Creating a Cosmic Flower under the Blood Moon | Glowing Effects | Abstract Painting Technique

In this Acrylic Painting Process video, I create an intuitive abstract botanical acrylic painting inspired by a glowing, cosmic feeling. The process starts with a dark, luminous background and slowly unfolds into what reminds me of a botanical in front of a blood moon. I work wet on wet, using colors like magenta, quinacridone violet, alizarin crimson hue, black, and interference gold to build depth and glow. Throughout the process, I talk you through my decisions, my doubts, and the moments where I choose not to fix things. This painting was very minimal, which made every decision feel bigger. Knowing when to stop, when to scrape, and when to let the painting breathe was a big part of this process. 🎨 NEW PAINTING COURSE Last month I released my newest course: Botanical Brushstroke Mastery. A hands-on, practice-first course where I break down every single brushstroke I use in my botanical paintings, step by step, using a dedicated practice sheet. 👉 Learn more about the course here: https://smartartcourses.com/botanical-brus... ------------------------------ ✨ Acrylic Painting Supplies ✨ Check out the tools and materials I use in this video here: https://rinskedouna.com/pages/art-supply-list ----------------------------- 📌 Want to learn this? Check out my Art Courses! ✅ Botanical Abstract Painting Course: https://smartartcourses.com/botanical-abst... ✅ Botanical Brushstroke Mastery Course: https://smartartcourses.com/botanical-brus... ✅ NEW The 3C's of Art: https://smartartcourses.com/the-3cs-of-art/ ✅ Dutch Pour Bloom Course: https://smartartcourses.com/dutch-pour-bloom ----------------------------- 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 ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/rinskedouna Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/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 0:00 Luminous background and wet canvas 1:02 Building the glowing red and violet center 2:14 Creating contrast with black 3:46 Scraping and revealing highlights 5:09 Adding interference gold for glow 6:38 Introducing white and shaping the flower 9:28 Working through doubt and fixing with black 12:40 Final result and reflections #abstractpainting #acrylicpainting #artwork #rinskedouna #botanicalpainting