5 Acrylic Painting Techniques

Acrylic Demo: Blend, Layer, Trees, Clouds, Suggestive Detail, & MORE
Beginner to Intermediate Level Tutorial and Techniques
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YOUR FRIEND HOODIE i'm screaming.

[@syznkrm]

Agreed! I didn’t expect to learn so many techniques from this one video. She explained it in such a simple way.

[@Zivlix]

-get inspired to paint -paint -realize that I suck at art -try again -it is a little better and I get more confidence -feel better about my skills -next day -looks at art -realize it’s trash -sell your soul to the devil -now good at art

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[@ivisteli7968]

Same😣😁

[@hollyh.6695]

This is crazy good timing. I was trying to find tips and techniques for acrylic. I always do watercolor and I just don't understand how to paint with acrylic for some reason. So thank you again!

[@saturdaymorning1151]

Holly Carlile Omg same! I always work with watercolors and when I pick up acrylics I just get confused.

[@emilydeaton1169]

Same! I’ve tried acrylics a few times but they always dry so quickly, leaving me feeling rushed, and I’m still figuring out how to blend them. Obviously acrylic is a beautiful medium, though, and worth trying!

[@magna8738]

this is me also! i ran out of watercolour paints and only had heavy body acrylics i love how they blend but was just lost.

[@taylorraearihia5694]

Haha same here! I asked for acrylics for my birthday and then had absolutely no idea how to use them because they are so different to watercolour. I've just kept going at them though and I absolutely love using them. I'm so excited by Robins new video 😍

[@hotea9755]

Holly Carlile same here

[@Mad-ik4fq]

I was looking for an art video to watch at 3 am before bed, perfect time to upload!

[@Mad-ik4fq]

Looking at this comment again, I feel like it sounds sarcastic but I wasn’t being sarcastic in the slightest, I was legitimately scouring KZbin for the perfect art video and couldn’t find something that was engaging but relaxing at the same time aha. Loved this video robin, and the new upload schedule sounds great!

[@Mad-ik4fq]

Okay, I should probably head to bed now.

[@ranthetrashcan]

Shrek gud night my frend

[@nataliamarie5894]

You described exactly what I’m doing except it’s 5am, oops

[@mysu3777]

Feeling my inner picasso at 2am for me 👩‍🎨

[@davidrowcliffe58]

At last someone who's answered my questions about actually working with acrylics rather than just showing off their skills - thank you!

[@kubraozyrt]

It's always happy time when my favourite art youtuber uploads a video. Your videos got so much quality over the time but this time you took a huge leap. I liked your new idea of weekly subjects. It's as if I'm waiting for my favourite show on tv. I also loved how you explain us everything throughout the video. Job well done.

[@Robin-wu8nz]

Kübra Özyurt couldn’t agree more!

[@dez967]

Very much agreed.

[@matthill367]

I had no idea you would put colors like pink or yellow into a blue sky or white cloud!

[@birgithe4161]

What if you made a Bob Ross paint-along type video?

[@emilijaslepetyte2770]

It would be funny thing to watch

[@k.r4748]

hoodie painting along to a bob ross video

[@birgithe4161]

I meant more like we would be able to paint with robin, but that would be fun too

[@zainkhan-eo1ew]

Just follow bob ross XD

[@lymersa]

She is actually better than Bob Ross.

[@user-vt4in9xz9r]

when video actually starts : 2:21

[@bellawest9105]

Tysm

[@alexandra-rm1qd]

THANK YOU

[@DGP406]

Thank you, I don't get what's with women artists and their endlessly talking, why not just get to the fucking point? every damn video is like this

[@Andrea-ws7ux]

@@DGP406 damn why don’t you chill and stop bitching about it

[@icandyfortheblind]

@@DGP406 men artist do it too? It’s entertainment

[@navyboymommygramma]

The first time my granddaughter saw me wet my paint brush before using acrylic paint she exclaimed "Gramma, those aren't watercolors" 😊 I always start with a damp brush, maybe I shouldn't try oils after all haha🤗

[@happypaint3416]

I learn painting from You Tube Bob Ross Kevin Hill Michael james smith And especially You First i used ordinary Windsor and Newton And now i use Acrylic... With same technique as painting with oil (wet on wet) and it's cheaper since my magic white is water and sometimes super white wall paint. You're great Everytime i watch this channel... I learn something new. Thank You Best regards from Indonesia

[@aalder0]

honestly loved this. it's so nice seeing someone approach an art tutorial with such a relaxed and embracing tone. none of the 'you must follow this rule and don't paint this colour over this!' talk just genuinely so calming and encouraging, a massive 'just try it out for yourself but this is what works for me' vibe. i've loved all your videos so far but if there's more like this as part of your plans for the future? then i'm excited

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Theres a top video with 1.6 million views who didnt even know what type of canvas she was using, i couldnt stand listening to her then clicked this... thank you. This is straight to the point from someone who has passion.

[@leonablanton9722]

you are the reason why i still get inspired you don't know how much it means it helps me to not focus on my cancer or health issues.

[@wannabepronstar9186]

I would follow you twice if I could! You're the best artist to follow! Your art is amazing and your tutorial and tips are so informative and concise. Thank you!!!!!!!

[@renwai9160]

Ahh, your paintings are always really great! Before I found your channel, I hated having to draw any scenery at all, being someone who mostly studied how to draw humans. After watching your videos, I realise that having a scenery would add depth to my drawings. Thank you for inspiring me to go past my comfort zone and strive for much needed improvement!

[@rhondaraines4550]

Thank you Robin. Love the direction you are taking. I’m 63 and just getting started at doing what I have always wanted to do.Art. I look forward to learning from you.Have a beautiful week with your family.

[@thebanditking8502]

Those weekly video topics are SUCH a good idea! love you!

[@kathleenwildey2757]

I love the additional color you added to the clouds, I thought it made them much more realistic because it added a ton of depth. Thanks for the demonstration!

[@chibikensan]

I remeber I came for tips, stayed for hoodie, and now I am loving you and your passion. Honestly, is not just a painting tutorial channel, is a beautiful human sharing her passion with thousand more people. I just cant get enough of your content and the stories you share

[@heathersouter]

Girl, you rolling down that hill had me gAgGiNg.

[@daniahsawadjaan5982]

I have no words. You are a really great artist. Thanks for the techniques!

[@susanhunter8126]

I watched this more than once. Well worth it! Thanks

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

"Clouds are not just white." Needed that reminder. Thanks, Robin!

[@felixhenson9926]

Everytime I see you paint I am utterly blown away by how talented you are

[@QuantumKitty]

Amazing video you are a natural born teacher.

[@oliviaribeiro5910]

It's nice to see some tips and tricks because you don't do them a lot and I'm really happy that you made one because it's sooo much helpfull !!!

[@chelseacreatesart]

I really love hearing how you work in your process. What you are thinking about as well as talking about your technique. Thank you for sharing a thoughtful video.

[@KassieFox]

I'm not a beginner, but I have to be honest. This is the first video regarding acrylic on YT that's actually helped me. Great job.

[@subculturebutterfly]

excellent video, you're a wonderful teacher!! one request/suggestion: could you put in a little clock in the corner that shows the real elapsed time? my biggest problem while learning acrylic has been paint drying so fast, so i'd love to get a better idea of the real pace you're going at. if possible!!

[@stellagorga1846]

subculturebutterfly that's ridiculous...you can't learn that way...you need to get familiar with the paint...each brand is different...the atmosphere in which your working is different as far as drying Times..next people will ask how many drops of water or medium she dabbled her brush in...omg!!

[@MajorasMistress]

You have honestly been my Bob Ross. I started painting for the first time last year when I was very very sick, using it as an escape really. Unfortunately I was so so bad at it lmao Your videos have been so helpful, and honestly uplifting even. I love all of your work from your realistic landscapes to your stranger lil critters. I think it'd be really cool to see you do more work with different mediums, especially watercolor 💕

[@KarsynMacenna]

As long as you're content and happy, anything you want to add is accepted. I love the ideas you've implemented, and this was a very helpful video. Thank you!

[@ianspike3284]

i got here because I just started up using acrylic, but I stayed because of her very enjoyable and funny antics😍👍

[@haleyspence]

Week 3 you should do a vlog or something! Just the random behind the scenes life of an artist/slice of life sort of things that you can really limit your effort on

[@bobnicholas5994]

I want a day where you teach us like we are in 6th grade art class like today. All this organizing and goals are overloading my brain. I enjoy whatever you give us.

[@ghostinameatsuit4654]

I feel like you're my Bob Ross 😂 I love when you upload, and the weekly topics are brilliant! All the components of why I love watching, thank you for being so dedicated 💝

[@bioshock1778]

I am no beginner artist. But i have always had trouble with paints. Thank you for making this video

[@Ch-thalassa]

Better than a 1000 dollar lesson at college, subbed.

[@shirleyfernandes8709]

Thank you for all the wonderful details. You used an angle brush for the whole painting?

[@Helseinspirert]

I love how long you have come, you have worked really hard and we see that!

[@hope4autism475]

Hi Robin, love your humor, thank you for the tutorial. I am an artist but have never worked with this medium. I can hardly wait to apply the techniques you shared, very insightful.

[@bigdaddy2816]

She really makes it look easy

[@anoushkapoudel7798]

You really don't need to worry that you are not doing enough. You've helped me a lot in many aspects of painting.

[@prernatripathy8406]

I love love love this painting so much. The little strip of orange elevates it to a higher level. I tried recreating it but it was so difficult omg

[@bennettschwartz3187]

I really appreciate you showing all your sped up work!!!!! It was so helpful! You teach so well and are so super talented!!! Thanks for this!

[@ctosiecki]

Thanks for a video like this and I'm looking forward to more. I haven't been painting long, and one of the things I've had to overcome is concept that painting shouldn't take very long.I had it in my head that a "normal" painting shouldn't take more than an hour. It was really helpful at the beginning of your video when you said that this took almost three hours. It puts into context the time it really takes. The rest of the video was also very informative. I enjoyed being in the mind of a painter as they worked through a piece, especially when you went back and worked on the sky more at the end. A lot of times, I will "finish" one part or a painting and then later think, "too bad that part is done, I'd really like to change it." I'm really learning a lot from your videos. Thank you!

[@AureliaVel]

Just wanted to let you know I appreciate you taking the time to do this. I've been painting acrylic (seriously) since 2016. I worked for one of those wine & paint companies for a year, then decided to go another way. I got into digital art, but something about acrylic landscapes keeps me doing those. After you've worked at one of those places you get the appreciation of being able to do a painting in 2 hours or less. The problem I found was that as an artist I wanted to IMPROVE from that method of fast pace and work on more quality paintings. It's hard being what I'd consider Intermediate and wanting to move into advanced. I can never really find anyone who wants to show the alternate techniques or how different they can be when working with acrylic. For example I do have a hard time blending on a piece that's already dried, but I also work on hard board canvas so it doesn't usually work adding water because it likes to sit in all the little spaces and it drives me up the wall. The last part of this is also that nobody really taught me how to color blend to the exact color I had before. So that was a whole new level of irritation I could have done without. Your color mixing is a whole new level for me which is awesome. Just, THANK YOU. Thank you so much for letting us see more and wanting to share your knowledge with us. It does make a difference.

[@ChristianAgbayani]

The week by week format sounds AMAZING! I can't wait!

[@johnknizner6446]

Being someone that has only really worked with watercolor and was looking for the nitty gritty stuff about acrylic, this was just what I was looking for

[@chipzg832]

GOD YOURE SO GOOD AT PAINTING!

[@jessg789]

So helpful to see you work on your palette!

[@j.h170]

Your videos have been the most helpful so far, thankyou so much.

[@salmaibrahim6938]

This tutorial was PURE GOLD. And those weekly video ideas are SO GOOD. Love you❤️🙌

[@RuRaynor]

Podcast style is great- I love to listen to your advice while doing something with my hands, be it embroidery or tidying up! Your videos are very inspirational. I would like practical tips on overcoming fear of starting, and how to know when to come back to a piece and what more it needs. Hope this makes sense. Thanks for all your videos xxxx

[@howphancy]

"Probably since....forever" lol! Great video, thanks for sharing techniques.

[@JJWalters]

Wow... So memorized by this. I am just starting my painting journey and I hope to someday even get a tiny bit as good as this. So beautiful!

[@JJWalters]

Love the green and the grass in this! So good! Subscribed!

[@AKsArtDesignLife]

I never been to your channel before but i really like the workflow you’re establishing and this video was helpful!

[@timm6112]

Wow beautiful vivid painting. I would love an entire wall mural just like that.

[@chompachangas]

Wonderful, thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@LoveUnparalleled]

YESSS!! Bob Ross style landscape painting!

[@kadenmorris3108]

I love this idea! Whatever you think is going to keep your organized and help you grow!

[@jordanmattingly1671]

I just found this channel and honestly I'm glad I did. Love the energy you give

[@RobinSealark]

Thank you so much!

[@rebel9141]

i come to your channel for your amazing personality, hoodie videos are my favorite

[@aylakanber8914]

I'm just starting to paint and this is the first video I found and I think you are going to be really helpful!!!

[@patricktweedie7392]

Robin I'm loving all of your new artwork and videos! I'm loving the direction your taking with your art career!

[@mariumahmad3355]

I love the weeks break down

[@usacrochetpodcastgloria6132]

I just started painting and your video's are a huge help on how to blend I couldn't figure out why wasn't blending right a and I know thank you keep them coming great work

[@natgosau10]

Yes! I've been missing these types of videos here. And I like your plan for the channel. I think it's a good direction.

[@baileyjork]

Robin I wish I could love this video more! I don't really know what to say but somehow this video what exactly what I was looking for!

[@kimaugustine3481]

This is fantastic. I love these kind of videos!!! I've never taken an art class but I have talent (so I've been told) so these kind of videos help me not only understand what I'm doing already, but also how to improve it. I'd love to watch a video solely on brushwork/strokes! Your videos are so fun, and I adore your channel as a whole. Your personal journey has been encouraging and endearing, watching your skill grow and change has been amazing and your personality keeps me coming back. Thank you and I can't wait to see hoodie again. Lol Keep it up. 👍💜💜💜

[@kimaugustine3481]

P.s. I'm working with oils and it's been great but I think I need some help, so I'm looking to become a patron! See you there soonn

[@leewarren492]

Like the other commentor, I've only used watercolors and gouache and need to know basic acrylics for an art therapy class Im taking. This feels doable and similar to my landscape painting. The darks first isn't in my wheelhouse yet so just watching you helps.

[@alyssalorrain5454]

You could do that or you could do whatever you want whenever you want and take time off whenever and I'll show up whenever a video gets posted :) and I really love this painting!

[@celiablanchard9060]

This is absolutely beautiful! I haven't painted clouds in a hot minute, but they've always been one of my favorite things to paint

[@Christine-qm1eu]

I absolutely adored this video - it was very clear and concise without being too simple! I really appreciated the tutorial and I'm super looking forward to everything else you do on this channel. Thanks!

[@entertainmentcapybara2220]

You make learning art not boring

[@darkchurchhill]

I come to this channel for art challenges because it inspires/motivates me to paint more

[@EllaBrereton]

I love that new plan! Just wanted to say a big thank you for helping me improve my art skills and experiment more! 😊

[@karenpaxton]

🤗 fabulous teaching, back to re-watch x

[@MsCafecito]

Honestly so helpful! I’m trying to put together my portfolio, and this has helped me so much! 💕💕Hopefully the judges like my portfolio and I get into the high school I want to! Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@raffaella0224]

After a long day this is the best thing for calming down

[@kt-tm3me]

Thank you for this video!!!!! Having a whole video dedicated to watercolor would be awesome too because I love the look of watercolor but never know what kind of art I should tackle with it.

[@darkbluematter1753]

Awesome plan!!! Also, that painting turned out great. Your attention to details really shines in this one.

[@wingmandecrayt8932]

At the peak of the mountains!

[@Luciferwinchester]

I like watching your time lapses with voice over.

[@michelleg.8190]

Thanks so much for this video ! I have learned so much and appreciate all your techniques !!!!!!!

[@Creativjess]

Just in the nick of time! 🙌❤️ thank youuuuu! ❤️

[@raffaella0224]

Idk why but i think its so funny when robin reflects in her palet

[@monicaborer780]

Awesome video! Your plans for the week are great!

[@Ruben-GG]

Very nice, Looking at your channel because I want to get back into painting. Always seemed like a mystical art that held secrets to mastery, secrets I could not learn.

[@coral2370]

It's so pretty ! It kinda looks like a sea of grass, with sort of waves caused by the wind...

[@dez967]

THANK YOU FOR SUCH INFORMATIVE VIDEOS!!!! I used to hate painting 'cause I was so terrible at it, but then I took some of your advice and became WAY better and now I can't stop painting! I like to mix my acrylics w/ water and treat my paint as if I was using watercolour 'cause I like the smoothness. I've been struggling, trying to make more realistic paintings and this video was very useful to me. Keep it up!! You deserve more subscribers and views than any other art channel out there!

[@JEGSChannel12]

Awesome, you are so bubbly and artistic!

[@toughharley1903]

Thank you for making this video it has opened my eyes

[@rickjr111589]

OMG THAT'S AN AMAZING PAINTING!!! I love working with acrylic, so I kinda like to get that more painterly effect and kind of emphasize my brush strokes, sometimes anyway lol. But anyway, the advice was still super helpful... can't wait to see your next video and I hope you have a wonderful time with your family!

[@aliciahinkley4752]

I'm really excited about this line up! Can't wait to see your future work!

[@josephlowry4320]

This is the best tutorial on KZbin, you're really sweet and brilliant.

[@a2310kj]

This was ridiculously informative! Thank you so much for being the caring and sharing person you are. I really appreciate it. Lots of love!

[@suhasinik2882]

Thank you soo much for this video. I always wanted to learn to blend acrylics. Honestly this is the best youtube channel for art tips. Thank you so much. Love you.

[@rettan4973]

You're a very good teacher! Love your antics too!

[@emilyvanscoy5308]

You've inspired me so much! Keep it up!

[@KatVonEMBRYOYO]

That is one beautiful painting.