Wow, Anna, it’s absolutely stunning. The colour palette is beautiful. Whimsical yet elegant. I’ve watched, I think 5 of your videos so far. Already know I can’t get enough. I love your excitement in your voice. Thank you for sharing.
Your butterfly is amazing. I’m terrified of trying something like this. I’m going to use this beauty as a reference when I’m brave enough to try. Thank you for this tutorial 😊
I just started watching your channel and I am just blown away! I love them all, but butterflys are my favorite. This absolutely turned out very elegant. Beautiful work!
Absolutely amazing! The colors are fabulous and those flowers are so pretty. I can guarantee that I would not be able to hand paint anything! I have no artistic ability. This might have to be a family project as my son Or daughter would be able to do the body. I might have to try this but still have to try the seahorse. Thanks Anna for showing us how to do this piece
Thank you! Good luck with yours…but be aware that this technique does work best on medium to large canvases, otherwise the cells could be too big for the overall design.
This is really pretty! I love the colors on the butterfly wings and how natural they look. I think I'd like to try this technique. Yes, it scares me but hey.. it's just paint and a canvas and if it doesn't work the first time try and try again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful piece.
Thanks a bunch! I’d try a simple micro swipe first before you do it in a butterfly shape, to make sure you have your paint mixtures right and have the feel of everything. If that works well, go for the full thing! 😁
😱WHAAAAAAT😱 how did I miss this, Anna this has got to be the nicest swipe I think I’ve ever seen. HOME RUN that’s for sure, truly amazing beautiful work 🤩
This butterfly is just magnificent! I, too, am a lover of butterflies, but I have never tried a painting like this. So, I have a few questions: 1: is the making of the blue tape template shown on any of your other videos? 2: where do you look for the pattern or inspiration photos? 3: have you found any one tape better than another for this technique? 4: how many paintings with this technique have you painted?
Thank you! Yes, I briefly show the process in one or two other videos… possibly “Another Seahorse Painting” or “The Love of Water.” I look at google images for details but usually sketch my own layout. Blue tape works well for this if you warm it with a hair dryer…and others have recommended frog tape as well. I have done about 10 paintings with a tape template, in about 6 different shapes.
It’s a good question…and a good idea if I was going to use the same colors over and over. But squeeze bottles are hard to clean and hard to stir, so I find cups easier 😊
Thank you. Can I ask you an unrelated question? What do you do when you accidentally touch the white base when it is almost dry and it leaves kinda a hole where the paint lifted off. What is the best way to try and fix that?
(I’ve watched so many videos of yours and left my notes at home when I had gone to the store and was trying to remember which paint it was you had recommended (it was Glidden eggshell white btw), but not for the butterfly…
@@debbieduin2327 oh boy, that’s a tough one to fix. My best thing I’ve tried is to add a little drop of water to kind of soften the edges of the hole, and perhaps blending it a bit with a toothpick. But I’m guessing it will still leave some texture…
I can't quite understand what you're mixing your paint with. Could you please tell me what it is? I'm very glad I ran across your channel. OH GOSH! I WANT TO DO THIS! GORGEOUS!! Silicone and what is added to the acrylic paints?
Thank you! Have you done paint pouring before? My paint is mixed with floetrol, about one part paint to two parts floetrol. Then I thin with water until it reaches the consistency I’m looking for. Here’s a video on how I mix my paint: th-cam.com/video/mGXPSpLXPNg/w-d-xo.html Once the paint is mixed, I add a drop or two of silicone oil to some of the colors, but not all.
If you like something I’ve made, comment directly on the photo (facebook) or the video (youtube) and I will create a custom Etsy listing for you. I can’t make a custom painting at this time, so just let me know when you see something you’d like.
I didn't want to post for everyone to see into my private life..I don't know if you are aware that I've been fighting cancer for a couple of years. Some really remarkable and loving people have been by my side from the very beginning and I was wanting to show my love back to them. This is hard for me....
@@normanbabineaux9 No need to share too many details here. I can’t make something custom for you right now, so just comment on any photo or video that you’d like to purchase.
@@AnnaBlountArt I'm looking for something to inspire others like myself something to let them know it's not the end of the world and that they aren't alone like I was feeling for so long. I want it to hang in the main lobby for everyone to see when they walk through those doors for the first time and to be happy each time they see it instead of in despair. Like a song is only as good as the meaning of the words in it, I want your work to make these people feel the love that I think it can transpire...... The people at the cancer hospital showed me so much love when no one else would or could. I hope I've painted a picture for you. I know it's a tall order but if I didn't believe in you I wouldn't ask. Ideas and suggestions are welcome Anna.. Thank you.
This is amazing! I’m blown away every time I watch one of your micro swipes videos ❤
Thank you so much, Teri!
Love the tip about heating the tape and the squeeze bottle for the edge!
I’m glad it was helpful!
Today finally I tried this butterfly and it turned beatifull. Thank you for the video!
I’m so glad!!
Wow, Anna, it’s absolutely stunning. The colour palette is beautiful. Whimsical yet elegant. I’ve watched, I think 5 of your videos so far. Already know I can’t get enough. I love your excitement in your voice. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! I definitely do get excited! 😊
So So so amazing and realistic. LOVELY.
Whispies are my fav part
Thank you!
@@AnnaBlountArt 👏 👏 🏆
Absolutely awesome and beautiful love it 😊🎉🎉🎉❤
Thank you!
love how your butterfly came out .it is beautiful.great work.
Thanks a bunch!
The flowers are incredible. You are a talented dudette. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you! 😊
Your butterfly is amazing. I’m terrified of trying something like this. I’m going to use this beauty as a reference when I’m brave enough to try. Thank you for this tutorial 😊
Aw thank you! What is scaring you here? The touch ups, or making something with a shape?
I just started watching your channel and I am just blown away! I love them all, but butterflys are my favorite. This absolutely turned out very elegant. Beautiful work!
Aw thank you! Yes I absolutely love butterflies too 🦋
Absolutely amazing! The colors are fabulous and those flowers are so pretty. I can guarantee that I would not be able to hand paint anything! I have no artistic ability. This might have to be a family project as my son Or daughter would be able to do the body. I might have to try this but still have to try the seahorse. Thanks Anna for showing us how to do this piece
Thanks so much! In terms of brush-painting I’m WAY behind my more talented siblings. Sketching first makes it easy!
That turned out so beautifully ❤❤
Thank you!
So happy i found you! Beautiful micro swipe with great explanation.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you found me too!
Oh Anna, this is Superb!! 😍😍😍
Thank you so much!
Wow awesome technique !!! Turned out perfect 😻😻 I can't wait to try this method 💞💪🏼💪🏼💯😎🤗
Thank you!! Good luck with yours!
WOW! Your art is awesome!
Thank you so much!
Absolutely perfect ❤ it
Thank you David!
Gorgeous Anna ❤️ 🦋
Thank you!!
I love your butterfly!!!
Thank you Nancy!
Beautiful ❤️❤️🦋🦋🦋
Thank you Nancy!
You're just amazing!
Aw thanks so much!
Oh wow this is beautiful 😍
Thank you!
I'm back. Wow I absolutely love it. Had me in suspense for a bit there until you added the body. Perfect !!
Haha yes it definitely was incomplete before the brush parts.
@@AnnaBlountArt I had to stay to the end 😄.
Well done, love this!❤
Thank you MaryJane!
So beautiful!!!
Thank you!
So soooo beautiful 😍
Thanks a bunch!
Beautiful!! 🦋
Thank you Sharon!
Love the colors
Thank you!
You are so talented 🍁
Thank you so much!
Anna you did a Spectacular job on this !!! Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!💕💕🧜♀️ the Monarch looks SO life like!!
Thanks Kathy! Yes, I was thrilled with it!
Wow beautiful
Thank you Sue!
Beautiful 😊
Thank you Lee-Anne!
Beautiful!! X
Thanks!
Love the micro swipe technique 😊❤
Thank you Claire! 😊 It’s so versatile!
Wow Anna, another really cool and different piece than we’ve been seeing from others! Thank you 😊
Thanks so much!
Who is we?
Love it!
Thanks!
Gorgeous!
Thank you!
Wow nice , now for me figure out a smaller version
Thank you! Good luck with yours…but be aware that this technique does work best on medium to large canvases, otherwise the cells could be too big for the overall design.
Really pretty. I haven’t seen this technique for butterflies before. 🦋❤️
Thanks! Yeah it worked really well for me!
I love it!!
Thank you!
Bellissimo 😊
Grazie! 🦋
Beautiful
Thanks!
Brillant ✨
Thank you!!
Amazing
Thank you!
This is really pretty! I love the colors on the butterfly wings and how natural they look. I think I'd like to try this technique. Yes, it scares me but hey.. it's just paint and a canvas and if it doesn't work the first time try and try again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful piece.
Thanks a bunch! I’d try a simple micro swipe first before you do it in a butterfly shape, to make sure you have your paint mixtures right and have the feel of everything. If that works well, go for the full thing! 😁
Absolutely gorgeous!! (Butterflies have 6 legs)❤
Thank you! Yes I do know that 😉 but I was working from a reference photo where only four of the legs were visible.
Preciosooooo🎉
Thank you!
😱WHAAAAAAT😱 how did I miss this,
Anna this has got to be the nicest swipe I think I’ve ever seen. HOME RUN that’s for sure, truly amazing beautiful work 🤩
Thanks so much!! Yeah I love it 😍
Another amazing painting! You have given me one of my favorite techniques with the micro swipe.
Thanks so much! It is a super versatile technique, and I’m glad you like it!
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You've inspired me
I’m so glad!
❤ 🎨🦋. Love thus!
Can you show=demo what you describe in how you create your stencils please?
Thanks!
How To Make A Tape Stencil For A Micro Swipe Silhouette!
th-cam.com/video/wapFPXMUAVA/w-d-xo.html
This butterfly is just magnificent! I, too, am a lover of butterflies, but I have never tried a painting like this. So, I have a few questions: 1: is the making of the blue tape template shown on any of your other videos? 2: where do you look for the pattern or inspiration photos? 3: have you found any one tape better than another for this technique? 4: how many paintings with this technique have you painted?
Thank you! Yes, I briefly show the process in one or two other videos… possibly “Another Seahorse Painting” or “The Love of Water.”
I look at google images for details but usually sketch my own layout. Blue tape works well for this if you warm it with a hair dryer…and others have recommended frog tape as well.
I have done about 10 paintings with a tape template, in about 6 different shapes.
Waiting…😊
I think you’ll like it!
Another great video. Question: why not put paints into squeeze bottles for ease of pouring and then be able to store leftovers for another project?
It’s a good question…and a good idea if I was going to use the same colors over and over. But squeeze bottles are hard to clean and hard to stir, so I find cups easier 😊
What do you use for your white base?
The same acrylic paint and floetrol as the rest of the painting! Details should be in the video description.
Thank you. Can I ask you an unrelated question? What do you do when you accidentally touch the white base when it is almost dry and it leaves kinda a hole where the paint lifted off. What is the best way to try and fix that?
(I’ve watched so many videos of yours and left my notes at home when I had gone to the store and was trying to remember which paint it was you had recommended (it was Glidden eggshell white btw), but not for the butterfly…
@@debbieduin2327 oh boy, that’s a tough one to fix. My best thing I’ve tried is to add a little drop of water to kind of soften the edges of the hole, and perhaps blending it a bit with a toothpick. But I’m guessing it will still leave some texture…
I can't quite understand what you're mixing your paint with. Could you please tell me what it is? I'm very glad I ran across your channel. OH GOSH! I WANT TO DO THIS! GORGEOUS!! Silicone and what is added to the acrylic paints?
Thank you! Have you done paint pouring before? My paint is mixed with floetrol, about one part paint to two parts floetrol. Then I thin with water until it reaches the consistency I’m looking for. Here’s a video on how I mix my paint: th-cam.com/video/mGXPSpLXPNg/w-d-xo.html Once the paint is mixed, I add a drop or two of silicone oil to some of the colors, but not all.
Will this one be for sale?
Yes it will be! It needs another 2 weeks for drying, cleaning, and varnishing. Are you interested in purchasing it?
Por favor traducir en español!!!!❤😊
¡Deberías poder seleccionar subtítulos en español usando el ícono de configuración en el video!
Hi Anna. Could I chat with you in private about purchasing some of your art work.
If you like something I’ve made, comment directly on the photo (facebook) or the video (youtube) and I will create a custom Etsy listing for you. I can’t make a custom painting at this time, so just let me know when you see something you’d like.
I didn't want to post for everyone to see into my private life..I don't know if you are aware that I've been fighting cancer for a couple of years. Some really remarkable and loving people have been by my side from the very beginning and I was wanting to show my love back to them. This is hard for me....
@@normanbabineaux9 No need to share too many details here. I can’t make something custom for you right now, so just comment on any photo or video that you’d like to purchase.
@@AnnaBlountArt I'm looking for something to inspire others like myself
something to let them know it's not the end of the world and that they aren't alone like I was feeling for so long. I want it to hang in the main lobby for everyone to see when they walk through those doors for the first time and to be happy each time they see it instead of in despair. Like a song is only as good as the meaning of the words in it, I want your work to make these people feel the love that I think it can transpire...... The people at the cancer hospital showed me so much love when no one else would or could. I hope I've painted a picture for you. I know it's a tall order but if I didn't believe in you I wouldn't ask.
Ideas and suggestions are welcome Anna.. Thank you.
Mom
Gorgeous!
Thank you!