How to Create Dramatic Floral Paintings (Acrylics)

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoy today’s video. The list supplies I used is in the description box below the video for anyone who may be interested. Want a FREE downloadable PDF guide to painting hydrangeas like I do? Click here to join my community, and in return I will send you the FREE GUIDE: fantastic-scene-70800.myflodesk.com/wb0mh86vh4

[@40bdg]

Fun technique and a beautiful painting! Thank you.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much!

[@tatyanachaikina7675]

в восторге,прекрасно!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thanks!

[@AnnVukovich]

Your art is beautiful. I’m very inspired to try your style of painting. Thanks for sharing your talent! 🥰

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks, I am happy you enjoy it. I always encourage artists to have fun and find a style that is unique to them and their vision. Happy painting!

[@brucenickerson4464]

I really enjoyed this and appreciated your explanation of why you used the background. I love the ethereal, romantic feel. Thx Marilyn.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks Marilyn!

[@mousharma8157]

Kathleen you're absolutely amazing Artist...as you know I'm big fan of yours and I respect you as my Mentor...when you play with colors and catalyst on the canvas, it's look like you're playing some musical instrument ....loved it...thanks for your videos, it's very helpful

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you for the kind words. I am so happy you enjoy my work and find my videos helpful. Happy painting!!

[@brendaharris4865]

As always, beautiful work!! I especially like the contrast of colors….never would have been brave enough to use raw umber for background!!!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks! Using raw umber felt like a risk! I didn't know if it would all come together, but in the end I followed what I knew instinctively would work. I love trying new color combos. I imagine I will be starting with more dark colored backgrounds now and see where it all goes.

[@deborahmeyers551]

Such beautiful artwork thank s for sharing 😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@rufuscollins2834]

Your art is just as gorgeous as you. Absolutely stunning work.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I am happy you enjoy my work.

[@codymyers2346]

I love love love this painting as I do all your paintings!!!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thanks Cody!

[@catherineflahr6160]

I love this. I never knew how to use the catalyst, so thank you for this beautiful demo!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Sure thing! I've never seen anyone use it like I have, although now I imagine hundreds will.🙂 Thanks.

[@corazonbrasopa]

Hoooo your work is so beautiful. Don't forget to post it, we are looking forward to seeing talented artists. I definitely can't draw and your work inspires me. I won't give up painting. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much! I will keep posting. Happy painting!

[@patgill3352]

Beautiful!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thanks!

[@bobilaforce8252]

Beauuutiful😍

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!

[@caroljward8629]

Thank you

[@woodseysmith9582]

Absolutely love this demo.. You are an inspiration to everyone who follows you.. and your work motivates me to keep on practicing on the courses I have purchased.. Dorothy

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks again Dorothy!!

[@MaireArchbold]

Your work is so beautiful!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you like it.

[@amalmasri5894]

I really enjoy to yours videos ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Glad you like them! Thank you.

[@familiemusic8351]

Thank you 🙌🙌😍🙏💝😍😍

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

You’re welcome!

[@DarrellBoyd-pl4gh]

Very. Nice

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thank you!

[@sivitafeliceesana9219]

Very nice! What color of green do you use? I love them ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks! As I said at the beginning of the video, all of the colors and mediums are listed in the description box, as well as the comment section. Thanks.

[@AnjelaWestern]

Do you mix every stroke of paint with glaze or just your blending portions. I have been looking for a technique to try out to pull away from realistic painting which I am feeling so confined to. I am searching for something more freeing, and this seem very freeing. I started many years ago with such perfectionistic issues from the emotional abuse many of us endure in life and have been feeling a desperate need for a change to discover further who I am as an artist. My art has always felt so forced and I am growing. I appreciate your input on the glaze question. Even just attempting to play with your technique can be a therapeutic exercise to free up many artists like me. Want to try this but want to understand more how you use the glaze. Thank you for your time.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi there! Thanks for your thoughtful question about my technique. The way I paint is very intuitive, so I don't always think much about how often I add the glazing liquid, but I will say that lately I use it more often than not. It is always on my palette at the ready when I decide I need it. So if the air is dry or my paint is too thick or my paint is drying rapidly, I will scoop up a little glazing liquid and mix it with the paint I am about to use. I like that it makes my paint somewhat transparent and easy to use. My advice would be to dive in and play A LOT until you discover a style that feels free and easy to you. You will certainly learn a lit about yourself in the process. Like you, my art used to be very rigid and controlled. I learned to just create in short sessions -- 10 to 20 minutes at a time -- in order to stay loose and not get too attached to the outcome of my paintings. I also offer a course that you would likely find helpful in letting go and making art fun. It is called "Loosen Up and Find Joy in Your Art". Here is the link: kathleenrietzartist.thinkific.com/courses/loosen-up-and-find-joy-in-your-art Take a look. There is a preview video that you can watch to see what the course is like. Thanks for your question, and happy painting!🙂

[@AnjelaWestern]

@@kathleen_rietz_artist Thank you, for your advice and I will look into this session and future sessions.

[@marjoriemurray4381]

Kathleen, is that painting for sale? I painted my living room walls Evergreen fog and think it would look lovely in there. I have several ideas for this room and would like to get your thoughts

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hello. Yes, this painting is listed in my website shop: www.kathleenrietz.com/floral-gardens/p/joy-in-the-shadows There you will find all of my paintings that are currently for sale. I also am open for commissions. Please fill out a contact form or email me directly from my website if you would like a call to discuss it further. Thank you.

[@marjoriemurray4381]

Thank you, Kathleen. Just purchased your beautiful painting! 😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

@@marjoriemurray4381 I just saw your order!! Thank you!! Bless you! I will be in touch via email!!

[@kathyjolicoeur6876]

What type of brush are you using?

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi there! All of my supplies are listed in the description box! (It's a #10 filbert)