Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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#acrylicpainting #swatching #underpainting

Here is PART 1 video
youtube.com/watch?v=fMpeoQsh-0g

In this unedited video, I share how I love to create an underpainting or "background" for a future painting on large paper. I especially like using a previous painting on paper that I want to refresh and turn into something new. I swatch my favourite acrylic paints from my most recent mini still life canvas collection called "Electric Blue Sky" minis. This video is part 2 of 2 where I demonstrate the cooler hues such as greens, and blues, and other tones. Part 1 of 2 is sharing the warmer, brighter and more luminous colours.

Paper
Canson mixed media, 18x 24" , 140 lb paper.

Paint brush
Derwent, flat synthetic, 3/4" brush.

Acrylic paints

Brilliant yellow green, Liquetex Basics
Turquoise, Artist Loft
Green Gray (Liquetex Basics)
Blue Gray (Liquetex Basics)
Light Phthalo blue, Golden
Parchment, Liquetex Basics (not shown)
Phthalo green, Artist Loft
Cerulean blue, Artist Loft
Light green, Art Studio
Aqua green, Artist Loft

Titan Green Pale (fluid acrylic) (Golden)
White, Liquetex gesso.


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