How to Blend Acrylics Like a Pro: 5 mistakes to avoid, 6 tips to master!

Zaynab Art โ€ข May 9, 2025
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Hello! Thank you for stopping by on my little corner of the internet, my name is Zaynab I am an abstract artist mostly painting florals and sometimes landscapes. I started this channel a few years ago when I was still unsure of what exactly was my style, but now Iโ€™m here to bring you real time tutorials of beautiful, colourful and joyful artworks! I will be sharing videos where we will experiment with different mediums such as watercolor, gouache, acrylics and even oil pastels and learning to fully enjoy the process of painting and embracing the art of letting go! If you are interested in learning how to enjoy the process of painting and stop overthinking when it comes to creating then you will enjoy my tutorials! If this sounds like awesome content you would love to watch then please subscribe๐Ÿ’•

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Are your acrylic blends looking patchy or uneven? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Iโ€™ll show you the 5 biggest mistakes artists make when blending acrylic paints โ€” and more importantly, how to fix them with 6 simple, pro-level tips! ๐Ÿ“ธ As shown in the thumbnail, we'll compare a โ€œwhat not to doโ€ blend vs. a beautiful, glowing blend so you can see the difference and learn how to get there! Whether you're just starting out or want smoother gradients in your artwork, this video will help you get that perfect blend every time. ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ โœจ What Youโ€™ll Learn in This Video: How to avoid streaky or chalky blends Tips for timing and layering acrylics The secret to smooth transitions between colors Best brushes & techniques for blending My step-by-step blending technique ๐Ÿ‘‡ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Supplies 00:48 5 biggest mistakes 01:56 5 pro tips 10:00 Pro tip #6 11:09 Painting abstract 18:17 Final reveal ๐ŸŒธ Website: https://www.zaynabart.com/ ๐Ÿ”” Click here to join the Zaynab Art community! https://www.youtube.com/@UC2YN9-gppAQDhGEGS-QaEgA ๐Ÿ›’ Materials Used in This Video: Acrylic paints Large and wide flat brush Small round brush Jar of water Canvas ๐Ÿ’ฌ Have a question or want me to cover something else? Drop it in the comments โ€” Iโ€™d love to help! #acrylicpaintingtutorial #abstractpainting #AcrylicBlending #BeginnerAcrylicPainting #AcrylicPaintingTips #ZaynabArt #AcrylicTutorial #HowToBlendAcrylics

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