I Think I Just Painted My Favorite One Yet! / Abstract Floral Acrylic Painting

Summary

In this painting session, the artist shares their process of creating a beautiful artwork with a unique color palette. After successfully selling a previous piece, they are inspired to create something similar, using a blend of warm tones like titanium white, pale umber, burnt umber, and pink. The artist enjoys experimenting with colors, layering them to achieve a harmonious balance. They also plan to elevate the piece with gold leaf accents once it dries, all while expressing their joy and excitement for working with these colors.

Takeaways

• 😀 The artist is excited about a new painting that sold quickly and is inspired to create something similar.
• 🎨 The artist enjoys working with gold leaf, especially as a finishing touch to their paintings.
• 🌈 The color palette used in the previous painting is described as fresh and new, and the artist expresses a strong fondness for it.
• 💧 The artist prefers a wet canvas when starting to paint to allow easier manipulation of the colors and textures.
• 🖌️ The artist uses a mix of titanium white and pale umber to create a versatile background color, which is neutral and fits many home styles.
• ⚒️ Scraping the wet paint is a technique the artist uses to add texture and easily modify the work if needed.
• 🌿 The composition of the painting is still evolving, but the artist starts with minimal colors and plans to build up the piece.
• 🖍️ Brown tones, especially burnt umber, are incorporated to add warmth to the painting, blending beautifully with the background.
• 💗 The artist adds Alizarin Crimson to the piece, creating stunning color mixes with the background and describing the result as beautiful.
• 🌟 The artist is happy to be working with the color palette again, expressing joy in finding inspiration even after creating hundreds of paintings.
• ✨ The painting will be elevated with gold leaf lines once the piece dries, with the artist already envisioning where to place them.

Q & A

What inspired the artist to create this painting?

The artist was inspired to create a similar painting to one they made last week that sold quickly and was finished with gold leaf. They loved the color palette and the addition of gold leaf, so they wanted to replicate that feeling in a new piece.

Why is the artist using titanium white and pale umber for the background?

The artist is using titanium white and pale umber to create a background color that is warm and fits with many home decor styles. They also want the paint to be wet for scraping techniques.

What is the purpose of scraping the background?

Scraping the background allows the artist to create texture and manipulate the paint while it’s still wet. It also gives them flexibility to remove parts they don't like and continue to refine the surface.

How does the artist feel about the background they created?

The artist is pleased with how the background looks. They especially enjoy the warm tones and find that it complements many different home environments.

What color palette is the artist using, and what are some key colors?

The artist is using a warm color palette that includes burnt umber, alizarin crimson, transparent red, yellow, white, and purple. The combination of these colors is central to the mood and style of the piece.

What is the artist’s process for adding brown to the painting?

The artist adds brown (burnt umber) to the painting to create a deeper, warmer tone. They are keeping the application minimal at first before adding other colors to enhance the composition.

Why does the artist use both yellow and purple in their work?

Yellow and purple are used to create contrast and balance within the painting. The artist also uses them to add more vibrancy and to achieve a dynamic composition.

How does the artist use the transparent red color?

The artist uses transparent red to create an orange hue by mixing it with yellow. This helps introduce a different tone and variation in the color palette.

Why does the artist focus on keeping the paint wet during the process?

The artist keeps the paint wet to allow the colors to flow together seamlessly and mix in interesting ways. This approach enables smoother transitions and a more fluid aesthetic.

What is the final touch the artist plans to add to the painting?

The artist plans to add gold leaf lines once the painting is dry. This final touch will elevate the artwork and add a luxurious, reflective element to the composition.