How I Painted this Dreamy Summer Painting with Sponge Blending & Botanicals

If summer could speak, this is what it would look like for me in a painting.
Warm pastel tones, soft sponge blending, taped edges, and a loose botanical... all layered into a calm, dreamy painting that came together between melted popsicles and toddler negotiations.

I titled this painting “If Summer Could Speak” because it captures the soft part of summer. Not the sticky, sand-in-your-bed part. But the long warm evenings. The glow. The golden light.

We’re talking:
✔️ Blending acrylic paint with a sponge
✔️ Creating soft gradients and border effects
✔️ Abstract botanical layering

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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.

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Timestamps for this summer acrylic painting:
00:00 Blending Acrylics with a Sponge
0:43 Soft pastel tones with titanium white
1:19 How I Layer for a Smooth Look
2:07 Creating a Soft Border with Tape
3:30 What Acrylic Paints I’m Using
4:07 That Border Reveal Moment 🤌
4:17 Painting the Botanical Intuitively
5:17 Titanium White subtle highlights and contrast
6:06 Fixing Mistake
6:22 Final Touches + How to Learn This Style
6:41 The Finished Painting Reveal

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