I've had a lot of success mixing fabric/textile mediums into the recommended 50/50 with heavy gel and then adding glitter to it to give a bit of glam to tshirts. Doesn't come off in the wash 👌
Actually,I started out with Angela Anderson,with Hydrangeas,and she’s the one that led me to you honey,you are a doll . Your hubby is hilarious. , in a good way,very supportive,good job ,both of you.
@@TheArtSherpa I really enjoy how you teach your beautiful art. Your husband is so sweet and kind you are great together. I couldn't even pay my husband to do something like this for me lol😊
I lost my oldest daughter a few weeks ago. We are having some blown glass galaxy jewelry made out of some of her ashes. Hadn't thought about adding them to my paintings, but , now I am. That may sound creepy to some people. But, I know my daughter, she would LOVE me to do this!
bluesageful I'm so sorry for your loss! I just wanted to say, I'm so impressed with your choice to keep your daughter close by using her ashes in such a beautiful way! I really love this idea, and I've been looking for options for myself, and I liked the idea of having my ashes planted with a tree seed, and growing into a tree! You have given me some other ideas, so thank you for sharing something so painful and personal with us! 😇
Im a new BEGINNER acrylic painter. I have learned SO MUCH watching your videos!! thank you both for all your time and effort you put into your classes,
I absolutely love the dynamic you have with the the person behind the camera while you tape! So many questions are answered even as I skim the videos! Thank you for learning and sharing practical tips on what you have learned to make us better as artists!
Cinnamon, You have incredible knowledge and an amazing love of teaching! I love your informative videos from which I have learned so much and continue to learn. Both you and your Mom are truly amazing with your knowledge and the way you convey it to us students. Thanks to you both. Thanks also to your hubby, John! I love the interaction between you! Thanks for all you give to us as students!
@@TheArtSherpa Do you have a tutorial on that tree right behind you to the right? I really would like to do that one, not only do I really like it, but I am out of red paint!
I enjoy watching your videos. It's nice of you to break these thing down. One of the reasons I delayed starting to paint is because of being overwhelmed. Thank you.
Thank You both soo much for all the information you give us. It has opened my eyes to supplies I never knew existed. Plus you two are fun and soo kind.
I am more of a mixed media, art journal kind of crafter but I still love your videos. I use acrylic paint in a lot of my work so knowing more about them has helped immensely. Good tip as far as purchasing the mediums from the paint side of the store, first time I went to get some I thought why would I buy this little very expensive jar of medium when the exact same thing is available in a large jar on the acrylic paint side for much cheaper.
Raising hand- mixed media ( and anything else i see that looks fun) person here! I love art journaling and have found that a lot of my hobbies mix together in using supplies in different ways. Love watching/listening to you guys (I watch on youtube recorded) "realtime", You are informative in a no "fluff fluff" realistic way, funny, inspirational and interesting. And I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to give us all this inspiration and information. Thank you so much!!
I have learned so much from your videos. You are thorough and cover more than anybody out there and you make it fun! You are a good teacher and I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon your site. Thank you for sharing all your valuable knowledge. You and John are a good team and work well together. Love and hugs to you both.😘
I am SO SO SO grateful to have found your channel!! I started painting a few years ago, been doing it off and on. I have several unfinished projects because I get so frustrated because of my tools and whatnot. I knew that I was using cheaper paints(Basics) but I had no idea about student grade vs pro grade and I had no idea about flick resistance in brushes etc( ALL of my brushes are super soft, I guess I thought they made more sense LOL). I have been watching your tutorials for the past 3 days now and have learned so much!! I went out and bought 5 tubes of Golden based off of what colors I feel I will likely finish one of my projects with and I bought some stiffer brushes. What a difference! I have been wanting to buy Goldens for awhile because a lot of artists I follow use them but I would have no idea about all the mediums, brushes etc without your generous help. And thanks to this video I now know about Golden's free workshops and have found 3 in my area next month. :D Thank you!!!
Thank you for this wonderful turorial I have learned so much . I was just painting with regular acrylics just starting painting with the golden and liquitex following your and Angela .
Big help, Cinnamon! Thank you! Next time I go to Michaels, I will take pics of the stuff that confuses me and post them to you. You and John are just awesome!
I have just started watching you and love your shows. Very easy to understand. I love your happy disposition and style and am very curious on your mug you are drinking from. I'm so glad I found you!
You two are amazing and I’m learning SOOOO MUCH about stuff I had no idea about. Would love a chat with you about how to improve my own stuff and can’t wait for your next vid!
I just started following you and I want you to know this was amazing. I have always been a bit confused regarding some of the gels and this has been a game changer for my art work . Thank you so much.
first time viewing Blendy not sure ir that is how you spelled his name but was facinated watching the change in colors on him. excellent show and will be trying the heavy blending gel for sure
thanks greatly for lessons w humor. just did 1st acrylic the other day from pic on line w/o any kind of knowledge & struggled but completed. Now...I know a little bit more & cant wait to start on 2nd. (of course I'm doing it all backwards. Michael's had doorbuster sale on their brand tube acrylics for $2 tube & bought 30 tubes. Then went to Hobby Lobby & they had sale on 48-22ml tubes Liquitex acrylics basics for $18 & bought 2 plus a buncha synthetic hog brushes ($90 worth for $23) Needless to say will be returning about 22 tubes Artists Loft bc didn't care for coverage. will be getting gesso & other 2 mediums you said when returning.
There's some great information in here, Thanks for the help! Mediums can be so intimidating, especially because the bottles themselves don't tell us very much! 😊 going to check out your other vids on this subject!
You mentioned you were going to do a video about a 7 day prep to do paint pouring that looks like resin. I can't find the video. DId you ever do this video, or talk about it in another video? Thanks so much for all you do!
I Love You So Much Cinnamon!!! I have dabbled in painting all my life and really never knew how talented I was and how much people would appreciate my artwork until I started watching you and your mom's channels. I got inspired to start painting again and doing it the informed way. This video really answered so many of my questions about art mediums. I once stood at the medium section for 2 hours just looking and reading all the products and being brought almost to tears because I only became more confused as I read the back panels. Cinnamon, you took the fear and anxiety out of purchasing supplies and putting my brush to canvas:-) I really want to thank you so very much for being such a sweet, sharing and caring artist that you don't hold back information but lovingly spread knowledge and your joy of painting:-) I mean Wow!~I am actually building a private space in my back yard to start painting full time! This would have never happened if I hadn't found you and your mom Ginger on TH-cam!! I've said a lot but mean every single word I've typed here...Love you and your mom like family and wish you both all the love, health and wealth you both definitely deserve. I wish I could give you both a big hug:-)
Cheaquetta, this is so nice to hear! Ultimately, this is the purpose of my work. I am so happy I was inspire you and give you enough knowledge to get comfortable with your creativity ! Thank you for your amazing comment and the kind words, i wish you luck in your creative journey, lots of fun and enjoyment!! 💜💚💖
Thank you for responding to my post:-) See that right there is what I mean when I say you and your mother are inspiring and caring artists. I tend to be so critical of myself and want everything to be perfect which often stops me from painting all together. Watching the joy you have when painting gives me that little push to let myself go and not be so hard on myself. I'm a retired, disabled single mom and sometimes its difficult to find time for myself. I feel I have less time now then when I was working a full time government job. I've decided after watching several of your videos that I should make time for myself and do what makes me happy. Painting makes me happy and that's what I feel retirement should be "happy!" So, Thanks and keep inspiring me and others through your wonderful videos to enjoy ourselves and have fun with our art:-)
Thanks Cinnamon and John. I'm going to have to check the micaceous iron oxide out. It looks like it can create some cool effects with various paint colors.
+ArtJournalGuy Yes YES it does and its always surprising me. The way it takes the softer leaded colored pencils is great too. Not so much prisma but the other ones and pastels SO cool. so glad you are going to try it out
Hi! I have to thank you so much because thanks to you i used one medium since my painting looked clumpy because it would dry so quickly, but when ever i mix it with the acrylic paint it somehow leaves some paint behind like it does not move/ mix keeping the same amount of painting. I use the paper used for acrylics and oils. Thats the best i can to describe it sorry, hope you can help me. Thank you for taking the time and teach us many art skills. Love all of your videos!!
This is exactly what I need right now. I've been looking at different media trying to work out what to do to find new texture to play with. What I would like to ask is, how essential is gesso on a canvas or paper? Up until now I've just been coating the base with matte medium.
Matte medium is just as good. You're creating a non-porous surface to paint on either way, the only real difference is that the gesso is opaque and matte medium is transparent.
Thanks so much for all your invaluable info! Heading to Michael's...again. I am brand new at crafts and painting. I absolutely love the way I feel when painting. Magical ;)
Madam Sherpa! You must try Atelier Interactive Acrylics! its amazing you can let it dry to touch dry then Spritts it with an Atomizer with water and re work it then let it dry for 3 days and spray the Acrylic unlocking formula and re blend and work the acrylics.
Thank you all so so much for this information,I'm so happy using the pro paints and the extra firm brushes !!! Changed my painting life al together you never cease to amaze me thanks so much 🎨👏🏾👍💐💜💙💚💛❤️🎊
Thanks for this Cinnamon. I has a little medium collection, but I really wanna get more into some of the different ones. I've never ventured into the string stuff, but it's been teasing me in the store. Really loving having so much opportunity to play with different things. I might get into my mediums some more :D Loved seeing little blendy...he was so sweet just checking out your flower, and thinking about whether to match that or your shirt...lol
Also with additives there are ph issues that can cause the paint films to react with a natural abject. Sculpy clay can melt through paint and other plastics over time, metals can rust and corrode, and leaves and sticks can mold , rot and change color
Thank you! Thank You ! Thank you ! I WAS one of those people standing in the art isle staring at the products and getting a massive mind meltdown ! LOL
Myyyyy! I love you soo much! And I'm real hard on liking people :) I'm hooked, it took 15 minutes to subscribe just because I was soo closely listening to you. But unlike others I known I'll never unsubscribe here! I am a HUGE fan of Golden too. I like how they tests their products (and talk about it on JustPaint) and how we can contact them when we have ANY questions on their products and how to use them. They are the only one I know that tell you what is not the best in a particular product (I mean like with GAC800 they tell you that the product alone has a "blurry" look to it, so they advise you not to use it alone or as a varnish). I don't know other brand that do this : testing, spreading their knowledge, and so. Well, anyhow, I really like what you do and how you do it! I look forward to watch other vids from you. Have a really good day!
Thank you for the quest today!! Is there a a medium that will make my acrylic paintings have the look that plein aire oil artists seem to get in their landscapes? I'm sorry if that doesn't make sense....There just seems to be a certain look to it that I don't see in my acrylic paintings... is it just the color palette, is it the texture of the paint? I wish I could be more specific....Also, what is the shelf life for my golden heavy body paint? Will it last more than a year in the tube? :) Thank you for everything!!! I'm really learning a lot from you!!
Hi I'm using acrylic paint to paint on words of some throw cushion covers what's the best medium to use I would like it to have a little sheen/glossy finish its my first time doing this
That would be Gac 900 to modify your acrylic paints for leather and fabric. They have tons of info on how to use it. Golden's acrylic polymer GAC 900 is for clothing artists. Blend it with acrylic colors to produce fabric paints. When heat-set properly, it offers a very soft hand and laundering stability.
Have you heard of Utrecht 's Artist Acrylic Medium called illuminating Medium (Got it from BLICk Art in NYC) ? I tried to mix it with my Liquitex Basic paint and it made it made the paint brighter and be richer in color.
Hi Cinnamon! Thank you for continuing to demystify acrylic mediums. When I finally picked up a paint brush after a 40 year "rest" it was the mediums that created the most questions in my mind 😳 I do have a question - After watching your video on grades of paint, I understand that the biggest difference between pro paint and student paint is the amount of pigment in each. When you "extend" your pro paint with a gel medium, after a certain point have you not just turned your pro paint into a mid or student grade? Hope that makes sense. Greetings from your neighbors to the north 😉
So much great information,in a demo in my local art shop,they recommend that one should use the mediums that are made with the paint manufacturer, because they work the mediums best for their own pigments.what are your thoughts?tfs
Hello Cinnamon . I love mix media and use gel mediums (golden) to adhere collage pieces to my watercolor paper. However, I find the acrylic paint does not seem to cover. I like to cover my collage pieces with acrylic paints to make interesting backgrounds. What am I doing wrong? I use the little bottles of acrylic paints like Folk Art or Deco.
That is about the paint for sure BUT I think Deco has a line of high pigment artists paints now that might be the trick. I know I don't have trouble with my opaque high pigment acrylics.
As an instructor using 16x20 canvases I need to facilitate getting a background on the canvas quicker while have the students be able to blend as they apply the background. So I need to slow down the drying time. What mediums should I have them use? Thank You!
Cinnamon the oxide stuff that is like painting stone "well can you use it to make your rocks look better or stone for instance look better? Great info by the way. It so is helping me. Thank you
Thanks. Heavy body doesn't work well for mixed media or art journaling in my experience that is why I stick to fluid acrylics. DB is having 40% discount on Golden. I'll give them a try. dp
Hi there! I've been looking at all your videos and I think your so amazing! I love how you explain everything and how you take your time painting and teaching.. I want to make sure I'm on the right track when buying my products...I have acrylic paints,gesso, canvas's, an easel and I've bought 3 products to help consistency or flow but I'm still looking a little confused as to how to use them or When to use them.. my acrylic colors tend to dry quick because of the area I live in... as you said before climate can change our paints and paintings. So here are the products I've gotten; and my questions... Product #1 Pebeo: studio acrylics/ auxiliaries- GEL brilliant gloss (is this added to the paint to increase thickness or smoothness? And also, can I use water with it or will it get super sticky and hard to clean like oil based products?) Product #2 Windsor &Newton: water mixable oil, painting medium (does this work well with acrylic paints? What exactly can I do with the this?) Product #3 Golden: acrylic glazing liquid gloss ( is this the same as product #1? And is there a difference in this and the other gloss ? How do I use it?)
Drats I bought the Matte Gel medium and now wish I would have gotten the gloss. lol ARGHHHH. I got a 16oz tub too. And I bought the wrong varnish. It is Liquitex Matte varnish. I must have been in a matte mood. lol I can return one. So I will return the varnish. The other I ordered off from Amazon. :D Thanks so much for all of this cool Info!!
So Excited For tectured PAINTINGS!!! I did one (By accident) with GESSO! And I loved it!!!! Ahhhh my husband is going to KILL me when I start trying out these mediums... Lol (Nah he is ok w it as long as I'm having fun and keep with it lol). Thank you so much for this information! You are amazing! So daunting to go in the art shops with all these products but now I actually (Kinda) know what I'm looking at!ALSO... LOVE Blendie! Chameleons rock!
I don't know if you knew this, as Open is controversial IN the paint. If you add a pile of Golden Open to your palette, and you dip your brush in it after you have laid down the paint, such as when blending cloth,, you can use a scrubby brush (I use cheapy bristle brushes for this in all sizes) and you can reactivate the paint so that you can blend it...voila! It reactivates the paint so that it blends like a dream. I come from a pastel background so working with acylics has been a fun challenge; and discovering this was like magic. According to Golden rep, Scott, Open doesn't impact the paints like the retarders, and it dries just like acrylics. That is true, it does!
Also wanted to mention that prior to posting here I emailed Golden, and not only got a good explanation of their products in the reply ( and a welcome to the painting community), but they are going to send me some samples so that I can try some things out before parting with my cash. They will definitely be getting me as a customer when it comes time to replacing some of my other supplies
Just found your videos and what to say thank you so much....Never heard of Acrylic Ground for Pastels but very interested in trying it if in fact you can use oil, acrylic and pastels together. Any chance you have or will address this with a bit more info in another video...like how to varnish or seal the painting when finished? Thanks...Sandi V
Your skin looks so dewy and beautiful!!! I have a question... I have been painting a lot of pop art and so the paintings have very clean lines and bright bold color. So not much layering or blending. I usually just use water when I paint, but I think it is breaking down the pigment and I find myself doing 3-4 layers of (Golden and Liquitex) paint which takes hours! If I used the gloss fluid, would that help it flow without breaking down the pigment?
+Amanda Cypert For POP are I would switch to a soft body paint. There is a Fluid medium you can use until you make the switch Fluid Mediums perform much in the way that their name implies, they are fluid in nature and reduce viscosity of heavier paints and gels. They tend to self-level and do not retain brushstrokes. Liquitex Fluid Mediums modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and contain acrylic resins to maintain or enhance adhesion and durability. Hope that helps
Thanks for sharing all this info! Got a question(s) for ya. :) Can you tell me, how long with these mediums last in the jar? Do they dry out and how would you know? Is there any way to restore them?
As long as you have the jars sealed tight when you're not using it, it should last for quite a long time… I have some Liquitex products from 2001 that are still good
Thanks for your response. I wasn't sure if it was worth purchasing the larger amounts if it would only last a few months. Do you know, can you dilute them with water if they seem too thick?
+Naturally336 yes, you can. Just be careful not to use too much or it will cause issues with the binder, etc... But yes a little bit is fine. I will often use a little spray bottle to mist water into jars of mediums that have been open for awhile/are starting to dry out also.
Good to know. I still haven't played with mediums much, but I think I'm getting close as I'm just about full with all the other paraphernalia. Too much to get all at once. :)
Hi!! I just found your site a couple days ago and love it! I'm brand new to painting and am really enjoying it. I do have a question about buying mediums. You said people are buying a sample size items in the multi media aisle for about the same price you pay on your side of the aisle for a tub... what is your side off the aisle?
I have some gel from liqatex and I love it. I do mixed mideast art. but i find that a lot of them use it as glue. and I am like isn't it too expensive to be used like a glue.
I've had a lot of success mixing fabric/textile mediums into the recommended 50/50 with heavy gel and then adding glitter to it to give a bit of glam to tshirts. Doesn't come off in the wash 👌
Actually,I started out with Angela Anderson,with Hydrangeas,and she’s the one that led me to you honey,you are a doll . Your hubby is hilarious. , in a good way,very supportive,good job ,both of you.
I love Angelas Hydrangeas and just her in general. I am glad you have fun with my better half too. Its crazy the Cohosts of youtube
@@TheArtSherpa I really enjoy how you teach your beautiful art. Your husband is so sweet and kind you are great together. I couldn't even pay my husband to do something like this for me lol😊
Increadable class!! I know I'm a bit late....like 4 years.....This Bigartquest is a wealth of information. I'll share this someplace current soon :😀
Yay, can't wait to see and so glad it is helpful 💝
I lost my oldest daughter a few weeks ago. We are having some blown glass galaxy jewelry made out of some of her ashes. Hadn't thought about adding them to my paintings, but , now I am. That may sound creepy to some people. But, I know my daughter, she would LOVE me to do this!
What a great way to memorialize her. I pray it bring you comfort in you time of grief. Gentle hugz to you
bluesageful I'm so sorry for your loss! I just wanted to say, I'm so impressed with your choice to keep your daughter close by using her ashes in such a beautiful way! I really love this idea, and I've been looking for options for myself, and I liked the idea of having my ashes planted with a tree seed, and growing into a tree! You have given me some other ideas, so thank you for sharing something so painful and personal with us! 😇
I am sorry for your loss. That sounds like a great idea and I am sure she would love you. You are her mom, you know best! Post pictures.
If I lost my daughter a few weeks ago, I could not think of TH-cam for the next 150 years!
Cremation is not Good at all.
Im a new BEGINNER acrylic painter. I have learned SO MUCH watching your videos!! thank you both for all your time and effort you put into your classes,
You are always so much fun to watch! Just love your show
I absolutely love the dynamic you have with the the person behind the camera while you tape! So many questions are answered even as I skim the videos! Thank you for learning and sharing practical tips on what you have learned to make us better as artists!
Thank you for all the painting wisdom that you share with us. They are so much help; especially for a beginner like me! Love your creativity.
You are very welcome, Linda!! Happy to be helpful 💞💙💞
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I learned from my parents to always approach many things, such as art and cooking, with a "what if" attitude.
Cinnamon, You have incredible knowledge and an amazing love of teaching! I love your informative videos from which I have learned so much and continue to learn. Both you and your Mom are truly amazing with your knowledge and the way you convey it to us students. Thanks to you both. Thanks also to your hubby, John! I love the interaction between you! Thanks for all you give to us as students!
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you
@@TheArtSherpa
Do you have a tutorial on that tree right behind you to the right? I really would like to do that one, not only do I really like it, but I am out of red paint!
I enjoy watching your videos. It's nice of you to break these thing down. One of the reasons I delayed starting to paint is because of being overwhelmed. Thank you.
Thank You both soo much for all the information you give us. It has opened my eyes to supplies I never knew existed. Plus you two are fun and soo kind.
I am more of a mixed media, art journal kind of crafter but I still love your videos. I use acrylic paint in a lot of my work so knowing more about them has helped immensely. Good tip as far as purchasing the mediums from the paint side of the store, first time I went to get some I thought why would I buy this little very expensive jar of medium when the exact same thing is available in a large jar on the acrylic paint side for much cheaper.
Raising hand- mixed media ( and anything else i see that looks fun) person here! I love art journaling and have found that a lot of my hobbies mix together in using supplies in different ways.
Love watching/listening to you guys (I watch on youtube recorded) "realtime", You are informative in a no "fluff fluff" realistic way, funny, inspirational and interesting.
And I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to give us all this inspiration and information.
Thank you so much!!
+Ann-Sofie Red That is very very good to read
I have learned so much from your videos. You are thorough and cover more than anybody out there and you make it fun! You are a good teacher and I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon your site. Thank you for sharing all your valuable knowledge. You and John are a good team and work well together. Love and hugs to you both.😘
Love this series! Fun and helpful - like you!
I loved your show today. I always love your shows. I have learned so much from you, and am continuing to learn. Thank you for all you do.
I am SO SO SO grateful to have found your channel!! I started painting a few years ago, been doing it off and on. I have several unfinished projects because I get so frustrated because of my tools and whatnot. I knew that I was using cheaper paints(Basics) but I had no idea about student grade vs pro grade and I had no idea about flick resistance in brushes etc( ALL of my brushes are super soft, I guess I thought they made more sense LOL). I have been watching your tutorials for the past 3 days now and have learned so much!! I went out and bought 5 tubes of Golden based off of what colors I feel I will likely finish one of my projects with and I bought some stiffer brushes. What a difference! I have been wanting to buy Goldens for awhile because a lot of artists I follow use them but I would have no idea about all the mediums, brushes etc without your generous help. And thanks to this video I now know about Golden's free workshops and have found 3 in my area next month. :D Thank you!!!
YOU ARE A GODDESS!!!!
I'm so loving all the great info your sharing with us. Thanks for demystifying & helping me feel more confident.
Thank you for this wonderful turorial I have learned so much . I was just painting with regular acrylics just starting painting with the golden and liquitex following your and Angela .
Big help, Cinnamon! Thank you! Next time I go to Michaels, I will take pics of the stuff that confuses me and post them to you. You and John are just awesome!
Thank you again, Cinnamon! Your enthusiasm is so contagious and wonderful! You are a.w.e.s.o.m.e.!!
+Beth Arcuri That is the nicest in text cheer
I have just started watching you and love your shows. Very easy to understand. I love your happy disposition and style and am very curious on your mug you are drinking from. I'm so glad I found you!
Thank you so much!💜
Really a great episode. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge!!
This was really helpful! Thanks for doing this. I think gels are going to be my next adventure
You two are amazing and I’m learning SOOOO MUCH about stuff I had no idea about. Would love a chat with you about how to improve my own stuff and can’t wait for your next vid!
Mind blowing ... so much great info. Have to review and take notes.
I just started following you and I want you to know this was amazing. I have always been a bit confused regarding some of the gels and this has been a game changer for my art work . Thank you so much.
first time viewing Blendy not sure ir that is how you spelled his name but was facinated watching the change in colors on him. excellent show and will be trying the heavy blending gel for sure
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thanks greatly for lessons w humor. just did 1st acrylic the other day from pic on line w/o any kind of knowledge & struggled but completed. Now...I know a little bit more & cant wait to start on 2nd. (of course I'm doing it all backwards. Michael's had doorbuster sale on their brand tube acrylics for $2 tube & bought 30 tubes. Then went to Hobby Lobby & they had sale on 48-22ml tubes Liquitex acrylics basics for $18 & bought 2 plus a buncha synthetic hog brushes ($90 worth for $23) Needless to say will be returning about 22 tubes Artists Loft bc didn't care for coverage. will be getting gesso & other 2 mediums you said when returning.
Thank you so much for your video Sherpa & John, it's very informative and has been a great help to me. Keep up the great work.
There's some great information in here, Thanks for the help! Mediums can be so intimidating, especially because the bottles themselves don't tell us very much! 😊 going to check out your other vids on this subject!
Medou,s can feel like a trip for sure so glad this helped at all
Love the Quests! The information is very informative. Thank you!!
+Carol B You are very very welcome so glad to help
you are the goddess of Art and colours
Agree
Thank you so much for your informative posts on varnish and mediums. Really helped me understand. I am learning acrylic pour.
I love micaous iron oxcide ! I first got it in a goody bag at a Golden demo at my art local store in early 90's!
Immensely helpful, watched twice!♥
MY FIRST VISIT TO YOUR SITE, HAVE ENJOYED YOUR LIVE SITE ON ACRYLIC MEDIUMS
Thank you very very much Bontia
Thank you for all the great info. I love your channel.
You mentioned you were going to do a video about a 7 day prep to do paint pouring that looks like resin. I can't find the video. DId you ever do this video, or talk about it in another video? Thanks so much for all you do!
Really enjjoyin these art quests!
I Love You So Much Cinnamon!!! I have dabbled in painting all my life and really never knew how talented I was and how much people would appreciate my artwork until I started watching you and your mom's channels. I got inspired to start painting again and doing it the informed way. This video really answered so many of my questions about art mediums. I once stood at the medium section for 2 hours just looking and reading all the products and being brought almost to tears because I only became more confused as I read the back panels. Cinnamon, you took the fear and anxiety out of purchasing supplies and putting my brush to canvas:-) I really want to thank you so very much for being such a sweet, sharing and caring artist that you don't hold back information but lovingly spread knowledge and your joy of painting:-) I mean Wow!~I am actually building a private space in my back yard to start painting full time! This would have never happened if I hadn't found you and your mom Ginger on TH-cam!! I've said a lot but mean every single word I've typed here...Love you and your mom like family and wish you both all the love, health and wealth you both definitely deserve. I wish I could give you both a big hug:-)
Cheaquetta, this is so nice to hear! Ultimately, this is the purpose of my work. I am so happy I was inspire you and give you enough knowledge to get comfortable with your creativity ! Thank you for your amazing comment and the kind words, i wish you luck in your creative journey, lots of fun and enjoyment!! 💜💚💖
Thank you for responding to my post:-) See that right there is what I mean when I say you and your mother are inspiring and caring artists. I tend to be so critical of myself and want everything to be perfect which often stops me from painting all together. Watching the joy you have when painting gives me that little push to let myself go and not be so hard on myself. I'm a retired, disabled single mom and sometimes its difficult to find time for myself. I feel I have less time now then when I was working a full time government job. I've decided after watching several of your videos that I should make time for myself and do what makes me happy. Painting makes me happy and that's what I feel retirement should be "happy!" So, Thanks and keep inspiring me and others through your wonderful videos to enjoy ourselves and have fun with our art:-)
Thank you for sharing with sooo much love💜💙💚💛❤️
thank you for mentioning craft paint so happy to know I can use mediums with craft paint yay! love your videos thanks bunches
Thanks Cinnamon and John. I'm going to have to check the micaceous iron oxide out. It looks like it can create some cool effects with various paint colors.
+ArtJournalGuy Yes YES it does and its always surprising me. The way it takes the softer leaded colored pencils is great too. Not so much prisma but the other ones and pastels SO cool. so glad you are going to try it out
Hi! I have to thank you so much because thanks to you i used one medium since my painting looked clumpy because it would dry so quickly, but when ever i mix it with the acrylic paint it somehow leaves some paint behind like it does not move/ mix keeping the same amount of painting. I use the paper used for acrylics and oils. Thats the best i can to describe it sorry, hope you can help me. Thank you for taking the time and teach us many art skills. Love all of your videos!!
Another amazing video! Thank you!
This is exactly what I need right now. I've been looking at different media trying to work out what to do to find new texture to play with. What I would like to ask is, how essential is gesso on a canvas or paper? Up until now I've just been coating the base with matte medium.
Matte medium is just as good. You're creating a non-porous surface to paint on either way, the only real difference is that the gesso is opaque and matte medium is transparent.
Thanks so much for all your invaluable info! Heading to Michael's...again. I am brand new at crafts and painting. I absolutely love the way I feel when painting. Magical ;)
Mircacious iron oxide, I definitely have to check this out further. Never heard of it before. Thanks Cinnamon!
The information you provided here was very helpful. thank you
CeeCees creations does a lot of experimentation with pouring mediums and skins. Great artist.
You guys are so inspiring❣❣❣❣❣
Madam Sherpa! You must try Atelier Interactive Acrylics! its amazing you can let it dry to touch dry then Spritts it with an Atomizer with water and re work it then let it dry for 3 days and spray the Acrylic unlocking formula and re blend and work the acrylics.
Thank you all so so much for this information,I'm so happy using the pro paints and the extra firm brushes !!! Changed my painting life al together you never cease to amaze me thanks so much 🎨👏🏾👍💐💜💙💚💛❤️🎊
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Thanks for this Cinnamon. I has a little medium collection, but I really wanna get more into some of the different ones. I've never ventured into the string stuff, but it's been teasing me in the store.
Really loving having so much opportunity to play with different things. I might get into my mediums some more :D
Loved seeing little blendy...he was so sweet just checking out your flower, and thinking about whether to match that or your shirt...lol
Thank you for this great information you are awesome!
Love your hat!
+Angela Simpson It was a fun hat day
Also with additives there are ph issues that can cause the paint films to react with a natural abject. Sculpy clay can melt through paint and other plastics over time, metals can rust and corrode, and leaves and sticks can mold , rot and change color
Fantasticly informative! Thank you for your straight up explanations and comparisons.
Cheers from a Matisse loving Aussie :)
Thank yall so much....I really learned a lot today :) I am ready to go shopping now :)
+awakendixie Have fun
Thank you! Thank You ! Thank you ! I WAS one of those people standing in the art isle staring at the products and getting a massive mind meltdown ! LOL
I am glad I ran into this video. I always go to Michael's, walk right up to the mediums and stare at them with a blank look.
Myyyyy! I love you soo much!
And I'm real hard on liking people :) I'm hooked, it took 15 minutes to subscribe just because I was soo closely listening to you. But unlike others I known I'll never unsubscribe here!
I am a HUGE fan of Golden too. I like how they tests their products (and talk about it on JustPaint) and how we can contact them when we have ANY questions on their products and how to use them. They are the only one I know that tell you what is not the best in a particular product (I mean like with GAC800 they tell you that the product alone has a "blurry" look to it, so they advise you not to use it alone or as a varnish). I don't know other brand that do this : testing, spreading their knowledge, and so.
Well, anyhow, I really like what you do and how you do it!
I look forward to watch other vids from you.
Have a really good day!
Thank you for your time!
Thank you for the quest today!! Is there a a medium that will make my acrylic paintings have the look that plein aire oil artists seem to get in their landscapes? I'm sorry if that doesn't make sense....There just seems to be a certain look to it that I don't see in my acrylic paintings... is it just the color palette, is it the texture of the paint? I wish I could be more specific....Also, what is the shelf life for my golden heavy body paint? Will it last more than a year in the tube? :) Thank you for everything!!! I'm really learning a lot from you!!
Hi I'm using acrylic paint to paint on words of some throw cushion covers what's the best medium to use I would like it to have a little sheen/glossy finish its my first time doing this
That would be Gac 900 to modify your acrylic paints for leather and fabric. They have tons of info on how to use it.
Golden's acrylic polymer GAC 900 is for clothing artists. Blend it with acrylic colors to produce fabric paints. When heat-set properly, it offers a very soft hand and laundering stability.
Thanks a lot will try that and God bless you
Have you heard of Utrecht 's Artist Acrylic Medium called illuminating Medium (Got it from BLICk Art in NYC) ? I tried to mix it with my Liquitex Basic paint and it made it made the paint brighter and be richer in color.
NO I HAVE NOT!!! Thank you i will check that out!!!!
Great information
Thank you for all the great info!
oh yes. doodled the owl candle moth book & star as you were saying. even tho year & half later...look for it on fb bc gonna post.
thank you,,, what a great help you are...
Hi Cinnamon! Thank you for continuing to demystify acrylic mediums. When I finally picked up a paint brush after a 40 year "rest" it was the mediums that created the most questions in my mind 😳
I do have a question - After watching your video on grades of paint, I understand that the biggest difference between pro paint and student paint is the amount of pigment in each. When you "extend" your pro paint with a gel medium, after a certain point have you not just turned your pro paint into a mid or student grade?
Hope that makes sense. Greetings from your neighbors to the north 😉
So much great information,in a demo in my local art shop,they recommend that one should use the mediums that are made with the paint manufacturer, because they work the mediums best for their own pigments.what are your thoughts?tfs
Enjoyed the info today and am looking forward to the varnish session. That's what really confuses me. TFS
Hello Cinnamon . I love mix media and use gel mediums (golden) to adhere collage pieces to my watercolor paper. However, I find the acrylic paint does not seem to cover. I like to cover my collage pieces with acrylic paints to make interesting backgrounds. What am I doing wrong? I use the little bottles of acrylic paints like Folk Art or Deco.
That is about the paint for sure BUT I think Deco has a line of high pigment artists paints now that might be the trick. I know I don't have trouble with my opaque high pigment acrylics.
Awesome info, thank you
As an instructor using 16x20 canvases I need to facilitate getting a background on the canvas quicker while have the students be able to blend as they apply the background. So I need to slow down the drying time. What mediums should I have them use? Thank You!
Golden gloss medium is my favorite and it works well, and a little goes a long way. 😊😊
Cinnamon the oxide stuff that is like painting stone "well can you use it to make your rocks look better or stone for instance look better? Great info by the way. It so is helping me. Thank you
Thx so much for the informative video.
Thanks. Heavy body doesn't work well for mixed media or art journaling in my experience that is why I stick to fluid acrylics. DB is having 40% discount on Golden. I'll give them a try. dp
Hi there! I've been looking at all your videos and I think your so amazing! I love how you explain everything and how you take your time painting and teaching.. I want to make sure I'm on the right track when buying my products...I have acrylic paints,gesso, canvas's, an easel and I've bought 3 products to help consistency or flow but I'm still looking a little confused as to how to use them or When to use them.. my acrylic colors tend to dry quick because of the area I live in... as you said before climate can change our paints and paintings. So here are the products I've gotten; and my questions...
Product #1 Pebeo: studio acrylics/ auxiliaries- GEL brilliant gloss (is this added to the paint to increase thickness or smoothness? And also, can I use water with it or will it get super sticky and hard to clean like oil based products?) Product #2 Windsor &Newton: water mixable oil, painting medium (does this work well with acrylic paints? What exactly can I do with the this?)
Product #3 Golden: acrylic glazing liquid gloss ( is this the same as product #1? And is there a difference in this and the other gloss ? How do I use it?)
Cool video!
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Luv your hat.
Big question .... in this difficult economy, is it possible to make homemade Heavy Gel Medium like liquitex?
Drats I bought the Matte Gel medium and now wish I would have gotten the gloss. lol ARGHHHH. I got a 16oz tub too. And I bought the wrong varnish. It is Liquitex Matte varnish. I must have been in a matte mood. lol I can return one. So I will return the varnish. The other I ordered off from Amazon. :D Thanks so much for all of this cool Info!!
So Excited For tectured PAINTINGS!!! I did one (By accident) with GESSO! And I loved it!!!! Ahhhh my husband is going to KILL me when I start trying out these mediums... Lol (Nah he is ok w it as long as I'm having fun and keep with it lol). Thank you so much for this information! You are amazing! So daunting to go in the art shops with all these products but now I actually (Kinda) know what I'm looking at!ALSO... LOVE Blendie! Chameleons rock!
First I want to say how much you've helped me!!!
Second, How do I find this Lindsey you spoke about, I'd LOVE to see her watercolor pencils video!!!
Vicki Wegner I think she meant Lindsey the Frugal Crafter? She's got a channel on here
*LindsAy
I don't know if you knew this, as Open is controversial IN the paint. If you add a pile of Golden Open to your palette, and you dip your brush in it after you have laid down the paint, such as when blending cloth,, you can use a scrubby brush (I use cheapy bristle brushes for this in all sizes) and you can reactivate the paint so that you can blend it...voila! It reactivates the paint so that it blends like a dream. I come from a pastel background so working with acylics has been a fun challenge; and discovering this was like magic. According to Golden rep, Scott, Open doesn't impact the paints like the retarders, and it dries just like acrylics. That is true, it does!
for someone on a budget which medium would you reccomend if you could only buy one....glazing medium or gel medium?
Liquid Glazing medium by Golden ~ it's two in one . Slows trying time for blending and also lets you glaze
theartsherpa you are amazing! !! thank you
Also wanted to mention that prior to posting here I emailed Golden, and not only got a good explanation of their products in the reply ( and a welcome to the painting community), but they are going to send me some samples so that I can try some things out before parting with my cash. They will definitely be getting me as a customer when it comes time to replacing some of my other supplies
answers many of my questions. Thanks
Just found your videos and what to say thank you so much....Never heard of Acrylic Ground for Pastels but very interested in trying it if in fact you can use oil, acrylic and pastels together. Any chance you have or will address this with a bit more info in another video...like how to varnish or seal the painting when finished? Thanks...Sandi V
+Sandi Vandiver Yes and yes
So is that yellow that was mixed with the gloss gel and medium as strong a color as just the paint alone? It was just sort of left there.
can you use gloss medium and varnish over craft paint. I paint with craft paint because I'm on a limited income.
YES you 100% can.
Your skin looks so dewy and beautiful!!! I have a question... I have been painting a lot of pop art and so the paintings have very clean lines and bright bold color. So not much layering or blending. I usually just use water when I paint, but I think it is breaking down the pigment and I find myself doing 3-4 layers of (Golden and Liquitex) paint which takes hours! If I used the gloss fluid, would that help it flow without breaking down the pigment?
+Amanda Cypert For POP are I would switch to a soft body paint. There is a Fluid medium you can use until you make the switch Fluid Mediums perform much in the way that their name implies, they are fluid in nature and reduce viscosity of heavier paints and gels. They tend to self-level and do not retain brushstrokes. Liquitex Fluid Mediums modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and contain acrylic resins to maintain or enhance adhesion and durability. Hope that helps
Very helpful! Thank you!!
+Amanda Cypert try mixing your paint with GAC 800
Thanks for sharing all this info! Got a question(s) for ya. :) Can you tell me, how long with these mediums last in the jar? Do they dry out and how would you know? Is there any way to restore them?
As long as you have the jars sealed tight when you're not using it, it should last for quite a long time… I have some Liquitex products from 2001 that are still good
Thanks for your response. I wasn't sure if it was worth purchasing the larger amounts if it would only last a few months. Do you know, can you dilute them with water if they seem too thick?
+Naturally336 yes, you can. Just be careful not to use too much or it will cause issues with the binder, etc... But yes a little bit is fine. I will often use a little spray bottle to mist water into jars of mediums that have been open for awhile/are starting to dry out also.
Good to know. I still haven't played with mediums much, but I think I'm getting close as I'm just about full with all the other paraphernalia. Too much to get all at once. :)
Hi!! I just found your site a couple days ago and love it! I'm brand new to painting and am really enjoying it. I do have a question about buying mediums. You said people are buying a sample size items in the multi media aisle for about the same price you pay on your side of the aisle for a tub... what is your side off the aisle?
I have some gel from liqatex and I love it. I do mixed mideast art. but i find that a lot of them use it as glue. and I am like isn't it too expensive to be used like a glue.
Can I use linseed oil to my acrylic colors.