Primary Summer Trio is a combination of three acrylic painting tutorials based on a favorite summer flower and with a different primary color. By focusing on each flower separately, you are able to learn the differences in color variations and mixtures, how light and shadow are affected by petal shapes, how negative space is painted to create softer or faded edges, how to create the differences in leaf shapes and colors, how to choose background colors, and how to approach painting the textures of each plant container. You'll come away with three unique pieces to save as a collection or to give away as gifts!
These tutorials provides a detailed breakdown of each stage, from the initial sketch to the final touches.
Each painting tutorial comes with a PDF file of resource images, a supply list and templates for tracing flower image onto the canvas.
The skill level for the Primary Summer Trio is appropriate for all levels from the beginner to advance.
In these tutorials, the focus is on the bold color and loose styled brushstrokes, eliminating the struggle of making it "look real".
The video is filmed in high definition and there are close-ups shots for detail work so that you can see the instructions more clearly. Color mixing and brush application is clear and easy to follow along.
By taking these tutorials of a loose styled floral painting, you can develop your skills in color mixing, light and shadow, textures, composition, brushwork, and observational abilities. You will gain a deeper understanding of acrylic painting techniques and concepts while exploring the beauty and uniqueness of each flower.
Acrylic Paint - Any professional quality paint is recommended. I used Golden Heavy Body Acrylics.
Brushes - Flat sizes: 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch and a small scrip liner brush for detail work.
Canvas - Three canvases size 6x6 inches each AND pre-gessoed with two coats of professional quality gesso.
Palette: I used a Masterson's Sta-Wet palette OR you can use any sealable container to seal your paint after each painting session so it will not dry out.
Miscellaneous - Water bowl and Paper towels.
SUPPLIES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS ONLINE TUTORIAL
Each lesson is separated into four parts to help you take your time, stop and rewind. This will make it easier to follow along and make learning fun!
For each summer flower tutorial, the total time is approximately one hour long.
This happy trio of summer flowers consists of red geraniums, blue hydrangeas and yellow sunflowers. I choose these three for their color palette based on the primary colors. By painting these flowers, you can explore color mixing and learn how to create various shades, tints, and tones of each primary color. Each flower has its own unique form and container, allowing you to explore different painting techniques and therefore be able to translate this knowledge to future paintings.
Painting red geraniums in a loose style can greatly enhance your artistic abilities in several ways. Firstly, this approach allows you to break free from the constraints of realism and focus on capturing the essence and mood of the subject. You can experiment with bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and expressive techniques, ultimately infusing your artwork with a sense of energy and spontaneity. You'll be encouraged to trust your intuition and embrace imperfections, as you explore the dynamic interplay between light, shadow, and form. Enjoy painting this little jewel of red geraniums and learn how to create a loose and vibrant painting to share or keep as part of your collection.
Painting blue hydrangeas in a rounded glass vase offers numerous benefits to your artistic practice. By showcasing the rich mixtures of blues and blue violets, you can effectively convey depth and luminosity within your artwork. The varying shades of blue allow you to capture the play of light and shadow, creating a sense of three-dimensionality that adds visual interest to the composition. Furthermore, incorporating the rich jewel tones of the stems and glass vase not only provides a complementary contrast to the blues but also adds visual interest and vibrancy to the overall painting. Additionally, by employing a light touch when painting the background, you allow the underpainting to show through, adding layers of intrigue and dimension to the artwork. The careful selection and execution of background colors contribute to the overall visual narrative of the piece, emphasizing the beauty and uniqueness of the blue hydrangeas in the glass vase. I hope you'll enjoy painting this loose style hydrangea painting and all it's unique characteristics in range of colors.
Painting yellow sunflowers in a luminous white pitcher against a gray-blue background offers a range of benefits to your artistic composition. By painting the sunflowers from lights to darks, with a brilliant yellow underpainting, you can effectively capture the luminous quality of light that shines through the flowers and pitcher. This technique allows the vibrant yellow hues to shine through, enhancing the overall radiance and vitality of the sunflowers. Similarly, by building up light coats of grays to white on the pitcher, you can create a sense of form and light, adding depth and dimension to the artwork. The subtle variations in shading and highlights on the pitcher contribute to its realistic and three-dimensional appearance. The choice of a blue-gray background serves to complement the rich yellow-orange tones of the sunflowers, creating a harmonious color scheme. This background also provides a strong contrast to the delicate white pitcher, further emphasizing its presence and adding visual interest to the composition. I hope you will enjoy painting this small painting pure of sunshine and happiness!