Creating “Submerged Flower Art with Acrylic Paint”

Welcome to this tutorial on crafting stunning submerged floral art with ink. This unique artistic technique combines the delicate beauty of flowers with the mesmerizing flow of ink in water, creating ethereal, dreamlike visuals. Whether you're a photographer seeking captivating compositions or an artist exploring new mediums, this guide will walk you through the process. Tools & Equipment • Glass Enclosure – tank or glass vase • Weighted Flower Frog – https://amzn.to/43LFvOZ • Skinny plastic droppers - https://amzn.to/4236IeK • Acrylic Paint – many colors • Camera, Tripod, and a lens that allows you to get close to the glass enclosure Setup • Fill enclosure with fresh water • Eliminate reflections, wear dark clothes, close any windows in the background, move bright objects out of the background • Wipe down the outside of the enclose to ensure no water marks • Place something dark under and behind your enclose, this will allow for your subject to be the main focus • Position flower in flower frog, place in tank close to the glass • Play with your light, I prefer using side light setting my tank near a window and shoot in the afternoon when the sunlight is indirect For a more dramatic scene, use your phone flashlight on the opposite side of the tank • Setup up camera and settings, find focus • Use interval timer – example: 25 images every 3 seconds • Determine which paint colors you will use with your subject • Pour paint into cups, might need to add water to water down the paint. I prefer a consistency of whole milk Create art! • Start the interval timer • Take the color syringe and slowly squeeze the paint on the flower petals • Allow a few seconds for the paint to move throughout your subject • Try another color and place the syringe behind your subject and slow squeeze the paint allowing the paint to come through your subject • Play, Experiment, Take your time, Try again and again! • I learn something new every time I create with submerged flowers! Now that you've learned the basic steps to create submerged floral art with ink, it's time to let your creativity flow. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flower types, ink colors, and lighting techniques to make each piece uniquely yours. The beauty of this art form lies in its unpredictability and the organic patterns that emerge. Share your creations, explore, and the most important - HAVE FUN! #submergedflowers #underwaterflowers #underwaterflorals #Flowersandink