HOW TO create a minimalist painting..

How to create a minimalist painting.. fluid art acrylic pour painting
I created these two paintings with the explicit intent of making a minimalist piece.
I used very little coloured paint on a base of white housepaint.
I used about a tspn of 4 or 5 mixed colours. I added black paint to some bright paint to tone it down.
i am using housepaint mixed with US Floetrol as my base coat which creates some special effects as I pull my pallet knife through the colours.The colours are mixed 1 part paint to parts Floetrol.. and a little water..
Small mound that rests a second then disappears.
The Amsterdam formula is one part Amsterdam black oxide mixed with 4 parts US Floetrol.. no water.. I use it to shmear over the ribbons of paint.. creating Depth with cells and lacing..
I did 2 of these pieces.. One is softer in colour than the other..
I explain my method in the video.
I hope you might get some inspiration to try this. The real trick is to know when to stop..
Shmearing takes practice.. You are just skimming the pallet knife over the surface.. like frosting a cake.
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[@leehill7598]

I love these minimalistic paintings ❤

[@avileno50]

Immaculate beautiful, colors, designs and elegant, it’s a focus of beauty in any tope of room….

[@AmysCreativeArt]

Both pieces are absolutely Gorgeous. I always learn so much from your videos. You are the Shmearing Queen. 👸 And my favorite Technique. Have a FABULOUS day Gail!!💜💙💜💙🥰🥰🥰

[@marypatlevitt823]

Gail, You are such a gifted teacher and generous artist. Listening to your voice is meditative. Love how you muted colors with black ❤

[@Kathy-Carr]

These may be my favorites of yours! Or in the top 10, anyway. So beautiful in their softness and simplicity. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@WhiteDogGalleryByAmyJohnson]

Wow Gail this is beautiful! Just the right amount of smears and negative space. And the earthy color palette is beautiful. ❤️

[@emilyflotilla931]

Gail! Wow! It's been a busy week, but finally a chance to have a cuppa with you on the deck where I'm pet-sitting on a river, not far from Lake Michigan. How much better can life be? As I said to Sara Taylor, it would be wonderful to have a magic palette knife like yours that instinctively knows where to go! Just beautiful. As always. Especially love the second piece.

[@savannahbos6343]

Oh my goodness Gail this is just beautiful ...I love it simplicity at its best Thank you for sharing and take care💕

[@jeanjolly5267]

Love love love the second piece

[@lindachampigny7436]

Ohhhh soooo Beautiful,,,,,❤️❤️❤️

[@gratefulcreations]

Gail!!! This is so impressive! I didn’t know about adding black to mute colors. I’m always learning something new from you! This is so soft and delicate!! Love this

[@miekewwood6909]

Just gorgeous Gail, very inspiring

[@debbiem6860]

Just beautiful 🎉

[@judyhyland682]

I love this, Gail 🎉

[@2123Judith]

Gail I love minamal this is lovely

[@carolinewaterstone2624]

Def inspiring! My first effort was SO disappointing but my resolve is strengthened to try again! Thanks 😃

[@paulagoynes]

I’m loving your minimalist paintings.

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

Thank you..

[@lesleylang2990]

So Lovely.. Gorgeous !!!

[@jeanjolly5267]

Beautiful and soft!

[@cathleenmcgee9233]

Beautiful as always 💕

[@robinbrennan4561]

Just beautiful. Love the muted colors. I would love to see a triptych done this way. ♥️

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

That would work too..

[@danddartgallery8834]

Gail, the flow and colors in this piece are just lovely 🙂

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

Thank you so very much..

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

Stunning results!

[@Catherine0122]

Gail, you are inspirational. I love your artmaking. Such beautiful pieces. 🙂

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

Thanks so very much

[@reiki11]

Very pretty compositions. Love the subtle Segovia 💕background track. So much nicer than the blaring music (noise) some others use.

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

I love choosing music to go with the art..thank you

[@katherinemattox6346]

Love it!

[@marymcwhirter708]

I could stare at it for the longest time. How do you not get huge white cells take over? Add black so cool ty

[@janmaulMansfield5436]

Once again you create some of the most incredible pieces. So happy that you always share how you create all of these pieces. You are the best Gail!!!

[@alicerowan4688]

You’re truly an inspiration for me, Gail. I love getting notified of new videos. These are two very beautiful, yet minimalistic paintings, that I have to really practice with - not only technique but much restraint. You make it look so easy but it’s not - I’m not giving up at all, I’m going to keep at it until I produce something I’m happy with. The second painting reminds me of my spathiphyllum plant (peace lily). Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge and beautiful art with us.

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

Yes.. absolutely peace lily.. It takes lots of practice to get the shmears just right.. I know you can do this.. Thanks so much Alice..

[@alicerowan4688]

Thank you so much for your vote of confidence. It means a lot to me.

[@boop7313]

😍you have inspired me to get back into painting with this beautiful work x

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

Yay... do paint!!

[@g.e.2900]

Your art is always so stunning and the color combination is perfect! Thanks for sharing your beautiful art with us all. You're such an inspiration and a great teacher.

[@jackies2379]

Beautiful technique. I have to try it.

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

I hope it works for you. Thank you for watching

[@lindalambert3077]

These are so gorgeous

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

Thanks so much..

[@arleenaartvark1141]

Hi! Could any acrylic be used as the base, including metallic?

[@xlauriestarchildstudios7777]

Gail your work is stunning! Do you use satin or flat housepaint?

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

I use semi gloss paint..

[@xlauriestarchildstudios7777]

@@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters thank you Gail.

[@jayelleart]

Wow! These are gorgeous! Is house paint used for effect? Wondering if artist grade acrylic would work the same way.

[@GailBurstynLifeInSplatters]

I think the housepaint creates these effects.. You can always use artist paints and see

[@jayelleart]

Thanks. I will give it a try. I love minimalistic art. Really love these two painting. ❤️

[@catpender9807]

Beautiful love it

[@susanstephenson7301]

Is there a house paint you recommend? Do you mix it or use as is?