Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How to tone down intense backgrounds
When you're working on how to tone down intense backgrounds, the challenge is quieting the visual noise without losing what makes the background special. I'll show you my process for building up thin layers of paint mixed with water to create a more neutral foundation that lets your focal point shine.
You'll hear my thought process as I work through taming bright pinks, yellows, and greens on this giant oyster background while keeping the character intact. All supplies are linked below.
Want more of this? Join my FREE Resources community here: painted-paper-studio.kit.com/free-resources-community, and you’ll get immediate access to ALL my free resources - including my comprehensive FREE Gel Plate Video Course, templates, free downloads, and difficult to find resources (like medical exam paper)
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#mixedmediaart #acrylicpaints #collageart
This video is not sponsored.
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▶️Videos Mentioned ▶️
The Giant Oyster Series
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgIXaAju7by3hmtZPyPlb6kwXF_3DrfNF
The Sketchbook Oyster Series
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgIXaAju7by1v94SnZpL8sA-oGfySaBVX
The Studio Refresh Video
youtu.be/tCF18fhLYuA
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If you've enjoyed this video and would like to support this channel, you can buy me a coffee, and I'll think you're an angel!
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🎨Supplies for this session 🎨
Continuous Spray Bottle
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Golden Fluid Acrylics - Payne's Gray dpbolvw.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-2566
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Titanium White anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-1026
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Titan Buff jdoqocy.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-8636
3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-artists-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D09422-5411
Blick Flyid Acrylic - Pyrrole Orange anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-artists-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D09422-4971
Golden Fluid Acrylics - VanDyke Brown kqzyfj.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FfromSearch%3D%252Fsearch%252F%253Fsearchword%253DGolden%2BFluid%2BAcrylic%26Item%3D00638-8925
The links listed above are/may be Amazon affiliate links or other affiliate links to supplies that I actually use. I may receive a small commission on purchases made using these links, but please be assured that purchasing supplies through these links will not incur any additional costs for you; it simply helps support my channel.
💜 I genuinely appreciate your support! 💜
Please visit the Painted Paper Studio website: paintedpaperstudio.com
How to tone down intense backgrounds
When you're working on how to tone down intense backgrounds, the challenge is quieting the visual noise without losing what makes the background special. I'll show you my process for building up thin layers of paint mixed with water to create a more neutral foundation that lets your focal point shine.
You'll hear my thought process as I work through taming bright pinks, yellows, and greens on this giant oyster background while keeping the character intact. All supplies are linked below.
Want more of this? Join my FREE Resources community here: painted-paper-studio.kit.com/free-resources-community, and you’ll get immediate access to ALL my free resources - including my comprehensive FREE Gel Plate Video Course, templates, free downloads, and difficult to find resources (like medical exam paper)
👉🏼 ALL My Free Resources in one place 👈🏼
⭐painted-paper-studio.kit.com/free-resources-community ⭐️
#mixedmediaart #acrylicpaints #collageart
This video is not sponsored.
_____________________
▶️Videos Mentioned ▶️
The Giant Oyster Series
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgIXaAju7by3hmtZPyPlb6kwXF_3DrfNF
The Sketchbook Oyster Series
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgIXaAju7by1v94SnZpL8sA-oGfySaBVX
The Studio Refresh Video
youtu.be/tCF18fhLYuA
_____________________
☕️ Buy me a cup of coffee? ☕️
If you've enjoyed this video and would like to support this channel, you can buy me a coffee, and I'll think you're an angel!
buymeacoffee.com/paintedpaperstudio 🥰
_____________________
🎨Supplies for this session 🎨
Continuous Spray Bottle
amzn.to/48v4WVg
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Payne's Gray dpbolvw.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-2566
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Titanium White anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-1026
Golden Fluid Acrylics - Titan Buff jdoqocy.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D00638-8636
3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-artists-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D09422-5411
Blick Flyid Acrylic - Pyrrole Orange anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-artists-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D09422-4971
Golden Fluid Acrylics - VanDyke Brown kqzyfj.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgolden-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FfromSearch%3D%252Fsearch%252F%253Fsearchword%253DGolden%2BFluid%2BAcrylic%26Item%3D00638-8925
The links listed above are/may be Amazon affiliate links or other affiliate links to supplies that I actually use. I may receive a small commission on purchases made using these links, but please be assured that purchasing supplies through these links will not incur any additional costs for you; it simply helps support my channel.
💜 I genuinely appreciate your support! 💜
Please visit the Painted Paper Studio website: paintedpaperstudio.com
