×8Art Instagram video that did 8× its author's usual
Trust me, it’s easier than it looks. The reference can seem super complicated when you look at it as a whole, but once you break it down into smaller components and take it step by step, it becomes so much simpler. That’s exactly why I wanted to create this course and take you through the entire painting with me, one step at a time. In this course, we’ll be painting this realistic snow capped mountain landscape while learning: • Smooth acrylic gradients and blending • Creating golden hour glow and light • Snow covered mountains, realistic snow • Realistic rock and terrain textures • Light, shadow, midtones and depth • Mountain silhouettes and detailing • Creating a natural, atmospheric landscape with acrylics • Lots of tips and tricks, and so much more! I’m so overwhelmed by the response to this course already. You guys have been amazing! If you haven’t signed up yet, you have a few hours to grab the Mountain Mini Course at the launch price! Once the launch window ends, this price won’t be available again. Ever. Go sign up now 🍝 . . . . . . #acrylicpainting #realism #artvideos #mountainpainting #the_tinted_palette
@the_tinted_palette · 355K followers
This creator normally gets 50K views. This one got 424K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video shows a person preparing an oval canvas and then painting a realistic snow-capped mountain landscape using acrylics, demonstrating various techniques from blending to detailing. The final painting is displayed on an easel.
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Why it worked
The video works because it's highly satisfying to watch the painting process unfold, especially with the smooth transitions and the calming background music. The on-screen text acts as a call to action, encouraging viewers to try painting themselves, tapping into aspirations and providing a 'sign' to start.
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