Stop watching videos and start acrylic pouring!
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- You really need to quit binge watching acrylic pour videos on social media and start painting yourself. It is so easy to start and you'll learn more painting yourself than hours and hours of watching videos.
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This video will walk you through doing your first few acrylic pours.
Below are some of the materials I use in my acrylic pours along with a list of additional videos I mention.
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Materials Mentioned
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#acrylicpouring #acrylicpourbeginner
I know, brown isn't everyone favorite color. Other than brown, what colors do you find it hard to work with?
For some reason I always have trouble with silver. It always vanishes.
For me it's orange. It's just not a color I am drawn to and other than using it with rainbow colors or with pink/red and yellow, I find it hard to be creative when picking out a color palette
@hawkpaul8735 metalics will always be thinner because of the type of pigment. Mixing your metalics a bit thicker than the rest of your paints will keep that color separation. If metalics are too thin, they make a shiny haze over the other colors. If you're going for that, great! If you'd rather more disinclined, make the silver a bit thicker! Like if all your paints have a 2 count trace, make the silver a 3 count trace!
@@alexandriamonk2345Google color palettes. I find they work well.
David, I am a true beginner. I have never done acrylic pouring before but once. I really don't know what I'm doing. What pour is a good one for a total beginner like me? I wanted to try a Dutch pour, but someone said it was a harder pour to try with the hairdryer. What are your thoughts? Thanks!
I am new to this technique and out of the hundreds of other videos I’ve watched no one has explained this in such detail like you did. Thank you so so so much.
You are so welcome Logan/Rachel.
Thank you so much for teaching us all details. I was realy looking for the mixing materials when the acrylic is very Tick. God bless you .
Finally someone who understands what newbies need to learn without complicated mathematical puzzles!
I'll be back!!!
Haha, glad to help Glenda. let me know if you have more questions.
I wish this video had been around when I first started. I watched loads of videos but nobody was as helpful as you are. A phrase I heard a lot was 'make your paint the consistency of warm honey'. As I'd never seen warm honey it meant nothing. Your mound upon a mound etc was much more logical to hear. Thanks for everything you've done David. I'm sure this video will help people new to the hobby.
You are so welcome! That is good info to know also. Always trying to get insights in to what people watching my channel would most benefit from.
Just started acrylic paint, haven’t done any real painting yet because I’m afraid I might not be good at it. But watching this video has give courage to start tomorrow, do my first piece of art, lol.
Thank you very much for all those tips and advice. I went and bought my apron.
Will be checking your other videos. Love your explanations. Easy to understand.
Good luck on your painting journey. I hope you have fun. You might be surprised what you can produce.@@carmelomorales1
This by far is the best video out there for beginners who are ready to pour! Really appreciate all the helpful tips and everything I need to get started!
So glad it was helpful Dianna. Let me know if you have more questions.
Please PLEASE please write to me about acrylic paint pouring. I’ve been doing it for over 10 years!
Thank you very much for your videos. You are a wonderful teacher. I just turned 83 years old and decided to do something different. I bought my canvas and tools and started to pour. I made some big mistakes and then I found you. I am watching all your videos now. This has been probably two months since I started. Now I am pausing and learning the right way. However, when I show to people what I already painted they love them. So, that encourage me to learn more and do it right. Thanks again.
Awesome to hear. Let me know if you have more questions that you can't find answers to.
I just turned 70 and I have done a good job so far. I think I did. Lol
This is a really brilliant tutorial!! I have wanted to start but been afraid I would waste all my money and stuff it up - you have given me the confidence to start!
Glad to help. let me know how it goes.
You have such the gentle hands and the gentle “Bob Ross” voice! Especially knowing what you do, did, are trained for. It’s just amazing. So is your work. I’m SO happy to see you still enjoying it!!
Thank you! 😃
I've learned more from you about acrylic pouring than any other artist on yt. Thank you so much for teaching HOW to mix, pour, etc.; & sharing your knowledge & talent with everyone.
You are so welcome! Always glad to help.
Wow!! This is one of the best acrylic pouring videos that I have ever watched. You have a amazing way of explaining everything in a way that makes things less intimidating. I can’t wait to start pouring. Thank you.
Thanks so much 😊
With all respect Wow ur Beautiful
DAVID, FIRST TIME THAT SOMEONE EXPLAINED SO CLEARLY WATH TO DO IN FLUID PAINTING. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
So glad to hear that. Let me know how your first pours go!
@@LeftBrainedArtist HOPE TO START TOMORROW WITH POURING, BUT TODAY I AM GOING TO PREPARE THE MEDIUM.
Thank you so much for putting this together!!!🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 I am a beginner and was so overwhelmed as to where to even start!!❤
You got this! If I can do it, anyone can really.
Just a friendly tip, if you put the paint (the thickest) into the cup first then the glue (the second thickest) , mix them, then add the water (the thinnest) into that a little at a time you'll have an easier time emulsifying them.
Great tip!
You should actually try to make them all the same thickness if you possibly can there are ways to do that
@melissakennedy5897 I'd love to hear your tips on making water the same thickness! 😂
@melissakennedy5897 I'm so confused 😂 what does that mean?
Actually you pre mix glue and water so you have a " base" pm. Once you start mixing several colors
I painted a little in high school, then in 2015 my mom wanted me to do a painting for her. It had been so long, I found myself watching TH-cam videos and discovered FLUID ART! 300+ paintings later... I still get confused about all the different "Formulas" and "Techniques"! My studio, lol is in my 100 year old basement and the floor is NOT level... Your videos have made things much better! Thanks David!
Glad ot help my friend.
I’ve been watching pouring for a couple of years but find myself backing off. I just would feel I just didn’t know. It’s funny how you “run into “ different people. I definitely needed this video. Thank you! 😊
You can do it Leila.
Starting this week David! Thanks for this video. I'm out gathering what I'll need to begin pouring. I'm excited. I'm a semi-retired professional tour entertainer and have contemplated doing this for about 5 years now. Your video pushed me into get off my behind and start enjoying a new hobby. I'll show you my first pouring. Thanks again! God bless you! Here we go! 😊👍👌
So glad to hear that Gary. Good luck!
The best teacher I have ever had, because you explain why, how, and then get a satisfactory result. Thanks for this useful explanation.
You're very welcome!
Unbelievably, I had never heard of or seen any acrylic pour paintings before, and I'm 69 years old! Fortunately for me, l stumbled across one of your videos the other day and l was instantly hooked.
I've just ordered my first couple of canvases and some paints and l can't wait to start painting.
Thank you for inspiring an old bloke to paint again after so many years.😊
You are so welcome! Let me know how it goes Dave.
the most detailed tutorial for beginners I have ever seen. Thank you!
You're very welcome! Let me know if you have any questions.
I just did my first pour and it came out amazing! However, if I hadn’t watched these videos, I would have had a hot mess. I bought a beginners set, and the instructions for mixing their medium with their paints made it WAY too thin! So I used all of your tests and got it right. I am so excited! Thank you for giving us these lessons. I normally do acrylic paintings that are very detailed landscapes. So this was a breath of fresh air 😂
Awesome Carol. I've tried landscapes but I'd need another 10,000 hour of practice before they became anything I'd even consider showing people. 8)
You are not just a great teacher, David, but such a sweet guy. I love learning from you. I also need to know the why of things as it helps me to retain what I've learned. I really appreciate all you do and your encouragement.
Thanks so much!
I’m blown away…SO much practical and well-presented information for newbies like me. Thank you!!!!!!
Glad to help Tracy. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thank you, thank you, David!💋 So many "Artist's" out there, that show what they can do, never fully explain or help you develop unless you subscribe or pay, to become better in chosen mediums, with them! You, my lovely, are a special soul, with your sharing and not adhering to making a fast buck with a few wee tantalising ideas! I love doing my Landscapes. But needing to stretch out into something new! Pours are so tantalisingly and different, and family and friends will be blown away, with me going out on a new adventure! Love you!❤❤😊
I love pouring so I hope you have as much fun as I do with it.
So many artist with degrees all ready now about binders and different pigment paints he self taught he's good for beginners
This is the most exhaustive explanation of why we do anything related to pouring
Thank you so much ❤
My pleasure Jane😊
Great tutorial, much appreciated.
You certainly know your stuff.
Greetings from the UK
Thanks Tony. Glad it was helpful.
I watch and listen to your full video then, I summarize them and list down on a paper the step by step procedure in my simplest terms. Thank you so much. The best tutorial video. You're generous with information.
You can do it! Let me know how it goes Noel.
I'm one of those that have watched too many videos trying to find answers to basic questions. Thank you for covering them. Now I'm going to ty it.
You're very welcome! Let me know how it goes.
You're very welcome! Let me know how it goes.
I like to let the paint dry and then make jewelry with it. I like to catch it on the plastic side of freezer paper. When dry the paint peels right off. You can also tilt the paper to to spread out the paint and adjust the composition.
Awesome Carole. Love making cabochon with the dried skins.
This is absolutely the best video for beginners or anyone on YT for pouring. Your information, presentation abd demonstrations are invaluable. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. It is anazing.
You are so welcome Patty.
Best tutorial ever! Every bit of information is precious! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much!
This is a EXCELLENT tutorial for beginners.
Thanks so much!
THANK YOU for actual coherent instructions in one vid! Bravo!
My pleasure Elsie.
I love your technical explanations
Thanks so much Elsie.
Your methodical approach to acrylic pouring is a fusion of art and science that I love about your videos. I have too many other hobbies to start up acrylic pouring. But, your videos provide information and tips that are also helpful for other craft applications using acrylic paints and/or mica pigments. 😀
Wow, thank you Abby. Glad to help.
Wow!! This is one of the most informative acrylic pouring videos I have ever watched. You have got an amazing way of explaining everything in a way that makes things less intimidating. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you.
I'm so glad I found you!! Thank you for your videos!
Thanks Jessica.
I’m thinking about learning to pour acrylics. I’ve watched so many videos and none, that I have found, have been as clear as yours. Thanks!
So glad to be able to help.
All of them came out so beautiful
Thanks Lillie!
The one you are covering is just beautiful
Isn't that so interesting with abstract art. We all like this so differently. My wife and I am complete opposites generally.
David you are a godsend. Thank you so much for this video, because this tutorial is well needed for beginners, such as myself. Most of the designers make it seem as if no prep is needed before you start. You answered all questions that beginners need to know… And I thank you for that. This was very helpful, you explained everything to a T. Well done.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
You're very welcome Michelle.
You are the best teacher out of the 8 I've watched. THANK YOU
Thanks so much. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you have. Questions make for great video ideas for me.
You’re an amazing teacher. I can’t wait to see more of your stuff! Thank you! 🤗
Thank you so much Maria.
Absolutely fantastic guide for beginners. Lots of reasons why certain things happen during the process. Thanks soooo much!👌
You're very welcome Jose.
Love your training sessions. Thanks. ❤
You're so welcome!
Super informative great teacher…was just thinking today “I really need to learn how to use all of this acrylic paint I’ve been buying lol’ STAY BLESSED AND HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING..
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Now is the perfect time to start pouring Isabella
This is an EXCELLENT video, and your narration is perfect! I have been painting for over 20 years and started pouring many years ago by trial and error with a lot of waste. this is a game changer for those who are just starting out. I love your teaching method!
Thanks Joanna for the lovely comment. So glad to help.
I am delighted to find a left brained artist! Just what I needed to understand the important basics! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for your videos…They are so easy to understand and follow because you explain everything as you go and don’t keep secrets about how you accomplish your techniques! I had been trying for two years to get cells to my satisfaction and became so frustrated that I stopped painting all together….all the other artists just added to my frustration….but now after watching your videos, I’m ready to begin again and feel more confident that I will be happy with my efforts! Thank you again David! From a tired old lady….😂…..Peace!! Out!! 🌹
So glad to help Hazel. Don't hesitate to ask any questions that you have.
Wonderful class, David!! That was extremely beneficial with well presented encouragement. Thank you for caring enough to teach us.
Glad you enjoyed it Beth.
I love acrylic pouring w/ a blowdryer to spread it out! So much fun! I have created 5 paintings that are super cool and I now feel accomplished as an actual artist! Thanks for making videos, so many people can learn a lot by watching them. Experimenting on your own is also very important, but the pro tips help so you don't waste time/money. Thanks LBA!
So true. Awesome to hear you got great results with the blow dryer. My first few were dismal failures.
You are a very good teacher. I love this video. Thank you David. 👍👍
You are very welcome Violette. Have you started pouring yet?
@@LeftBrainedArtist yes and i tried a swipe.
My favorite Art Science teacher! SO glad I found this channel!!
Wow, thank you Caitlin.
I am loving your channel! Even though I’m only 2:20 mins in, I AM SO GRATEFUL for your approach to the - what seems like rocket science! I need step by step and WHY! Thank you for even saying that! Ok I’m gonna get into it (your video) now. Xoxo🤗
You are so welcome!
Your video just appeared on my feed, I have no idea how but I was so pleased. I've been trying to work out how to do this successfully for Bout 3 years now. I bought the supplies and have tried a few times without any success. After listening to what you said in the first few minutes made so much sence to me and during the video everything started to fall into place in my mind. Thank you so much and now I will be going back to watch all your videos and then I will try creating one for myself. Yahoo
You can do it Jane. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you so very merry much! I’m so encouraged because you’ve explained how to keep it at a reasonable price 🎉 we can make masterpieces that we’ve always wanted to. Bless you all for wonderful masterpieces to delight and to sell!
You are so welcome!
Great video!! All the basics covered clearly and concisely!!
Great to hear!
I also need to learn with step-by-step instructions as well as know the why's, what's, how's etc. This is THE MOST informative video on TH-cam!! Thank you so much. I am so new to this (haven't even done a pour yet) and have spent hours and hours watching videos on TH-cam and NOBODY explains and demonstrates like you do. Brilliant video!! Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Boy am I glad I found this video because you answered SO many questions I had! Thank you!
Glad to help. Have you started pouring yet?
I’ve been watching a lot of acrylic pours and you are the best at explaining the why. Thank you.
You are so welcome Linda. Glad to help. Let me know if you have more questions.
I really appreciate how clear & concise this video was. I have watched a lot of paint pouring videos & yours is by far the best teaching video I have seen, so thank you!
You are so welcome Sue.
I appreciate your way of sharing knowledge. Thank you
So nice of you Jolly.
Thank you for this video! I'm certain there are others out there, but this is the first one to break it down in an understandable way. You very simply provide what needs to be known about mixing paints and what to use for beginners. Once again, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Wow, thus is the best video I have seen. The consistency and leveling tip blew me away. I have watched many pouring videos and none has explained the tricks of pouring. Now I am more confident to try acrylic pouring. Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it goes Beverly.
Thank you so much for explaining the way you do. I have watched a lot of videos but you explain the best.
I appreciate that! Glad to help Deanna.
You are a fabulous teacher! Every aspect of mixing is covered! Thank you! Think I will be able to start after watching your video! I have been watching for days and didn’t know where to begin!!! Think I can make a go of it now. Once again…THANK YOU!! You have a new devoted student.!
You are so welcome! Start now, you'll learn the most by doing it yourself.
This is the third video of yours I have watched you have great teaching delivery and I have spent a small fortune on different flow improvers etc and still no cells was going to give up but will keep watching your advice.👍
Let me know if you have more questions Pat. You can do this.
THE video to start with as a newbie!! After lot’s of other video’s, I was still missing so many levels of “understanding”! Thank you for your left brain!
You're so welcome Kae.
Thank you for this clear video for mixing up the colors the right way. I just made my first pour with water. Terrible but I’m just beginning 😃. Much thanks from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 greetings Marian
You can do it!
From watching this video today, I realized I torched my paintings too long and too close. I just did one of the ring pours you showed us and it turned out great.
Thank you so so much
Great job Amy. Glad to hear you are getting good results.
Wow, this is one of the most helpful videos to show and learn acrylic pouring. So helpful, thx a million. I will refer to thos video a lot for help.😊😊
Awesome, thank you Angela.
Wow!!! Loved this video! I am also a left brained person and finally someone understood this about a lot of us. Everything in a logical organized reasoned way. Thank you so much. After watching my first video with you, my head is not spinning with, “what if I do it wrong” and all those other insecurities.
Glad it was helpful! Also, we can't be afraid of failure. Failure is by far the best teach and we should be embracing it. You will learn so much more if you start and fail. 8)
Oh my goodness!!! I just found you and am SO grateful for your style of figuring things out and teaching! !! Although I am a very right brained person, when I have to do more "left brain" activities, I appreciate the steps and reasons all laid out for me. Thank you thank you thank you!
You are so welcome CJ.
Great video, there were some stuff I didn't know and now I do. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I have been pouring because of you and have made art I like!!! Thank you❤❤❤
That is amazing to hear Eileen.
This is why I absolutely LOVE your videos. I'm a former developer and now I'm a systems requirements analyst. I 'feel' art through requirements. Requirements are art. Acrylic painting is such a perfect venue for the combo of art and analytics. All art is based on analytics and experience just like software dev. All artists know their medium. You are a true open source artist.
Aw, those are two genres of topics I wasn't expecting to hear so eloquently combined. Thanks!
@@LeftBrainedArtist Its real. Get used to being a successful teacher of what you don't 'feel'. That's a compliment don't take it the wrong way cause Imma going to recommend you all that I can.
Subbed the second you said you needed to know the "WHY" during a lesson. Thank you for providing this way of teaching! Looking forward to binging more of your videos and getting started with pouring for gifts!
Awesome, thank you! I hope the videos continue to help you.
Thanks
Man, you are so generous.
Thank you so much for explaining the reason for scraping off the drips. You are wise. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and appreciate the details in mixing, pouring, layering, etc. Great job!
Have you started yet?
Thanks!
Wow. Thank you so much
Thank you. I'm a new fluid artist and I am teaching my kids as well. This was extremely helpful. ❤
You are so welcome Tiarrea.
I have been pour painting for about 3 years and this was great to watch! If this video had come out when I first started, WOW I would saved so much money! You actually pointed some things out i hadn't thought of because I'm also self taught. For instance, scraping the stir stick! I never put 2 and 2 together that scraping it and mixing a bit before I check consistency would change the flow coming off the stick. You seem like such a nice guy that loves to help. For the more "logical" artist (I was more of a math and science person in school) the way you explain things really leads to a lot of LightBulb moments with the context of my previous pours and frustrating moments when I couldn't figure out why something didn't go right. Thanks for posting! You're one of the artists I wish posted more often because you shed a lot of light on a subject that Google doesn't always have a straight answer on
So glad to hear this was helpful Alexandria. I am especailly heartened to hear that you pay attention to your pours and try to learn from every one. Such a valuable thing to do/know.
@LeftBrainedArtist I really like your comparison videos. Do you happen to have anything on varnishes/finishes? I'm kind of guessing at this. Very few people have a lot of videos on finishes, liquid varnished and sprays vs brushes. I tried SaraTaylor's way, which worked fine until Michaels stopped selling a soft foam brush. I have ruined 3 paintings absolutely love and hope can be fixed, but idk where to start or how to not ruin the other paintings
@@alexandriamonk2345 For gloss and semi-gloss I rub mine on in very small layers as you can see in this video - th-cam.com/video/4VqHUG1ZevU/w-d-xo.html This method does not work well for satin and matte which have matting agent in them and really need to be done in a thick coat with a brush/foam brush.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I'll check that out! Thank you!
So true! I just adore him as well! My circumstances are different however I'm just starting out have been "watching videos " for a year now and have had a few of what I felt were successful pours. But I have ADHD and for some reason he makes everything make sense where others are just speaking Greek. I also ha the lighbulb come on with the craft stick pointer lol.
This is an excellent first time painter teaching video. I loved the results on the tile.
Thanks so much Natalie. Hope it helps you.
This is the first video I have watched about paint pouring and you are an excellent teacher. I need to know the why and you fill that need. I stumbled on you accidentally and lucky I am.
Thank you so much Linda. Glad to help.
Always good to get back to the basics.
So true.
New to acrylic pouring and I have been struggling with ratio's of paints and pouring mediums. So glad I found your video you explain so easy to understand thank you.
You are so welcome! Let me know if you have more questions.
I'm glad I found this video from you! I have a lot of school glue that I ordered from Amazon, and now I have a way to use the glue. I even have a bottle of extra strength Amazon glue, which is just like Elmer's Glue-All. I've got tons of clear glue, too. Thank you again for this!
You are so welcome! Let me know how it goes!
Hi David, I just watched your video.....and today IS going to my first acrylic paint pour...everything else will have to wait until tomorrow.
Thank you!!!
Best of luck! Let me know how it goes Mike.
I just LOVE the detail you provide. Nobody else does that, it seems. So so helpful. From another left brainer (retired scientist).
Thanks for watching Beverly. Glad to help.
Thank you!! I needed that message tonight… To get off my a*s & go do a painting tonight! It’s been so long & I’ve been hanging to so I’m gonna finish this quarter pounder watching ur video & off I go.. Wish me luck!! lol 🎉😂❤
How did it go Lyndell?
Thanks a bunch. One of the reasons I'm interested in pours but haven't started is because every video leaves out important information, or uses terms pourers understand, but I don't. I've been trying to hit a lot of beginner videos so I can fill in some of those gaps. Then I found yours. Very helpful!
You are welcome! If you have more questions just ask.
OMG, David. I’ve been thinking about starting for a few weeks now. I want to start pouring! So this is what I need to hear. Thanks so much! Watching for second time.
You can do it Valerie. Let me know how it goes.
Very helpfull for beginners, keep it up David!
Thanks, will do Viki.
@leftbrainedartist this video is fabulous and perfectly timed -- I have been collecting my supplies to begin my pouring journey and your input has shot me forward several weeks in the readiness process. Thank you. Nervous and excited to begin!
You can definitely do it Elaine. Let me know how it goes. And send pictures (contact us form on my website).
Good luck! How's it working out for you?
Love this and I watched sooooo many videos I love that you explained everything so well! Now I get it and I’m gonna try this. You saved me a lot of moola thank you for taking the time to make this for us ❤
Please do and let me know how it goes.
Uhhhg
The paper dropy tilty thing is such a good idea!
Lol. 🤜🏽🤛🏽
This is the best information I've received for thus far .
Glad you think so!
So much great info! I have been wanting to try acrylic painting but I also needed to understand the basics so I wouldn't spend lots of $$ while learning. Can't wait to begin! ❤
Let me know how it goes and if you have any more questions Joy.
love love love your instruction video. I've played with all the techniques and never really figured out why a couple issues were happening. This helped me a lot. Thank you so much for taking the time to express the why's and how-to's 💖
You are so welcome!
Woow❤ thank you so much for doing this video, i appreciate so much all the details that you have share.
10/10 ❤
Tomorrow, I will definitely do it!
You're welcome! I hope it turns out awesome.
Really great tutorial, you're a wonderful teacher, thank you!
Thanks so much Niki.
I like the last one the best, awesome!
Aw, thanks Becky!