RICH & RUSTIC Abstract Acrylic Painting / Sponge Blending / Big Brush Sweepes

Last week I made an acrylic painting that completely stole my heart. This time, I wanted to explore that same approach, but without using green at all. I started this painting very intuitively, building a rough background with warm, earthy tones like burnt sienna. In the beginning it looks strange, unfinished, and honestly a bit messy, but that part no longer worries me. I know the background needs time before it starts to speak. Just like with my previous painting, I let the background do the heavy lifting. I worked from dark to light, focused on depth and overlapping shapes, and consciously resisted my tendency to make everything neat. These colors have always drawn me in, but I never quite knew how to use them without leaning on green. This painting finally showed me how. Minimal, warm, rough, and full at the same time. I love when a painting teaches me something new. Next week I’m planning to continue in this style with turquoise tones.Thank you so much for watching. 💘 VALENTINE SALE (Feb 11–15) I’m running a Valentine's Sale on my two botanical painting courses. Use code CUPID20 for 20% off: ✅ Botanical Abstract Painting Course https://smartartcourses.com/botanical... ✅ Botanical Brushstroke Mastery Course https://smartartcourses.com/botanical... Sale ends February 15th. ------------------------------ ✨ Acrylic Painting Supplies ✨ Check out the tools and materials I use in this video here: https://rinskedouna.com/pages/art-sup... ----------------------------- 📌 Want to learn this? Check out my Art Courses! ✅ Botanical Abstract Painting Course: https://smartartcourses.com/botanical... ✅ Botanical Brushstroke Mastery Course: https://smartartcourses.com/botanical... ✅ NEW The 3C's of Art: https://smartartcourses.com/the-3cs-o... ✅ Dutch Pour Bloom Course: https://smartartcourses.com/dutch-pou... ----------------------------- ABOUT RINSKE Hi there, welcome to my YouTube channel! This is where my love for creativity and the inspiration from nature come together in the beautiful world of abstract fluid painting. I'm Rinske, based in The Netherlands. More than an artist, I see myself as a storyteller using brushes, inspired by the vast ocean and the beauty all around us. Painting has been my passion, a path I've followed since my early 20s, transforming canvases into vibrant expressions of life. This channel is all about sharing my artistic journey with you, from tutorials on Botanical Acrylic Painting, the Dutch pour, to advice on bringing your abstract pieces to life. It's a space for art enthusiasts, aspiring creators, and anyone who finds joy in the beauty of abstract art to learn, engage, and be inspired. ----------------------------- 📲 Let’s Connect! Follow me on social media: Instagram ➡️   / rinskedouna   Facebook ➡️   / rinskedouna.art   ☑️ Visit my website for custom art inquiries: https://rinskedouna.com/ 🛒 Art & Prints for sale: https://rinskedouna.com 🎨 Art Courses: https://smartartcourses.com/ 🛍 Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rinskedouna ----------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Choosing warm colors this time 00:21 Building an intuitive background 00:58 Not overthinking the first layers 01:29 Adding interference gold 01:50 Introducing burnt sienna 02:13 Working quickly before acrylics dry 02:34 Reactivating paint with misting 02:53 Letting the background stay imperfect 03:32 Creating texture with a sponge 05:00 Letting the background speak 05:23 Starting the composition 05:34 Dark first, light later 05:48 Mixing burnt sienna with brown 06:09 Creating organic overlap 06:45 Doubting, then trusting 07:02 Time for contrast 08:34 Removing paint on a dry base 08:51 Letting go of neatness 09:27 Developing the flower 09:55 Tying light and dark together 10:47 Refining the composition 11:22 Letting the painting rest 11:47 Final reveal 11:56 Falling in love with these colors 12:14 Why the background matters #abstractpainting #acrylicpainting #artwork #rinskedouna #botanicalpainting