Acrylics can be tricky to blend because they dry quickly, but once you understand what your paint, brush, pressure, and timing are doing, blending becomes SO much easier.
I just added a new Beginner Blending Basics lesson to the Classroom! 🎨
Inside, we’ll break down:
✨ What actually makes a good blend
🖌️ How your brush and pressure affect your results
🎨 How much paint to use
💧 How paint consistency affects blending
⏱️ How to work with acrylics before they dry
🚫 The most common blending mistakes
🔄 Different ways to blend acrylics
🧪 And most importantly — how to practice without feeling like you have to get it perfect the first time
You’ll also have a blending practice exercise to work through and share with the community.
Don’t worry about making a perfect gradient. The goal is to start learning how your paint behaves and build control over your brush.
If you’re newer to acrylic painting, I recommend starting here before moving on to more advanced landscape techniques.
👉 Head to the Classroom and give it a try!
And when you’re finished, post your practice below — I’d love to see what you’re working on and hear what part of blending you find the most challenging. ❤️