How to Paint Tulips in Acrylics
Struggling to loosen up your brushstrokes? Feel like your flowers look too stiff or overworked? Impressionist painting is the perfect way to capture movement, colour, and light without stressing over tiny details!
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to paint vibrant, loose tulips in acrylics—even if you’re a beginner. Follow along and let’s create something beautiful! 🎨
🎥 Watch the full step-by-step video below!
Why Impressionist Painting Works for Tulips
Tulips are ideal for this style because they have soft, flowing petals and rich, blended colours that don’t require fine details. Instead of focusing on perfection, we’ll embrace bold brushstrokes, vibrant hues, and a sense of movement to bring them to life.
Quick Painting Tips for Stunning Tulips
Use a large brush to block in petal shapes—don’t outline!
Limit blending—let colors sit next to each other for a fresh, painterly effect.
Keep your strokes loose—focus on the feeling of the flowers rather than perfect details.
Add depth with colour—use magenta or red for the petals, and a hint of blue or brown for shadows.
Don’t forget highlights! A touch of white or yellow adds a sunlit glow to your flowers.
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