How to Paint with Acrylics - Abstract Layered Textured Art Painting - Ethereal Landscape

How to Paint with Acrylics - Abstract Layered Textured Art Painting - Ethereal Landscape DREAMER
Creating "Dreamer"
Ethereal watercolor-ish, layered effects with acrylics on texture.
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Supplies used:
Canvas board 8" x 10"
Acrylics in Yellow/Green, Light Cadmium Yellow, Phthalo Blue/Green, Gold Ink, White
Flat brushes - sponge
Glaze medium
Tissue paper
Molding Paste
Abstract art painting tutorial with KR Moehr.
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[@angeliaberkowitz5472]

Perfect as usual! Can’t wait for the large scale tutorials! Thank you again for sharing your talent!

[@trishprange4282]

Wow, dynamic for sure. I LOVE it!!

[@pattyschwarz1]

This is absolutely brilliant Karen. Thank you so much for doing this video!

[@alrenefischer4481]

Stunning Karen , I am absolutely loving you class ; Thank you 🙏

[@zoricastro]

Thank you for posting today!! It’s like you knew I needed some beauty added to my day. Every video is like a gift!

[@elmer1912]

I just love it and have been trying to find out how to do ethereal paintings for years. Can't wait to get to your large scale paintings. Thank you very much.

[@rudieye6666]

Thank you so much, Karen! I love your videos!

[@margaritasilva708]

I love watching you, step by step ! Beautiful painting! Thanks for sharing... Blessings 🙏🏼

[@ceciliayoung5094]

Stunning really kind to see tutorial on large scale, love your aer.

[@nitafaught-JoyfulheART-]

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your technique! 🥰

[@marcijlo]

Karen I am new to your channel from South Africa and have just finished my Crackle paste canvas inspired by you! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to do my next one using these techniques and textures!🌹

[@brendacuthbertson9738]

Loved watching, can’t wait to have a go. Thank you so much

[@jonathanmargetts7197]

Having discovered your artwork recently you have motivated and inspired me to create abstract artwork. I have for many years focused on more detailed realistic artwork but now feel excited to move into a new dimension to my artwork. I absolutely love the translucent color tones that you apply. Simply beautiful and so pleasing to the eye whether the paintings are small or large format size. Your natural balanced and relaxed commentary is great and I do particularly like the pace of your demonstrations. Brilliant! Thank you so much Karen for sharing your creativity. Much appreciated.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Thank you so much for you kind comments! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Happy painting!

[@MrGoldap]

Exactly like me! I love this artwork.

[@Alexis581000]

I love your work :-) and the way you explain everything you do. Thanks for sharing!

[@evelinam.5835]

Thank you for showing us this technique

[@edllerandi]

Thanks for sharing your technique love it

[@roxanner8]

I appreciate your teaching technique. thank you very much. I enjoy your work.

[@micheleh72]

I'm really enjoying your videos. I tend to paint with blues/greens, so love watching how you blend etc 👌

[@MsMVH]

Love your art. I 'feel' this, the colors, the movement. Appreciate how you explain everything as I know nothing about painting but love your work. I bought several canvases and will attempt expression. Thank you for teaching and posting. ♡

[@annapetryniec3645]

I really like your tutorial, how you explain everything in detail. I have learned so much from just a few of your videos where I'm confident to start painting on some small panels to begin with. I do have a large canvas to paint on but reserving for when I'm ready.

[@antierlydie7201]

Wouah, it's so nice, thanks a million for sharing your art

[@pjfoltz8810]

Very beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial

[@teresamendez7859]

Me encantó la técnica que usas. Gracias y felicitaciones!!!!

[@trishprange4282]

The gold finish really made it pop!

[@ShawNshawN]

Very nice to add texture to the painting. It really is a challenge to scale up to larger canvas as the painting can be more complex at the large scale or even bolder than a smaller painting. Thanks for sharing!

[@roz8723]

Thank you, lovely as usual.

[@keyokitty]

I love this! I'm just starting to paint, this has given me so many ideas I would have never thought of! Thank you! 😊

[@marypatlevitt823]

Lovely blending technique

[@DrJones-nh4my]

The gold looks great

[@kathyian1]

Love this, must give it a try! ❤️

[@auntieem9978]

Thank you, I love your technique! The large scale is amazing. Makes me want to try one.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

😊

[@maireadharkin5124]

That was very helpful, TFS

[@laimagascoigne3774]

Beautiful work I felt like I was floating, must try this method.

[@RK-ws3eb]

love it!

[@jbartwork7307]

This is very nice , great technique !

[@meri8746]

Love it!

[@sandrahealy7836]

Very beautiful, soft and gentle looking soothing

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Thanks 😁

[@foxdenabstractart]

It’s gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your art and thoughts. It’s very helpful to me, wanting to be the sponge that soaks the information up. You are a good teacher. 😊👏

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

🤗

[@juliefifield2201]

Lovely Work, Lovely

[@ellenvd5543]

Thanks very much for sharing!

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

Gosh I love this! Was just thinking of texture this morning and up popped you video. Thanks so much!

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Happy you like it!

[@astridskoldebring3121]

Great videos! So very educational and well done! Love them.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Thank you so much! 🤗♥️

[@yitingpan7309]

Very helpful tips. Thanks so much for sharing. I like the last touch you added, to make the painting complete

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

😁

[@zoesharpee6737]

Awesome thank you!!

[@barbydoc1]

I love your style

[@wendymarkby8]

It's lovely 😍

[@topchic7475]

Love this… thanks

[@laimagriciene6502]

Thank Your so much 🙏👍💖💐😘 l love Your art.🙏

[@pauletteknock3875]

You've inspired me to use this technique on a forest pathway I've been wanting to tackle. Thanks so much!

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

🙂

[@ivanetewolstoncroft8733]

Hi Karen you are definitely my Diva in Art painting. I am so excited to see you tutorial fora large canvas actualy I like to painting in 48x48 48x60 60 72. Great job on this Ethereal Landscape. I will try reproduce in my 48X48.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Thanks so much! Happy painting!! :)

[@joncook2487]

Love this painting! The demo full of great little tips....so I'll share one of mine. I use Goldens Interference Gold fluid paint very dilute with glaze ie: one drop paint to 6 glaze plus 3-4 water to create wonderful golden sheen without altering the base colour! Thanks for all your hard work.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Love Interference paint! Great tip 👍

[@karihowry2396]

Totally my colors too. I’ve wanted to do some textured paintings.

[@samanthasmith4617]

Brilliant love it. Thank you.u.k.

[@maxnme21]

I have just found you on KZbin .....I love your work...I love your easy was....I love your directions/sharing your talent and knowledge. You are so important specially for beginners as myself. I’m trying to find the forms of art I’m drawn to and want to pursue. YOU are high on my list. I want to watch ALL your videos and try most of them. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your tutorials....you are giving me an important go to place in my life. Thank you so very much! I’m not seeing any recent videos....have you made any? Thank you again for all you do...you are an important part of the art world! Charlotte Grossarth

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Hey Charlotte - wow, thanks so much! I've been a little slow getting tutorials filmed, but I'm getting a new studio set up and hope to get lots more done soon :) Thanks so much for watching and your super kind comments!

[@Grumpysusie]

Thanks for this interesting tutorial. I was looking for an idea to help me with a painting of the Jefferson River near my home, frozen over in Winter with the mountains in the background under our huge/enormous Big sky. I'll use your technique for the hills and mountains and add the gold, because of the actual gold up there in those mountains, which will be a nice realistic touch! Love it. Was thinking of the fiber paste for the bending river as well, however, on the other hand, I think I'm going to use the glaze for the river in multiple colors (ultramarine blue, sap green, light sage green as the water becomes closer to the surface and side walls of the landscape) as it is in real life and do it with a very light touch blended with zinc white for the icy waters. Your tutorial has stirred a million ideas for my future painting I otherwise would not have thought of. Thank you. Be well and safe and always remember..."I am all here now..."(De Kooning) :)

[@TheAbstractpainting]

Hi Karen. It’s a snow day = paint day where I am. Just watched this video. J’adore this piece! I want to learn patience in painting. I’m more slap, dash and finish in one sitting (except for some fine tuning). But this inspires me to do it differently. Thanks. 😁

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

J'adore a snow day! Thanks so much!

[@kellywinn6148]

Hi! I love your videos! Thank you so much for posting them! Would you mind explaining your choice of canvas board over stretched canvas? Is it for ease during a video tutorial or your preferred surface? I have so much to learn! Thank you so much for sharing your talents! I can't wait to try this.

[@notboverd2216]

what a fantastic piece of work, your commentary was wonderful and very helpful, thank you so much for sharing :}

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

You are awesome - thanks!

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

amazing!

[@barbydoc1]

you are the"gentle touch" artist

[@Gabeloveyou]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!

[@valeriegirvin7939]

Hi, I’ve just discovered your videos, I’m a beginner in acrylics and was searching for someone to explain how it works, you have explained everything so clearly and simply, thank you so much 😃. I’m off now to binge watch all your videos 😂

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Awesome - happy painting!

[@angeliaberkowitz5472]

Karen, if you were going to use this technique using pinks/magenta's, what color would you suggest using for depth??? I can see some gold highlights....but I'm thinking either a ph. blue or diox purple. Are they too dark? What do you see, or do you have any color combination suggestions? Your choice of colors are always spot on and pleasing to the eye.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Hi- sorry for delay in response. I'm thinking the purple would be perfect. If you use blue with pink/magenta, you'll end up with some purple anyway. I'd love to see it finished with these colors!

[@angeliaberkowitz5472]

Thank you for your help. Wish me luck.....:-)

[@rabiamuhammedi]

Angelia Berkowitz bbh

[@melaniecropp9804]

Hi Karen,thank you so much for sharing your techniques! I am super keen to try it and am wondering what brand the spunge you use is? Thanks so much!

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Hi! It's just a cellulose sponge. Any brand will work, but sometimes the ones from the grocery store (kitchen-type) sponges break down and leave little bits so get them at a craft shop. :)

[@marycaciamasser3814]

On a color wheel wouldn’t colors in the orange range be the complimentary colors and bring a real pop to attract the eye by bringing a color surprise to your painting? I really like the colors in your piece- they’re some of my favorite colors. I was just wondering about leaving such a large area of white. I enjoyed watching your process.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Sure, I love orange with blue. I also like a lot of white when there is a lot of texture elsewhere...just my thing!

[@segetzler]

What type and brand of glaze do you use?

[@marzylari3220]

Thanksssssssss

[@chilkakanika1456]

Just wonderful❤. I was wondering if I could add a part of a human face somewhere there?

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Yes. Absolutely!

[@skasskass8331]

Also can you tell me how you frame your beautiful works? Are they behind glass or in an open, American, frame? I see you use Golden High Flow inks but you mentioned at the end of this video when we saw the larger work, that you had used gold alcohol inks.......Can you advise on which ink is best for which purpose. So many questions!! Many thanks.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Hi - I don't like to cover textured works (with glass). I like the texture to be very visible. I use alcohol inks (gold and other colors). They give a somewhat unique flow/finish vs. paint. Any brand would be fine! I used Golden Hi-Flow acrylics and alcohol inks (I think they are Liquitex brand). Any works!

[@kimberlycordle8325]

Stunning Work! Where did you buy your sponge from?

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Any craft store like Michael's 🙂

[@BirdieB12]

@AbstractArt Karen, Do you use particular brushes for creating these effects and blending techniques? If so what are the best brushes to use for achieving the effects that you show with your paintings? Thank you so very much♡Leah

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Hi, sorry didn't comment before...yes, I have free classes to learn about brushes. Some on youtube or join my Masterclass group, free, at 101artists.com

[@namdor11]

thats fantastic! What medium did you use?

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Hi- acrylic glazes. I use the satin and matte (mix together).

[@skasskass8331]

Can I ask what did you use to stick the tissue paper onto the canvas. I’m in UK so not used to product names in USA?

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Use any medium like a texture medium (heavy gel or modeling paste).

[@marycaciamasser3814]

What type of glaze medium did you use?

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Golden mix of satin & gloss

[@ms.lizzypoulos9276]

Can a high flow paint be made with adding a lot of water?

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

No, that will break down the pigments. You need a flow medium (a little water is OK)

[@natethomas587]

Why do the 808's in the beginning drop so hard tho! . lol . get ready to paint gansta style !

[@christinehobson2503]

Can you use wax paper?

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Sure. I think it would work but seal it well.

[@christianecarson4321]

I'm so glad I found you today!!! I've been terrified of glazes for ages now because all the videoes I've watched seem to assume we all know everything about them, and use so many different products it's overwhelming! While they certainly achieve beautiful paintings, they don't really explain the what and the how like you've just done...I'm not terrified any more so I'll just get some small cheap canvas boards and practice, practice, practice! One quick question though, I don't have any actual glazing mediums but I do have an unopened bottle of 'binder' because I saw a lovely lady using that for her glazes... is this OK??? Thank you for sharing your expertise in such a simple and detailed way, you're a great teacher! Subscribed today and I look forward to spending many more hours learning from you.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Hi Christiane - Don't be afraid: glazes are your friend! :) Sure, use whatever you like to practice (cheap canvases are great) and when you are more confident, buy some good quality mediums for archival creations. Please be sure to subscribe to my newsletter at 101artists.com - I send out more there, too! Happy painting!

[@christianecarson4321]

@@AbstractARTpaintings Oh thank you so much for your encouraging words, as soon as I get back home next week I'm guessing that the second thing I do will be glazing practice.. the first being make a proper cup of English tea!!! I'll definitely subscribe to your news letter, looking forward to reading them! Thanks again and happy painting to you too! :)

[@sherryturner2959]

You mentioned having done larger pieces similar to this. Can you tell us where to find them? Are they on your UTube page or website?

[@festinahres4881]

Great work! I just disagree with you on the color picking advice for new artists... Some people look for art to hang on their wall at home and might have a color sched. in furniture and such. They would be attracted to that color OR the complementary color... So could well be an all kinda blue painted panel...To match the couch and chairs or to hang on a yellow-ish wall

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

I agree- more of a "wall decor vs. art" discussion which I have often with my customers!

[@jconearth6686]

hmmm what am i missing ? why not just use a Molding paste [ Golden ] / or Modeling Gel [ Stevenson ] pretty much the same - anyway it seems simpler and achieves the same idea and actually allows more possibilities...not a criticism just curious - and btw why not use a dryer rather than wait ? A dryer depends on how much paint will dry it, usually in minutes or longer but often less longer than waiting hours or overnight

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

Hi- thanks for the comment! This is just a different technique which actually does create a different look than just a gel/paste. Once you do it you can see the obvious difference. Also, as an experienced glaze user, I've learned over the years that you need to let a glaze fully cure or you can run into issues trying to paint over it too soon. Using a dryer is great sometimes, but not when using lots of glaze layers (they lift if not fully dry down to the surface). Bummer for impatience, but it's worth the wait (for me and my art). :) Thanks again for watching!

[@jconearth6686]

@@AbstractARTpaintings yep ! i am just learning glazes with spray water and Mediums, and i have painted over several canvases due to paint lifting and appreciate the time you took to comment since it IS a bummer when i get a really great idea and colors and ends up lifting ! i am using less paint now other than when highlights are needed but really happy to hear your reason why it was lifting and although i am still using a heat gun i am allowing natural dry time more and what a difference - i may start a new painting while one is drying, so i am not bored waiting - Thank you for your time and input !

[@HomiDavier]

Highlighted reply Just Sayin' 13 hours ago @Homi Davier :- please note Karen narates live not overdubbing afterwards. She is an artist and passing on helpful techniques I suggest you take your self acclaimed art critic ass elswhere Homi Davier 1 second ago THATS FINE, I WILL.............I AM NOT AN IDIOT, I FULLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT SHE WAS SAYING & DOING....... CRITICISM OUGHT TO BE TAKEN WITH A PINCH OF SALT AND NOT WITH THE RUDE MANNER IN WHICH YOU REPLIED BACK. IN ENDING, IT WAS MEANT AS A TOOL TO ASSIST HER AND I AM NOT , I REPEAT NOT A CRITIC

[@SophieKae]

Seems unfinished. Needs a bitmore of something...more interest...perhaps a focal point of some sort.

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

It's an abstract landscape. These are most often rather simple and unfettered. Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@HomiDavier]

Karen, the effect is fine however for the end result you took too much time to explain the basics of this particular piece of art. I suggest, you talk less, be less repetitive and get more of the art than words. Good Luck

[@justsayin4017]

@Homi Davier :- please note Karen narates live not overdubbing afterwards. She is an artist and passing on helpful techniques I suggest you take your self acclaimed art critic ass elswhere

[@HomiDavier]

THATS FINE, I WILL.............I AM NOT AN IDIOT, I FULLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT SHE WAS SAYING & DOING....... CRITICISM OUGHT TO BE TAKEN WITH A PINCH OF SALT AND NOT WITH THE RUDE MANNER IN WHICH YOU REPLIED BACK. IN ENDING, IT WAS MEANT AS A TOOL TO ASSIST HER AND I AM NOT , I REPEAT NOT A CRITIC

[@justsayin4017]

@@HomiDavier idiots comment in block capital letters you obviously don't take critism with a pinch of salt don;t you think that you were being rude you offer Karen a tool to assist her ? are you a better artist ? you wish her luck ? How arrogant be gratefull for what we are being taught

[@dell4277]

My goodness..you took so long just to do that small AMT of painting...too long .not much going on..sorry

[@AbstractARTpaintings]

More of a techniques video - not a speed result painting for sure!