Don't Overthink: Abstract Painting Warm-up Exercise
In this abstract painting warm-up exercise demo, I'm going to show you how I make sure I don’t overthink when I use a variety of acrylic paints to create a unique abstract painting.
First things first, let me explain what an abstract painting warm-up exercise is. This exercise is designed to help you get in the zone and loosen up before starting a larger painting. It's a chance to play with color, texture, and form without worrying too much about the end result.
–Painting Prompts–
➡️ 50 Abstract Warm-Up Painting Prompts - https://etsy.me/49utFsk
I've got my palette ready with green gold, pyrrole red, cerulean blue, cadmium yellow deep hue, Payne's gray, titanium white, and pale pink acrylic paint. I'm not going to overthink this painting, I'm just going to let my intuition guide me.
I start by laying down some Payne’s gray in my sketchbook with a brayer. I then use broad strokes of cerulean blue and cadmium yellow deep hue to create a base layer. Then, I add some Green gold and pyrrole red to create depth and texture. As I continue to paint, I add more colors and textures, blending and layering as I go.
What I love about this abstract painting warm-up exercise is that it allows me to experiment with different techniques and materials. I can use a brush, a palette knife, or even my fingers to apply the paint. The possibilities are endless, and the end result is always surprising.
As I work on this painting, I'm reminding myself not to overthink it. I'm just letting the paint flow and enjoying the process. I'm using my instincts and intuition to guide me, which is something that's important to me as an artist.
If these aren’t a part of your daily routine, I hope this video has inspired you to try an abstract painting warm-up exercise for yourself. Remember to use a variety of acrylic paint, and don't overthink it! Just let your creativity flow and see where it takes you. Thank you for watching!
Acrylic paints used in this video:
Green gold - https://amzn.to/40TgegX
Pyrrole red
Cerulean blue
Cadmium yellow deep hue,
Pale pink
Paynes gray
Titanium white
Painting Tools & materials
Fine tip applicator - https://amzn.to/42a404n
Brayer - https://amzn.to/40Qruuy
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