I recently created an abstract acrylic painting using a simple kitchen sponge, a few brushes, and a palette knife as my primary tools. I began by using the palette knife to apply thicker strokes of paint, adding depth and structure with bold, sweeping motions. I then used 5 different sponges to add bold colors onto the canvas to create the main body of this acrylic piece. The sponge allowed for smooth transitions between colors, giving the piece a sense of fluidity. For finer details and to create contrast, I brought in the brushes, carefully layering lines and shapes to enhance the abstract composition. The combination of these unconventional tools gave the painting a dynamic, textured look with a raw, organic feel.
The best part is that the finished piece not only looks great horizontally but it also looks great vertically!
Which do you prefer? Let me know in the comment!
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Links to the paint I use the most:
Liquitex Basics Natural Grey https://amzn.to/3vCdk1G
Pebeo Studio Paynes Gray: https://amzn.to/3qXAYSw
Liquitex Basics Dioxide Purple: https://amzn.to/32JlQ1r
Amerstam Acrylic Greyish Blue: https://amzn.to/3dKjCoO
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Amsterdam Acrylic Light Blue: https://amzn.to/3sFh93m
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Pebeo Studio Acrylic Iridescent Orange: https://amzn.to/3tNFFk2
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422 1/2 Preston St.
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