How to Blend Using Acrylics - Simple Acrylic Blending Technique (ColorByFeliks)

In this tutorial, you will learn how to mix your own colors & the best method for acrylic blending technique. Blending is a tricky painting technique to master with acrylic paints but this technique that I developed will help make your blending smooth and easier.
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[@michellecossu5102]

I go to do that...BUT🤢? IT'S VERY BEAUTIFUL A MAZING!!! TANK YOU.

[@susyrodriguez7254]

Gracias por enseñarme y hacer este recordatorio o recordaritino me ayuda muchísimo y lo siento muchísimo i'm sorry por lo haya hacer de verdad Feliks y estés enfadado pero me enseñas muchísimo atentamente Susy

[@romanticnails]

This video really demonstrates a lot of techniques quickly: creating a gradient palette, mixing, brush treatment, blending strokes. You show more than you tell, move very efficiently, and mix in your own personal tips/tricks. Everything is well lit and easy to see and follow - thanks so much!

[@coolturavoodoo]

I wish I could get one of your brushes, but I can't now... So I used two makeup brushes (the blush and loose powder ones and they worked!)

[@haydayfarmer3544]

I also makeup brushes as blending brushes

[@fjeldfross9327]

I Had the same Idea...very helpful to know that it can Work😃

[@strawberryme08]

I’ve used a paint brush for makeup 😂 works great

[@justicefor-all3129]

Same...I use blush brushes to blend also. Lol

[@Terraann85]

@@haydayfarmer3544 what brand of brushes do you use?

[@christinashields5188]

I've just become serious and committed to painting everyday, however technical parts do not inspire me to continue. This is exactly what I needed to restore the original feeling I fell in love with. Other video's are well beyond my skill level and lose me soon after I begin. I enjoy your style, voice and pace...Thankyou so much !

[@josephconard5210]

Have been painting for 50+ years. I have just learned new tricks. Thanks great video.

[@sheilaharrington-shaw6793]

Hi Felix & Wifey, I have struggled for so long with getting the first blended layer on my canvas. So I have done a lot of stressing each time I did a painting and sometimes took me a good few hours to start because of this. I have watched this video a couple of times and decided I would give it a try. I'M SO HAPPY you have solved my problem. Thank you so much I have found your method much easier and now I'm not afraid to start my paintings anymore. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Sheila.

[@valeriekmiller]

this was a great tutorial, i went step by step and my end result was a beautiful blended sky. Can't wait to do it a couple more times and start to gain more confidence in building depth into my painting, instead of a flat beginner look. Thanks Feliks.

[@ellenronis7944]

I've always had a hard time with acrylic in general. that video was inspiring. thank you

[@dannaleehenderson]

I love the calmness in your voice as you're showing me your technique. it's beautiful I'm going to go start trying it myself right now. 😁

[@dianefox4990]

You are so talented...and it's a joy to listen to you teach with that calm, confident voice. Thank you! I am going to try this!

[@cbak1819]

I love your techniques.. very easy to follow. Thank you .. I just started painting after a 20 year absence.. thank you and God has blessed me with this. God bless you and your walk with him.

[@marypoppins3596]

You're such an inspiration! Your art is breathtakingly beautiful.

[@vaniahutchins4646]

Wow! I’m a beginner... this looked so easy! Thank you for your full description of brushes, paints, when to use water.... I didn’t know you had to🙄.. so I’ve learned so much from this tutorial. 💥

[@susang5997]

You make it look so easy! Thank you for taking the time to fully explain the process and not cut out any parts. I am going to give this a try - hope I can also make a beautiful blend!

[@joancase5631]

I love how your lesson on blended turned into you producing a very pleasant painting. Thank you for this video. You are an inspiration.

[@ishasawlani6961]

Too good! Learnt a lot! You made it so easy. I never thought that just the blending technique could make such a good painting👍🏻

[@tmgetts]

Thank you for showing how to blend....I’ve been trying to figure this out for a while and after watching your videos I’m really geeked to try it....Awesome explanation!

[@janewillis3213]

I enjoyed every second of your video and can’t wait to try it. I’ve been a handcrafter all my life and a potter for 20+ years but my passion now is painting. God has given us so much beauty to inspire and bless us if we only pause and realize it. Thank you for this video and God bless you as well.

[@michelleg5109]

I love this kind of simple 'back to basics' type videos. When I follow your tutorials I have to simplify some things because I'm not at your level. I really appreciate this one showing simple techniques. Thank you for the awesome uploads! 😊

[@SharonMorthierArt]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Blending has always been difficult for me. I tend to wash out the colors with the darker one. The uplift technique is excellent, light to dark. I appreciate you taking the time to show us this. God bless!

[@alinasandu6744]

A fine soft landscape came out of the initial blending. Thank you a lot for your very accurate description and display of colors.

[@judahmarlar392]

This is an excellent instruction for blending acrylics!! I'm a oil portrait artist who is trying to learn how to handle this quick drying medium. Its a very hard & frustrating transition. Thanks so much for your teaching!!

[@seojacksonvilleusa]

Man that palette of paint looked like ice cream! Great job and thanks for the positive things you do for everyone. Excellent.

[@lulugregory3246]

That is such a good idea to “lay out” your colour mixes on the pallet before you start, I have never thought of doing that before which is probably why one colour is pretty much dry by the time I get to start the next and I have so much trouble blending... so clever! I also like your brush blending.. so often I “lose” my lighter colours... will,definitely give this a try. Stunning result! Thank you

[@cannabis1490]

Exactly!

[@vestarexpressions9909]

LOVE YOUR WORK AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS! Easy to follow and relaxing to watch! Thank you!

[@marsharn53]

Thank you so much for breaking down the blending technique so that a novice understands. I love watching your channel❤️👍

[@deenanixon4103]

This was very helpful, and your calm speaking voice keeps the viewer calm and more ready to try new techniques! I also appreciate it when "This is easy" is not part of the vocabulary, which I've run across in quite a few tutorial videos! Thank you for a great tutorial!

[@sw6454]

Thank you for showing this blending technique and the trees. I usually paint my trees with a brush but this technique saves me so much time! I will definitely be trying this out!

[@ceciliagarcia5998]

I love your art. Your tutorials are very easy to understand because you are so good at explaining everything. Thank you Feliks.

[@78veronlibra]

Thank you so much for this! My blending has been so difficult and now I know to blend the light color into the darker! So much better!

[@iladybug57]

Thank You for your teaching , now, if I can get a lighter hand I just might get close to what you do. This is So Beautiful! I always love the colors you chose 👌

[@MisssDimples]

Thank you for your time in sharing your renowned so generously. 🙏🏼

[@marieharris7559]

Have no idea how much my paintings have improved just watching your videos and teaching tips. Thank you

[@ColorByFeliks]

I’m very happy to hear that my videos helped you improve! Thank you for your kind feedback 😃🙏🎨👍

[@tammeramercer9824]

This is the best video I've watched that demonstrates blending.

[@johnbennett1667]

I absolutely LOVE your tutorials!! Thank you so much. I was having trouble blending to make it look smooth and you have helped me solve that problem with your terrific technique!

[@ladibug120]

Oh this was so peaceful after a rough week of remote learning. So calming. I ENJOYED THIS! GREAT TEACHER....I love how you took your time and explained each step. I'm going to try this tomorrow. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. God bless you too.

[@lyroyutu]

I love this technic. Thanks for your tutorials. God bless you!

[@fatimairfankhan]

Thank you so much for this! I’m a beginner and trying to figure it all out and this was very helpful

[@bharattripathi980]

Amazing, amazing, amazing presentation! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@shaneciawright8075]

This is awesome!!!!! I love watching you paint you're so patient. Thank You.

[@jovicknair6793]

Such a great tutorial. I’m just a beginner and this was one of the best beginner tutorials I’ve watched. Thank you for sharing it.

[@marielevin6001]

It’s just what I needed to learn how to blend acrylic paints. Thank you!

[@loretagrytiene5163]

So great tutorial, I’m very new in painting. Enjoying every classes. And taking my way painting 🖼

[@dorielesser1235]

Thank you so much for this wonderful demonstration of blending acrylics.

[@sheilapeterson6853]

Thank you! I love this blending technique!

[@MDGeri]

Just perusing, and came across your video, and I kept saying "Wow, Wow." Such a fantastic tutorial! Thank you so, so much for your detail, thoughtfulness, and patience!!! I learned so much from you after viewing dozens and dozens of others, because you explain your process so well💥💯%.

[@sharonrussell518]

Thank you for this tutorial. I enjoy watching your paintings come together and you have a great causal way of teaching. I always learn a new technique watching you. 👍🏻

[@doublehelix1185]

Thank you! I really needed to see your technique of blending. This is a great help to me. Very natural and beautiful! Thanks again. 🍀💚💚

[@catherineadkins2774]

Great blending lesson and the painting is lovely. I love this blending method. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@gopinathannottath]

Love to see your techniques, you are so experienced with the colours you make magic with your finger tips in seconds. I am thankful and amazed with your ideas. God bless

[@evidencesuggests1697]

Feliks you are one of the best!!! Thank you for your expertise and advice!

[@mjpete27]

Such a good technique and you explain so very well! Thanks and I look forward to your videos! You are such a generous person and Please tell your wife she is appreciated as well! You both have a wonderful week-end!

[@karidc7765]

I used this technique today for the first time with my make-up blending brushes. Worked awesome. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@ColorByFeliks]

Very happy to hear that! My pleasure 😃👍🖌

[@viarchibald6345]

This is so beautiful! Have not seen this done before . Thank you !

[@jackierutkowski4876]

Wow, what a lesson! Learned so much about blending. Now to turn on the video again and see what my efforts turn out to be. Thanks.

[@ColorByFeliks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahrech7429]

That is so helpful! I really struggle with blending. Thank you.

[@gladyshorst6257]

You make it look so easy, I will have to try this myself. Thank you.

[@niriereddy2317]

I so enjoy your tutorials, Felix. I'm watching and just practicing on paper atm as I'm a rank beginner. Thank you for the detailed, inspirational tutorials. You're sò good.

[@lindajoyal5013]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful techniques. I, too, enjoy your voice and the very soothing way you show us your process. You make me feel like I can do anything and that there is no pressure, only the joy of learning and creative expression. It is very obvious that you truly have love and passion for what you do. Thank you so very much. You are so incredibly AWESOME!!

[@ColorByFeliks]

It keeps you going when you enjoy what you do while learning. Thanks for your kind words and support! Take care, Linda!

[@sanjayapradhan2445]

Love the brilliant way of blending

[@noreenhuff3161]

Thank you for your wonderful video. I just started painting in the past couple of months and the tips you have are great! I can't wait to see myself improve with your tips and blending. I love the sponge affect.

[@danielchayra401]

Thank You like the way you presented this lesson, you taught me a lot, I've been painting 30 years, self taught and I do what what you showed, but you taught me an easier better way to do it and I love the end results. Again Thank You so much.

[@melindawilliams8399]

So lovely. Great tips and demo. Thank you. I'm going to attempt a full moon painting, my first, and hopefully I will be able to blend as well as you did.

[@angelashaw5731]

Wow - such a brilliant blending technique! Thanks so much for this great tutorial - can't wait to try it out 🤩

[@Btromm.]

Thanks for all your painting tutorials! You're amazing! Your techniques have helped me a lot!!

[@BILLBRAZIL100]

The best tutorial ever . Amazing technique. Very calm voice makes everything easy . Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@marie-claireahnien3564]

I don’t have the red you are using. Can you suggest a substitute.

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Lucky me! Let this Just be my homework at the art academy! Thank you so much!

[@karenissimalovestrilogy75]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! I'm a newbie at painting, and I am painting rocks with acrylic paint --- And I have been having ALOT of difficulty with blending, But you make it EASY to follow! Can't WAIT to try out what I've learned here!🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@csrichardson7973]

Absolutely breathtaking! I love the more dappled effect of the blending. Thank you!!!

[@sensable36]

Love the way you explained everything so clearly and easy, thank you very much, I LOVE TO WATCH YOUR VIDEO'S

[@susane4229]

Just watched this blending technique, and really like the effect. I will try it.

[@2ambinge800]

Yesss finally a blending video !

[@Mishaal-jq2ls]

Ahhh! Really need this to know..Thankyou soo much for sharing 😍 God Bless You😇

[@cindybredwell4626]

I luv how you showed this step by step. Very easy to follow

[@kathleenswann]

wow. i never would have expected how this came along. thanks for sharing your expertise with those of us that are learning.

[@nikolasflameart9750]

I am mid-video. Just wanted to say thank you for the information. Really awesome 🤙 Now to continue watching!

[@mudgetheexpendable]

Also, the design of the blending brushes is excellent, you thought through the need to see what's happening so used a clear and colorless plastic handle. Inspired!

[@jayalatha6835]

Your technique of blending colours is wonderful. Thankyou for teaching so well

[@santiagohardy2728]

I watched this primarily for your blending technique, but got also got a great tip for using artist sponges. I plan to purchase some. Thanks for the tips! Your example piece really came together.

[@malikagandhiartist]

me too!

[@gh.art1st]

calmly and genuinely friendly application... i shall do this. thank you Felix

[@beverlyfrederick7670]

I have watched this. A few times. You are a great teacher!

[@rosaliemonopoli1200]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL THANKS FOR THE BLENDING LESSON

[@jacquelenecarter4746]

I love watching your videos im learning so much from them . you are a great artist thank u

[@yolandagloriaprieto-faelna3999]

It’s beautiful! Your work is amazing. Blending is hypnotic. You’ve encouraged me to take up painting. Thank you.☺️

[@justjan0423]

I'm just beginning. I love your techniques! I'm now a fan!!

[@cathygardner9214]

The technique is truly awesome! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@vaniahutchins4646]

I’ve been looking for a tutorial for blending.. and this one was perfect! Thank you so much 😊 I have now subscribed and will defo be watching more of these sessions.🤩.. Thank you so much

[@ColorByFeliks]

Welcome aboard! I’m happy to hear that you’re finding my videos helpful to you! 😃

[@clareevans6705]

thank you, I understand more now how to blend. paintings lovely looks like a sunset

[@mial7322]

this guy is brilliant! I love all of his tutorials, the paintings are so beautiful and colorful! Please make more videos!!!

[@christinecardenas1114]

Gentle, calming, instructive lesson incorporating very helpful techniques, to a gorgeous final picture. Thank you.

[@bellasol72]

Me gusta mucho Blending pero estoy mayor y me duele el brazo,puedo hacerlo de otra manera,me encanta pintar y tus técnicas son muy lindas,te felicito,tengo 73 años y lo disfruto mucho👍🙏

[@archanapanicker4068]

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[@bettydimare7059]

AGREE AWESOME I just enjoy your art so amazing GOD gave you this Gift Hope someday I can see you paint JESUS CHRIST on a beautiful canvas

[@manjutalpade7760]

I like the way you are teaching. Blending techniques are wonderful.

[@heatheranderson1821]

Thank you so much for this much-needed lesson, I really appreciated it. Love your work, you make it look so easy.

[@margaretpepper5304]

Fantastic! I can’t wait to try this technique but I know you have made it look so much easier than it actually is. Brilliant thank you

[@ColorByFeliks]

Thank you! Once you catch the technique, it’ll be so fun and you’ll be able to create some cool blending!

[@mariel3469]

Thank you so much for sharing . On tight budget so it’s a real blessing to have this info

[@sylviagratta9160]

Wonderful and helpful tutorial, thank you for teaching us techniques. I love the end result of your painted Picture. Simplistic and beautiful ❤️

[@LucyCroww]

Great artwork! Looking more easy when you painting.. blended so clean 🔥🔥🔥 beautiful like always

[@leecornelius7159]

I loved this tutorial! I'm having trouble blending a sunset sky for a painting I'm doing. This will help me immensely! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@liletteautrey8481]

Really a great finding the way you created your colours first from light to dark. I was amazed when you started your final blending. It really give a smooth transition. thanks for sharing I learnt a lot In this tutorial, you are a great teacher.

[@melodyscherting6569]

This was so fun to watch! Loved the blending method and I did hear a Bob Ross comment, "A happy little mistake." Loved it.

[@stevegpsych68]

Just brilliant, your channel is now my go-to as I learn acrylics. Thank you for taking the time to create, share and help us learn. Cheers.

[@catherinel.6190]

Thank you so much for sharing the simple techniques, they definitely help me to move forward on acrylic painting!

[@ColorByFeliks]

My pleasure! I’m happy to help in this way! 😃🎨