Acrylic pour with HAIR DRYER Tip and Tricks
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- Doing any acrylic pour with a hair dryer is an awesome way to create abstract art. The blow dryer gives some airy flow and form that you just can't get with pouring and tilting alone.
These are my best blow dry tips and tricks for an acrylic pour.
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00:00 Hair dryer for your acrylic pour tips and tricks
00:15 Leave room for splatters
02:28 Thick acrylic pour paint
06:00 Thin acrylic pour paint
08:40 How to position the hair dryer
11:08 Acrylic pour with blow dryer
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What I liked about this is that you showed the wrong way immediately before showing the right way, so we can see the difference.
Happy Saturday to me!!
That is the best way for me to learn so I figured others were the same way. Thanks for watching Rebekah.
I’m so grateful for you LBA. I’m sure I speak for many when I say how thankful I am that you share all of these tips and tricks without a dollar sign attached to it. Thanks a million! ❤
You are so welcome
That was badass how you fixed the white part you didn’t like
Thanks Teanna. That's the nice part about this type of paitning. You dont have to be so precise.
I go down into my studio/garage determined to get the Dutch pour figured out. After a couple of hours of frustrating experimenting, I decided to stop and review the Dutch pour videos again. Lo and behold when I open TH-cam, up pops this perfect video. Thanks Left.
I am to please. Glad I could be of service my friend.
Trusting the thin paint can take time!
@@emilyflotilla931 so true! I'm still scared of it 🙄
You're not the only one that get frustrared cause looks easy but is so much details to work on...this is the video that might help, so thanks
It is frustrating! It’s the most difficult method for me as well! I think I’m going to try paint and water and LB suggestion on holding the blow dryer! I even slowed down how I was holding the blow dryer to try and figure out what I was doing wrong! My paints were too thick though.
The hairdryer was my white whale for the longest time. Thank you for including the HOW to blow. That was something that escaped me for the longest time. Dutch Pours are all I can do at the moment, so videos like this are incredibly helpful! Thank you.
You are so welcome Gabriel. These are so fun and it just takes a little patience.
Gabriel eres un encanto,un beso
Wow! Learned so much. Cannot tell you how many videos I watch of Dutch pouring but no one explains as you do - even the angle for the dryer! Thank you so much for all you do❣
Wow, thank you!
I just love that painting I have tried twice to do it and I just messed up both of my canvases so I don't know what I'm doing I try over and over to make it just as you are with the lines I don't have a problem with that but not the lines and everything but then when I get ready to blow dry it it just goes everywhere I am doing it's so wrong and it's aggravating so then I took my canvases and I did it with a balloon so I wouldn't completely lose my money of my paint and my canvas and it took up the whole campus I'm just not satisfied is there any way at all you can give me a tip on how to do it easier or anything at all for a first coming I'd really appreciate it and thank you so much for putting your art out out there it's really beautiful... Love to watch you make it and I love the outcome very beautiful
This is a great tutorial! So many "tutorials" just show the artist making art (which is beneficial, but not a true teaching tool). You are logical, you go step by step, you are a great teacher! More videos please!
Thanks Karen. I try every week. I might start a "Try it Tuesday" for some different acrylic paint tests.
I’m so happy someone finally explains the dryer and how to hold it with the consistency of paint. Thank you so much!! ❤️
You are so welcome! Glad to help Cath. Good luck with your next pour.
Thanks for being a great teacher sharing.
I have done acrylic pour for 20 years...thought I knew it all till I came across your channel. Now its nice to know why things are done and how they work together...THANKS
Happy to help! I am sure there are tons of things i don't know so if you notice any of them let me know.
I am certainly glad you found acrylic pouring. You help so many of us understand things that make us confused and miserable. THANK YOU!
I'm so glad too hear that Carol.
I am just now seeing your videos...thanks so much for your down-to-earth explanations!!!
You are so welcome Karen. Glad to help.
8:43 How to Position the Hair Dryer?! That tip stopped me in my tracks. I just love the practical information you share on this channel. Thank you!
Wow, thank you so much Tracy. I really appreciate the gesture.
Puppy pools work great for containing the splatter. 😁
Thanks for the tip Patricia.
I'm glad you popped up on my TH-cam! You are now my go-to for everything acrylic paint! Your instructions are the best I have ever seen. This is an actual class! You brought me out of my acrylic funk. Thank you!
You are so welcome Pam.
Very nice, and thank you for sharing 🎨 😊
My pleasure Yvencia. Thanks for watching 😊
So cool, i could see women dancing in this one, love it and thanks for not gatekeeping
Glad you enjoyed it Tatjana.
Thank you for showing us how different thicknesses affect the flow. Good info. ☮️💖🎶
Glad it was helpful Marcey!
I really want to to thank you for all of your tutorials. I learned so much more about pouring with you than I did with a course I payed quite a bunch for. As a beginner it’s quite a challenge to know the consistency needed, how to do it and so on (honey 😉😅) the blow over and out.... so now I am addicted to your tutorials. What you do for us is really amazing, a huge thank you for all the advices you give, it makes my life so much easier.
You are so welcome Chantal. Glad to help. I think some of us just need a completely different way to learn. I am not a natural at this and what works for Olga, and Molly, and those ladies just doesn't work for me.
Thnks so much for sharing its fantastic 👌👍👌👍👌
Thanks for visiting Dolley. Glad to help.
I saw a dog and an eagle at one point. Nice work
Oh wow, I've never noticed those.
I've watched this video more than once. Each time I get something new from it. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful Teresita.
It's gorgeous, very helpful re the blower angles and starting above the canvas, and the consistencies. I have noticed too thick turns into bumpy rippled skins on the surface. Not what I was looking for. Your left brain and eye for beauty combo is such a gift to us and I appreciate the great organization and care you take in your presentations.
I try to think during all my videos, where would this trip me up?
Wow!!! This is amazing!
Thanks so much!
Great tips about angle of hair dryer.
Glad it was helpful Vanja.
Outstanding and perfect timing for me - this week I have been focused on doing dutch pours. And you take all the artists you watch, and bring everything in to your tutorial. Extremely helpful! THANKS!
Wonderful! How are they turning out? What other tips would you give someone Marna?
@@LeftBrainedArtist Well I've done pieces four days in a row. Actually Day #1 was probably best, and Day #3. Limited cells, but today none! Tip - modifying really makes a difference turning a piece you don't like into something very interesting!
Very informative. The instructions on the dryer helps me understand that
This Saturday video is a follow up to this one also.
Sooooooooooooooo helpful to learn how to use the blow dryer. thanks
You are so welcome Kathie. Thanks for watching.
This is beautiful, I'm gonna try this tonight ☺️ thank you for explaining, I've had good and bad pours with this technique and I knew what I was doing wrong but you've shown exactly how to do it right too 😊
You are so welcome Clare. Let me know how it goes.
Great tutorial. Love the way how you showed us how to use the dryer.
Thanks so much Eunice 😊
You're explanation of what you like about your dryer is just what I needed to hear. I have a lot of them(30+ years in the beauty industry) but not one has the right concentrator nozzle. Now I know why its such a struggle! Thanks 😊
This one is a little powerful too. I need to find another good one that has smaller motor for my smaller pieces or when I want a smaller area of paint moved.
Anothe fantastic video!!!! Thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic tips. 👌👍💙💙💙
Thanks for watching and the nice comment Amy.
Great tutorial, I really mean it. Best I’ve seen yet showing how to prepare for a Dutch pour using a hair dryer. Today I mixed my paints ready to do the big experience tomorrow. I’ve tried and tested a few of your other videos and wow 🤩 suddenly I can do it. I’ve found your paint calculator more then valuable too, makes it so much easier knowing how much you need in advance. It’s also very helpful when you click on the thick, medium and thin paint a box appears telling you what consistency to mix to. Excellent, I can’t say enough good things about my experiences. Your the best!
Thanks Linda for the amazingly kind words. So glad my musings are helpful.
David, thank you for this tutorial. So many problems resolved by your research given to us. You are an EXCELLENT teacher!
Glad it was helpful! I figured if others had as much trouble as I did they'd need some tips.
I'm in love with your work!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks. They are a work in progress for sure.
I'm a newbie, and am not really interested in this technique right now.
BUT, I'm watching, liking, and commenting... (and even watched the ads!!! LOL)
BECAUSE I KNOW you had to have put SO MUCH time and energy into this in order to create this video for us...
And for that, I'm thankful!
....in case I change my mind down the line and need to come back to this!!
Thank you for all that you do!
Thanks so much TrinaRay. When you get there these are awesome techniques.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Yes, they look amazing!!!
That is beautiful! I am a brand new beginner and I really appreciate the way you explain and show everything. I haven't been brave enough to get started yet - but soon!! Thank you for your instructions.
You are so welcome Billie. You really do need to start. That is where the learning and the love really begin.
I have been amassing supplies, not unlike soldiers preparing for battle by accumulating all kinds of weapons. I can now say I have poured 4 smallish canvases! I’m not hopelessly in love with them, but I’m getting used to my space, pouring, and making a total mess. I keep sticking a finger or thumb in the painting and messing it up. Tilting isn’t easy. But I’m trying it. By the time I’ve finished 10 or 15 canvases maybe I’ll start to feel comfortable. David has a very down to earth approach that I really like. He answers things I didn’t even know to ask about. So I’m not giving up!
Your explanations are super great :)
Thanks! 😃 Happy pouring Sylvia.
I like this painting and the volors. Amazing.😍😘
Thank you so much Unni!
man consistency is the key to this form of artwork!!! That is my problem area!!
It is the #1 thing to learn for sure.
I really appreciate all the information that you give and you've helped me get better reactions when I try to do any acrylic pouring
Awesome to hear my friend.
Wow, I really needed your video today, I have been struggling so much with paint consistency and the hair dryer and I didn’t know where I was going wrong and now thanks to you I think I have it figured out! I’m going to go try it right now… Thank you thank you thank you
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for your great tutorial.!! This is sO helpful! Thank you,Thank you,Thank you!
You are so welcome Rita.
You explain very well ,thank you for everything for my first time😊❤
You’re welcome 😊
You are the absolute BEST teacher on TH-cam! I always turn to your videos when I have a question about painting. I always knew that consistency was key but, nobody explained it like you do! I finally feel like I can do the dutch pour! Trying 1st thing in the morning when I get my son off to school. Wish me luck...lol
Good luck Tina. You've got this!
Thanks for another great video with helpful information.
So need to think of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, needs to be just right! 😂
Will definitely be helpful when I attempt a Dutch pour again.
Looks great.
Any time Mary. Always glad to help.
Absolutely stunning
Thank you so much Tina.
Good job!!! Really, very helpful
Glad to hear that!
Another great tutorial! Last week I attempted my first Dutch pour…it didn’t go so well😁 I have been trying to figure out what I was doing wrong and after watching your video it turns out I was doing several things wrong! I look forward to trying again and using the tips you shared! Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Be happy and well!
You can do it for sure Melissa.
As usual loved all your tips David. I've been struggling with this technique too. In addition to consistency I also struggled with how I was holding the hairdryer so I switched to a travel size and found it much easier and a better result (have only used it once so far). I'll have another go today using your tips 😊🙏
Awesome. Getting a lower power one can definitely help but just raising it up a bit and using a very slight angle can do the trick with the full power ones too.
Will try the travel size blow dryer.
Wow, you're the first I see who explains these things, thank you so much, very precious video for beginners like me!
You're very welcome Giulia.
Thank you very much for the beautiful art composition. Your videos are very easy to understand and right to the point. I enjoy watching it every time. Thanks again.
Thank you so much Natalya 😀
HEY 👍Thank you! I definitely have a love-hate relationship with the hairdryer… I always want to use it and I always hate what comes out… LOL I only have one question do you keep it on the heat setting or do you hold down the cold button as the dryer is blowing? I actually have some color that I mix last night and I think it’s the right consistency but I didn’t produce any cells… You know where I get my cells is right on the edge of the canvas and whether tipping the canvas or blowing the canvas or using the hairdryer(trying to anyway) those cells always have to come off the canvas because there’s so much paint in the middle of the canvas… So I know I can get cells I just can’t get it where I want them… I actually agree with you I think Molly is one of the best artist that uses the hairdryer… She can do one sweep and it blows your mind! And Kanella I always like how she places the paint on a canvas in that Y design… maybe you have another question would you have been able to salvage the first canvas that was too thick the reason I asked that is because I like the bold colors and you also had a good composition starting… And the one with the correct consistency the last one I often wondered can I add Paint even after I basically was done but there was one section that needed something more… I guess I actually have a Lotta questions lol Saturday is my painting day I dedicate the whole day to destroying my kitchen there’s a few times in the middle of the week in the middle of the night that all get up and start fiddling around mixing colors seeing if what I think will go together actually well I don’t use a color wheel color just comes naturally to me and I haven’t been doing this very long it’s only been four or five months with this type of medium I’ve been painting all my life so picking out colors is not my issue But in all that time only one painting the colors that I put together did not go … I think my biggest issue is composition and second is cells… But I’d like this type of medium and that’s basically because I do not become attached to the painting… Traditional painting you put in so much time and effort basically blood sweat and tears that after it’s done I won’t let anyone have it… So basically I am a hoarder… I know and I understand that everything is an experiment and a suggestion I always try to keep that in mind before I start thanks for the video I guess I’m going to use my hairdryer today👍✌️🤪
No heat. It dries the paint out too much.
@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks no heat I got one done today but not enough negative space … I’ll keep trying and I’ll keep watching I know I’m not doing the right recipe for the cell activator
Thank you - I'm saving this!!
Thanks for watching Cecile. Hope it helps.
Thanks for the information about how to use the dryer blower I like the information that you share
Glad it was helpful!
Your instructions are so helpful. Thank you!
You are so welcome Nancy. Glad to help.
Thank you for your Videos Tips and Tricks i neve would lernen it without. Thank you so mutch.❤
Happy to help Justice.
@@LeftBrainedArtist ❤😉
Thank you.....best tutorial ever.
Wow, thanks Marisa.
Thank you! Thank you so much! Now I understand what my mistakes were!
I'm so glad to hear that.
Very helpful! Thank you so much for this video. :)
You're so welcome Shaunda. Glad to help.
You're awesome ☺️!! Thank you so much!!!!
Happy to help Cynthia. Thanks for watching.
Very nice. I always like your color combinations.
Thank you so much! I struggle with that honestly.
Thank you. Learnt so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
thanks for talking about how to hold the hair dryer and how thickness is important
You are so welcome Bonnie. Takes a little practice and every blow dryer will be slightly differnet but it makes a big difference for the dutch pour.
Gorgeous! Colors are spot on !
Thank you so much! Probably doing another look at Dutch Pours in my video this week.
@@LeftBrainedArtist can’t wait !
So so nice love the combinaisn of colors ,and so well explaine 😊
Thanks so much 😊
I love that composition
Thanks Tina. I always worry about doing things new on a video but this one worked out pretty amazing I think too.
One more time a big thanks.... Now I know, why my paint doesn't move like I want..... You are great. Thank you for your helpful informations und comparisons 🙏
Happy to help!
I love your videos! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome Lisa. Thanks for watching.
Great video...super informative!!!
Thanks Patricia. Glad to help.
Thank you for giving a such detail video. I really like the look of a blow pour but never could figure it out. I'm going to give it a try again.
You can do it!
Brilliant vidio very informative. Thank you so much .
Glad you enjoyed it Jill.
Thanks for simplifying it for me
Happy to help. Have you tried a blow out Dtuch pour yet?
I have learned so much about Dutch Pour from you this morning. Thank you so much for posting these videos and helping x
Happy to help Shivonne. Let me know if you have more questions.
I really appreciate this like this vedio and beautiful painting ‼️ Great teaching with how to do blowout this happens to be my favorite and am learning to master what I am doing thank you again as your vedios surpass all others because you are willing to take time to teach as you make beautiful art ‼️
It is my pleasure to help Carolyn.
This was SO helpful. Thanks!
You're so welcome! Glad to help.
Who needs paint brushes when you can use a hair dryer! 😁Nice pour!
Right?!? The mess is spectacular too. Both in the positive and negative ways!
Is really helpful,
Thank you so much 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
You are most welcome Mehri. Glad to help.
I always wondered why you put white on either side and then cover up your paint! This helped. Thanks!
You're welcome. Thanks for you comment Jana. It actually gave me a great follow up video idea.
Thanks! Very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it Val!
Nice 🙂! this is the hardest technique for me!
You can do it!
I have run across your videos several times and have paused to watch your informative lectures a few times. This video is simply awesome! You go above and beyond to back your point with examples.. tonight the paint flying around with the thin paint had me laughing.. Thanks
I do get a little "hands on" with my demos. That's how I learn so I assume others would benefit the same way. Thanks for watching Lauren.
Thank you so much for this!!!!!! Finally someone stopped to slow it down and fully do a “how to”. I’ve been trying to perfect for about six months now. I now see where I’m going wrong. Thanx a kazillion!
You're welcome Yvette. let me know how the next pour goes.
oh yes, glad you fixed that big white area and "wrecked" it too with the stick.. lovely
Thanks!
Thank you, very informative!
Glad it was helpful Bonnie. Thanks!
Great instructions! Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching!
AWESOME Dude!!! Thanks!!!
No problem! Glad to help.
Thank you SO much for your Video!!!
Glad it was helpful Jacqueline.
This is AU, so many tips.
Thank you so much!
Thanks a bunch!! 💜 very helpful
You are so welcome Shelle. Glad to help.
I know this is 2 years old, but i'm gonna try a dutch pour again. I almost had it, but got mad and swiped it. thank you!!!
Let me know how I can help you or if you hand any questions that didn't get answered Lisa.
I LOVE your videos. I am also left brained - retired math teacher. Thank you for all you do!!
You are so welcome Sherryl. We gotta stick together for sure.
AWSOME!
Glad to help.
First time here, beautiful 😍
Thank you so much!
very nice...thanks for the well explained tips !
My pleasure! Glad to help.
You make great educational videos, sir. Not only working towards an end result but also taking the time (and efforts!) to explain your ratio's and techniques. Thanks for sharing, I am looking forward to my first pour, most probably this afternoon or this weekend already after looking tons of videos.
Glad to help. Let me know how that first pour goes!
@LeftBrainedArtist It was fun, got myself some 15x15cm white bathroom tiles for easy pactice. Used white, black, phtalo and Orange, mixed in seperate cups. In batch one only with Pouring medium, result, no cells. In batch 2 with addition of Owatrol (European floetrol), again no cells ;). Both batches hopefully with the right consistancy as you show in your video's.
But I had fun and going to visit a artshop about 20km from here, to get me some silicone oil (Liquitex), pouring medium (Royal Talens, using non branded now) as my Acrylic paint (Amsterdam standard) and try again. The guy I spoke in the shop yesterday over the phone, had good results with this combination. Meaning, if it does not work, I only have to doubt myself, not the combination of materials ;).
The way you fixed the white area was genius!
Thanks Rhonda. These are always tough to decide what to do.
You are my go to Guru. Haven't tried this technique yet. Just a month in and loving it. I am using my wife's computer. I AM 77 years old and have a lot of time on my hands. Pouring has taken time away from Netflix and reading apocalypse books. LOL sometimes I stop in the middle of a poor and come to you to watch what you would do. I am determined to get to the point where I am not cringing every time I am making a poor. I am all using acrylic paper because I figured if it was acrylic paper it would do the job. Going out today to get watercolor paper. I tried soaking the acrylic paper before using it and it doesn't crinkle quite as bad but still more than I want, but about as bad as the cheap canvases I started out with. Then I went to canvas board and it bowed in the middle. I am still going to try the lacquer you suggested on the canvas board. You are the man.
I’d love to see some of your work Melissa.
Love this one...Excellent!
These are so fun to do for sure.
Great tutorial! 😊 thank you
Glad to help Josie. These are very fun to make for sure.