Abstract Painting with Marabu Acryl Color and YONO Markers

Soothing shades of blue and white with elegant gold accents come together to create a modern work of art that will fit perfectly into your winter décor. In this tutorial, we will show you how to paint an abstract design on a canvas step by step and finish it off with the Marabu YONO marker. It’s ideal for creative moments during Advent!

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How it is done:

  • Cover the work area and gather the necessary materials.
  • First, prime the canvas frame. Mix acrylic paint in cyan and black to create a dark blue, then apply it to the frame using a wide, soft brush. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
  • Next, individual generous splashes of Acryl Color paint are placed on the picture.
  • Then, using a squeegee, spread splashes of paint vertically across the canvas. If the paint does not spread sufficiently the first time, repeat the process. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
  • Before using the marker for the first time, shake it with the cap closed for 60 seconds. Then, gently press the tip onto a piece of paper several times to activate the ink flow. Once the tip is fully saturated with ink, write on a test piece of paper.
  • Finally, accents such as ovals, stars, and dots are added with YONO markers.

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