I love the idea of keeping notes of colors, mixtures, process, etc., but I go one step further. I tape that note on the back of the painting so I never have to hunt for my instructions. Simple little thing but saves a lot of time. Hope this helps! Thanks for your great tips.
Neat idea about your idea, a buyer who is truly fascinated will enjoy knowing what work went into the painting. It will be like a little insight into your world!
Agreed 💯 Just did my 1st pour yesterday and it was way more stressful than I had imagined and I was prepared for it to be messy and tricky. Thank you LeftBrainedArtist!
In anything you do. 😃🙄Umm...🤔Accept murder and stuff....don't do that. 😂 Let's just say if your doing something you love or even think you love and you are not doing it too your liking. Take a step back. Go do something too clear your head. Even if it's drinking a cup of water in another room or outside. Go back....trace your steps,and continue with a fresh mind and what you have come up with that's not working 4 you.
TIP: Even if you're just starting out and using cheap craft paint, splurge on a more expensive brand of WHITE paint. Some cheap white paints tend to crack as they dry. Switching to a nicer white paint really transformed my pouring experience! Have fun!
Thanks! I've never donated to any youtube channel but your videos have given ne the confidence to just start pouring because you really are teaching! I love the way you talk to us. Like you really care. Im getting emotional tyoing this, but anyways, you rock bro. Thank you for all the info. Im hooked!!
Aw, that means a lot Ashlei. Thank you so much. I hope my video keep helping you. Don't hesitate to ask questions also. I love answering them and they give me ideas for new videos.
You're great! I love that red one, too, and think the green one is ugly!! LOL I love how you said the person who loves it will be receiving it. I have a green one like that... I hate it. LOL
I appreciate your no frills, lets just get this done method. Will make one suggestion for practice pours. I was originally trying to achieve a reverse pour look so I could paint the underside of a glass table. To practice I used the glass from an old framed picture. The glass was great because although my pours look awful (learning curve) all I had to do is let it dry and then use a cheap window scraper to remove everything and could start again. Thank you for your tutorials.
Subscribed: I tried this once. Came out pretty good. Try to avoid cracking. I used thick unmixed acrylic and the paint cracked, sad face. You can mix Elmer's All Use glue 50/50 w/ water for a cheaper medium, I believe. I am so new at this lol. It's great fun though. Make sure you paint or use Gesso on your canvas first. The canvas will absorb the heck out of the first coat. If applying multiple coats, give 36 hours in between coats to dry before the next application. Keep watching videos. I like the idea of staying on one style until perfected. You will need a drop cloth and an apron. Happy Painting!
Yes, keep a journal. I have 5 journals but they are not detailed. I don’t know when I did the painting or what was the outcome. Most important, what was the mix of paint, medium, water and other chemicals. The journals I have are useless. Also, if I see something on TH-cam I like To document the name of the movie clip and artist and the length to be sure I get the correct one. I get a lot of tips just watching it. How the paint is mixed and how it flows, etc. movie clips like this one is a great teacher. I go back weeks or months later see the same clip and learn something new. Good luck. Paul
Journal! Journaling will help with the “uglies” and the saves. I’m getting back into pouring after a long depression, as noted, I want to do it all! I’ve found a product that works and have ordered more. The 2 oz bottle doesn’t go too far, but it’s a great way to test the product. I put a sheet of wax paper below the pour into the catch basin. Then use some of the drips into form cast pendants. If your canvas size can fit into the drip pan, pop a canvas on top if there is a good pattern. Using a brush to layer the base color on is “scratchy”. Pallet knife is a much better choice, like buttering toast. Thank you for your suggestions!
Great suggestions Anne. I agree with journaling. My problem now is getting them organized in a way I can find what I am looking for quickly. I have done too many pours apparently. 😆
I've found that just about every batch of paint I mix up comes out a little differently, and I have to get to know it. I have a couple of cardboard scraps I pour over when testing out a new batch to get a feel for it. It's helped me out a ton.
I agree with you except for the part to stick with one technique at a time, the goal is to have fun, trying a lot of ways makes you better while have fun, if you don't succeed, you just go over your work, I know it is very subjectif, but thats my take on it ;) thx for your video, great job :) +++
Yeah, that is a delicate balance. I get a lot people telling me they aren't getting any better and usually it is because of the shiny object syndrome. So easy to fall into with so many fantastic techniques and products to use. Enjoying your artwork should be high on the priority list for sure.
This is an excellent video; so informative. Boy did I need to hear you speak on being our own worst critics. My son has been staying with me during the pandemic and he sees me scraping off paintings that he thought were great and he’s always saying to me, “Mom, what the heck are you doing? I loved that painting!”. It is so true that we do need feedback and it is important to get your feedback from reliable sources. 🤣. It’s amazing how many “critics” are out there just waiting to tell you what they think. 😆 As is true for many careers, hobbies, what have you, you do need to have a tough skin and just like you say, be proud of your own work, know that it is good and that you are learning and improving all of the time. Enjoy it and don’t let any negative comments stop you from doing something you love so much. if you love a painting that you created then that is what matters the most. 😉
Excellent advise! I have so many small canvases that I am re-painting on. :) I like how you are doing your channel! It took me 3 years to learn all of what you just spoke on today!!! :)
I got the tip from Shelby Price here on YT...she has some video tips. The wider spaced racks are better...less area for paint to stick to. If edges stick to rack just gently go around with a craft knife. Trim off excess with scissors. Cool thing: paper can be cut into any shape. Lastly, other papers may not work. They tend to buckle but I know the Canon paper works.
I found you while scrolling. Thank you for this video. I am a new acrylic artist age 54 and started about 5 months ago due to covid. This was very helpful and I look forward to seeing your work and growing.
Such great tips, thank you so much! Best one for me... "stick with one technique"... oh my gosh, like a light bulb going on over my head! Shiny thing addict, right here! 😂 Your channel is amazing! Thank you so much for all your advice, testings, sense... keep on doing it, please. So grateful
Thank you so much!!! Another thing... Along with your own judgement. Don't disregard new information. I've been doing some pouring for a year and it helps go back to "beginners" information and you will re-learn something! Another thing... Don't be afraid of trying something new. Yes, keep practicing on the same technique but try something new on that same technique. And learn when to stop!!! 😊
You gave me a lot of good suggestions. I am going to use most of them. I would suggest all beginners way many different artists and the free classes. Thank you for taking the time to help us newbies.
Great tips! The apron is my favorite.. I'm a hairdresser and put an apron on to do hair, but didn't think to use one to pour.. Ummm DUH I think I get so excited to pour I forget everything else.. Thanks for the video
Use vinyl-like apron. Wipes clean. KEEP an eye out for great easy clean containers. My fav ice gum CONTAINER & love screw lid ones. Use tiles & small canvases at first. Masterpieces can be printed & enlarged. On canvas too😳
I recently got a starting kit for pouring acrylic. I have painted with acrylic before but not this way. I have a "sarrau" for painting and it saved me quite a few times already. I don't have pouring medium nor fleovole. The brand I received for Christmas is Pébéo. I also have liquitex acrylic in paint tube but I prefer Pébéo paint tube of 59 ml. The kit has 4 colours of paint in bottles. I don't have canvas and no mixing sticks. Your paintings seems to be varnished. I have a tiny space for acrylic pouring so I'll do only small painting pouring.
Shiny Object Syndrome! 🤣🤣🤣 I can relate. Watching so many TH-cam artists has gotten me more confused than clear, as others have said. There is ALOT to know, however about different techniques. Thanks for keeping it simple. 😉
Love all you information. I'm just starting so I'm always looking to learn. Thank you for all your information. Greatly appreciated. Not a ton of infor for you but you taught me so much.
Hi, I love your apron, it is a beautiful piece of art, don't ever wash it - just frame it!. Thank you so much for your time and advice, it is much appreciated. X
So happy I came across your site. Perfect exactly what I was looking for. I was always into painting but my favorite is pouring painting I find it mysterious it's such an amazing creative way of painting. I would love to learn the proper tools you recommend and chemicals which one is for what. Thank you again.
Glue is a cheap alternative to a pouring medium. You mix glue and water and paint and that gets you your runny paint consistency for pouring. Cheaper than using just straight paint and water and gives a bit more strength as glue (and regular pouring mediums) are binders.
If you absolutely hate it or it's muddy scrape it into a container. It's easier than painting over it. Plus some of my best pieces are with the run off as the base. (ends up gray or brown)
Thank you so much for all your tips. I have been gathering my supplies and am ready to do some pours. Great advice to take time and learn a technique & to take notes!!
I like your red pour too! Which technique did you use for it please? I'm new to this art form, and your tips are very helpful. I watched both your Polycrylic and Liquitex 50/50 finishing techniques. I'm assuming you are pointing newcomers to Liquitex now? Last question. I've heard of some artists mixing their finish medium in with their paints "before" doing a pour. They say that it avoids having to finish it later and dries smooth too-no texture or hi/low areas. Your opinion? Hello from Eagle Mountain! Great job! Thanks!
I used a barbeque grill grate to pour through. Crazy I know. th-cam.com/video/ZEQztLL1QaQ/w-d-xo.html Liquitex is my go to now yes. I still find that having a protective layer on top of the painting is better. Yes, putting some in to the painting can help but that doesn't seal any air pockets (pinholes).
Just did a split cup pour. Lots of what looks like cells but I think they are something else. They are white on a colored background and I can see the canvas. What are they and what did I do to make them appear? The rest of the pour was good.
Did you have a base coat? Those could be pearl cells. I might have to see a picture to really tell you though. There is a contact us form on the website where you can send one if you want.
Mixing paint and water is the most expensive per ounce way to do pouring. Most people dilute with a pouring medium to make practicing cheaper and to get different effects (cells with Floetrol, etc.) I have a video that breaks down those costs here - th-cam.com/video/MhEd533vqig/w-d-xo.html
Thank you soooo much for all the great tips ! Just found you and have subscribed of course. Going to check out some more of your videos now. Oh and the painting your wife doesn't like but you love.....well I think it's great ..just sayin' 😃
I'm having a problem with the cell activator color in a Dutch pour, Amsterdam titanium white + floetrol, it is immediately sinking into the other paints instead of floating on top so it can be blown over the rest of the painting.
Normally I would say either your colors are too thin or you cell activator is too thick. Your colors should have some bounce to them and create a mound upon a mound. The activator should be slightly thinner creating a mound only.
So I can think of a couple tips without ever even trying this out for myself: you will need a dedicated space to do this if you want to give it a good try, and you will need a TON of shelving: for supplies, to let your creations dry as you're working on the next one, and for stacking once they're dry. Both were obvious from simply watching this video
What about pour painting on a dollar tree glass picture frame, then using a heat gun for the bubbles? I love painting on glass, but can I do the heat gun on it? I’m scared! LoL Thank you!! 😁
Yes. You aren't heating the paint just the very surface to lower the surface tension to pop bubbles. Otherwise it will burn. And you'll burn the paint WAY before you get the glass hot enough to shatter.
This is a very common issue Janet. The main way to get rid of bubbles is to let your paint sit for 2 - 24 hours after you mix it. I know we like to immediately paint but without letting the paint settle and those bubble to rise and release their air you'll get those pesky bubbles in your painting.
Start out using small canvas and less expensive paint because you will go through a lot of both. Don't be afraid to paint over an old painting that you don't like when you are practicing. There's lots of experimenting that happens before you get your technique down. Good Luck everyone and enjoying your pouring!!
@@LeilaBean323 Yes! I've done it so much as a few times on one canvas, although after the first time I found the texture can sometimes change on the surface in a way I don't really like as much, it gets a bit "plasticky".
My tip is not to go out and buy everything people say to get for pouring. Get the staples, then grab extra supplies as you go. Also, don't try to pour like anyone else. Do your own thing
After watching 100s of these videos (stuck in bed!😫) -------- I know ONE thing for SURE!!!!!!😅............ wait for it ......... KNOW WHEN TO STOP!!!!! So many MASTERPIECES have been LOST FOREVER - because the creator did not STOP!!! 😱😰😅 Also! Learn to ENJOY that precious NEGATIVE SPACE!!!! The eye simply needs rest from the chaos of some art techniques! Filling the ENTIRE canvas can be exhausting to look at with SO MANY of these techniques!😵😖😲 Watching these artists is SO relaxing and therapeutic that it can take the place of Prozac! ......... Until you start frantically tipping your I Pad ---- and YELLING - STOP!!!! 😱😅😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Many thanx to ALL the GREAT ARTISTS!!! 💗💗💗💗💗👏👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘😘😘
I finally know what negative space means! I have never really understood it and you gave the simplest definition possible. Thank you, I don't feel so dumb now.
I have thought about that so many times. I have a problem stopping as well. I love negative space!! I think it’s an unsung hero and I would appreciate seeing how to do that.
David, a BIG Thank You! Because you are one of the few pouring artist on TH-cam that explains everything in great detail. And for people just starting out AND people whom have been following for a year or so (like me) but hasn’t done any successful pours because after awhile, it all became so intimidating. But has changed now that I’ve found your videos. So THANK YOU- SINCERELY! The problem was I was following lots of different artists and frankly, I just got confused! I thought there was one recipe I was trying to nail….but soon discovered there are many, but I didn’t know at that point what to use and what ingredients I should cut from the list. It seems there are different recipes for various pours…and different pour names too. I’m still not clear on all the differences, like what’s a dutch pour and why is it different from a flip cup recipe? But I decided there were just too many cooks in the kitchen! Lol! I’m only following you because all of your videos are clear, precise and to the point. Also, I enjoyed learning the science behind the paints and the pours themselves. I enjoy listening to you speak on the science parts in other videos too! Your videos are intriguing, unlike others….very well thought out and explained. In the past 2 years, I’ve purchased thousands of dollars on gallons of Behr paint- (Kanella’s original recipe), floetrol, paints, tiles, tools, plastic, wooden stirring sticks, wood conditioners, plastic containers with resealable lids, bottles, polyurethanes, resins, dry paints…aww, so much stuff and never poured a successful pour. It makes me nauseous. I practiced for 6 months on tiles (so I also have lots of canvases that I never used yet.) trying to get cells to come out but as already mentioned, I’ve yet to do a successful pour. There was always something wrong. And after watching your videos and understanding I didn’t need all that stuff to start out, and you made things simple again for me…I’m starting fresh with your videos only and using only glue or floetrol ….nothing else until I’ve mastered the three you taught on your 1-5 series for beginners (flip cup, dirty pour, and tree ring). I didn’t intend on writing this book here but I guess I’m just super relieved that I found you and well, just THANKS! Please know you’ve helped me and I’m sure I’m not alone! I’m looking forward to more exciting videos from you…(no pressure, right? ) lol! Seriously, no pressure…THANKS AGAIN, David and God Bless you and yours from Missouri!
This is fantastic. I was in the same boat as you a few years ago which is why I started making videos. Choosing one method/technique/recipe to master and then moving on to the next is a great way to get out of the analysis paralysis. Glad that I can help. Don't hesitate to ask questions as you have them Laura.
I’m both an artist and a researcher (by nature) so I’ve spent tons of time making notes, watching both your LeftBrainedArtist videos and others on TH-cam to see various techniques, colors used, mixing, sizes of canvases used, objects used for getting different looks, (like small chains to drag), etc. While I haven’t yet actually DONE the pouring, I have studied/watched the various methods and learned things like make sure your paints are adequately thinned, work wet on wet for better/quicker spreadability, cover your corners first along with your edges, use painting tape on the back to keep it clean, use stick pins on the bottom to keep the surface lifted and easy to handle and (my observation) don’t over use too much paint. It just gets wasted on the table when a lot of excess runs off over the sides. Learning about and from observing other people’s mistakes so hopefully I don’t repeat them. I’m sure I’ll make plenty of own but hopefully I won’t repeat other’s. So thank you to everyone who’s shared their experiences! Learning through observation is incredibly helpful!
@Laura Duncan BLESS YOUR HEART ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤ Thousands of dollars and 2 years later and you are still excited and determined to master this!! I love your dedication and determination!! I'm also EXTREMELY grateful that I found LefrBrainedArtist after my FIRST attempt of pouring! 👏❤👏❤ Looks like I'm starting off on the right track! I posted videos on my Channel of my first 2 attempts (which failed, because I didn't know what I was doing, plus I was using Dollar Tree Tempera Paints) Actually they didn't come out as bad as I imagined, but they weren't exactly "pour" paintings either, after seeing it done the right way. Anyway, today I did my first ACRYLIC pour paintings and after following David's advice (besides ordering the wrong glue and the wrong canvas size) they turned out much better and I'm actually happy with them. I hope you are happily pouring away Laura! ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤
@@janedittmer286 How is it going? Have you done your first pour yet? I love that you have done so much research! Usually that is how I am too! Lol But for some reason I was able to just jump in with this Acrylic Pouring technique and I'm so thankful that I did! It's only been 2 months since I discovered it, but most of my pours have turned out fairly well, so that's encouraging! Lol I was even feeling brave and uploaded videos of my VERY FIRST attempt as well as every attempt since then, the good and the not so good.... lol Anyway, just wanted to drop some encouragement to you and let you know mistakes will be made, but the best way of learning is doing! 😊 If you haven't started, I highly recommend his video titled "Easy Acrylic Pour Painting for Beginners - TODAY is the day you do your first paint pour!" And then just follow those steps. You can do this one for like $15 - $30. Depending if you buy a "set" of paints or just 3 individual bottles, a package of canvases or just one canvas, ect... My video titled "(1AC) 1st Acrylic Pour Paint Attempt Using Walmart Supplies (Craft Paints)" shows me following his advice and getting it done. If I can do it, you can too! 👏👏 I wouldn't recommend using the same colors I used! Lol Because they all ran together. Lol So I would choose different colors if I did it again. 😅 Happy Pouring! 👏
Great tips, thank you! Here are my tips as a newbie paint pour artist: 1. Before you pour your paint onto your canvas, buy some Daltile (3x3) at a Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. They're only 9 cents each! Then turn one over onto your dripped paint, particularly if you're amazed at the dripped colors, then see what pattern you get. I've made some amazing coasters with this technique: extending my art by using discarded paint. Four of these coasters became Christmas presents and received lots of compliments. Others are on my coffee table. 2. Invest in large tubes/containers of the MAIN COLORS: Black, white, red, blue and yellow. You can mix your own brown, purple, green, orange, etc. with a selection of these colors, thereby saving money. Then hopefully you have: 3. Already bought several squeeze bottles to store your mixed paints in. I bought large bottles for ready-to-use white and black, much smaller bottles for the more "exotic" colors I won't use as often. 4. You can buy Floetrol or a medium--they worked well for me--but did you know you can make your own Floetrol/medium by mixing 60% Elmers Glue-All and 40% water?? And you can make your own Gesso with glue/water/baby powder or corn starch. Who knew?? Check out TH-cam videos for how-to's and save $$$$.
After pouring for a couple of years now, I have to agree with the shiny object syndrome. I did so many types of pours that I shelf with about 12 different mediums that would start to go bad before I'd use them which wasted my product. 2 tips I have which I haven't seen here yet... 1. CRAFT STICKS... you see the artists on youtube use them, they're cheap, they're great... right? Not in my experience. The wood they're made from can be very inconsistent which will make checking your paint consistency difficult. (The wood from the sticks will soak up water and paint differently between them.) I switched to plastic spoons and find them WAY easier to work with and I can wash them when I"m done. SECOND... LADIES... if you're working on a bigger canvas where you are doing some blowing/blowing out on the paint... pay attention where you bend and where your boobs are. Seriously. I've ruined paintings and t-shirts a few times and got an accidental balloon technique.
oh and ps... if you like the shape of craft sticks... put a little varnish over some of them. That stops them from "soaking" the water and you can wipe the paint off after and reuse them.
Great tip Hollie. I have tried to find spoons that I liked that worked with my smaller cups but I haven't found anything I really liked. I am thinking about making my own with a 3d printer.
My fave tip you gave was to stick with one technique for a while before moving to another. I've been struggling with that in general lately with all my hobbies... bouncing around all over the place. I think I need to set up a plan - each month focus on one thing. Been thinking about that for a while and your tip has cemented it. Thank you!!!!!!!
I actually schedule my crafting on my calendar. I block out time each week & stick to it. I treat it as I would any other appointment. I schedule other things around these blocks of time.
I've been going through the same thing...every time I watch a particular video to learn one specific thing, the 100 on the right catch my eye and before I know it I'm trying 10 more crafts and I bounce back and forth. A plan is definitely the way to go. I think we'll find more peace with planned, focused organization. Glad to hear I'm not the only chaotic artist running and bouncing. LOL 😊
Love your delivery. I’m a school teacher. The other channels either talk to fast with unfinished thoughts. Your voice is easy listening... I will be subscribing, thanks
Tip for anyone new to this: Don't go into it expecting a certain outcome for your painting. You can do the same thing 10 times and it will NEVER come out like you imagine, and that is the brilliance of Acrylic Paint Pouring. Also, Don't over do it..... sometimes you just need to stop and walk away from it. It probably looks fantastic already!
My tips... Gloves! They save a ton of time. Negative space It is a very important element in a pour. It gives the pour character and movement. I didn't like any pour I ever did until I started giving it some neg space. Set it aside If you don't love a piece then put it aside to dry and look at it a few days later. You may change your mind. I agree we are our own worst critic. Let the paint develop Let your paints do their magic. Let the cells develop and paint stretch. And no when to stop! If you rush and tilt fast it can ruin the delicate balance ! HAVE FUN is the biggest tip I can give...!
Shop at thrift stores for paintings. Over paint with house paint and voila you have a new canvas to use. Sometimes they even come with frames. Cheap so no stress about using expensive art store canvases
That’s what I do. And if the pour is a failure I peel the paint off. By the way, I’m on week three of a flip cup pour and no success so far. Onwards and upwards
BUT different paints act different ways which makes a journal all that more important. Learned that the hard way, I still can't recreate one of the coolest ones I did at the beginning. No clue how I did it 🙄
@@margod8141 one thing I've learned watching all the TH-cam video artists is it's not possible to recreate a piece the same. You can use all the same colors and mixtures but the next piece will always be different.
The tips I would give to any beginners would be : 1) When choosing your paint colors in your pour, colors that not only go well together but colors with a good amount of contrast make quality pours. 2) The color yellow will almost always create a nasty mud color whenever combined with white & black. 3) Use latex disposable gloves and in order to keep the edges of your canvas neat & tidy I recommend getting jumbo pishpins to push into each corner of your canvas underneath not only to elevate when you set it down but also to hold & tilt it without leaving finger prints or smudges.
Temperature is vital. I was using my sunroom to paint and couldn’t figure out why things that worked prior would go horribly wrong later. If you can use an interior room that stays roughly the same temperature, do that. If not, I covered my windows and do my best to keep it within a few degrees and it’s amazing the difference it makes
When I first started pouring I had such a hard time getting the hang of it, I would say the biggest thing for me was the consistency of my paint mixture. Once I started using measuring cups instead of eyeballing it like the you tubers I followed I actually had decent results. It is so hard to really tell from a video if your paint is thicker or thinner than the artist you’re watching Thank you so much for your videos, I learn so much from every one you post!
You are 100% spot on here. I tell everyone just starting out to measure everything they do and write it down. That way you can reproduce what you are doing and when you make minor changes you have something to refer to when your results change.
SO true!! I got so fed up hearing "melted icecream" and "warm honey" consistency 🙄. I weigh my cups out too. I love following Mina on TH-cam. She makes her paint pretty thick. When I've done that, everything keeps its shape so much better
I totally agree with this one! I FINALLY found the right consistency as of yesterday (15 - 10x10/11x13 canvases later!), and that's the most difficult part about doing these pours. Also, what I've been finding is that the consistency is different with different name brand acrylics. I just started using house paint (latex) and seem to find that I work better with it than the acrylics and will be headed off to Home Depot to get more.
@@leilaniverango7517 how do you neatly dip it out of the cans? And don’t they take up a lot more space and the big cans? And lastly are you able to find a large enough range of bright or deep jewel tones of colors in housepaints? I have yet to find a nice pure bright yellow in any brand at Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe’s. I love to mix my own colors, For me that’s half the fun.
@@boopeep9670 Hi Boo Peep, my husband found some house paint (blue, gray, flourescent green and white) at his work and so far the blue one is my favorite. I use a ladle to get it out of the paint can. I have yet to use the gray and green ones, but I think I will wait until the summer to do that; I do my paintings indoors and it is a bad idea to open a can of housepaint inside. The fumes are overwhelming! As for the white paint -- well, I think the lid is stuck on there for good. I ended up going to Michael's to get a large bottle of white acrylic paint. After I made my comment here, I went to Home Depot to look for more paint. I didn't realize that they were quite pricey, but there seems to be a wide range of colors. As for sizes, I think there were smaller cans -- I'm not sure. Another aisle seem to have more paint, but it was blocked, so I didn't get a chance to see what else they carried.
Don't quit after a bad pour! I'm learning to accept the lessons learned by bad pours and do things different next time. My wife and I are having a blast
I came here to say that! Did my first pour ever today, and it wasn't horrible. Coming from me, it may as well be a Van Gogh because I'm terribly insecure about my creativity. I usually don't comment or read through all, but I may make an exception today. Thank you for this video!!
I love the idea of keeping notes of colors, mixtures, process, etc., but I go one step further. I tape that note on the back of the painting so I never have to hunt for my instructions. Simple little thing but saves a lot of time. Hope this helps! Thanks for your great tips.
That's a great idea Linda. Thanks!
Talk about helps. Thanks.🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕
@@psychedelicguitarartbyjima3850 I write a number on the back of the canvas that corresponds to the same number in my notes
@@matmorrow very smart!
Neat idea about your idea, a buyer who is truly fascinated will enjoy knowing what work went into the painting. It will be like a little insight into your world!
This is one of the most honest pure hearted tips video I've ever seen. Thank you for your advice!
So glad Nicole. Thanks for dropping a comment.
💯 Seriously!!
I totally agree! I'm just getting into this type of art and watching a lot of videos. He really is pure hearted and earnest!
Agreed 💯 Just did my 1st pour yesterday and it was way more stressful than I had imagined and I was prepared for it to be messy and tricky. Thank you LeftBrainedArtist!
Many thanks for your information greetings from Germany
There are no failures. There are only learning experiences.
Yes Stormy! So true.
In anything you do. 😃🙄Umm...🤔Accept murder and stuff....don't do that. 😂 Let's just say if your doing something you love or even think you love and you are not doing it too your liking. Take a step back. Go do something too clear your head. Even if it's drinking a cup of water in another room or outside. Go back....trace your steps,and continue with a fresh mind and what you have come up with that's not working 4 you.
I love that you address that many people are their own worst critic. There are as many tastes as there are people in this world.
Exactly Emma!
TIP: Even if you're just starting out and using cheap craft paint, splurge on a more expensive brand of WHITE paint. Some cheap white paints tend to crack as they dry. Switching to a nicer white paint really transformed my pouring experience! Have fun!
Great tip! You hit the nail on the head. My video today with craft paints I totally ran in to this exact problem.
Thank you for the tip!
Is there a white paint you recommend?
I found this out the hard way!!
What would be a good white? I've never done so, but I'm always seeing people use "wall paint".
Thanks! I've never donated to any youtube channel but your videos have given ne the confidence to just start pouring because you really are teaching! I love the way you talk to us. Like you really care. Im getting emotional tyoing this, but anyways, you rock bro. Thank you for all the info. Im hooked!!
Aw, that means a lot Ashlei. Thank you so much. I hope my video keep helping you. Don't hesitate to ask questions also. I love answering them and they give me ideas for new videos.
My tip to someone new in pour painting is to watch your channel.
Lol. Aw shucks.
The red painting... Wow!
Thanks so much. My favorite one I have made I think.
@@LeftBrainedArtist do you have a video when you make it?😊
You're great! I love that red one, too, and think the green one is ugly!! LOL I love how you said the person who loves it will be receiving it. I have a green one like that... I hate it. LOL
It is hard sometimes but I can''t tell you know many paintings I love by my wife hates.
I appreciate your no frills, lets just get this done method. Will make one suggestion for practice pours. I was originally trying to achieve a reverse pour look so I could paint the underside of a glass table. To practice I used the glass from an old framed picture. The glass was great because although my pours look awful (learning curve) all I had to do is let it dry and then use a cheap window scraper to remove everything and could start again. Thank you for your tutorials.
I have never thought of doing that but that is a great idea also!
Most important tip is , "focus on one technique atleast for a week"... this was Mantra ❤️
So hard to do with all the amazing techniques though and after watching other artists and their projects Nidhi.
Subscribed: I tried this once. Came out pretty good. Try to avoid cracking. I used thick unmixed acrylic and the paint cracked, sad face. You can mix Elmer's All Use glue 50/50 w/ water for a cheaper medium, I believe. I am so new at this lol. It's great fun though. Make sure you paint or use Gesso on your canvas first. The canvas will absorb the heck out of the first coat. If applying multiple coats, give 36 hours in between coats to dry before the next application. Keep watching videos. I like the idea of staying on one style until perfected. You will need a drop cloth and an apron. Happy Painting!
Thanks Steve. Some great suggestions.
Yes, keep a journal. I have 5 journals but they are not detailed. I don’t know when I did the painting or what was the outcome. Most important, what was the mix of paint, medium, water and other chemicals. The journals I have are useless. Also, if I see something on TH-cam I like To document the name of the movie clip and artist and the length to be sure I get the correct one. I get a lot of tips just watching it. How the paint is mixed and how it flows, etc. movie clips like this one is a great teacher. I go back weeks or months later see the same clip and learn something new. Good luck. Paul
Thanks Paul that is great info about what works and doesn't' work for you. Happy pouring!
Journal! Journaling will help with the “uglies” and the saves. I’m getting back into pouring after a long depression, as noted, I want to do it all! I’ve found a product that works and have ordered more. The 2 oz bottle doesn’t go too far, but it’s a great way to test the product. I put a sheet of wax paper below the pour into the catch basin. Then use some of the drips into form cast pendants. If your canvas size can fit into the drip pan, pop a canvas on top if there is a good pattern. Using a brush to layer the base color on is “scratchy”. Pallet knife is a much better choice, like buttering toast. Thank you for your suggestions!
Great suggestions Anne. I agree with journaling. My problem now is getting them organized in a way I can find what I am looking for quickly. I have done too many pours apparently. 😆
I've found that just about every batch of paint I mix up comes out a little differently, and I have to get to know it. I have a couple of cardboard scraps I pour over when testing out a new batch to get a feel for it. It's helped me out a ton.
That is so true. You can follow the same recipe and that gets you close but not 100% on how it is going to act.
I am a starter. Your tips helped me a lot. Thanks.
You are so welcome! Thanks for continuing to watch Tri.
I agree with you except for the part to stick with one technique at a time, the goal is to have fun, trying a lot of ways makes you better while have fun, if you don't succeed, you just go over your work, I know it is very subjectif, but thats my take on it ;) thx for your video, great job :) +++
Yeah, that is a delicate balance. I get a lot people telling me they aren't getting any better and usually it is because of the shiny object syndrome. So easy to fall into with so many fantastic techniques and products to use. Enjoying your artwork should be high on the priority list for sure.
@@LeftBrainedArtist agreed :)
This is an excellent video; so informative. Boy did I need to hear you speak on being our own worst critics. My son has been staying with me during the pandemic and he sees me scraping off paintings that he thought were great and he’s always saying to me, “Mom, what the heck are you doing? I loved that painting!”. It is so true that we do need feedback and it is important to get your feedback from reliable sources. 🤣. It’s amazing how many “critics” are out there just waiting to tell you what they think. 😆 As is true for many careers, hobbies, what have you, you do need to have a tough skin and just like you say, be proud of your own work, know that it is good and that you are learning and improving all of the time. Enjoy it and don’t let any negative comments stop you from doing something you love so much. if you love a painting that you created then that is what matters the most. 😉
Amen Laura. To everything!
I love teh red one!!!!
Thanks. That one is front and center in my office Lilian. My family from Las Vegas are Sheltons. I named my son that.
I used your idea today for a container. Thanks!
You are so welcome! Glad to help Barbara.
Excellent advise! I have so many small canvases that I am re-painting on. :) I like how you are doing your channel! It took me 3 years to learn all of what you just spoke on today!!! :)
Thanks. I hope I can save you some time and money for sure.
Canon glossy photo paper plus a small oven drying rack for support is an economical surface to pour on and they store flat.
So true. I've only used photo paper a handful of times. Are there any specific tips you've found for pouring on photo paper?
I got the tip from Shelby Price here on YT...she has some video tips. The wider spaced racks are better...less area for paint to stick to. If edges stick to rack just gently go around with a craft knife. Trim off excess with scissors. Cool thing: paper can be cut into any shape. Lastly, other papers may not work. They tend to buckle but I know the Canon paper works.
I sow two of your videos and I think you explain amazingly good
Thank you so much Nancy.
I wish if I had a teacher like u when I was young. Thank you for everything!
You are so welcome Asma. Glad to help.
I found you while scrolling. Thank you for this video. I am a new acrylic artist age 54 and started about 5 months ago due to covid. This was very helpful and I look forward to seeing your work and growing.
I hope it is helpful. Glad you got in to pouring. I enjoy it every time I do it.
I am just learning about this technique. I came across this video. Thank you! I think you are great.
Awesome! Thank you Ryan. Happy pouring!
@@LeftBrainedArtist You just seem like a really chill dude who has a lot of knowledge. I will keep following you
Such great tips, thank you so much! Best one for me... "stick with one technique"... oh my gosh, like a light bulb going on over my head! Shiny thing addict, right here! 😂
Your channel is amazing! Thank you so much for all your advice, testings, sense... keep on doing it, please. So grateful
You are so welcome Jennifer. Good luck to you!
Good honest videos these, thank you for sharing
Glad you like them Benny!
😮 first five seconds mind blown.
Lol, we have all experienced that Terri.
Thanks for posting this ...I am excited to try this painting technique, but I also know it won't be cheap...so any advice I can get is appreciated.
Craft paints and glue to start out with. Get your feed under you, then move on to more expensive paints/mediums.
You are so informative thank you and i would say watch lots of videos and yes take notes!! GOD BLESS X
So true. I can't remember everything anymore so notes are imperative.
Thank you so much!!!
Another thing... Along with your own judgement. Don't disregard new information. I've been doing some pouring for a year and it helps go back to "beginners" information and you will re-learn something!
Another thing... Don't be afraid of trying something new. Yes, keep practicing on the same technique but try something new on that same technique. And learn when to stop!!! 😊
So true Rafael!
Believe me, I am glued to you right now for your tips. I've got a big ole empty space above my mantel I'd like to fill.
Pouring is quite addictive but awesome for making your own art.
You gave me a lot of good suggestions. I am going to use most of them. I would suggest all beginners way many different artists and the free classes. Thank you for taking the time to help us newbies.
You are so welcome Linda.
I've watched all your beginner videos along with this one. You have taught me so much! Thank you.
Glad to help Kathi. How goes the pouring?
I absolutely love this. Thanks. I've been going at this for 6 months now. Great addiction.
So true. Love pouring and I can't stop.
Slow down! Best tip ever.
And so hard to do. Even when I am constantly reminding myself to do it.
Great tips!! Thank you
Glad it was helpful as always Karen.
Thanks. I'm new so I'll keep your tips on mind! Awesome vid!
Glad to help Chrissy.
AMAZING VIDEO!!! GREAT TIPS!!
Thanks so much! Happy pouring!
Great tips!
The apron is my favorite..
I'm a hairdresser and put an apron on to do hair, but didn't think to use one to pour.. Ummm DUH
I think I get so excited to pour I forget everything else..
Thanks for the video
Sometimes you just need a little nudge to get your mind going in the right direction.
Use vinyl-like apron. Wipes clean. KEEP an eye out for great easy clean containers. My fav ice gum CONTAINER & love screw lid ones. Use tiles & small canvases at first. Masterpieces can be printed & enlarged. On canvas too😳
All great tips. Thanks!
Thank you, I’m an oil painter getting into acrylics, resin, ink, water color
Sounds like you might have some unique insights you could share where there is overlap. Welcome to the Pouring Nation.
I recently got a starting kit for pouring acrylic. I have painted with acrylic before but not this way. I have a "sarrau" for painting and it saved me quite a few times already. I don't have pouring medium nor fleovole. The brand I received for Christmas is Pébéo. I also have liquitex acrylic in paint tube but I prefer Pébéo paint tube of 59 ml. The kit has 4 colours of paint in bottles. I don't have canvas and no mixing sticks. Your paintings seems to be varnished. I have a tiny space for acrylic pouring so I'll do only small painting pouring.
I haven't tried Pebeo but have heard good things. Most of my paintings I varnish, if only to fill in pin holes and to give some UV protection.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Cool! I use Pébéo acrylic for my college classes because it's what they want their students tu use.
I loved all your advice. I started about 8 months ago and if I started doing things like this early on it would have been helpful
Don't worry. We all feel that way. You're here now though so enjoy and don't hesitate to ask question.
@@LeftBrainedArtist true enough, can only go uphill from here and the progress shows.
Wish I had found this back when I started. Great vid, thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful Andrea. At least you're here now though!
Shiny Object Syndrome! 🤣🤣🤣 I can relate. Watching so many TH-cam artists has gotten me more confused than clear, as others have said. There is ALOT to know, however about different techniques. Thanks for keeping it simple. 😉
Glad to help Cynthia. I think we all have some SOS but some of us more than others. 😂
Love all you information. I'm just starting so I'm always looking to learn. Thank you for all your information. Greatly appreciated. Not a ton of infor for you but you taught me so much.
Happy to help Sharon.
thank you
My pleasure.
Very good advise. But I'm not wearing an apron !
I have a bunch of "painting" shirts I used until I got my apron. I like the apron so much better.
great advice but we don't get Arteza in Australia. but I agree with the rest
At some point I want to do a list of paint in each country but I am not quire there yet.
@@LeftBrainedArtist well we have Mont Marte, Eraldo, liquatex, deco-art, folkart, so you can get most good brands and some bad ones.
Hi, I love your apron, it is a beautiful piece of art, don't ever wash it - just frame it!. Thank you so much for your time and advice, it is much appreciated. X
Thanks Linny. It just gets better and better every painting for sure.
Thanks for the tips. Some things I never thought about.
Happy to help!
Great tips! Here’s mine! Wear latex gloves 🧤!
I have huge hands and they just break so I haven't wasted any time on them. A lot of people do prefer that and it is a great tip for sure. Thanks.
That's Good
Thanks Bruce.
So happy I came across your site. Perfect exactly what I was looking for. I was always into painting but my favorite is pouring painting I find it mysterious it's such an amazing creative way of painting. I would love to learn the proper tools you recommend and chemicals which one is for what. Thank you again.
Thanks jeandlg1. I am going to put this suggestion on my list for a future video or project.
So helpful :) thank you
You're so welcome Pam.
New to our paint 🎨 what is the glue used for ? Thanks for the video
Glue is a cheap alternative to a pouring medium. You mix glue and water and paint and that gets you your runny paint consistency for pouring. Cheaper than using just straight paint and water and gives a bit more strength as glue (and regular pouring mediums) are binders.
Thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙋🏻♀️
You’re welcome 😊
If you absolutely hate it or it's muddy scrape it into a container. It's easier than painting over it. Plus some of my best pieces are with the run off as the base. (ends up gray or brown)
Great way to recycle your own pours. Great tip.
Great ideas, I wish I would have done the notes😉
Next time!
Thank you so much for all your tips. I have been gathering my supplies and am ready to do some pours. Great advice to take time and learn a technique & to take notes!!
You are so welcome Suzy. I hope you love it as much as I do.
One option could be to video record when you are painting and showing each ingredient to the screen....
I normally do that in my other videos Rajendra or I include the recipe used in the description below.
id tip them to watch your videos
Lol, that was very kind Valleiea. Thank you!
I like your red pour too! Which technique did you use for it please? I'm new to this art form, and your tips are very helpful. I watched both your Polycrylic and Liquitex 50/50 finishing techniques. I'm assuming you are pointing newcomers to Liquitex now? Last question. I've heard of some artists mixing their finish medium in with their paints "before" doing a pour. They say that it avoids having to finish it later and dries smooth too-no texture or hi/low areas. Your opinion? Hello from Eagle Mountain! Great job! Thanks!
I used a barbeque grill grate to pour through. Crazy I know. th-cam.com/video/ZEQztLL1QaQ/w-d-xo.html
Liquitex is my go to now yes. I still find that having a protective layer on top of the painting is better. Yes, putting some in to the painting can help but that doesn't seal any air pockets (pinholes).
Hi mister thanks very useful! Would you like to go in depht with consistente and mixing techniques? Thank you.
I have a few videos on consistency and how to mix paints Maddalena. Here is the most popular one - th-cam.com/video/nZgXEAnE2zQ/w-d-xo.html
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you so much for your answer!
Just did a split cup pour. Lots of what looks like cells but I think they are something else. They are white on a colored background and I can see the canvas. What are they and what did I do to make them appear? The rest of the pour was good.
Did you have a base coat? Those could be pearl cells. I might have to see a picture to really tell you though. There is a contact us form on the website where you can send one if you want.
Can you explain what you mix with the paints or can you just combine the paints without anything added
Mixing paint and water is the most expensive per ounce way to do pouring. Most people dilute with a pouring medium to make practicing cheaper and to get different effects (cells with Floetrol, etc.) I have a video that breaks down those costs here - th-cam.com/video/MhEd533vqig/w-d-xo.html
I LOVR that painting you wife doesn't! Funny thing is I hate the color red but the other colors yoy used with it made me like it.
Thanks. Interesting how art makes different people feel opposite about a painting isn't it?
Thank you soooo much for all the great tips ! Just found you and have subscribed of course. Going to check out some more of your videos now. Oh and the painting your wife doesn't like but you love.....well I think it's great ..just sayin' 😃
Awesome! Thank you! Crazy how people are so different in what they like.
I'm having a problem with the cell activator color in a Dutch pour, Amsterdam titanium white + floetrol, it is immediately sinking into the other paints instead of floating on top so it can be blown over the rest of the painting.
Normally I would say either your colors are too thin or you cell activator is too thick. Your colors should have some bounce to them and create a mound upon a mound. The activator should be slightly thinner creating a mound only.
So I can think of a couple tips without ever even trying this out for myself: you will need a dedicated space to do this if you want to give it a good try, and you will need a TON of shelving: for supplies, to let your creations dry as you're working on the next one, and for stacking once they're dry. Both were obvious from simply watching this video
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What about pour painting on a dollar tree glass picture frame, then using a heat gun for the bubbles?
I love painting on glass, but can I do the heat gun on it? I’m scared! LoL
Thank you!! 😁
Yes. You aren't heating the paint just the very surface to lower the surface tension to pop bubbles. Otherwise it will burn. And you'll burn the paint WAY before you get the glass hot enough to shatter.
@@LeftBrainedArtistThank you!🥰☮️
Liquitex,floetrol, tutto $ 👀👀👀
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What’s the best product to use to give the shine after the paint has dried.
Liquitex Varnish - check out my video this week that explains an easy way to apply it without brush marks - th-cam.com/video/4VqHUG1ZevU/w-d-xo.html
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thankyou will check it out soon
Watch a FEW videos. Again choose one type of pour to master and watch a FEW of those pour type videos
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Fix two hooks a little ways apart to hang your apron on and then it won’t put paint on your door
Thanks Debi!
I’ve got so much clear glue is that ok.
Yes Jennifer it will work. I have had cracking and peeling with some school clear glue but many artists use regular clear glue
Help i am a beginner and i am having problems with bubbles.
This is a very common issue Janet. The main way to get rid of bubbles is to let your paint sit for 2 - 24 hours after you mix it. I know we like to immediately paint but without letting the paint settle and those bubble to rise and release their air you'll get those pesky bubbles in your painting.
Super 👍🏼 thank youuuu for all those insights 🙏🏻
You're so welcome!
Start out using small canvas and less expensive paint because you will go through a lot of both. Don't be afraid to paint over an old painting that you don't like when you are practicing. There's lots of experimenting that happens before you get your technique down. Good Luck everyone and enjoying your pouring!!
Yes!! Amen to everything you said.
Thank you, how true....I am in the middle of trying...😉
I didn’t know I could pour over an existing painting. Thank you!
@@LeilaBean323 Yes! I've done it so much as a few times on one canvas, although after the first time I found the texture can sometimes change on the surface in a way I don't really like as much, it gets a bit "plasticky".
Jeep fam 👋🏾
Great tips! Thank you so much
You are very welcome. Let us know if you come across any tips that are game changers for you.
My tip is not to go out and buy everything people say to get for pouring. Get the staples, then grab extra supplies as you go. Also, don't try to pour like anyone else. Do your own thing
Great advice for sure.
After watching 100s of these videos (stuck in bed!😫) -------- I know ONE thing for SURE!!!!!!😅............ wait for it ......... KNOW WHEN TO STOP!!!!! So many MASTERPIECES have been LOST FOREVER - because the creator did not STOP!!! 😱😰😅 Also! Learn to ENJOY that precious NEGATIVE SPACE!!!! The eye simply needs rest from the chaos of some art techniques! Filling the ENTIRE canvas can be exhausting to look at with SO MANY of these techniques!😵😖😲 Watching these artists is SO relaxing and therapeutic that it can take the place of Prozac! ......... Until you start frantically tipping your I Pad ---- and YELLING - STOP!!!! 😱😅😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Many thanx to ALL the GREAT ARTISTS!!! 💗💗💗💗💗👏👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘😘😘
LOL. I totally understand that.
I finally know what negative space means! I have never really understood it and you gave the simplest definition possible. Thank you, I don't feel so dumb now.
Less is more, simple concept but you're right.
I have thought about that so many times. I have a problem stopping as well. I love negative space!! I think it’s an unsung hero and I would appreciate seeing how to do that.
So many ruined paintings hey
David, a BIG Thank You! Because you are one of the few pouring artist on TH-cam that explains everything in great detail. And for people just starting out AND people whom have been following for a year or so (like me) but hasn’t done any successful pours because after awhile, it all became so intimidating. But has changed now that I’ve found your videos. So THANK YOU- SINCERELY! The problem was I was following lots of different artists and frankly, I just got confused! I thought there was one recipe I was trying to nail….but soon discovered there are many, but I didn’t know at that point what to use and what ingredients I should cut from the list. It seems there are different recipes for various pours…and different pour names too. I’m still not clear on all the differences, like what’s a dutch pour and why is it different from a flip cup recipe? But I decided there were just too many cooks in the kitchen! Lol! I’m only following you because all of your videos are clear, precise and to the point. Also, I enjoyed learning the science behind the paints and the pours themselves. I enjoy listening to you speak on the science parts in other videos too! Your videos are intriguing, unlike others….very well thought out and explained. In the past 2 years, I’ve purchased thousands of dollars on gallons of Behr paint- (Kanella’s original recipe), floetrol, paints, tiles, tools, plastic, wooden stirring sticks, wood conditioners, plastic containers with resealable lids, bottles, polyurethanes, resins, dry paints…aww, so much stuff and never poured a successful pour. It makes me nauseous. I practiced for 6 months on tiles (so I also have lots of canvases that I never used yet.) trying to get cells to come out but as already mentioned, I’ve yet to do a successful pour. There was always something wrong. And after watching your videos and understanding I didn’t need all that stuff to start out, and you made things simple again for me…I’m starting fresh with your videos only and using only glue or floetrol ….nothing else until I’ve mastered the three you taught on your 1-5 series for beginners (flip cup, dirty pour, and tree ring). I didn’t intend on writing this book here but I guess I’m just super relieved that I found you and well, just THANKS! Please know you’ve helped me and I’m sure I’m not alone! I’m looking forward to more exciting videos from you…(no pressure, right? ) lol! Seriously, no pressure…THANKS AGAIN, David and God Bless you and yours from Missouri!
This is fantastic. I was in the same boat as you a few years ago which is why I started making videos. Choosing one method/technique/recipe to master and then moving on to the next is a great way to get out of the analysis paralysis.
Glad that I can help. Don't hesitate to ask questions as you have them Laura.
I’m both an artist and a researcher (by nature) so I’ve spent tons of time making notes, watching both your LeftBrainedArtist videos and others on TH-cam to see various techniques, colors used, mixing, sizes of canvases used, objects used for getting different looks, (like small chains to drag), etc. While I haven’t yet actually DONE the pouring, I have studied/watched the various methods and learned things like make sure your paints are adequately thinned, work wet on wet for better/quicker spreadability, cover your corners first along with your edges, use painting tape on the back to keep it clean, use stick pins on the bottom to keep the surface lifted and easy to handle and (my observation) don’t over use too much paint. It just gets wasted on the table when a lot of excess runs off over the sides. Learning about and from observing other people’s mistakes so hopefully I don’t repeat them. I’m sure I’ll make plenty of own but hopefully I won’t repeat other’s. So thank you to everyone who’s shared their experiences! Learning through observation is incredibly helpful!
@Laura Duncan BLESS YOUR HEART
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Thousands of dollars and 2 years later and you are still excited and determined to master this!!
I love your dedication and determination!!
I'm also EXTREMELY grateful that I found LefrBrainedArtist after my FIRST attempt of pouring! 👏❤👏❤ Looks like I'm starting off on the right track! I posted videos on my Channel of my first 2 attempts (which failed, because I didn't know what I was doing, plus I was using Dollar Tree Tempera Paints) Actually they didn't come out as bad as I imagined, but they weren't exactly "pour" paintings either, after seeing it done the right way.
Anyway, today I did my first ACRYLIC pour paintings and after following David's advice (besides ordering the wrong glue and the wrong canvas size) they turned out much better and I'm actually happy with them.
I hope you are happily pouring away Laura! ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤
@@janedittmer286 How is it going? Have you done your first pour yet?
I love that you have done so much research! Usually that is how I am too! Lol But for some reason I was able to just jump in with this Acrylic Pouring technique and I'm so thankful that I did! It's only been 2 months since I discovered it, but most of my pours have turned out fairly well, so that's encouraging! Lol
I was even feeling brave and uploaded videos of my VERY FIRST attempt as well as every attempt since then, the good and the not so good.... lol
Anyway, just wanted to drop some encouragement to you and let you know mistakes will be made, but the best way of learning is doing! 😊
If you haven't started, I highly recommend his video titled "Easy Acrylic Pour Painting for Beginners - TODAY is the day you do your first paint pour!"
And then just follow those steps. You can do this one for like $15 - $30. Depending if you buy a "set" of paints or just 3 individual bottles, a package of canvases or just one canvas, ect...
My video titled "(1AC) 1st Acrylic Pour Paint Attempt Using Walmart Supplies (Craft Paints)" shows me following his advice and getting it done. If I can do it, you can too! 👏👏 I wouldn't recommend using the same colors I used! Lol Because they all ran together. Lol So I would choose different colors if I did it again. 😅
Happy Pouring! 👏
WELL SAID !
Great tips, thank you! Here are my tips as a newbie paint pour artist: 1. Before you pour your paint onto your canvas, buy some Daltile (3x3) at a Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. They're only 9 cents each! Then turn one over onto your dripped paint, particularly if you're amazed at the dripped colors, then see what pattern you get. I've made some amazing coasters with this technique: extending my art by using discarded paint. Four of these coasters became Christmas presents and received lots of compliments. Others are on my coffee table. 2. Invest in large tubes/containers of the MAIN COLORS: Black, white, red, blue and yellow. You can mix your own brown, purple, green, orange, etc. with a selection of these colors, thereby saving money. Then hopefully you have: 3. Already bought several squeeze bottles to store your mixed paints in. I bought large bottles for ready-to-use white and black, much smaller bottles for the more "exotic" colors I won't use as often. 4. You can buy Floetrol or a medium--they worked well for me--but did you know you can make your own Floetrol/medium by mixing 60% Elmers Glue-All and 40% water?? And you can make your own Gesso with glue/water/baby powder or corn starch. Who knew?? Check out TH-cam videos for how-to's and save $$$$.
Great tips Lory. I need to make myself a coffee table apparently. That would be sweet.
Thank you!!!
Great tip. I’ll get some today!
Thats my next trip. Home depot, tiles, bigger cans of paint, and glue!!!
Did you use resin or varnish on your coasters.
After pouring for a couple of years now, I have to agree with the shiny object syndrome. I did so many types of pours that I shelf with about 12 different mediums that would start to go bad before I'd use them which wasted my product. 2 tips I have which I haven't seen here yet... 1. CRAFT STICKS... you see the artists on youtube use them, they're cheap, they're great... right? Not in my experience. The wood they're made from can be very inconsistent which will make checking your paint consistency difficult. (The wood from the sticks will soak up water and paint differently between them.) I switched to plastic spoons and find them WAY easier to work with and I can wash them when I"m done. SECOND... LADIES... if you're working on a bigger canvas where you are doing some blowing/blowing out on the paint... pay attention where you bend and where your boobs are. Seriously. I've ruined paintings and t-shirts a few times and got an accidental balloon technique.
oh and ps... if you like the shape of craft sticks... put a little varnish over some of them. That stops them from "soaking" the water and you can wipe the paint off after and reuse them.
Great tip Hollie. I have tried to find spoons that I liked that worked with my smaller cups but I haven't found anything I really liked. I am thinking about making my own with a 3d printer.
@@LeftBrainedArtist how about plastic knives, like get at fast food!
LOL...thanks I will need to watch that! Don't want any "boob kisses", just balloon kisses! LOL
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My fave tip you gave was to stick with one technique for a while before moving to another. I've been struggling with that in general lately with all my hobbies... bouncing around all over the place. I think I need to set up a plan - each month focus on one thing. Been thinking about that for a while and your tip has cemented it. Thank you!!!!!!!
That really helped me feel like I was gaining traction with acrylic pour. I hope it does the same for you.
I actually schedule my crafting on my calendar. I block out time each week & stick to it.
I treat it as I would any other appointment. I schedule other things around these blocks of time.
Yes that's a great idea sticking to one first. I've found myself doing the same thing in my crafts and it just frustrates me
I've been going through the same thing...every time I watch a particular video to learn one specific thing, the 100 on the right catch my eye and before I know it I'm trying 10 more crafts and I bounce back and forth. A plan is definitely the way to go. I think we'll find more peace with planned, focused organization. Glad to hear I'm not the only chaotic artist running and bouncing. LOL 😊
Exactly me too
Seems everyone forgot to say the most important thing remember to have fun, relax ,
This is supposed to be your leisure time
Amen. I do this to unwind for sure. Sometimes it is hard to disconnect the feelings after the results with the fun of doing.
Vrry good advice.
Love your delivery. I’m a school teacher. The other channels either talk to fast with unfinished thoughts. Your voice is easy listening... I will be subscribing, thanks
Wow, thank you! My mom was a high school English teacher for 20 years and I think it's rubbed off on me a bit.
Tip for anyone new to this: Don't go into it expecting a certain outcome for your painting. You can do the same thing 10 times and it will NEVER come out like you imagine, and that is the brilliance of Acrylic Paint Pouring. Also, Don't over do it..... sometimes you just need to stop and walk away from it. It probably looks fantastic already!
So true. Nothing is the same and leave well enough alone.
My tips...
Gloves! They save a ton of time.
Negative space
It is a very important element in a pour. It gives the pour character and movement. I didn't like any pour I ever did until I started giving it some neg space.
Set it aside
If you don't love a piece then put it aside to dry and look at it a few days later. You may change your mind.
I agree we are our own worst critic.
Let the paint develop
Let your paints do their magic. Let the cells develop and paint stretch. And no when to stop!
If you rush and tilt fast it can ruin the delicate balance !
HAVE FUN is the biggest tip I can give...!
Let your paints do the magic!!! I love this G Kelley. TYVM.
Shop at thrift stores for paintings. Over paint with house paint and voila you have a new canvas to use. Sometimes they even come with frames. Cheap so no stress about using expensive art store canvases
Such a good tip for sure Krysia.
I would never have thought of doing that. Such a good idea
Wowwww this is so smart! I'll be trying this tip!
That’s what I do. And if the pour is a failure I peel the paint off. By the way, I’m on week three of a flip cup pour and no success so far. Onwards and upwards
Dont buy expensive paints when you are starting. The cost can add up fast.
Definitely sage advice.
BUT different paints act different ways which makes a journal all that more important. Learned that the hard way, I still can't recreate one of the coolest ones I did at the beginning. No clue how I did it 🙄
@@margod8141 one thing I've learned watching all the TH-cam video artists is it's not possible to recreate a piece the same. You can use all the same colors and mixtures but the next piece will always be different.
@@carolboreckiartistry5545 kinda true especially since it is abstract art. I have been able to recreate similar pieces though.
The tips I would give to any beginners would be :
1) When choosing your paint colors in your pour, colors that not only go well together but colors with a good amount of contrast make quality pours.
2) The color yellow will almost always create a nasty mud color whenever combined with white & black.
3) Use latex disposable gloves and in order to keep the edges of your canvas neat & tidy I recommend getting jumbo pishpins to push into each corner of your canvas underneath not only to elevate when you set it down but also to hold & tilt it without leaving finger prints or smudges.
Good tips. Thanks!
Thank you!!! Loving this community
Is non latex disposable gloves ok too? I am allergic to latex gloves
Sorry but I'm extremely allergic to latex, only ever use plastic gloves.
@@theresaduhon9281nope. Won't work
Temperature is vital. I was using my sunroom to paint and couldn’t figure out why things that worked prior would go horribly wrong later. If you can use an interior room that stays roughly the same temperature, do that. If not, I covered my windows and do my best to keep it within a few degrees and it’s amazing the difference it makes
So true. Really noticing that this summer. A draft over your drying paintings can cause issues too. Great tip Crystal.
When I first started pouring I had such a hard time getting the hang of it, I would say the biggest thing for me was the consistency of my paint mixture. Once I started using measuring cups instead of eyeballing it like the you tubers I followed I actually had decent results. It is so hard to really tell from a video if your paint is thicker or thinner than the artist you’re watching
Thank you so much for your videos, I learn so much from every one you post!
You are 100% spot on here. I tell everyone just starting out to measure everything they do and write it down. That way you can reproduce what you are doing and when you make minor changes you have something to refer to when your results change.
SO true!! I got so fed up hearing "melted icecream" and "warm honey" consistency 🙄. I weigh my cups out too. I love following Mina on TH-cam. She makes her paint pretty thick. When I've done that, everything keeps its shape so much better
I totally agree with this one! I FINALLY found the right consistency as of yesterday (15 - 10x10/11x13 canvases later!), and that's the most difficult part about doing these pours. Also, what I've been finding is that the consistency is different with different name brand acrylics. I just started using house paint (latex) and seem to find that I work better with it than the acrylics and will be headed off to Home Depot to get more.
@@leilaniverango7517 how do you neatly dip it out of the cans? And don’t they take up a lot more space and the big cans? And lastly are you able to find a large enough range of bright or deep jewel tones of colors in housepaints?
I have yet to find a nice pure bright yellow in any brand at Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe’s. I love to mix my own colors, For me that’s half the fun.
@@boopeep9670 Hi Boo Peep, my husband found some house paint (blue, gray, flourescent green and white) at his work and so far the blue one is my favorite. I use a ladle to get it out of the paint can. I have yet to use the gray and green ones, but I think I will wait until the summer to do that; I do my paintings indoors and it is a bad idea to open a can of housepaint inside. The fumes are overwhelming! As for the white paint -- well, I think the lid is stuck on there for good. I ended up going to Michael's to get a large bottle of white acrylic paint. After I made my comment here, I went to Home Depot to look for more paint. I didn't realize that they were quite pricey, but there seems to be a wide range of colors. As for sizes, I think there were smaller cans -- I'm not sure. Another aisle seem to have more paint, but it was blocked, so I didn't get a chance to see what else they carried.
dude, the painting on your apron looks better than some of my actual paintings!
Lol, I am pretty sure that thing is going to come alive and haunt me one day.
I was thinking the exact same thing!!!😅🤣
Frame the apron art when retiring it.
🤣🤣🤣 likewise 🤣🤣
Don't quit after a bad pour! I'm learning to accept the lessons learned by bad pours and do things different next time. My wife and I are having a blast
So true Steve. Plus some pours we think or bad other people love.
THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS IS TO WATCH MANY TH-cam VIDEOS FROM MANY DIFFERENT ARTISTS.
Definitely watch lots of art but don't just watch, do. Doing is so much more exhilarating.
Yupp.... I've learned from their mistakes & then do it my own way😁😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I came here to say that! Did my first pour ever today, and it wasn't horrible. Coming from me, it may as well be a Van Gogh because I'm terribly insecure about my creativity. I usually don't comment or read through all, but I may make an exception today. Thank you for this video!!