Acrylic painting is one of the most visually appealing genres of painting. The vibrant colors and right work surface tempts every ammature to put their hands on this kind of painting. But, the art of abstract acrylic painting is not as easy as it seems. It needs to master the right techniques. Here are a few guidelines for painting abstract acrylic art-works for the beginners to start their artistic journey with.

Acrylic abstract painting Guide For Beginners

1. Choose the right canvas – Start with thick canvas that is sturdy and watercolor suitable. This will ease out the process for you.
2. Choose the right grade of color – We would suggest starting up with amateur or craft paint grade and the move to professional or artist’s level paints when you start mastering the art.
3. Use dry brush – For beginners, it is advisable to use a dry brush and not dilute the color. Dilution needs perfection and right idea of the amount of water to be used. This comes with practice.
4. Try using it as watercolor – Acrylic paint is very similar to watercolor on the addition of water. So try mixing both types to create more patterns and textures. However one must keep in mind that acrylic paints dry much faster than watercolors.
5. Try various techniques – Explore more and more with the technique of application of paint. Do not restrict yourself only to your brush strokes. Try dabbing, splattering, stippling variations to add vibrancy and create new textures and patterns. This will help you understand your strengths and drawbacks.
6. Mix and match your colors right – it is very important that you do not mix your colors thoroughly on the palette. Mix it partially and keep the rest for mixing on the canvas. By this, you can create beautiful hues and color strokes on the canvas.
7. Glide your Palette knife – Learn to glide your palette knife to apply the masterstroke. The smoother you glide the richer, the color will develop.
8. Keep a brush set handy – pay attention to details. Keep ready and use various kind of brushes to bring out various features of your painting. Once you master the above-mentioned basics, you can go forward with some more advanced techniques of acrylic painting such as:
9. Underpainting, glazing and block painting – layer your painting time and again using contrasting hues, different paints or coloring a light background. All these techniques help you create unique patterns and layering of colors.

All these and many more methods are there to help you begin with your acrylic abstract painting. However, the most important aspect is to practice. The more you practice the better your concept and strokes will become. So dive into the world of colors and paint the world in your hue.