In this article I share my favorite tools and techniques for creating swipe, or sometimes called squeegee, paintings with acrylics.
Some of the things you will learn include:
how to select the paper size to paint on so your finished artworks fit into standard size mats
how to tape off papers and treat the edges for clean tape removal
my favorite silicon tools for creating swipes
applying acrylic paints directly to silicon tools for less waste
3 ways to create paint swipes
enhancing the dried paint swipes with surface marks and spattering
and more…
Intersectionality acrylic swipe painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Acrylic Swipe Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The paint and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
00:00 - Introduction with Color Mixing Handout
05:54 - Samples Acrylic Swipe Art
11:12 - Inspirational Artists
19:12 - Art Supplies
44:23 - Paper Taping
56:40 - 3 Ways to Swipe Paints
1:07:00 - Touch Ups
1:09:44 - Turning the Surface
1:11:49 - Curve Swipes
1:26:58 - Catalyst Blade Trick
1:29:00 - Use Up Extra Paint
1:35:15 - Composition with Mats
1:37:15 - Use Heat Tool
1:38:50 - Mark Making with Acrylic Markers
2:01:24 - NeoColor 1 & 2 Accents
2:06:09 - Swipe Circle
2:12:31 - Spatters
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Rain Over Mars markings enhanced acrylic swipe painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Reference Artists Mentioned in My Video
Here are the Instagram accounts of the inspiration artists I mentioned during the show: https://www.instagram.com/dannygiesbers/ https://www.instagram.com/jorrras.georgi.georgiev/ https://www.instagram.com/cosasmolonas/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaconnollyart/
Also, here is the website of the famous artist Gerhard Richter I mentioned during the show:
https://www.gerhard-richter.com/en/art/paintings/abstracts/abstracts-19901994-31?sp=64&p=1
Color Mixing Reference Handout and Video
I also said in the live class above that my color mixing handout is available on my website in another blog post. Here is the link to the article with the free download and the link to my live Special YouTube video where I give an acrylic color mixing workshop that goes along with the handout:
https://www.dietzart.gallery/blog/color-mixing-magic-pebeo-origin-acrylics-in-chicago
Orange Swipe acrylic squeegee painting by Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Supplies List for Acrylic Swipe Squeegee Painting
Here is the supplies list for the Acrylic Paints, Silicon Tools, papers and accessories shown during my live video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Pebeo Origin Acrylics Sets and Tubes - https://www.dickblick.com/products/pebeo-origin-acrylic-paints/
Pebeo Studio Acrylics 100ml Tubes - https://amzn.to/3GjyNWY
Pebeo Studio Acrylics Dyna Colors + White 20ml Tubes Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/42nzDKP
Stabilo Woodies Water-Soluble Wax Pencils Set of 18 - https://amzn.to/42o9StX
Caran d'Ache NeoColor 1 Non-Water-Soluble Wax Pastels Set of 15 in a Tin - https://amzn.to/4iCjHJK
Golden Heavy Body Acrylics - https://amzn.to/4jnM6nX
DecoArt Americana Fluid Acrylic Paints 2oz Bottles Set of 18 - https://amzn.to/4cMG2Ts
Liquitex Acrylic Matte Medium 4oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/4lH5f5C
Pebeo Acrylic Markers 1.2mm Bullet Tip Set of 12 in a Tin - https://amzn.to/42Vb6Np
Pebeo Acrylic Marker 5x15mm Jumbo Size - https://amzn.to/4jBhdvY
Posca Acrylic Markers Medium Bullet Tip Set of 8 - https://amzn.to/44yvMfk
Posca Acrylic Markers Fine Bullet Tip Set of 16 - https://amzn.to/3Y9tjEq
Strathmore Palette Paper Pad 9x12in 40 Sheets - https://amzn.to/41MZcUh
Princeton Brush Silicon Catalyst Wedge W-06 - https://amzn.to/4jHmamO
Princeton Brush Silicon Catalyst Gray Blade - https://amzn.to/3Ya5FHO
Color Shaper Gray Silicon Blade Brushes Set of 5 - https://amzn.to/42olCg4
US Art Supply Watercolor Paper Pads 140lb 5.5x8.5in 30 Sheets Per Pad x 3 Pads Set - https://amzn.to/3GinnTk
Arteza Mixed Media Paper Pad 110lb 11x14in 60 Sheets Per Pad x 2 Pads Set - https://amzn.to/42ln2Ia
Canson XL Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/42UOrkg
Strathmore Primed Cotton Canvas Pad 9x12in 10 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4lG58r9
Jack Richeson Watercolor Postcards 135lb 4x6in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4lDrM3g
Duck Clean Release Blue Painter's Tape - https://amzn.to/4itdJuv
Royal & Langnickel Flat Taklon Brushes Set of 7 - https://amzn.to/3GmxWor
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
SoHo Urban Artist Studio Wipes 3 Pack - https://amzn.to/4hhggqZ
Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol Spray 2.3oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/4jkQ3tx
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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Intersectionality 3 acrylic swipe painting with Pebeo Studio Acrylics Dyna shimmer accents by Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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Intersectionality 4 acrylic swipe painting by Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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