Bold Blue Florals (Easy Acrylic Painting Art Journal Tutorial)

Looking for a fun and expressive acrylic painting project to brighten up your art journal? In this video, I’ll walk you step-by-step through a whimsical floral art journal spread using a bold blue color palette and DecoArt Media acrylic paints. Inspired by vintage wallpaper, family memories, and intuitive creativity, this page is all about playful layers and letting your brush lead the way! In this video, you’ll learn how to: - Prep your journal page with gesso - Create loose, layered florals with cobalt, cyan, and Prussian blue - Add playful leaves, vines, and tiny hearts for personality - Use gold and white accents to make your design pop - Seal your acrylic artwork for a beautiful satin finish This is a beginner-friendly project, perfect for any skill level, especially if you love art journaling, mixed media, or bold florals! 00:00 Intro 6:38 Painting the Flowers 27:34 Adding Details 👉 Subscribe for more watercolor art journal ideas, beginner-friendly painting projects, and mixed media fun every week! Thank you for joining in on the creative fun. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 5:30 pm PST on Facebook at Tracy Weinzapfel Studios. Be sure to follow me on social as well! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tracyweinzapfelstudios Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twstudios/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/tracyweinzapfel/ Join the waitlist for Your Artful Journey - https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/membership This is my exclusive creative membership where you can explore the world of art journaling! Join a community of support and inspiration with interactive art sessions full of tips and tricks, conversation, Q & As, and most of all, FUN! Supply List: - Fabriano 7 X 10 Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/fabriano-watercolor-art-journal-7-x-10?_pos=1&_sid=2f8bfcccc&_ss=r - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - DecoArt Gesso: White - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-media-gesso-4-oz?_pos=1&_sid=9d9ce392e&_ss=r - Decoart Media Paints: Primary Cyan, Pyrrole Red, Titan Buff, Titanium White, Cobalt Blue Hue, Prussian Blue Hue - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+media&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Decoart Extreme Sheen - 24K Gold - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-extreme-sheen-metallic-acrylics?_pos=2&_sid=e3b034567&_ss=r - Sealer: DuraClear Satin Varnish - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-duraclear-satin-varnish-2-oz?_pos=1&_sid=545e679de&_ss=r - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Liner Brush: Micron 10/0 X Long Liner Brush - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dynasty-micron-x-long-detail-liner-10-0?_pos=1&_psq=10%2F0+x&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Check out Tracy’s Art Journal Starter Kit - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/art-journaling-starter-kit?_pos=2&_sid=deb63830f&_ss=r Tracy’s Resources Page - https://tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/resources/ Visit Tracy’s Shop - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/ #artjournal #acrylicpaintingtutorial #flowerpainting