How to Paint Tulips on a Absorbent Ground with Acrylic Paints by Ginger Cook

Ginger will be exploring the fine art of acrylic painting by offering some basic tips and tricks for beginner to advanced artist alike. These lessons are designed to help you with your own paintings and to continue to advance your skills. Ginger will be taking questions and can possibly be able to demonstrate to clearly show you the answer. Learn to Paint Tuesday will be live classes on KZbin that you will be able to follow along during the live session and/or come back to paint along with Ginger at your own pace.
Being the GOLD STANDARD in acrylic painting lessons, Ginger Cook will be exploring the Fine Art of Acrylic Painting by offering tips and tricks to help you with your own acrylic paintings. During her live broadcast, Ginger will be taking questions and may demonstrate the answer when possible.
In this week's exciting episode...Lesson to be announced!
Join Ginger Cook, Master Acrylic Artists, for Live Lessons right here on KZbin every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 7:30pm central. You will meet other artists and be able to ask questions in this live interactive session. We talk about art and other fun subjects as Ginger shows you step by step how to paint another masterpiece with acrylic paints. Join Ginger as she shows you how creating with acrylic paints can be easy, fun and stress-free.
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Award winning artist Ginger Cook...
is recognized for her exceptional balance of color and light. She intertwines the bold strokes of thick impasto with softly layered translucent washes. The use of natural stucco and the combination of multiple layers of different media present the viewer with a three dimensional work. The Ginger Cook style of painting is both fresh and innovative.
She delights the viewers with her for unique painting style and mastery of color and is held in high esteem by many major manufactures of fine art acrylic paint in the world.
In 1997, she received 4-winning first place awards and the overall Grand Prize win of Liquitex “Paint a Difference Competition", an open call to acrylic artist across the world to submit artwork that represented the best of Acrylic Painting. Liquitex subsequently featured her as a Master Acrylic Artist, with a show of her paintings at the National Academy of Design in New York City.
Utrecht acrylics paid her the complement of a full page ad featuring their paint and her artwork in Artist Magazine the following year.
2007 Chroma Online Acrylic Paint of Australia have asked her to test then newest product and subsequently represent it to various art groups and university students in her Southwest Region of the United States.
She currently demonstrates Matisse Paints for this major Australian Paint company through Jerry’s Artarama stores in the Houston area along her many fans on KZbin and her Online Academy of Fine Art and Acrylic Painting located at GingerCookLive...
When you are ready to take your acrylic painting to the next level…consider getting Personal Art Coaching from Ginger Cook and join the Merry Band of Artists on GingerCookLive.gallery. Memberships start as low as $9.95 for 7 days of access to over 250 acrylic painting lessons for both the beginner and the advanced artist.
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[@mlaurenk6597]

I ordered 3 tubes (150ml) of Matisse Titanium white from Jerrys a couple of months ago and they were all bad. I called them, and they resent 3 more tubes. From the same exact batch. So they were also all bad. Finally had to get a refund. I contacted Derivan about them, and they told me the tubes Jerrys sent were supposed to have been on their destroy list so I'm not sure why Jerrys was selling them. I just ordered more paint and have the free white 250ml jar and tubes coming, I really hope they're not also spoiled. I think I'd have to stop buying from Jerrys if I get another bad order. :( Anyway, thanks for this lesson! Love learning about new products. :)

[@sueclark8896]

Always fun to learn new ways to create art. I recently purchased absorbant ground after watching Cinnamon do a black & white emotional piece. I have one canvas ready to go, but now I'm curious to see how the paint acts on this surface. (by the way, I too just got a shipment from Jerry's with my 250ml being solid as a chunk of rubber, same exact lot # as yours ) I emailed, so it c will be interesting to see if they respond. you looked great tonight & love your painted t-shirt. ....maybe an idea for a live???? a simple design on a t-shirt. perhaps a Ginger logo with a small bear? just sayin, I'm down. ♡ Ty

[@gingercooklive]

I agree with you. We will hope they straighten out your order.

[@gingercooklive]

I have got a guy here locally who will make me a custom t-shirt from one of my paintings....he is on my "to do "list ... somewhere around # 8,945 LOL but I want them for my next trip so he is moving up to the perhaps the top ten things to get done, and I replaced his spot with "clean the house".

[@sueclark8896]

You would do well if you sold them. ♡

[@sueclark8896]

Clean house? In the words of your daughter, cleaning house resorts to injuries, do not, I repeat, do not make the bed. Lol. (I make mine 80% of the time).

[@connieostroha8423]

Oh Ginger, no matter if it’s present day Monday or Thursday OR three years ago, you always make me laugh. I enjoy your sessions so much. Anyway, bought some Golden’s absorbent ground and wanted to learn how to use it. Thanks. Art hugs to you and Jon - Connie O

[@gingercooklive]

I'm so glad!

[@lisecousineau]

Intersting to listen and view….❤

[@peggyhuddleston4498]

Ginger, I loved this lesson. Cinnamon had us try absorbent ground a while ago. You might mention that using this , acrylic paint will not underbind, no matter how much water you use. Again, I absolutely love your tulips. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks so much for sharing that information and taking the time to comment.

[@martylong2454]

I always enjoy your lessons, I've wondered how these type paintings were done now I know! Thanks Ginger.

[@gingercooklive]

thanks Marty. This is very pretty in person and the background has almost a fresco look to it.

[@Skirkly]

Thanks for showing us the absorbent ground and the tulips are beautiful. I always learn something.

[@gingercooklive]

thanks and we put up the video on how the ground goes on the canvas today. It was an impromptu RAS shoe ( reality art studio) . Fun

[@msangie132]

Ginger... all of your paintings inspire me, they are ALL beautiful and so well taught. BUT TONIGHT... this painting just kicked my creativity into high gear... :) Thank You Ginger. I loved this painting... loved loved. I wish you were LIVE everyday... :)

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks so much. i just never what what will resonate with this. Thans for the positive feedback.

[@erics.9849]

Thank you so much for the heads up about the paint . waiting for my paint should be here tomorrow i will check it too.Thanks Ginger and Jon..Love your show. Keep up the great work. Thanks

[@gingercooklive]

I keep getting emails and comments from people that the got a bad batch too...... so glad we were able to give a shout out about this.

[@CathleendeOntiveros]

i love the antique look of the background, thank you for another wonderful lesson. I can't wait to try this method

[@angelamaxwell59]

Thanks Ginger for yet anoter way to create i didn't know however that you can just dry the absorbant grounds and start painting! Loved the lesson so muchThanks again!

[@gingercooklive]

I let that absorbent ground dry for 24 hrs before I started painting on it. and it still didn't dry completely when I wet it and put the brown tones on . It probably needed 5 more minutes with the hair dryer.

[@angelamaxwell59]

Ok just saying that I read you need to apply several coats waiting 30 minutes between coats and then let it all dry for 24hours!

[@sourlindenau9465]

you look stunning Ginger...and thank you!

[@gingercooklive]

Gosh Jennifer thanks so much. i really appreciate it.

[@bonitaeasterling6956]

Great and interesting seeing the new product.

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks so much. check out the other videos I have in my acrylic mediums playlist

[@margaret4778]

So pretty. Love to watch. Painting hibiscus now. This one is next, it brings me to a happy place :) Thank you!

[@CRSART-om9pj]

the colour tube mix up was funny , loved that video, you too make my day , every time I tune in I leave feeling happier, thanks guys, love ya from England x :-)

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks Christine, so pleased you found us fun. Thanks for the positive comment as I am leaving happier today because of you. Art hugs from Texas

[@CRSART-om9pj]

Ginger Cook have a wonderful evening guys, arty hugs from across the pond :-)

[@giovannascotti488]

What a beautiful painting! I'm so sad because I don't have free time to paint as I would...waiting for summer...but I always follow you and your wonderful lessons.😍😍😍

[@gloriarodriguez5240]

Hi Ginger and Jon! I'm excited to paint these tulips, but can't find your video on how to prep the canvas with the absorbent ground. Please share the link, if you can. And thanks tons for sharing your passion and your skills!

[@sweethomes674]

Beautiful 😊

[@gingercooklive]

Many thanks!

[@ethel2681]

love your Gingerized tulips :) . I use absorbent ground (Cinnamon uses it and told us about it) it is brilliant when I use inks with my acrylics. I hadn't thought about putting it on with a palette knife and adding texture, I'm going to have to try that next time. Thank you Ginger, another absorbing tutorial :) xxx

[@gingercooklive]

Awesome. it feels bit like a fresco because of the texture. Could be very nice with an old style painting too.

[@carolarmstrong320]

Dear Ginger how can I see the original image of these tulips?you make it look so easy!( I guess that it why it is called a gift? Well, that is what you have. I am thankful that you are willing to share your gift with others. Thank you for all your apainting instructions, and in encouragement for those of us that don’t have the same skill level as you. May the Lord continue to bless you , and your family. Sincerely, Carol Armstrong.

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you. art hugs from Texas

[@sharonpoff6412]

Ginger dear. Wow I really enjoyed this painting. The technique of something new is exciting to me. I can't wait to try it. I really need to concentrate on my wave and water that we are working together on. The color of the tulips are so beautiful. I would not have thought of using pink though. Such a learning fun. I may keep in the yellow though. Would that yellow you really like from mateese work also. I know you will say 'well try it'. Ha. 😀😄. Another GINGERISMS '. just love love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ spending time with you. A FLY ON THE WALL FROM VIRGINIA BEACH.

[@gingercooklive]

Cad yellow light is not the same as Naples yellow. Naples yellow is almost white and I think would probably have been better than the cad yellow light that I used. The background really has an old fresco look to it and muted colors with this would have been nice too in the flowers. Glad you liked the video last night. See you tonight live. Ginger

[@ahmad4365]

very beautiful warm colors

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks so much

[@russelltodd6884]

Lovely tulips. thanks Ginger! Marilyn TOdd

[@galakari]

I love your tulips - even though I'm not particularly fond of tulips in real life! lol The textured but smooth background was cool! I wondere were I can get a hold of a jar of that stuff here in Norway... Hmmm! I need to do some investigations... Hope you stay clear of thunderstorms and other storms over there! Love and light from sunny Norway

[@gingercooklive]

I think Golden paints are sold around the world... but not sure. That large jar when I bought it last year was around $24. but they make a smaller size.

[@monalcreates]

It's my birthday today ( March 1st ) and it's been hard since it is the first birthday without my Mom.... However you, Jon and Sammy has made it a lot better for me! This is one awesome lesson!! The tulip painting is beautiful!! I do not have that absorbant ground but can you use modeling paste instead? Have a nice afternoon/evening! Artsy hugs!

[@kitkat9341]

Love what you did to it with the color changes and splatter! Is that an absorbent ground for watercolor, or acrylic?

[@gingercooklive]

You can use for both.

[@rosek1720]

What size of paint tubes do you buy?

[@gingercooklive]

The large tube of white. we bought 6 which were two three packs and got the other stuff free. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKnXmoeej9Cpbas this is exactly what we bought.

[@sueclark8896]

I'm guessing Ginger usually buys the 150ml tubes; however, if there's a great sale on 75ml, she gets them too. ;-)

[@sueclark8896]

Guess what : I just received an email from Jerry's who offered to replace the 250ml dried up jar with a 500ml. Now, if they follow thru, that's customer service! Less than 24 hours after notifying them.

[@gingercooklive]

I spoke to the head of marketing at Jerrys this am about this and he said he would get back to me today with a happy resolution for all. No worries....

[@sharonpoff6412]

Why does my comment go down so far.

[@gingercooklive]

Comments are in order of when they were made unless you click the button that lets you see newest first. but it resets every time)