Acrylic April Day 6 | How to paint a Ocean-inspired Abstract Painting with Palette Knife Techniques

Join The Art Sherpa in Day 6 of Acrylic April 2023 and learn how to create a beautiful and vibrant abstract painting inspired by the ocean using palette knife techniques. This step-by-step tutorial is perfect for beginners looking to improve their acrylic painting skills and includes clear and concise instructions, multiple camera angles, and real-time demonstrations.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a division, achieve a background ombre effect, create soft atmospheric fluffs, add purple and blue marks, and incorporate orange, yellow, turquoise, pink, and grey marks to create depth and texture. With the use of a T-Square ruler, chalk pencil, 8x8 canvas, and optional tools such as StayWet Palette and Artist Tape, you'll be able to create a stunning ocean-inspired abstract painting that you can be proud of.

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Chapters :
00:00 Intro
3:10 Step 1 Create A Division
4:16 Step 2 Background Ombre
7:04 Step 3 Purple Layer Of Clouds
10:40 Step 4 Soft Atmospheric Fluffs
16:25 Step 5 Purple And Blue Marks
19:32 Step 6 Orange, Yellow, Turquoise Marks
23:51 Step 7 Pink, Grey Marks, Yellow Center
30:13 Step 8 Bottom Horizontal First Layer
35:16 Step 9 More Horizontal Layers
39:30 Step10 Some Bright Down The Center
42:42 Step11 Final Highlight
45:15 Sign

*** Acrylic Paint Colors ***
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PAINT

Cadmium Red Medium = CRM
Quinacridone Magenta = QM
Cadmium Yellow Medium = CYM
Phthalo Blue = PB
Phthalo Green = PG
Dioxazine Purple = DP
Titanium White = TW
Hansa Yellow Light = HYL

BRUSHES

Large Hog Round
1” Oval Mop
Diamond Head Artist Knife

TOOLS
T-Square Ruler
Chalk Pencil
8x8 Canvas (If you notice that your canvas started to warp, as sometimes happens, just turn the canvas over and put it back side forward on your easel, then mist the back of the canvas. It usually resolves itself. Let it dry before you proceed.)
Optional: StayWet Palette
Artist Tape

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About The Art Sherpa:

[MarkNickels-mk]

Love the intensity of this piece. Been really enjoying Acrylic April so far.

[Doodlebug]

This is such a neat painting. Storm over the seas! Wow, you make this look so easy and I will be attempting to paint this.

[barbaramadison]

Never worked with a pallet knife much before participating in this. I've learned a lot.

[m-k-g-w]

Looks like a beautiful sun setting over the ocean

[dianneturner]

Painted this with a friend, had a fabulous fun afternoon
Thanks

[loishess]

Gorgeous painting, thanks Art Sherpa!

[pathopper]

Love love love this painting. It's beautiful. Can't wait to paint it. Thank you Cinnamon & John,

[debbiesilverman]

I have on, y been watching the past few days. Tested positive for Covid 😢 will paint when I can . Looking forward to getting back to painting.

[wulfseig]

#AcrylicApril2023
Posted finished painting already. I hope there's more palette knife painting coming up. It's so fun.

[ashleyw]

Thank you for another amazing acrylic April lesson 💜🎨

[AngieG]

I ❤ your tshirt Frida Kahlo - great movie about her too ❤ A Legend

[joycesolomon]

This is kind of art. I have several paintings like this type of abstract. The colors are magnificent.

[BonikaShears]

Is that an image of Uma Sumac on your shirt? I just learned about her from my Puerto Rican friend while I was in San Juan this week. The word is serendipitous, if so. That needs to be one of your inspiration words in the future. I also did hand thrown pottery in San Juan and the teacher was amazed how I was a natural. So was I. I’m giving you credit because I’m discovering Art is Art in all genre and all mediums. Thank you for awaking this in this old, but not retired woman.

[sandrabeck]

I am insanely busy this month. Going overseas next month. I hope these daily paintings will still be on video when I get back because I will need to decompress!

[IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Idk why but I find my palette knives to be easiest

[debrafischer]

I was going to do this…unfortunately life has gotten in the way…I’m so far behind!

[IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Whomever asked I use certain makeup brushes for mops