Use this to make acrylic paintings look like oil!

[@mattclough6031]

Why couldn't she shoot me the face with the fine mist one instead of the laser death beam one? NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT THE FINE MIST!

[@Lachri]

Fine mist wasn't enough to discipline your judgments.

[@nickedgar6706]

Apparently “Positive Reinforcement” isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be! 🤕

[@sylviapfuhl9015]

I have to commend you Matt on your absolute commitment to Lisa, taking one in the eye for the team!! I absolutely LOVE the humor of your couples videos. Both of you rock! Thank you Lisa, I enjoy your lessons tremendously! BTW… I enjoy my wine the same way… any comments really deserves a squirt 🤣

[@GrimlyYours]

😂😂😂

[@etownsend82]

🤣🤣🤣 Suggestion: adding a line of hubby spray bottles to the merchandise. Your welcome!

[@pandorapillsbury6607]

I've avoided acrylics for years simply because I've not been able to make them look like oils, which are my first love. But now... fine misting! Who knew?!?. I'm so glad you're video 'accidentally' popped up in my feed. I can't wait to try this.

[@Lachri]

YAY!! I'm so glad I could help!!

[@TheGothicSunrise]

Omg your husband's willingness to be on your videos and be sprayed with a water bottle is commendable, amazing and HILARIOUS! Im just starting to explore acrylics, so I appreciate the tip!

[@JaneofArc]

I laughed so hard when she squirted him in the face, and he couldn't hide his smile. Great sport.

[@laurawhigham8492]

It took a small bit of practice, but now my relationship with acrylic paint is vastly improved. I almost cried when I made the softest, puffy, fluffy, wispy clouds ever in my painting career! Lisa, I thank you for this and all you have taught me.

[@aishanasim7989]

Same😅❤

[@deborahclayton3101]

I have recently learned the fine mist water technique when painting northern lights, but I’m happy you’ve helped me to appreciate that it can be used in so many other acrylic applications. I started painting in my 60’s and turned 70 yesterday. Videos like yours are giving me more and more confidence to press forward. I’m enjoying it so much more now that I’m seeing some advancements with each painting. Never too old to learn more and more!!! Thank you

[@marciabarreto780]

I'm 61 and am starting painting now.I thought I was the only one, glad to find a kindred soul😄

[@Lachri]

That's awesome! Happy birthday!! ♥️

[@SabineLeppanen_Art]

@@marciabarreto780 I started at 61. I just turned 67. I am painting raccoons right now. I started the painting late last year and had a long interruption. So I’m thrilled to see that Lisa painted this gorgeous raccoon in the meantime! (My icon is a coloured pencil piece I did from a Bonny Snowdon tutorial - it really is never too late!)

[@marciabarreto780]

@@SabineLeppanen_Art Congratulations, Lachri, it encourages me!

[@amywood124]

I adore your sense of humor. I got a fine mist bottle and now have improved paintings and husband😉

[@Lachri]

LOL YAY!

[@STAR-RADIANCE]

That’s one of the most realistic paintings I’ve ever seen.

[@donitafichter8298]

Oh….my….gosh. You are so talented and so funny that you just made my morning! Go girl.

[@Xanderful209]

I’ve been using the fine mist sprayer for years now my professor in college who also mostly oil paints taught us this first lesson. glad to see other artist also using this style ❤️I love your art ❤️

[@Lachri]

Thank you

[@millancia1005]

I loved that you use a make up fluffy brush to blend. They are definitely the best for that! Thank you for these amazing tips! ❤️

[@EdgarAllanGo]

This painting is amazing. You’re super talented. And you inject humor and have your husband help out. And you explain everything, and describe the brushes too 😭 Protect this woman at all cost.

[@heidischeck3523]

Hahahahaha loved this! You’re husbands such a good sport. Thanks for the painting tips as well. Definitely going to give them a try, I totally lean to the smooth blending. I fear I often overblend🙈

[@Lachri]

Overblending is easy to do with this technique. You only need a couple of swipes with that mop brush (or blush/powder brush in my case) to get good results. If you're doing more than 5 swipes with the brush it's probably too much!

[@flutterbuyz]

Hi I have just found your wonderful, easy to follow video's with humour thrown in (God Bless your husband ! ) I am 74 and have just got back into painting with Acrylic after a long time ... ugh ... back to basics for me, lol, also have discovered Coloured Pencils and Adult Colouring Books, all of which is making me a lot happier 'home alone' along with my adopted greyhound 'Sunny'. So delighted to have found such in depth videos and I am enjoying your company as I start from scratch again. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these. Cheers from 'not so sunny' Australia at the moment ... winter just started :)

[@swagnusmcduck7566]

Wow!!! I would never use this word lightly: You are a MASTER! This is so inspirational!

[@TTundragrizzly]

I prefer oils……BUT, you also need ( for your health’s sake) good ventilation. Winter time makes it more difficult because you can’t crank open windows. Acrylics-winter, oils-summer.

[@Lachri]

I'm so glad we have both to choose from!!

[@saranevillerogueart9627]

I use pure lavender for layer one. Walnut oil for other layers.. Turpenoid natural for brush cleaning and a tiny bit for paint thinner. Non- poisonous . Might need slight ventilation . The lavender very strong odor but NOT. Toxic to breathe or on skin.

[@saranevillerogueart9627]

Dries faster too than. Linseed oil not toxic like turpentine or mineral spirits

[@danielleo6855]

Actually acrylics need some ventilation too, there's offgassingbthats harder to smell but can still affect us

[@TTundragrizzly]

@@danielleo6855 mostly to those that have allergies. Some acrylic paints have heavy metals so getting on skin can be hazardous. But some acrylic brands have removed all heavy metals from their products. With a little research, someone using acrylics over oil is far less likely to be toxic enough to cause any damage. But if you think about it… almost anything in life now can cause some sort of harm… All cleaning sprays, some deodorants, etc. The point is, it’s nearly impossible to completely avoid it… So artists might as well enjoy acrylics indoors and not stress about it…

[@greenshp]

THanks for a great demo. I could have watched you paint that raccoon for days! Thanks for your humor, and skill at presenting. And thanks to your husband for his cameos.

[@Lachri]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jadedenthusiasms]

Oh my gosh that racoon painting is cute and beautiful!! Awesome tips for blending!!! It is one of my most frustrating things but I just don't want the added dry time and even more so money and cleaning solvents that you need with oils. So I look forward to trying this :) thanks!! And your hubby is a great sport!! Every good marriage has lots of laughter and clearly you guys do!! 😁

[@kabluey5971]

I use an antique perfume atomizer using Only distilled water. Don't want minerals from drinking water or tap water messing up the tip. This works great as the water comes out like fog, no droplets at all. I use a 1 ounce misting bottle if I want a heavier spray or if it I need to wet my watercolor paint pans. The mist bottle does not have an adjustable nozzle as I have forgotten to adjust other ones back to a mist and... oh sh...oot. lol As always, thank you for posting. Love your work!

[@Girlbrush.Threepwood]

I like this technique! A wet palette has also changed the game for me.

[@lynnephelps2370]

Your husband is such a good sport! Tell him thank you for the awesome humorous elements! Seriously, these types are game changers! Thank you so much!

[@Lachri]

LOL he really is a good sport! I married well! :D Glad you liked the tips!

[@emeraldwhite7506]

That is such a cute racoon!🥰

[@anettedouglasdotter]

This is probably the best video! ❤ Thank you so much for sharing this! ✨️🙏

[@sarahd8925]

First time on your channel, and I liked this video as soon as you sprayed your husband in the face, but that raccoon painting was the most incredible acrylic painting I've ever seen!

[@lishar2573]

Thanks to you I now have two fine mist spray bottles and they are amazing! Loved seeing you play violin and the “husband control” ❤️😂

[@Lachri]

Thanks! :D

[@LosTrazosdeFede]

Muchas gracias por esos maravillosos consejos. 😊

[@Chrislm8]

Whoah! This is great..thank you for sharing your great techniques. 👍🏼

[@fla01003]

I wish I could keep hitting the like button over and over again. I have watched this video again and again. I have also used the fine mist sprayer now for years thanks to your wonderful video. Thank you.

[@Lachri]

YAY! I'm glad you liked it!!

[@Scooterbootz]

Ive been getting a similar effect by using Golden Open white and medium which I mix with my regular soft bodies. Its been a game changer in creating soft transitions. I painted a Bouguereau study that came out just as good as oil.

[@kelb6073]

What's the difference between soft body and open?

[@Scooterbootz]

​@@kelb6073 Soft body acrylics are more liquid like in consistency. Open acrylics are another type of acrylic that are designed to stay wet longer.

[@reginaldforthright805]

I’ve been using open medium with good results but this technique looks even easier and cheaper.

[@SabineLeppanen_Art]

I’m going to try that, thanks! Do you post pictures of your work online? I would love to see it.

[@Scooterbootz]

@@SabineLeppanen_Art I have an instagram. Same name. Cheers.

[@franimal86]

I love the white and black hairs on his head!! You made them look like individual hairs, which I was having trouble with for my cats.

[@salgido]

Hello! and thank you for making this video. The fine mist sprayer is a game changer for sure. You have some great tips on here that i can relate to and put to use. Self taught here, in Fairfield, CA

[@Lachri]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@S.W.Best-writer]

I have a BA (HONS) in art. After working in a soulless job for the last 30 years, I've started to paint again. THIS HAS HELPED ME. So thank you!

[@Lachri]

Glad I could help!

[@KrullMaestaren]

So interesting, never heard about this. Easily the most interesting video over the last year :) I do more acrylics on miniatures than canvas and now wonder if this technique could be transferred to that hobby. Never seen any of the best painters use it but looks like it should be possible. Just need a fine mist spray and I guess some small make up brushes for the smoothing.

[@Art.ASMR-You2]

That is really great, great teaching for us artist good information.

[@ctm75]

I use this same technique but I add some acrylic flow medium in the ultra-fine mister. Thanks for sharing!

[@adrianorosas685]

Just tried this tip with my acrylics in a simple painting and the transitions turned out great! Thank you for sharing the knowledge!

[@Lachri]

Glad it was helpful! :D

[@mbh0422]

Great video! A water mister and mop brush are are now on the to buy list. Love your sense of humour.

[@trianamiamor]

hello Lisa. I just found your channel with great information on painting with acrylics which I love. I paint as a hobby during my spare time after work then I give my paintings to friends and family for special occasion. I think relating to art, we always going to be learning from other more experience artists. By the way. Do that spray bottle works on wives?

[@onetruetroy]

These are great techniques and I love your presentation.

[@HAOwanderer]

I was looking for ways to paint acrylics smoothlier and this is truly amazing! Thank you!! I'm officially a new subscriber

[@lou08071]

LOL just hillarious!!! your a good egg Matt!

[@gazzyd4102]

Great tips, thank you!! Been a while since you popped up on my feed. Love the humour injection, I chuckled a few times

[@Bonnie10au]

I love the new format! Very entertaining and informative at the same time. The live streams were a bit worn out, people asking the same questions over and over... This painting is beautiful and the tips on blending are great!

[@Lachri]

Thank you!! I'm so glad you liked it! :D

[@mefirst4266]

YOUR BETTER THAN I WILL EVER BE !!!!!!!!!!!

[@sketchingjohn1678]

Thanks for this video. Great stuff!

[@fatimamansour5490]

As soon as you sprayed your husband I immediately subscribed, love the tips also 👌🏻

[@Lachri]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kioshekat7931]

The first time I tried oil paint I lived in very very humid Mississippi. I loved working on it but I was also young and painted really thing for that chunky look and IT TOOK FOREVER to dry. Now I'm in dry mountains so it's much nicer. I still don't love oil, but when I do my pet portraits I like to mix media and love using oil for the background when I'm patient enough

[@Lazerbather400]

Thanks

[@Lachri]

Thank you so much!!!! ❤❤❤

[@HoneyBeeRoses]

Wow, you are a fantastic artist! Great info too. Thank you for sharing!

[@Lachri]

Thank you so much!

[@emdm16]

Great insight!! Thank you! I started painting about 3 years ago when I took a stray cat in and he had to stay in my garage until he was dewormed due to other pets. I spent 3hrs or so a day with him and was bored. I purchased acrylic paint and brush at the dollar store when they were a $1. Flat canvas too. But I first started painting in the back of pet food boxes with white back grounds. Sucked up a lot of paint. Now I paint w nice acrylics from myartscape and I also tried oils that took 6 months to dry on its own. Now I can attempt to finish it. 😅 Great stuff with the gloss and the water mist!!

[@SnowS162]

I am so impressed with this work. Thank you for showing it is possible to get acrylic to look like oil. I have some old acrylic that I wasn't sure I wanted to use and had preferred to get oil but you helped me change mind.

[@aleksandrapiorek6727]

I've never heard of this technique before. Genius idea, thank you!

[@Lachri]

Glad I could help! :D

[@0to100Art]

Wow...what a wonderful you presented

[@jess65963]

I did enjoy this video! Good tip with mop brush.😊

[@rupamahal9727]

Love your sense of humor! 😂

[@melindajugovic7783]

This is the first video of yours I have watched, hilarious, and your painting is great too.

[@Lachri]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tonygatos1]

I enjoy your sense of humor!

[@seamus9305]

Great painting and teaching style.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Lisa, I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos (though I never comment, but really should). Your techniques resonate with me and your personality alone is worth watching. Thank you for this excellent tip. I have heard about people using oil on acrylic and was thrilled to see you do this too. I was going to go out and purchase a few oil paints to try on my own acrylic paintings, but now I may wait for my mister to arrive ( thank you for the link) and try this method first. I’m used to pastels and colored pencils, so it’s still hit or miss if a painting turns out the way I want it to. I’m hoping this will help!! Thank you again for sharing all your wonderful tips and techniques with us. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Lachri]

Thank you so much!!! That is so nice to hear

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@Lachri You probably get so many people talking about you, but I wanted you to know I mention you a lot in the videos I made recently on my channel. I didn’t see your spray bottle technique until I worked on the final part but I let everyone know where I learned it. Thank you again. It’s actually making a big difference in my paintings.

[@rosascreativeworks5403]

Nice. I learned a thing or too. That roughness is why I switched to the airbrush for a lot of my softer work, especially clouds. 😎

[@Lachri]

The airbrush is a must have for me for sure!

[@pamzavada5269]

@@Lachri I loved your video and tips! I'm not familiar with airbrush. Would you please explain what airbrush is and how you use it?

[@tamijoiskewl]

Good Lord lady! That is so good! Waay above my skill set ... Looks like a photograph! And you can hodown too! Ur amazing

[@Lachri]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tone1446]

Great lesson, and - your raccoon 🥰

[@graciesartcorner3142]

After I watched you video, I went and bought this, omg I love it!!! Thank you so much!

[@Lachri]

That's awesome!!! :D

[@magnificentyou2279]

The tips, humor, instruction, and experience are stellar! Thank you!

[@Lachri]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mindywhite8404]

Informative and funny! Gentlemen were very cooperative. Thanks! Love your work, Lady!

[@randomuniicornn]

i have been looking for daaaaays for understand how i can get this kind of result and this video is soooooooo good! omg thank you so much!

[@adniv]

This was fun! And educational! -> Inspired!

[@sharkopec9966]

WOW you are an absolute amazing artist

[@AR-gh1pc]

There’s also the need for ventilation and tougher clean up for oils. I was taught to paint in oils years ago but I have used acrylics nearly exclusively for decades now. I actually enjoyed using a dry brush technique with oils because I like a lot of texture, but the reason I use acrylics is because I can do mixed media and experimental water techniques, photo transfers and more that I can’t do with oils. Granted, my work combines drawing techniques, sometimes integrates collage, and doesn’t rely on an overly “painterly” look. I have become accustomed to working in layers in acrylics but the slow drying time was one of the things I liked most and miss about oils. I do use a variety of mediums to get different effects and high quality paint, like Golden or Charvin and acrylics have improved much over the years.

[@jessicabarone1311]

This was amazing you’re hilarious and your art and violin is superb thanks for sharing

[@emilypaterwic9389]

This was so helpful! Thank you so so much!

[@farisaleem5431]

Oh wow! it's so good to see you back Lisa, with these short videos full of helpful suggestions. I was really missing these videos. Thank you so much!!!

[@Lachri]

Thank you!! :D

[@sheraxox]

I really enjoyed this video.

[@rockinjesusfreak77]

Loved the video...I subscribed not only for your beautiful art but your sense of humor LOL

[@AwkwardlySatisfying]

Woooooow, this is amazing, and such a great video!

[@suzmad2670]

Thank you for this! Learned and laughed 🤣!

[@audriellesylvaine1758]

I would LOVE for you to try heritage multimedia paint, its acrylic that preforms exactly like oil (still a shorter dry time) uses food grade propylene glycol as an extender medium and is so pleasantly pigmented

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

Do you find that the Heritage paints are really that different than other professional grade acrylic paints? If so, how?

[@shellyparker8960]

Another great video Lisa (and Matt)! Made me 😂. Your tips for a fine mist sprayer and blush brushes were game changers for me and my frustrations with acrylic. I tried a smooth canvas with my last painting and I was amazed by the difference it made. Thanks for all you do!

[@Lachri]

I'm so glad to hear that!!

[@kleorhoades2362]

Sounds like a good tool for watercolors, too!

[@Anjalifinearts]

😄😄😄very much loved it! Thank you for this tip!

[@dagoelius]

That solid under drawing definitely helps too.

[@danyl6298]

You are awesome. You just gained a new subscriber I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.

[@rosiethebear300]

This was such a fun and informative video! I willl check you out on Patreon!

[@a-g3003]

really beautiful

[@dolphinschild62]

I use Matte medium to make my acrylics look like oils. Thank you for mist tip.

[@marciabarreto780]

I'm a beginner, could you tell how to use the matte medium? What is it?

[@dolphinschild62]

@@marciabarreto780 I take my paint brush, dip in matte medium, dip it then in my paint, place it on canvas, then lightly add tip of brush to water, go to area with pain and matte medium and work my paint. I can add more medium, water color to get it to move and flow. I hope this helps.

[@marciabarreto780]

@@dolphinschild62 Thank you😀

[@dolphinschild62]

@@marciabarreto780 my pleasure

[@gregorypeebles6527]

Excellent video Lisa!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@Lachri]

Thank you!! :D

[@ashleighzee1611]

I have needed this video! How to blend acrylics like oils without muddying tones or losing form. Thank you so much!!!

[@Lachri]

You are so welcome!

[@Runt]

Definitely looking into a fine miss sprayer. Thanks for the tip.

[@bethmulligan2588]

I have a fine mister that I use on canvas b4 applying paint as well as on my paint to keep open...BRILLIANT tip on applying while trying to blend...will try that tonite!!!

[@dvmcvaanimalwellnessworld3833]

GREAT VIDEO LISA!!! That made me laugh so hard and put me in a better mood to start my painting thank you so much!!!

[@Lachri]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MsGnor]

Fabulous video, thanks for tools, tips & techniques!! 🥰❤❤❤

[@PartanBree]

There are some really really good ideas here, thank you! I enjoy acrylics but you do need to use water to control the texture, and getting the amount right is tricky. This misting idea is excellent.

[@TheMuseOnline]

Just discovered your channel and I..AM..HOOKED!! ❤️ Thank you so much for these tips and tricks, sooo valuable, in fact I can't imagine anyone teaching these for free out on the internet! And the humor is on POINT! 👌🏼🤣 Blessings to you!

[@hayleymyron9381]

Wow I love this video, in all of my years painting I have never known this tip. I have always tried blending with wet paints in general, that is a great idea. First time I have seen one of your videos and I love the humor and editing style!

[@Lachri]

Thank you!! :D

[@acilegnab]

Oh going to try this! Have gone from acrylics to oil (because of the smoooothness) but now I have a lot of acrylics just laying around. Thank you!!

[@angelinaalbury7923]

Excellent advise as always, I’ve learned so much in the years since I found you. Patreon makes a huge difference, I wish everyone really understood how amazing it is to have all that information there to watch and learn at any time. Thank you so much for all the information and entertainment you give us, 👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@Lachri]

Thank you soooo much!! ❤

[@judymills873]

I just found you, I love your art! I was ready to give up on acrylics but now I will try the sprayer. Just ordered one. Thank you!

[@sundaysclosed]

You're great. - that aside I have been using your blending technique you're discussing for years and I didn't know that people find it hard or that most people dont know about it, you enlightened me. I love your work. Thanks for your videos

[@PlatinumDagger]

Thank you! Been looking for a solution to get that soft effect with acrylics.

[@RealityRisingArt]

I've never tried painting, I've stuck to colour pencils, but this makes me want to try 😄

[@ali1190]

thanks, amazing advice!