How to paint a simple beach scene in acrylic paint (step-by-step tutorial) Birch & Button 2022-07-08 | Think you can't paint? This step-by-step tutorial for painting a simple beach scene is quick, easy and above all fun. Give it a try! Paint used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):🎨 Amsterdam Standard Series Acrylic Paint in Titanium White - amzn.to/3AML69l🎨 Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic Paint in Phthalo Blue - amzn.to/3yAQv0D🎨 Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic Paint in Ultramarine - amzn.to/3nWwLje🎨 Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Red Hue - amzn.to/3yyRy0X🎨 Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue - amzn.to/3OUrAMpSketchbook used (affiliate link - link to full disclosure below):📖 Canson XL Mixed Media (160gsm/98lbs, 7 in x 10 in) - amzn.to/3O21cyVMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/simple-beach-sceneFull affiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosureMusic by Olexy from Pixabay: pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778
How to paint a simple sunset with acrylic paint [easy step-by-step tutorial] Birch & Button 2022-07-22 | Today's step-by-step acrylic painting tutorial is for this simple but vibrant sunset scene. Give it a try! Paint used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):🎨 Amsterdam Standard Series Acrylic Paint in Titanium White - amzn.to/3AML69l🎨 Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic Paint in Phthalo Blue - amzn.to/3yAQv0D🎨 Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic Paint in Process Magenta - amzn.to/3z1TlMn🎨 Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Red Hue - amzn.to/3yyRy0X🎨 Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Paint in Lemon Yellow - amzn.to/3oFBjLf🎨 Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint in Mars Black - amzn.to/3IVlNEcSketchbook used (affiliate link - link to full disclosure below):📖 Canson XL Mixed Media pad (160gsm/98lbs, 7 in x 10 in) - amzn.to/3O21cyVMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/sunset-painting-tutorialFull affiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosureMusic by Olexy from Pixabay: pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778
How to use watercolour blooms in your artwork Birch & Button 2022-06-17 | You can create a beautiful effect with watercolour blooms and there are many different ways to use them in your artwork. This technique for mingling watercolours makes a beautiful background in an art journal, for a hand lettered piece, or in other mixed media artwork. Paint used (affiliate link - link to full disclosure below):🎨 Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Paint set - amzn.to/3P3rOB1Sketchbook used (affiliate link - link to full disclosure below):📖 The Handbook Journal Co (200gsm/90lbs, 8.25 in square) - amzn.to/3AGwKYfMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/watercolour-bloomsAnd here are a couple of other projects to try that use this technique: birchandbutton.com/watercolour-gift-tagsbirchandbutton.com/rainbow-watercolour-dandelionFull affiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosure
How to draw a peacock feather with watercolour pencils Birch & Button 2022-06-09 | In this video, I’ll show you how to draw a colourful peacock feather with watercolour pencils. It’s easier than you might think when you break it down shape by shape and colour by colour, and the water does the hard work of blending for you!Watercolour pencils used (affiliate link - link to full disclosure below):✏️ Reeves Watercolour Pencils (Pack of 24) - amzn.to/3yZ5LWqSketchbook used (affiliate link - link to full disclosure below):📖 Canson XL Mix Media (160gsm/98lbs, 7 in x 10 in) - amzn.to/3O21cyVMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/draw-peacock-feather-watercolour-pencilsAffiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosureMusic by Olexy from Pixabay: pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778
Acrylic painting for beginners: how to make a colour wheel Birch & Button 2022-06-02 | A basic understanding of colour theory can go a long way in helping you make decisions when you’re painting. It can also help you figure out exactly what went wrong if something feels off.Have a go at making your own colour wheel to understand the relationship between the colours and get a good feel for how to mix them. I show you how in this video!Paint used:🎨 Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Red (this is another similar option - amzn.to/3yvKPF7)🎨 Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Yellow - amzn.to/3uHHAcv 🎨 Hobbycraft Acrylic Paint in Ultramarine (although this is a better option - amzn.to/3nWwLje)Sketchbook used:📖 Canson XL Mixed Media pad (160gsm/98lbs, 7 in x 10 in) - amzn.to/3O21cyVThe pre-made colour wheel is available here: amzn.to/3RrTOjqMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/the-colour-wheel-explainedAffiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosureMusic by Olexy from Pixabay: pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778
How to make a collage from an abstract painting Birch & Button 2022-05-31 | Let's make a collage from an abstract acrylic painting!Start by making an easy abstract painting by squeezing blobs of paint onto the paper or canvas and then blending them together. Then let it dry, cut it up into pieces and arrange them onto the page.Play around with it and see what you can create!Paint used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):🎨 Pebeo Studio Acrylics in Turquoise Blue - amzn.to/3aygaz4🎨 Pebeo Studio Acrylics in Prussian Blue Hue - amzn.to/3IzrE1W🎨 Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Titanium White - amzn.to/3nVAldhSketchbook used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):📖 Canson XL Mixed Media (160gsm/98lbs, 7 in x 10 in) - amzn.to/3O21cyV📖 Fabriano Venezia Book (200gsm/90lbs, 9 in x 12 in) - amzn.to/3Po0vBd(The paper weights don't make sense, but those are the numbers the manufacturers give so I'm not sure which one is incorrect 🤷♀️)More info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/abstract-painting-collageFull affiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosureMusic by Olexy from Pixabay: pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778
How to paint simple flowers with acrylic paint Birch & Button 2022-05-23 | Think you can't paint? This technique for painting simple flowers is quick, easy and above all fun. Give it a try! Paint used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):🎨 Amsterdam Standard Series Acrylic Paint in Permanent Green Deep - amzn.to/3apqGbX🎨 Wilko Acrylic Paint in Titanium White, although this is a better option - amzn.to/3bSK94T🎨 Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Red (this is another similar option - amzn.to/3yvKPF7)🎨 Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Yellow - amzn.to/3uHHAcv🎨 Atelier A2 Acrylic Paint in Dioxazine Purple (this is another similar option - amzn.to/3PnB16G)Sketchbook used (affiliate link - link to full disclosure below):📖 Fabriano Venezia Book (200gsm/90lbs, 9 in x 12 in) - amzn.to/3Irl7WZMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/paint-simple-flowers-with-acrylicsAffiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosureMusic by ZakharValaha from Pixabay: pixabay.com/users/zakharvalaha-22836301
Easy abstract backgrounds: 3 methods Birch & Button 2022-05-12 | This easy abstract acrylic painting is as simple as squeezing blobs of paint onto the paper or canvas and then blending them together. Play around with it and try different techniques until you hit on something you really love!Paint used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):🎨 Amsterdam Standard Series in Turquoise Green - amzn.to/3RA9Yau🎨 Hobbycraft Acrylic Paint in Ultramarine (although this is a better option - amzn.to/3nWwLje)🎨 Wilko Acrylic Paint in Titanium White, although this is a better option - amzn.to/3bSK94TSketchbooks used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):📖 Fabriano Venezia Book (200gsm/90lbs, 9 in x 12 in) - amzn.to/3z0DwqA📖 The Handbook Journal Co (200gsm/90lbs, 8.25 in square) - amzn.to/3AGwKYf📖 Viviva Colors Inktober 2020 sketchbook (7.5 in square). Not sure what the paper’s weight is, but it’s thick and stands up well to a lot of paint! - amzn.to/3AF15GtMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/easy-abstract-acrylic-painting-diyAffiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosureMusic by Olexy from Pixabay: pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778
How to paint lavender flowers with cotton buds Birch & Button 2022-05-10 | Think you can't paint? Well painting lavender flowers with cotton buds is quick, easy and above all fun. Give it a try! Paint used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):🎨 Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Titanium White - amzn.to/3nVAldh 🎨 Hobbycraft Acrylic Paint in Ultramarine (although this is a better option - amzn.to/3nWwLje)🎨 Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Yellow - amzn.to/3uHHAcv🎨 Atelier A2 Acrylic Paint in Dioxazine Purple (this is another similar option - amzn.to/3PnB16G)Sketchbook used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):📖 The Handbook Journal Co (200gsm/90lbs, 8.25 in square) - amzn.to/3AGwKYfMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/paint-lavender-flowers-cotton-budsAffiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosureMusic by Olexy from Pixabay: pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778
Fold and squish abstract art: 3 techniques Birch & Button 2022-04-29 | Why should kids have all the fun? If there’s one thing I know it’s that sometimes, a bit of easy breezy playtime with paint is just the thing I need. So here’s how to make your own fold and squish abstract art to use in collages or your art journal. Paint used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):🎨 Wilko Acrylic Paint in Titanium White, although this is a better option - amzn.to/3bSK94T🎨 Amsterdam Standard Series in Turquoise Green (Technique 1 & 2) - amzn.to/3RA9Yau🎨 Amsterdam Standard Series in Naples Yellow Red (Technique 1 & 2) - amzn.to/3OZoZk9🎨 Pebeo Studio Acrylics High Viscosity in Alizarin Crimson (Technique 1 & 2) - amzn.to/3axt00g🎨 Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Cerulean Blue (Technique 3) - amzn.to/3c4aw88🎨 Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Dioxazine Purple (Technique 3) - amzn.to/3c4aCww🎨 Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Titanium White (Technique 3) - amzn.to/3Iv6im2🎨 Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Phthalo Green (Technique 3) - amzn.to/3RrHzmQ🎨 Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Iridescent Rich Copper ✨ (Technique 3) - amzn.to/3AImNcASketchbooks used (affiliate links - link to full disclosure below):📖 Viviva Colors Inktober 2020 sketchbook (7.5 in square). Not sure what the paper’s weight is, but it’s thick and stands up well to a lot of paint! - amzn.to/3AF15Gt📖 The Handbook Journal Co (200gsm/90lbs, 8.25 in square) - amzn.to/3AGwKYf📖 Fabriano Venezia Book (200gsm/90lbs, 9 in x 12 in) - amzn.to/3z0DwqAMore info available in the blog post: birchandbutton.com/fold-and-squish-abstract-artAffiliate disclosure: birchandbutton.com/disclosure
