Flower Painting Tutorial: How to Paint Tulips on Canvas with Acrylic Paint

I just published a new flower painting tutorial on Skillshare, “How to Paint Tulips with Acrylic Paint on Canvas.” In this tutorial, I break down the flower painting process step by step. My tutorials are beginner friendly. All of the supplies I use and paint colors will be listed below the video in the about section. If you want to watch but don’t have a Skillshare account, click “Paint with Me” in the menu bar above and get a 2 week free trial membership to Skillshare. With the free trial membership you can access all of Skillshare’s classes, not just mine.

Check out all of my painting tutorials via this link! Happy Painting! https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers

How to Paint Easy Abstract Flowers on Canvas with Acrylic Paint for Beginners Step by Step!

Hi Everyone! I’m guessing you love to paint flowers as much as I do!

In my video tutorial, I show you the easiest way to paint abstract flowers on canvas with acrylic paint! This tutorial is for beginner level artists. It is super easy to follow even if you have never painted before. I will walk you through my whole painting process step by step. I show you how I create a simple sketch of my composition, how I draw my sketch onto my canvas using pastels, how I block in my colors, add layers, and finishing details that make my painting really pop!

This video tutorial can be found on Skillshare. You can find all of my Skillshare painting tutorials here, https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers and if you don’t have a Skillshare account, you can get a 2-week free trial membership when you join with my link.

I have pasted some screen shots of my easy abstract flower painting tutorial below so you can get take a peek at what the tutorial entails. I have also listed all the supplies I used at the bottom of this post.

If you create your own abstract flower painting after watching this tutorial, please share it with me on Skillshare by clicking on the “Projects” tab or post it to Instagram and use the hashtag #modernabstractflowers so I can see your beautiful work!

Here’s a peek at “Easy Abstract Flowers on Canvas with Acrylic Paint for Beginners Step by Step!”

Create a simple sketch of your composition using basic geometric shapes.

Draw your sketch onto your canvas using pastels or acrylic paint.

Use acrylic paint to trace your flowers and leaves.

Choose your acrylic paint colors and block in your shapes on your canvas.

Start to add thin layers of acrylic paint.

Keep adding layers of paint until you are happy with your flowers!

Click the link to see the full video tutorial on Skillshare! https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers

Supplies I used:
10 x 10 inch student grade canvas.  Paper works, too!
Strathmore palette paper - or use a paper plate.
Pastel stick (I used Prismacolor)Paint brushes.
Paper towels.
Water to clean your brushes.
Acrylic paint (I used Liquitex Basics).

Paint colors I used:
Prussian Blue
Hooker's Green
Olive Green
Neutral Gray
Light Permanent Blue
Titanium White
Yellow Oxide
Portrait Pink
Deep Violet
Cadmium Red

How to Paint Abstract Flowers with Acrylic Paint: Bright, Bold and Loose Flowers Painting Tutorial

I have a flower painting class available online called “How to Paint Abstract Flowers with Acrylic Paint: Bright, Bold and Loose Flowers Painting Tutorial” The class is on Skillshare and the entire class takes about 45 minutes to watch. I attached some screen shots below so you can see my process.

If you already have a Skillshare membership, this is the direct link to the class https://skl.sh/2Gu7Gqj. If you don’t have a Skillshare membership but would like a 2-week free trial membership, you can join with my link. https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers

You can cancel your membership at anytime!

In this class I will teach you my process for painting loose abstract flowers.  I start off the class talking about composition and colors.  Then I walk you through my painting process step by step.  I show you how I begin by sketching my compostion onto my canvas and how I layer my colors to create a loose and varied look.  

Painting loose can be tough. Here are my best tips for success when painting loose and abstract!
1.  Paint with your non-dominant hand.
2.  Hold the paint brush at the very top.
3.  Don't ever try to paint within the lines! 

All of the supplies and paint colors I used are listed below the images.

Sketching my flowers.

Sketching my composition onto my canvas.

Blocking in my first layer of acrylic paint.

Adding some dark shadows to my canvas.

Layering my paint to add details.

Finishing up my details.

My finished loose abstract flower painting!

Materials used for this class:
paper/pen or pencil
10 x 10 inch canvas
pastels
palette paper (or a paper plate)
paint brushes
jars of water
paper towels
acrylic paints

I used the following Liquitex Basics colors:
Titanium white
Prussian blue
Light olive green
Cadmium medium yellow
Light blue permanent 
Turquoise blue
Bright aqua green
Portrait pink
Quinacridone magenta
Rose pink 
Brilliant purple

Easy Flower Painting Class for Beginners with Step by Step Instructions!

Happy Holidays!

This is my easiest flower painting class on Skillshare! In this class, I teach you how to paint a simple floral painting on canvas with acrylic paint. I walk you through my entire painting process step by step!

If you are interested in a membership to Skillshare, you can get a 2 week free trial membership when you join with my link. https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers With the 2 week membership you can get acess to all of Skillshare’s amazing classes, including all of my painting classes.

If you create a painting inspired by this class, I would love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @ellebyersart and use the hashtag #modernabstractflowers so I can find your work!

Happy Painting!

Easy Flower Painting Tutorials for Beginners. Learn How to Paint Flowers with Acrylics on Canvas Painting Tutorial.

I have 10 acrylic painting classes on Skillshare! One of my most popular tutorials is “Learn how to paint easy abstract flowers with acrylic paint on canvas.“ This acrylic painting tutorial is for beginners with step by step instructions! The video is broken down into step by step lesons that are easy to follow. You can pause them at any time. Click HERE to watch!

In all of my tutorials, I teach you how to mix your paint colors using a limited palette, how to sketch and block in your composition with your acrylic paint, and how to add layers that create lots of details and a sense of depth on your canvas.

With the painting techniques and skills you learn in this class you will be able to craete your own abstract flower paintings just like the ones in the gallery below. Let me know if you have any questions!

Acrylic Painting on Canvas Step by Step for Beginners!

If you don’t have a Skillshare membership yet, you can get a 2-week free trial with my link, Abstract Flowers Painting Class. With this link, you not only get to watch my flower painting tutorials but you get access to the thousands of other classes that are also available on Skillshare. If you don’t want to be charged the subscription fee, just cancel before the 2-week free trial ends.

I would love to see what kind of abstract flowers you paint! If you create a painting inspired by one of my tutorials, please tag me on Instagram @ellebyersart use the hashtag #modernabstractflowers so I can easily find your paintings.

View my Skillshare profile here: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers

Easy Abstract Flower Painting Classes for Beginners with Step by Step Instructions

Learn How to Paint Modern Abstract Flowers with Acrylic Paint is live on Skillshare!

In this class I teach you how to paint easy abstract flowers with acrylic paint on canvas. I start off the class by showing you all of the supplies and paint colors I am using. Then I walk you through my painting process step by step. I show you how I layer paint on my canvas and how I add finishing details. You can complete the entire class in under an hour!

If you don’t have a Skillshare account, you can join with my link below to receive a 1-month free trial membership.

Click the link and start learning how to paint flowers! https://skl.sh/2IY57gS

I hope you enjoy painting flowers with me!

Easy Abstract Flower Painting for Beginners!

How to Paint Loose Abstract Flowers with Acrylic Paint: Acrylic Painting Classes Online

The number one question I get asked is, “How do I loosen up my flowers?” I’m answering this question for you in my new Sillshare class. It’s called How to Paint Loose Abstract Flowers with Acrylic Paint: Techniques to Loosen Up your Painting Style. In this class I teach you how I paint loose, abstract flowers. I walk you through my whole painting process step by step and I give you my best tips for loosening up your paintings. 🌸

Follow this link to watch! https://www.skillshare.com/classes/How-to-Paint-Loose-Abstract-Flowers-with-Acrylic-Paint-Techniques-to-Loosen-Up-your-Painting-Style/1822379206

If you don’t have a Skillshare account you can get 2 weeks free when you use this link to sign up! https://skl.sh/34O4y2X

Let me know what you think and if you create a flower painting after watching my class, post it to Instagram and use the hashtag #modernabstractflowers so I can check out your work!

How to Paint Loose Abstract Flowers with Acrylic Paint on Canvas:

How to Paint an Easy Abstract Landscape with Acrylic Paint on Canvas

Learn the easy way to paint an abstract landscape on cavnas with acrylic paint!

I’ve got a new painting class that I’m really excited about! This painting was inspired by my trip to Italy this summer. I filled my sketch book with drawings of the Tuscan countryside and I just turned one of those drawings into an abstract landscape painting.

This class is for beginners. I will walk you through the whole painting process stey by step. At the end of this class you will have all the skills necessary to create your own abstract landscape painting!

All of my art classes are on Skillshare. If you don’t have a Skillshare account but would like a 2 week free trial membership you can join with my link!

New art class: Learn How to Paint an Abstract Landscape with Acrylic Paint for Beginners!

Learn How to Paint a Colorful Pineapple with Acrylic Paint

I created a new Skillshare class this week, “Learn How to Paint a Colorful Pineapple with Acrylic Paint!” Flowers are my usual subject matter but I’ve been experimenting this week and I was pretty happy with the way my pineapple turned out so I thought I’d share it with you.

This class is for beginners. I start off the class by showing you the supplies that I am using. I have listed all of the paint colors I used below the video but feel free to change it up and create your own unique palette! I also show you how I sketch my pineapple onto my canvas using a pencil. Then I walk you through the process of outlining the image, blocking in your colors, and adding highlights.

If you create your own pineapple painting after watching my class, please share it with me! I would love to see what you paint! You can share it right on Skillshare by clicking the “projects” tab below the video or you can tag me on Instagram if you decide to post it there.

Here is my pineapple painting! Here’s the link to watch my class on Skillshare! https://skl.sh/2Ysq3lK

Learn How to Paint a Colorful Pineapple with Acrylic Paint: Acrylic Painting for Beginners!

Online Arcrylic Painting Classes - Learn How to Paint Abstract Flowers with Acyrlic Paint

I’m back from 12 days in Italy and I’m definitely feeling the jet lag but I missed painting so much! Here are my first two post-vacation floral paintings. More abstract flowers, of course. Sometimes I think about painting something else but I always come back to flowers.

I now have a several abstract flower painting classes available on Skillshare and more on the way! In my classes I teach you the easy way to paint abstract flowers with acrylic paint on canvas! My painting tutorials are beginner friendly and I offer step by step video instructions!

If you don’t have a Skillshare account but would like a free 2-week trial membership, join with my link and start learning how to paint flowers the easy way! https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/ellebyers