Learn how to paint loose flowers on a large canvas step by step! This is one of my most popular painting classes on Skillshare!
In this class I teach you how to paint large, loose flowers on canvas with acrylic paint step by step. I show you how I mix my paint colors, how I sketch my composition onto my canvas, and how I add lots of layers of paint to create large loose flowers on my canvas. Click HERE to watch!
My painting classes on Skillshare are beginner friendly. All of my classes are broken down into smaller tutorials and lessons so you can easily follow along step by step. I hope to give you some new ideas and teach you the easy acrylic painting techniques you need in order to create your own large, loose floral painting!
My painting classes are on Skillshare. If you're not a member yet, you can get a 1-month free trial membership to Skillshare with my link! https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers
Here are the supplies I used for this painting tutorial.
Paint Colors I used (I used Golden Fluid Acrylics)
** see below for other paint options
Turquoise Phthalo
Hansa Yellow Medium
Quinacridone Red
Titanium White
Teal
Carbon Black
30 x 30 inch canvas
Paint palette or paper plate
Flat paint brushes (2-½ inch, 1-½ inch, and 1 inch)
water to clean brushes
paper towels
If you create a painting inspired by this class, you can share it on Skillshare by clicking the “Projects & Resources” tab under the video and then by clicking on “Create Project.” You can also tag me on Instagram @ellebyersart and use the hashtag #modernabstractflowers so I can see your beautiful work!
**Golden paints can be expensive. If you are looking for a good student grade acrylic you might try Liquitex Basics. A good palette to start with would be Primary Red, Primary Yellow, Phthalo Blue, Light Blue Permanent, White, and Black.
I have 30+ painting classes on Skillshare! When you become a Skillshare member you will get access to all of my classes and all of the other wonderful painting classes on the site. There are so many talented artists sharing their best tips and techniques for creating beautiful acrylic paintings.
Here are some images from my class. Happy Painting! Join Skillshare here: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers
