Painting Hydrangeas Using a Catalyst Silicone Wedge

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In today's video demonstrates how I use a Princeton brand Catalyst silicone wedge to create rich, dimensional hydrangeas through thoughtful layering and planning. I'll also show you the purpose of using Glazing Liquid and how I use it to make my acrylics behave more like oil paints!
Here is a list of the acrylic colors I used:
Payne's gray
titanium white,
quinacridone magenta
unbleached titanium
green gold
pthalocyanine blue
cadmium orange
Hooker's green
The Catalyst wedge can be purchased from Amazon and art supply stores.
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[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hi everyone! Check the description box under the video for a coupon code to save 12% off your purchase of my online art course "Hydrangea Gardens". There are only 20 coupons!

[@maryspineto7656]

So beautiful and the way you work all those layers to get that final blend of colour throughout the whole painting is just so captivating! I can watch you paint for hours just got my wedge and my glazing liquid and thanks to you posting this detailed tutorial I hope to give this wonderful technic a try! Just love it! And I would love to see a tutorial of yours on roses and peonys maybe some day and thanks for your generosity in sharing your wonderful art❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it. Check out my online courses. I have courses on painting both roses and peonies! Every purchase helps support me as an artist so I can keep offering content like this video. kathleenrietzartist.thinkific.com

[@jsud5559]

LOVE your touch. It is bold but soft and the colors are so alive! Thank you.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you for the compliment.🌸

[@familiemusic8351]

Bin so dankbar für das Video 🙏❤️😍 ...ich werde es ausprobieren. Von Herz zu Herz.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you! I am happy you enjoyed it. I do hope you will try it.

[@carolinepurcell]

Oh kathleen, simply gorgeous. So very informative for us beginners thank you for scharing your talent with us.😊

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

You are so welcome! Check out my "Hydrangea Gardens" course for more detailed instruction. Check the video description box for a coupon code (under the video). Thanks for watching.

[@KevinLahvic-r4c]

So fun to watch the process and see it come together. Beautiful!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it.

[@daliahussain6054]

Finally i understand how to use catalyst 🎉 Thank you so much 😊❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

That's great! Have fun!

[@hobbyoflife]

its awesome luvly .and thank you for sharing with us .god bless you.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@MegaAnnajones]

I got my wedge last week & had a go but colours were too 'heavy' & 'solid'. Then i found another video of yours explaing what other mediums to use with the paint. So i got me some. Cant wait to have another go. Thanx so much for your tutorials. Love your work. ❤xx

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks great! Yes, the glazing medium is important. Good luck, hope it works out better this time.

[@CarolH2O]

Gorgeous palette and blossoms!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!

[@melbabowen4389]

it’s gorgeous!!❤ TGANK YOU!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks!

[@karlasoraya2175]

Beautiful as usual 🩷💙💜

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!! Much appreciated .

[@melbabowen4389]

LOVELY! ❤ Live this technique!!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@happy.homestead]

It turned out gorgeous! I am going to have to get one of those wedges and give your process a try. It's always fun to stretch our skills. Thank you for sharing your methods. The middle bottom hydrangea was my least favorite in the beginning, but ended up my favorite at the end! :-)

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you....funny, that's my favorite hydrangea, too! I think it's the touch of warmth in the pink that sets it apart. Thanks for watching. I hope you'll try it!

[@lavieenfrance5175]

How do u call that silicon thing? Where to buy?thanks..your painting are so lovely! ❤

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

@@lavieenfrance5175 Thank you. You can find your answers in the description under the video. That is where I list the paint colors and where to buy the silicone wedge. Good luck to you!!

[@lavieenfrance5175]

@@kathleen_rietz_artist thanks a lot for the reply! ❤️🇫🇷

[@codymyers2346]

I love all the different colors of hydrangeas. Just gorgeous! 😍

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks Cody!

[@kimpierce-dixon891]

Beautiful

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you!

[@azza4499]

What atalant !amazing

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thanks!!

[@EstaSommer]

Love your colors and love the liquitex green gold. Belongs in everyone’s palette. Thanks you for sharong

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

I totally agree! I love green gold. It makes such wonderful greenery for flowers, and mixes well with other colors. Thanks!

[@crystalzummo8213]

So Yummy! I am working on getting as close as I can to this . I seem to be overworking it and trying to get the knack of painting with the silicone wedge down . I wish i could show you my painting but not sure how . I guess i will have to fly to you ! Love your work !

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Hey there! Thanks!! I would love to see your painting and help you. My course "Hydrangea Gardens" is on sale with the coupon code youtube-hydrangeas. I offer a FREE private Facebook group to all students who take my online art courses or in-person classes, and purchasing a course helps to fund my abilities to keep making these tutorials and paid courses. The link to my course is: kathleenrietzartist.thinkific.com/courses/hydrangea-gardens Thank you!

[@missglenellen]

wow, seemingly simple, yet stunningly beautiful!

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thank you! It is simple, but requires a lot of practice to master using the wedge My favorite tool, though! Thanks for your comment.

[@ArtDreamPainting]

It’s nice 💚

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

thanks!!

[@oz7550]

❤👏

[@coejinsig89]

👍👍👍

[@brucenickerson4464]

So beautiful! How do you decide about what your focal point will be and how do you establish it. Thx so much. Marilyn.

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Thanks for your question. To be honest, I am generally more concerned with creating a balanced composition and eye flow when it comes to a floral painting like this than I am with intentionally creating a focal point. I can see it, but it is not at the top of my mind. However, if I am working on a landscape, I plan out my focal point and how I want to draw the viewer's eye to a certain area. I do that by use of contrast of value, and sometimes contrast of color as well, and perhaps have things like roads or trees or other items that lead the eye toward the focal point. In the case of landscapes, I do find it to be a more thought out process. Perhaps I will give more thought to focal point in my next floral and see how it changes my approach and the end painting. Thanks for the interesting question.

[@brucenickerson4464]

@@kathleen_rietz_artist Thank you very much. I just discovered your channel and love your style. Please keep them coming. Marilyn.

[@ivoneschuler3031]

Gostaria de saber se é possível fazer essa técnica com tinta a óleo?

[@kathleen_rietz_artist]

Yes, I imagine you’d be able to create a similar look using oil paints. Thanks.