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Art has always been my escape from the mundane routines of daily life. The vibrant colors and endless possibilities of acrylic painting have fascinated me for years. One evening, as I gazed at the stunning sunset outside my window, I felt an overwhelming urge to capture its beauty on canvas. Coincidentally, I was commissioned to create a sunset painting. So I decided I wanted to use a unique technique I've used in the past. That's when I decided to use a simple kitchen sponge to create a stunning acrylic sunset painting. What I used: Acrylic paints in various sunset colors Canvas A kitchen sponge Brush Water Palette Paper towels Inspiration from a beautiful sunset The Process: Setting the Mood: To begin, I prepared my workspace by dimming the lights and playing soft music to set a relaxing atmosphere. I wanted to immerse myself in the creative process and channel the serenity of the sunset into my painting. Choosing Colors: Sunset paintings are all about capturing the warm, gradient hues of the setting sun. I squeezed out the acrylic paints onto my palette, selecting the various shades ( I show you all the colors I used in the video near the end ) . Sponging Technique: This was the most exciting part of the process. I took a clean kitchen sponge and dipped it lightly into the paint. Then, with gentle dabbing and circular motions, I began to apply the paint to the canvas, working my way down and across. Adding Depth: To enhance the depth of the painting, I used the sponge to apply the darker shades and kept working to blend the shades together. Blending is crucial in creating a realistic sunset. Using a kitchen sponge to create an acrylic sunset painting was a unique and fulfilling experience. It allowed me to experiment with texture and capture the essence of a stunning sunset on canvas. This technique not only resulted in a beautiful piece of art but also provided a sense of accomplishment and relaxation that can only come from the world of creativity. The next time you're inspired by the beauty of nature, consider trying this unconventional approach to painting and watch your creativity soar to new heights. Check out my Facebook Group called: Amazing Abstract/Semi Abstracts and Pours with Soraya Silvestri Artist Join this group if you're an abstract or semi abstract artist. Any medium is accepted, and you can promote your art, your YouTube channel, or ... OR Next Level Fluid Pouring OR for Any Canadian Artist: Or For Any YouTube Artist: My website: Contact me through here for availability and pricing: SorayaSilvestriArtist@ or If you wish to purchase prints check these websites out: or or or or Follow me on: Instagram: @soraya_ziziart () Twitter: @soraya_pszizi ( ) Pinterest(.ca) Facebook: Soraya Silvestri Zizi ( ) Check out my art at: Santini Gallery 422 1/2 Preston St. Ottawa, Canada SorayaSilvestriArtist@ Link:
