Underpainting with Acrylic

Demonstration of two methods for creating an underpainting with acrylic paint.
You can view the rest of the cat painting (in oil, no solvents) here:
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[@yohanscold2149]

Ugh! Thank you so freaking much! This video has answered all the questions I had, and then some.

[@DannySabraArt]

Really great explanation Kari! I just did my first painting with an acrylic underpainting for the first time (normally I'll just use one medium: oil, acrylic gouache etc) and it was very useful and interesting to work with it. You explained it so well and I look forward to watching this painting take shape in your other videos. Well done!

[@Brooke.Viola97]

How does this not have more views? Extremely helpful, thank you!!!

[@cindygould8217]

Good info. Thank you. The cat is adorable.

[@rasmokey4]

You are so right! All you said is very helpful! I used toi be afraid of white blank sketch paper!

[@KariBreitigam]

Glad it was helpful!

[@emilylyons1091]

This is a fantastic and extremely helpful video! Thank you!

[@KariBreitigam]

So glad you found it useful!

[@linneasumner1738]

I am so glad I found your channel! Great lessons

[@KariBreitigam]

Thank you!

[@pr1me840]

You cover the background with an off-tone so that you can see the actual colours you paint over it and how they interact with other colours. Your eye picks it up differently. The old masters also did this to create a rich depth.

[@aparnagiridharan2825]

Really informative! Also you give off Monica Geller vibes.😍

[@KariBreitigam]

I've been told that so many times 😂

[@premavati603]

You are very beautiful and would make a perfect model for a classical painting.

[@blascantu7221]

She sundar hai

[@manjurathore6918]

Why are not used big brush

[@StefanoM68]

When using cool underpainting or warm ?

[@clarissasmith9631]

This was super helpful! Ty for making this 💞

[@ScowlingBat]

what a neat looking person

[@核桃巴旦木]

Your video is so helpful! Thanks!

[@KariBreitigam]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful :)

[@shanaharrison4402]

At 10:25 the cat looks like a smiling hybrid cat/frog. I love it.

[@KariBreitigam]

😂

[@VictoriaPark-lx4he]

Great demo-- very helpful!!

[@GKganesan]

Thank you. Useful.

[@user-sv4vi2iw4g]

Can you use water to dilute an acrylic instead of buying the thinning medium? Just for people who are just starting off

[@KariBreitigam]

Yes you can. When mixing water with acrylic, just be careful not to use more than 50% water or it can break down the paint.

[@markpeterson3208]

Thanks for showing this. Learned some new things and have more to think about now

[@martimajor4766]

Thank you so much. Good lesson!

[@KariBreitigam]

Glad you found it useful!

[@shirleydavis6864]

Is flow aid the same as gel medium?

[@KariBreitigam]

No, it's not. Flow Aid is a specific medium manufactured by Liquitex that is added to your water instead of added directly into your paint.

[@Chadsolderbrotherbrad1111]

❤

[@dimpletayse5824]

What if I don't have flow aid.? Can I just use water?

[@KariBreitigam]

Yes, but not as much as you see me using here. Adding too much water to acrylic paint will break down the paint. Flow aid prevents that break down.

[@teresaharrington9383]

I came across your video. I had enjoyed very much. What flo aid did you use. Thanks.

[@KariBreitigam]

The flow aid is made by Liquitex!

[@obkeeno]

What brand flow aid do you use? Thanks for the great video! I'm learning about undertone

[@KariBreitigam]

Thanks! I use Liquitex brand flow aid

[@obkeeno]

@@KariBreitigam thank you!!!!!

[@lindamclean8809]

Where’s the oil painting? 🥰🥰🥰

[@KariBreitigam]

Those videos are here! th-cam.com/video/1WkCGP-tVLk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ACxyzB_Ag907KyAz

[@marliessch1526]

does it work on a regular canvas (mine is made of cotton I think) too? or only on primed paper? and would it still be possible to paint with oils over it? (I'm sorry, I never tried an underpainting before so it might be a stupid question)

[@KariBreitigam]

That's not a stupid question at all! Yes, this process with absolutely work on cotton canvas, and you can then paint on it with oil. That's what I typically do - a thin underpainting in acrylic, let it dry overnight, then start on it the next day in oil. You just want to make sure the acrylic is completely dry before you begin your oil painting.

[@marliessch1526]

@@KariBreitigam thank you so much❤ your videos are really helpfull!

[@AnneFrank-l5f]

What is flow aid

[@KariBreitigam]

It's an acrylic medium made by Liquitex

[@suz665]

Great information but your jump cuts are killing me!

[@yurikoimaizumi6304]

What is in Flow Aid?

[@KariBreitigam]

Flow Aid is an acrylic painting medium from Liquitex that allows you to thin the paint to a wash without compromising the integrity of the paint

[@lindamerell2418]

I did not get my answer

[@KariBreitigam]

I'm sorry; what was your question?

[@sobanosilva8585]

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