See an exciting range of techniques, effects, and unusual tools for creating abstract paintings in acrylic paint. Enrich the texture and surface of your paintings with these easy additions.
You’ll see how to create many visual effects in acrylic paint like how to achieve various types of textures, lines, strokes, and other unconventional tools.
All of these techniques can be used as a starting point to create abstract paintings and other styles and topics. Try our abstract painting prompts as a way to get started. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.
Art Supplies
Tools
- aluminum foil
- saran wrap
- panty hose
- bubble wrap
- cheese cloth
- paper towels
- cardboard toilet paper tube
- sponges
- comb
- plastic fork & knife
- plastic condiment cup containers
- popsicle sticks
- yarn, twine
- Q-tips
- pom poms
- toothbrush
- corrugated cardboard
- coffee grounds
- kosher salt
- straw
- tree branch
- sandpaper
