to listen to. Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@marisolc6230]

Love your calming voice and technique!

[@thehubofchemistry1462]

Thanks sir. That's the end of my struggle to increase the drying period of acrylic paint. By your video I knew that liquitex flow aid is very useful to increase the drying time of acrylic colour. Just now i have ordered for it. Thanks a lot sir for valuable video. You are grate sir.

[@carmentoro4888]

Thank you. I've been struggling with this for months.

[@kylieb4836]

Wow... when you started with just the 3 colours roughly laid on your canvas I thought there’s no way these will blend smoothly - what a gorgeous background you ended with. I’ve only used inks for blending, this is all still new to me, so Thanks for sharing some great tips with us newbies ❤️

[@garyinsalaco9530]

GREG! I LOVE YOUR BLENDING LESSONS ! THANK YOU !YOU HAVE A CALM NICE WAY OF EXPLAINING THINGS !

[@kapanaisecolette9500]

I struggled with blending acrylic paints so much but this definitely helped! Thank you

[@wynneward2794]

This was SO helpful. I wouldn't mind seeing another blending video where you blend a more colorful background, like a brown to sunset colors to a blue-gray at the top. Thank you so much for doing these basic blending videos for us newbies!

[@BambooBob]

I'm brand new to a acrylic and oil painting. I took 1 Bob Ross class and now I'm hungry to learn more. I love how detailed you are explaining things....not too many are as detailed! Thanks!

[@MsBetsy2011]

That's fabulous. Thanks for teaching us to blend and for showing us the tools. I am going to try your technique in yellow.

[@susanhart832]

Most beautiful blend I have seen. Your work is inspirational.

[@TheCTCoach]

I am new to painting and trying to teach myself. I have been watching numerous videos but this video, by far, is the BEST on blending! Thank You very much. You now have a new subscriber!!

[@mstommie776977]

I agree...

[@mr.hgorgan1812]

exactly what I needed. Thank you for the short and precise tutorial! I started working on a painting of a black horse in motion viewed from front, and this is exactly the background I want, but I'll use nuances of brown and yellow.

[@arwenr.a.8780]

This was exactly what I needed to watch. Amazing. I loved every bit of this video and inspired me to work on the background I really wanted for my arabic Calligraphic art. I ended up adding a messy thin golden line to my horizon and Im pretty happy with the result. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial ❤️❤️

[@sheilamabey896]

thank you so much, I've struggled with blending for several years.....I can see now my mistakes in technique....wish me luck !

[@maryjanelucido4729]

This is the second time I watched this. I have been working on my blending techniques. Thanks for the video!

[@desireeyoung2814]

Beautiful! I’m buying the Flow Aid today! Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

[@irreverentbard7322]

So helpful! Needed to figure out a background for my clay on canvas. This will be a simple way to add colour!

[@carolsears8925]

Beautiful! This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to create a lovely blended background without having to airbrush it. Thank You!

[@seanyb960]

Mind blown. Thank you for sharing this technique as it's something I've struggled with for a long time!

[@viirp239]

Excellent! I love the blanding technique! Thanks for sharing!

[@unwindhere]

This was a great tutorial. I'm a beginner and this is so helpful. Thank you!

[@doublehelix1185]

Thank you very much Greg!! I have watched hours of video's regarding blending. I have destroyed many canvas's. I have a 30x30 left. Last canvas. I like that you gave us a good look at the brushes. You have a different technique than some others which is great!! I love your blending description. You didnt keep secrets from us and again, thank you! 🎨🎨🍀

[@margauxv25]

I hope you have saved all those paintings to paint over.

[@user-ij4ee4gg9u]

Brilliant!! Thank you so very much for explaining & demonstrating this so calmly and logical. Very relaxing to watch, too 👍🤗

[@johnswaim3919]

Newly subbed. Very relatable presentation. I just got a tube of the same blue. Its great for shadows and night scenes. Im looking forward to seeing more of your vids.

[@disneygal200016]

Beautiful. Thank you for teaching that. Would love to see more.

[@ravenblack4484]

Very helpful and useful, as I am still learning and am overwhelmed by all the techniques and mediums. Also, thank you for clearing up on how to tone down that blue (finally!!) Much appreciated.

[@ravenblack4484]

@@GregLowmanArt I look forward to other videos. There's so much to learn! Despite being enrolled in art classes, videos like this really help with the techniques I bring with me, as I am less experienced. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. ♡

[@kaygoski]

Love this! I watched this video just before starting my new painting and got a bit impatient with the slow approach but I am so glad I persisted. Thank you for this great video!

[@darlingsalazar3383]

Great tutorial. I've been having hard time blending the colors, now you mention the flow will help, I'll definitely try. Thanks.

[@seahorse5689]

That was a really helpful tutorial, thanks!

[@doramatthews5534]

Thanks for a wonderful explanation of blending acrylics. I would like to see more tutorials in blending. It's one of the problems with acrylics. Also would like to see videos on reflections. Keep up the good work.

[@GregLowmanArt]

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[@regine_mqz526]

I love the blue and burnt umber mix! Never thought about that before

[@barbarachandler4430]

That was very helpful, I am a beginner and will watch over many times, thank you. For those who can’t hear him turn on the captions, very helpful.

[@carolinewaters1054]

Thank you so much Greg for this fantastic inspirational tutorial - so helpful, I will practice this - thank you again, very much appreciated from an artist who is not great but keeps trying!

[@TarasSimpleCrochet]

Thank you and now I’m gonna give it another go because I’m having a hard time blending and this was helpful :)

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Awesome job here...wow...I am going to do this with the painting I am on now...and I really like that you use the canvas panels too..I always thought that only stretched canvas was the way to go, but now I work on the panels and they are great, and much easier to store than bulky stretched canvas...Thanks for this great video lesson, you rock...

[@christinebaker7051]

Thank you so very much. I used to paint with water colours many years ago and recently took up acrylics on canvas. Completely different! I've subscribed in the hope of further tutorials in acrylic techniques. Thanks again!

[@angelashaw5731]

🌈Beautiful - can't wait to try this technique! Many thanks for sharing 😊

[@barbarabennett5903]

I really like the way you explain the blending, I watched a few videos , but yours is not only explained in full , your voice is soothing, will continue to watch will post my finished product once I use your technique.

[@angelarains378]

Your work is inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift! I learn a lot from you! Happy painting!

[@XxhairainbowsugarxX]

Thank you so much for this, oil paints can be so expensive so this will help a lot ☺️

[@cherietillapaughhott1012]

You’re a life saver! I’ve been trying to paint a Smoky Mountains landscape piece as a gift for Christmas and I’ve had to scrap and start over because my sky looks terrible every time. It’s been years since I’ve painted anything and I’ve made myself feel like a total moron! I’m so glad KZbin recommended you, this was literally the first video on the list this morning when I opened up the app!! Thanks!! Definitely new sub here. Can’t wait to start watching the rest of your videos. Merry Christmas!!

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:)

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[@curtriceennis2924]

Just WOW !!! It seems like these were actually Oils Cause they blended so well. TY for sharing your techniques and knowledge with us.

[@shannoninnes3456]

Thank you for taking the time to share your technique. It has been a struggle for me as I tend to overwork the process and end up with a total mess. I’m working on a series at the moment that calls for this type of background. I can’t wait to give this a try.

[@loreleihopkinsart]

Will give this a go this weekend thank you for such a great tutorial. You make it look easy but blending technique is like a hump during driving lessons 😆 You’re very patient as well🤗

[@margaritasilva708]

Thank you so much! I have a hard time blending... your help is really appreciate!! Beautiful background 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌟

[@gloriamitchell3518]

A beautiful result, I will have to practice this technique.

[@pattyleib]

Thanks for sharing. You made it look easy and that's what I need. It looks great.

[@staceygrove7295]

Nice demo. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

[@caroann]

This really helps! Thank you for your time & talents.

[@sm3296]

I'm glad you showed the mistake of adding too much white as you put it. Usually when I mess up I get stuck but you showed us how to get back to what you envisioned. Thanks, I'm learning a lot here.

[@Elisa001]

I have been on the fence about getting that flow aid for months. Heading out to get it right now lol. Awesome vid on blending acrylics. You have a new subscriber. Thank you!

[@daynesteele5705]

Thank you Greg, I will definitely be using these tips!

[@barbm7175]

I totally nailed it. It took some fiddling around but not really that hard. Thank you.

[@AustinOutdoorsNorthWest]

Amazing! Love the technique! I wasn’t far off from your strategy!

[@thisdollslifejenna3841]

This turned out pretty! Thx for sharing your tips!👍🖌🎨😌✔

[@juwels64]

Very nice to see how it's done! Thanks so much!

[@davidwm]

Great technique. Thanks for sharing!

[@berniebastian2523]

Thank you!!! This is what I have been looking for. Awesome tutorial.

[@viningx21]

Beautifully done

[@stephaniemiller8229]

Gorgeous! It’s just really lovely. 💙

[@paular8747]

Thank you for all the a very good video packed with great technique information!

[@lindajakub624]

Thank you. Looks beautiful.

[@CnithTheOnliestOne]

If Rocky Balboa painted.... haha. This is great! I've tried flow aid and it didn't work but now I see I was doing it wrong. I'll try it again! Thanks!

[@jessicafalstein]

incredible. never been able to achieve this w/ acrylic only oil. thanks so much. subscribed.

[@mankirankamaal7251]

Is it something to do with formula ?

[@wmd707]

The other day I was thinking how I cant even pronounce some of the paint colors so ill never be able to speak to other artists...glad it's not just me! I like that you're just simple and you do what you want and what works for you. I cant stand snobby know it all types. Thanks for sharing your way.

[@deborahenglish8543]

Just found your channel. Great tips and techniques! I am a real beginner and I love finding information on basic things like creating a nice background through paint blending. I was trying to paint on the plain white canvas. :) What can I say, I am trying to teach myself to paint. Having a great background like yours is going to make my master disasters look a lot better. Thanks Greg!

[@jafallica]

I think this is absolutely amazing Greg. I learned a lot from you.❤️

[@jafallica]

Greg Lowman I paint furniture and this is the exact technique many furniture painters are using.

[@cindyspearman]

Wow, beautiful!!

[@karinggriffin1333]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate how you take time and talk us through it (my brain is slow 😂)! Nice job! 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋

[@vickijohnson255]

Thanks for the demo!

[@kristinemccowan6572]

This was great and very helpful ! Thanks !!

[@joanneserasin6893]

Amazing. Learning so much💖 Thank you

[@shazlee100]

Thank you, awesome tutorial!

[@lauraven1979]

Great result !!

[@lindarobinson3130]

Fabulous both of you , PINK is a wonderful expressive colour , I love it . Never tried mixing with Raw Umber though , going to give it a try . Thank you.

[@zahraahmed2209]

Beautiful!

[@stevekobb3850]

Thanks, Greg. Very helpful.

[@NAVINARTSTUDIO123]

Wow wonderful painting

[@kathyf7474]

Great video, really liked your tuition. Thank you! ☺

[@kellymanas6133]

Thanks! I love oils but have been playing with acrylics & needed this lesson..

[@drawingclasswithkalyan394]

So beautiful and so helpful for artlovers

[@ineschaby6122]

Amazing!! Loved the video, you're very talented

[@mildredobrien517]

Nice...painting. .love the flesh colored shirt!

[@louisecollet]

I learned a few tricks watching this video . I’m just learning how to paint with brush . I’ve been pour painting for a year now and I love it but, I feel I can do more and explore my artistic side lol. Thanks again. Canada 🇨🇦 q

[@tlhpeach5450]

Thank you. Very nice demonstration.

[@norinemueller4588]

Looks awesome

[@meri8746]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@sureshdeval5771]

I am learning painting with acrylic paint. I have seen many tutorials for acrylic painting. But this one is the best. You are showing the technique in so detail that it becomes very easy to understand for the beginner also. This will improve my paintings. I am very much thankful to you and I have subscribed your channel.

[@makkra7565]

So nice. Awesome.

[@michellebedderson5772]

Really helpful and am definitely going to try it out ! Thank u

[@pzaruk]

Thankyou so much you have a wonderful way of presenting the topic,