I TRIED PAINTING WITH COFFE. YES COFFEE
- Oscar Lucero
- Sep 3, 2025
- 2 min read
I SWAPPED OUT MY REGULAR PAINTS FOR COFFEE
click on the video below to see the process
šØ Zero the Painter Creates a Stunning Coffee Lion Portrait š¦
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0:00Ā ā Meet Zero the Painter, a creative artist obsessed with coffee! Today, heās experimenting with a unique medium: brewed coffee as paint.
0:15Ā ā Watch as Zero transforms a simple coffee stain into a majestic lion portrait using innovative techniques.
0:30Ā ā Learn how to make coffee paint using a drip coffee maker and Starbucks coffee.
0:45Ā ā Zero starts with a flat brush to create a coffee blob, the foundation of the lionās
portrait.
1:00Ā ā Discover how layering coffee washes and using a fine-point brush adds depth and detail to the artwork.
1:15Ā ā See how Zero uses a heat tool to speed up drying and create visible brush strokes.
1:30Ā ā For ultra-fine lines, Zero switches to a glass dip pen, perfect for delicate details.
1:45Ā ā Learn how boiling down coffee creates a concentrated mixture for dark shadows and bold accents.
2:00Ā ā Zero shares watercolor techniques to prevent paper buckling and maintain control over the painting.
2:15Ā ā Watch as Zero blends coffee and acrylic white paint to add reflections and whiskers, bringing the lion to life.
3:15Ā ā Discover a clever trick: tapping the brush to reduce water and create darker brush strokes.
3:30Ā ā Layer by layer, the regal coffee lion emerges, showcasing Zeroās creativity and skill.
3:45Ā ā Have you ever painted with coffee or other non-traditional media? Share your experience in the comments!
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