Wedge Brush with Acrylics: Easy Flower Painting Ideas for Beginners

If you’ve seen Craftamo’s Bloom brushes before, you might know them as watercolour favourites, but they’re just as incredible with acrylics! Thanks to the unique wedge shape, artists can create petals, leaves, and even intricate details in a single stroke.

In this issue, Craftamo demonstrates how to paint four easy acrylic flowers using just one wedge brush.

Sunflower 🌻

You’ll need: Yellow, yellow-orange, dark brown, light brown acrylic paint.

Steps:

1. Load the brush — Dip one side into yellow, and the other into yellow-orange for natural variation.

2. Paint the petals — Use a press-and-flick motion to create long, tapered petals all around where the center will be.

3. Add the center — Fill the middle with dark brown. While still wet, tap in light brown for texture.

4. Layer for depth — Once dry, add a few overlapping petals to make the flower look fuller.

Cherry Blossoms 🌸

You’ll need: Pink, white, soft yellow, brown acrylic paint.

Steps:

1. Load the brush — Pink on one side, white on the other.
   

2. Form the petals — With light pressure, create five short, rounded petals for each flower.
   

3. Paint the center — Add a small yellow dot in the middle.
   

4. Add stamens — Using the brush tip, dot tiny brown stamens from the center outward.
   

5. Cluster blossoms — Paint several close together for a springtime effect.

Poppy

You’ll need: Red, orange, black, white acrylic paint.

Steps:

1. Load the brush — Red on one side, orange on the other.
   

2. Paint the petals — Use loose, wide strokes to create irregular petal shapes (poppies look best when not perfect).
   

3. Add the center — Paint a dark black center.
   

4. Highlight — Dot small white highlights around the center for contrast.

Hydrangea

You’ll need: Light blue, lavender, and any shade of white acrylic paint.

Steps:

1. Load the brush — Light blue on one side, lavender on the other.
   

2. Paint small petals — Use quick press-and-lift strokes to create tiny four-petal shapes.
   

3. Cluster flowers — Group them tightly together for a full bloom effect.
   

4. Add depth — Layer lighter petals over darker ones for a soft, dimensional look

🎥 Prefer to Watch Instead of Read?

If you’re more of a visual learner, check out our step-by-step flower painting video using the Bloom by Craftamo wedge brush. You’ll see exactly how each stroke is made, perfect for following along.

👉 Watch the full video here →

Why the Bloom by Craftamo Brush is a Game-Changer

This isn’t just a regular paintbrush, the Bloom wedge brush is designed for versatility. Its angled bristles let you switch from wide, petal-like strokes to fine details in one motion. Whether you work in watercolour or acrylics, it’s like having multiple brushes in one tool.

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Final Thoughts

Now that you’ve seen how to paint sunflowers, cherry blossoms, poppies, and hydrangeas with just one brush, it’s your turn! 🎨

💬 Which flower will you paint first? Or do you have a tip for using wedge brushes that other artists should know? Drop your thoughts, tips, and questions in the comments, we love hearing from you!