These painting techniques work with a variety of mediums and cover a wide range of styles. If you want to learn how to paint like an artist, practice at least one of these methods until you feel confident. Painting with Watercolors for Beginners from The Postmans Knock DIY Galaxy Painted Notebook from Damask Love This flower started as a wash of red and has since had both lighter and darker variations of red added on top to create the petal shape. Try out this painting technique with any type of paint. Watercolor Fall Tree Painting from A Piece of Rainbow How to Paint a Watercolor Mixing Chart from The Artisan Life Paint Two Paintings at Once from Persia Lou How to Water Color with Washes from Elise Engh Studios Watercolor Gem Easy Art from Delineate Your Dwelling This technique is versatile for abstract paintings but can also be used for details on more realistic paintings. Add small bursts of color and texture in elements like clouds or water. This painting technique works best with acrylic or oil paints.
Palette Knife Techniques
Use the edge of the palette knife to create sharp, defined edges.Place down one color. Before the paint dries, go over the top with another color. The paint won’t blend like it does with a brush but will instead create a unique multi-colored effect.Take a clean palette knife and use it to scrape away paint to show layers underneath.
Negative Space Lettering from Kiley in Kentucky
