Acrylic Pouring for Beginners - Episode 3 - Mixing Paint
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- Опубликовано: 31 дек 2019
- One of the hardest things to master as a beginner acrylic paint pouring artist is paint mixing. The paint consistency is key to getting the desired results in a fluid paint pour. There are a few steps you can take to make sure you are always getting the same mixture time after time.
In this episode we will review the five steps to mixing paint.
1. Weigh your paint and pouring medium
2. Scrap sides and stick
3. Test your consistency
a. Drip/mound method
b. Build up on stirring stick method
c. Finger scrape method
4. Wait at least 5 minutes between mixes
5. Log your mixture and paints used
Comment acrylic pour paint mixing ratios:
►Craft Paint - 1:1 - 1 part paint to 1 part pouring medium
►Student or soft body paint - 1:2 - 1 part paint to 2 parts pouring medium
►Artist quality paint - 1:3(5) - 1 part paint to 3 (up to 5) parts pouring medium
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Supplies used:
►Kitchen Scale - amzn.to/2F9URAj (different model as my model isn't sold anymore)
►Floetrol - amzn.to/37wlYBJ
►Elmer's Glue-All - amzn.to/34SnAUP
►Stir Sticks - amzn.to/2ZqqZcy
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What things do you do to get consistent results when you mix your paint?
Pray? Lol! Sometimes i get it right, sometimes not. Not sure whats diff b/w those times tho. Thanks for this! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thanks for your detailed videos. I have enjoyed watching them. On this one though, if you are going to log everything, I would probably go a step further and weigh them after you add water so you know how much water was added to each one as well.
I love how you showed different ways to test consistency.
16:36 Here's my tip.
BEGINNER TIP:
For me as a beginner, the best test was the paper flow test! It REALLY helped me to see when all the paints were at the same consistency! (I show it on my video posted 6/9/22, and in my description box I also give a link and credit to the person I first saw do it!)
1:30 "I'm not somebody that will just whip something together.... I follow a recipe." Me too David, me too!! Lol I love your "recipe" type approach for mixing! Obviously as we mature in the trade, maybe will start to have different methods 😉 BUT for beginners your methods are AMAZING!! THANK YOU!
Answer #1: Consistent results ~ that's really a thing??😏
#2: Buy pre-mixed pouring paints? ~ They need love too! LOL
@@bigtimetorifan ...your name... Tori Amos fan?
I have been looking at alot of videos on pour painting but you are the only person that has explained step by step on how to mix your paint thank you
You are so welcome!
I like how your brain works. You're speaking closer to my language. Thank you for the understanding.
My pleasure. If there are more questions you have done hesitate to ask them on the videos or my website. I am always looking for new video or blog ideas.
Another way to test that the consistency of the paints you're using is the same is to drip each paint onto a card and tip the card. All the paints should travel, down the card, at the same rate
I've heard that a bunch. If you use different mediums in different paints that doesn't work as well but for sure would work when they are all the same.
Thank you so much for taking your time to explain everything so thoroughly and in a way that is easy to understand. I've watched hundreds of videos on RUclips and once I found your channel it finally felt like it clicked and I've been watching your videos for hours now and think I have learned more than all the other 100s of videos ive watched over the past few months. You are the BESTTTT
You are more than welcome Allie. I figured I had to learn this way I might as well show everyone my process and how I do things. I am glad it has been helpful.
Best tutorial yet! I'm jus starting off acrylic pouring and I've watched so many,but no one explains and shows everything like you.👍
You are so welcome my friend. Glad to help.
Thank you! I also find as you say, that by waiting at least 5 minutes fierce mixing will help them to combined, it also allows some air bubbles to rise to the surface. Then gently tap the container on the table to pop them😉
Good to know!
That is what I do!! ❤
I can’t thank u enough for this series. I have gotten soooo many things to start but I need specifics. It seems so many artists eyeball or “wing it”. I’m not that type I need concrete examples and formulas and u are the first person who gives this to me. Plus u use the Elmer’s glue all. Thank u so much. I have subscribed to ur channel and believe I can actually begin to paint my first picture in no small part thanks to u. Thank u again !!!!
That is awesome to hear. Good luck and don't hesitate to ask questions. I am always looking for new video ideas.
So happy I found your channel, finally I can learn something not only watch pretty painting, thanks so much your great, keep it up David
I so excited it was helpful. This was the goal. Trying to piece together what tons of people did was difficult for me when I started too.
Everything seems so much clearer now. Your explanation with reasoning gives me so much clarity. Thank you.
You're very welcome! Have you started?
You are such a star and amazing teacher. I have been really worried about the air bubble sin my paintings but others shave said they don't even notice. Wanting to improve though and always learn more, I have found your comprehensive videos so helpful. Thank you. Keep shining. Marie-Louise from Cornwall UK xxx
Thanks for leaving this lovely comment Marie.
Thanks, lefty!!, love your honesty!! 😻 your a true gentleman! 🙋♀️❤️
I appreciate that Deborah!
I’ve been poring for 4 years and teaching groups for 2 years. I always weigh as a starting point. I always make sure my students scrape the stick every time they add something as it affects the trace left if there is paint on the stick. Pouring isn’t about talent, it’s all about consistency!
Consistency in its many forms is definitely the easiest way to success with pouring.
What a great lesson David. Sure making a lot more sense to me now. I was missing this step by step instruction , to anxious to create. There is so much information and so many ways to do things, overwhelming. Anyway David you sure made things clearer and I so appreciate the time you take and the knowledge you have, thank you
Glad it was helpful! But it is time for you to start today Carol. You learn so much more by doing!
@@LeftBrainedArtist I have already started but not with too much success, however going to try more using the information you have given me.
I love the fact your videos are detailed, yet straight the the point! Thank you!!
Thanks Becky. I am at the point in my life where time is precious and I try to keep that in mind when making videos. I wasted too much time watching amazing art being created but too little explanations of how.
Thank you for going through all that, specially pouring mediums ❤ I will deffo get started after Easter
You can do it! Let me know how it goes Katie.
Thank you for sharing this info. You have no idea how this has helped overcome my anxiety about starting this new adventure!
That is great to hear Deborah. Happy pouring!
Why oh why didnt I watch this series prior to jumping in and wasting an incredible amount of money. I feel like Im alittle ahead of this first few but that just helps me assure myself that these are the things I truly need. The science side is what Im looking for. I dont do canvases as much as upcycle items like glass, wood household items. I need a crash course in the physics for figuring out the flow of the different items Im painting on. I dont want to jump ahead but can you call out an episode if there is one? and THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO!!!
I haven't a video on how the paint works with different objects but I have done a few about vases - ruclips.net/video/ZyLzQYDvueQ/видео.html
I LoVe your approach/methods. I definitely tend towards wanting more (+) knowledge than less. I like to UNDERSTAND . You offer FABULOUS information. Thank you !!
Awesome, thank you Karen. So hard to "feel" how the paint should flow. I need my concrete evidence/process! 😅😄
Thank you David I'm learning so much from you. I am a newbie in acrylic pouring, I learned a lot by watching on your youtube channel everyday. More power and thank you for all advices and suggestions 😊
You are very welcome. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you have them.
I love your videos. No one else has taught me as much as you. Thank you 😊
Wow, thank you Stephanie. Glad to help.
I have learned so much from your videos. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge as I am new to acrylic pouring and was lost how to start and what supplies I needed.
Wow. Thanks so much Carole. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
I am happy to have come across this series of tutorials. You are an excellent teacher with a simple and clear way of communicating. You cover aspects that no one else does. For a beginner this method to me is what makes sense. The chances of going wrong are far less then just eyeballing it. Only with much practice will then eventually start winging it.
Thank you very much! Look forward to watching the next video of this series and many more to learn from you!
Good luck Helena.
Oh my goodness I finally get how to mix paint thank you so much for such a great direction
You are very welcome Nancy. Good luck on your next pour.
I have been using 60:40 glue:water then adding craft paint. 1:1 . Results were always unpredictable. I will try your method. Thanks for this.
Craft paint might be the ultimate problem. Especially the lighter colors that have white in them. They just envolope everything.
David you're really it. I like the way you explain everything and the way you teach it. Keep up the good wor
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I do really appreciate that Roland. Thanks for watching and the nice comment.
Thank you so much for your videos, so happy that I found you!
You are very welcome Jan. If you haven't already, check out the latest video on my channel where I talk more about paint consistency. Happy pouring.
I came back to this video after 3 months of using your technique for painting consistency. It`s amazing and easy to use for me. Thank you very much! You are amazing!
Wonderful Ema. It is so key to pouring. If that the one thing people spend an extra few weeks learning I highly recommend it.
Thank you, again, for all you do. watching your vids for the second time, still picking things up. May have to go for 3 times lol..
8) You go my friend!
You are SO informative and I love the way your brain works. I am new to paint pouring and many people referred your videos to me for beginners. Thank you soooo much for explaining things like you do.
You are so welcome Erin. Glad to help.
Bless your heart, David! You are the best! 😍
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I just love your explanationsI starter à book with your recipees and will start one for my own records thanks for your generosity
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Danielle.
You have just given me the final boost of confidence to start mixing my own. Can’t wait to start. Thank you
Glad to help Gail. Enjoy!
I have been pouring watching videos at least a few months now, finally stumbled upon your channel today. Your content is really helpful. I haven't started yet but hope to try my first pour this week. Thank you for such great info!
Glad you like them!
Just started following and I'm learning a lot
Perfect. That was always my goal to be as helpful as possible.
Thank you. As I am just beginning to learn to paint I prefer using paint and glue. Staying away from water for now. Not using flotrol as I prefer no cells or less cells. I know now how to weigh it and get the right combination of glue and paint. I am using craft paints from the dollar store.
Wonderful! Sounds like you have a great plan. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you so much! For sharing your knowledge so precisely 👁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I am happy to do it. Making these videos is just as fun as pouring.
Best mixing video I have seen, thank you!
Wow, thanks! Glad it was helpful.
This was really helpful. I'm yet to do my first pour and really glad I found this channel, as I was wondering how to mix paint with medium. Easy to understand. Easy to follow.
Glad I could help! You do need to start today though. 8)
Thank you for all your content!
My pleasure!
Thank you so much very informative keep up the great work I only hope I can be as inspirational as you are cheers from Whitsundays Australia
Thanks C3. I hope they help.
Excellent video! Thanks!
Glad it helped Patricia. Thanks for coming by.
Thanks so much for this information!! I like understanding the science behind the painting. Valuable information.
You are more than welcome Kimberly. I hope it saves you a bunch of time and money.
Love your approach! Thank you
You are so welcome Katy. Thanks for watching. Don't hesitate to ask questions.
Thank you so much for posting these videos!
Wish I had found you a lot sooner!
You are more than welcome Suan. Hope this and my other videos help you out.
I am the opposite of you and frustrated with other art mediums I have tried, so I appreciate that this offers steps and rhyme and reason as I really want to learn a craft so thank you very much, very glad I have found your channel
Wonderful. Glad you are with us Cheryl!
I'm startimg over and listening to those with experience. Thank you.
Wonderful! I have done the same with other techniques too.
Love all your videos!! So helpful - I'm a beginner. Thank you very much!
Have you started yet Mark?
@@LeftBrainedArtist Yes thanks. I've done my first wood ring pour. I think I had beginners luck - as it came out really well!! Your videos really helped.
dude, good stuff!! very concise and I feel like the acrylic pour world could benefit from more analytical perspectives 🤓🤘 keep it up
Glad it was helpful!
This was very helpful and I appreciate that you shared this,thank you
You are so welcome Debbie. Glad to help. Have you started pouring yet?
Thank you love your teaching !
You are so welcome Laurie. Glad it was helpful.
Thank you so much…I’m just going to follow along with you.
Let me know if you have any more questions as you go.
just found these, glad you made them!!! thx!!
You're very welcome Trish.
Like the notebook idea. A "recipe" is always better👌. I'm "binge" watching your videos!😅
Glad you like them! Welcome to the Pouring Nation.
So helpful
My pleasure.
Thank you so much for sharing this information!
You bet!
Excellent content.
Much appreciated Suzanne.
Awesome video.....after watching your video I’m ready for my first painting.....off to the craft store tomorrow 😉😂
Thanks Sandra. You got this!
This is so helpful thank u
Glad it was helpful Anuun
Great video!!
Thanks Martha. Have you started pouring already?
@@LeftBrainedArtist I bought three paints that were ready made for paint pouring and I did use them on a canvas. It turned out good for not knowing what I was doing. My daughter loves it so after it is cured I will poly it and give it to her. But, I really wanted to have an idea of how to mix my own paints and had been watching some you tubers but could not grasp it all as people use different things . I was all over the place until I came across your channel. I sat and binge watched your series and a few other videos . I feel I am more confident now after watching your series . From supplies needed all about the paint and mediums and finishing off a canvas. Tomorrow I will get some of the basics so I can start on this paint pouring journey. So happy I found your channel!
Really digging your systematic approach, fellow STEM professional here. I’m wondering about your pouring medium. In another video of yours, that is not a part of this series, you indicate that your elmer’s glue is actually 70% glue / 30% water. Are you measuring out straight glue in this video, or is it the 70/30 mix? Lastly, thank you for going through this training series for us newbs, it is very much appreciated!!
I almost always start with my 70/30 mix unless I am doing experimentation where I want really thick medium. Just make sure if you pre-mix those that you shake/mix that bottle before using because the glue and water do start to separate after a few days.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Are you measuring out straight glue in this video, or is it the 70/30 mix?
@@TheCohesiveGarage Normally I use the 70/30 mix but I need to review just to make sure.
Thanks for the tutorial detailed and to the point tutorial. I got the Target version of Elmer's glue and it worked fine too. Its cheaper than Elmer's thought to try it.
I didn't know they had a version. Going to check it out. Lately I have been using Craftsmart glue from Michael's. Thanks Chelvi.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I saw the glue at target with the kids school supply section. Paid 25 cents (was 86 cents or so and now on sale). 4 FL oz. Thanks for the info regarding Michaels glue. I never saw and will check it out.
Very helpful!!! Thank you
Thanks for watching Angela. Have you started pouring yet?
Thank you so much for this.
My pleasure Sandy. Glad to help.
I thank you want to start pouring paint and I feel like your talking to me. You make it easy to understand. Still a little confused on transparent paint how to tell which is transparent to the other
I print out a page with black and white lines and just paint a swatch of my color over it and let it dry. The more you can see the black lines the more transparent the paint is. The less you see the more opaque. That is if the paint doesn't say what it is right on the bottle. All paints will become more transparent as you add medium and water just because the paint is being thinned somewhat.
Thanks for the link to the scale, it’s actually 20% off right now! :-)
Ooh, I might buy me another. I dropped mine and it is one the fritz.
I'm really enjoying this series. I've only poured 2 paintings so far using craft paint, glue, and water. All I had on hand was school glue which i ran out of, so i dug up some brand name tacky glue after a quick Google said it was pva. It worked fine, maybe better than the school glue. Locally, I can get the tacky glue for $2.87/8oz, about .35-.36¢/oz. Have you tried tacky glue?
I haven't tried tacky glue. I get craftsmart glue from Michaels or Glue-All from Lowes/Home Depot for about $19 per gallon. Used to by $15 but inflation has killed everything.
Thank you!
You are very welcome.
I agree. I've wasted paints trying to be conservative . Ive ended up using them again and again and I had to just stop. Listen to you and end up with a geaitiful pour. Sometimes you have to spend a little. But it'll try and conserve my paints. I even played with the dried runoff to see what stuff I could name. That's been fun. What do you do with the run off paints. ? Being a tree hugger I try and refuse things. But sometimes it's cheaper and better to just toss what's useless. Thank you. I'm always looking for the best value but I'm not going afraid to spend my money.
Let me know if you find some good way to conserve.
Again, I'm learning so much and I only have seen video 1, 2, and 3 of the Beginner series. Thanks again. I do have a question, I dabble in jewelry making, simple, not complicated jewelry, do you have a video on what you do with the skins? Is there a jewelry demo?
I haven't made one of those yet. However, some of the other creators have made some pretty good tutorials. Just search for acrylic pour cabochon and you'll find them.
Ur da best!!! I'm getting a free education from you.
The best things in life are free.
Hi David - Thanks so much for this. Can you explain why the water you added (around the 8 min mark for the red) looked kinda milky? Thx!
My water had a little floetrol in it. Maybe 90%/10%. It was an experiment. I don't think it did anything different.
Thank you for this video i learned alot
You're welcome Jackie. Welcome to the fun world of pouring!
I appreciate the analytical approach and detailed explanations. THANKS! (Am a bit surprised that you didn't say you keep your records in a multi tabbed spreadsheet... IF I start collecting data it will be in xls/sheets...LOL)
Lol, I didn't start keeping track of my pours and things till after this set of videos. Now I am contemplating creating an App to keep track of my pour ideas, actual pours, experiments, etc.
@@LeftBrainedArtist oh, that would be awesome!! An app to keep all the info in… yes please!!!
for Beginners ,with the scale is great
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@@LeftBrainedArtist some people show how the paint is mixed ,or do a drip test ,but for a beginner ,it doesnt help .yes I know all paints are different ,but for me thankyou ,cheers from Australia
Very helpful info. I haven t started painting yet but want to gather info first.
You can do it!
can I mix my floetrol and glue and just store it like that so it's ready to go? I'm just thinking it would be nice to develop my medium and have it ready to go but I'm worried about shelf life or reactions. Thanks for everything you do!
As long as you don't add any additional water it should last for months. Water is the corrupting factor unfortunately. Especially if you are using tap water instead of filtered or distilled water.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for the info!
I'm a beginner at this from the UK and your videos are wonderful.
Quick question. I saw another video about mixing colours and a colour wheel which makes me wonder, do you mix less paint (in final volume) for colours with more tint?
I don't want to waste paint and I'm not sure how long it keeps once mixed.
Sorry if this is a really basic question
Claire x
Overall total paint you have to have enough to cover the canvas. Paint that is a super tinter (aquamarine blue etc.) you just might want to use less off cause it will totally take over others. But if you needed 4 oz and you have 4 colors you still need a total of 4 oz you just might have 1.2 ounces of 3 colors and .4 oz of the super tinter color.
@@LeftBrainedArtist spot on. Thanks do much xx
love your videos. I am based in the UK and doesn't seem easy to get Elmer's GlueAll Multi purpose is it ok to use the school or clear glue as this seems more readily available
Yes. I have a video on how they all compare to each other - ruclips.net/video/t7IeITfq0eI/видео.html
Hi David, thank you for this super helpful video! Question: I’ve heard that too much water when diluting paints can cause the paint binders to fall apart. What is the maximum amount of water you recommend not exceeding in your paints? 😊
For craft paints about 20%. For student acrylic about 30-40%. Professional is more like 50%.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank You!
I had the same question, I tried my first dutch poor today :) but some of my paint were very thick, so i did 1 part paint to 2 parts glue, but was still vwry thick so added water, hit it seemed like alot of water to get to the right consistancy. If the paint is very thick, could you do 1 part paint 3 parts glue, then water???
I enjoy your videos! Question for you, what is the consistency for paint to be moved with a hair drying?
Thin. Very small mount or no mount at all when drizzled back on the cup. Some of my latest videos talk about that - ruclips.net/video/UCk37mixYAk/видео.html
@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you!
Heyy how are you? This is really helpful as always. I wanted to ask, can i premix glue-all and water and just keep it in a squeeze bottle.
Yes. You'll want to leave it for a day or so to get rid of the bubbles and then only "swirl" it to mix so you don't get more. No shaking after the initial mix and ALWAYS swirl mix before using. It will start to separate after a day or two. Nothing bad just it was it is.
Thank you!!! So you use straight Elmers glue all as PM?
Yes. Most of my painting is done with Glue or Floetrol as my pouring medium. They are so much cheaper and still work quite well.
Does it hav to be Elmer's glue? Can it be a crafters glue? Why PVA? What happens if you use clear glue to white glue? PVA glue to regular crafters glue? Thanks for the awesome videos. Seriously. Everybody else seems to be super well off and use huge amounts of floetrol and liquitex pm which is SUPER pricey here in Canada.
I have a video that describes how the different glues work here Nathalie - ruclips.net/video/t7IeITfq0eI/видео.html
Thank you for this info. So you don’t have to water down the glue? Just use it right out of the jug?
You can start out striaght or used watered down (70/30 or 60/40). Either way you'll be using the same amount of water overall to get down the right consistency. Having premised water/glue just makes it so you have to add less water and do less mixing every time you mix paint.
Hi David, I am brand new to pouring. As a matter a fact, I have not created a pouring as of yet. I love your videos, thank you very much. My friend had some Floetrol and Sargent Art Acrylic Paint that she gave me. Can you tell me for this paint is it considered a craft, student or artist paint. I am asking to figure out how to mix my paint so I can get started. Thank you so much
Sargent is considered student Sheila.
When do you use your Liquitex Pouring medium and Floetrol? You mentioned them both in a different video and I'm still trying to get a grasp of things. Thanks
It depends on what effects you want in your painting. If you haven't watched my video where I talk about what each medium does and when I add different mediums you should give that a watch - ruclips.net/video/N9LQt5r61Zg/видео.html
Hey David! I am new to pour paint. I love your videos. They are very informative and I’m learning a lot. I was wondering about the water you’re using. Why is it cloudy? Did you mix it with something? Also I’m looking for a video a watched recently I believe was by you but I can’t seem to find it anymore. It’s was something like you’ve been watching it’s time to do. Is that you and how can I find that video?
For a little while i put maybe 10% of floetrol in my water. I have since moved away from that as it didn't bring much value.
That is me ruclips.net/video/UWpTZGpQt6s/видео.html
Thank you so much for answering quickly. I’m going to try my first pour today. Wish me luck lol
That video you are looking for is the first video of David’s that I watched (which was only yesterday) and, although I wasn’t able to do a painting (as I didn’t have supplies), it was the one video that allowed me to tell myself that I can actually do this… even after watching hundreds of other tutorial videos!! So, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge David. ☺️
Have you had anything to the water as it does not look clear? Please
At this point in my journey I was using water with a little bit of floetrol in it. I don't think it helps much so I am back to straight water now.
Question, the water you used for thinning from the squeeze bottle looked like it was "whitish" was there something in it?
For a bit I used 10% Floetrol and 90% water but I didnt find it really helped anything so I don't anymore.
I'm a little confused in a video you had this young lady you were showing how to mixture paint and make a pour. With her you used glue, floetroa flood, and a little silicone. So do you just use either the glue or the floetroa or both?
I only use one or the other. I don't think it makes sense to mix those two.
Hello, I commented on another one of your videos the other day and I’m wondering if I can ask a couple other questions.
When you let your paints set for several hours or over night should you cover them?
I’ve been finding that after I let my paints set for a while that they get a little clumpy and thicker. Is that normal?
Also sometimes I also get small white dots on my paintings as they dry. I’ve been thinking it’s due to air bubbles. And I’ve been trying to mix my paints slower, letting them sit longer, and using my torch more but I’m still getting those dots. I’m wondering is there anything else I could be doing wrong?
Thanks so much for your videos! They’ve been really helpful to me.
I don't cover mine. I have had a little lint and a bug get in but that is pretty much is it. I fyou are doing resin 100% you want a cover as any little things messes up your glass finish.
Thicker, yes as the water evaporates. Clump is not normal.
I almost always have some of these. Ideally changing your white might help this but it is hard to say without seeing an example.
Ok, that’s all helpful to know!!Thanks 😊
Hi David, once again here watching your videos. Give me an advise pls, what is the best method to avoid wasting too much paint
Thx
Why are you wasting paint?
Putting too much on the canvas? Use my calculator leftbrainedartist.com/calculator
Not getting the right results? That is a harder one to answer as I would need details and preferably pictures. If this is the case try emailing me on my Contact Us form on the lebtbrainedartist website.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I'm still watching your videos, I don't feel ready to do it yet. I'm right now watching your video episode 3 mixing paint. I mean, how do I know how much paint to prepare depending on the size of the canvas?
@@LeftBrainedArtist
The final result of grams of paint must be divided evenly by the number of colors, right? I had a total of 15.3 grams of paint, divide it evenly between the 4 paints that I will use 🤪
Wow! How the heck is your scale so clean... lol
Uh, I was just thinking I needed to clean it off cause it is starting to be not level. I do clean it after weighing my paints (mostly). Thanks for the laugh Hollie.
Good morning, sir,
Thanks for your videos, they help me a lot despite the language (I'm French).
If I can ask you a question: we hear about the density of the paintings, their opacity... but never any example!
Would you have a simple example with 2 or 3 colours to show us the importance of the density of colours and in which order they should be put to get the best results?
Are there colours that don't mix?
Often it happens that everything mixes and it becomes a very ugly dark grey...
Thank you in advance
Marie Claude Guérout
Thanks Marie. I'll definitely see if I can't put something together to show the difference between densities. Opacity is much harder to show but I think there are a few colors that might work to give a video on.
For the muddiness, I have an article on my website leftbrainedartist.com that gives some additional in depth info about what causes muddy colors and how to avoid them. You might try there first.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you very much !
Do you need to add water to glue to make the pouring medium before you add to paint or just add glue straight to the paint?
You can't skip that step just takes a ton more mixing and slowly adding water. I find this way speeds up my process Sharon.
Is the glue neat when mixed with the paint, then you add small amounts of water to thin it to the consistency you want?
You can do it that way. I always premix my blue and water at 70% glue and 30% water and then mix and then add more water as necessary. Either way works fine. Glue is so thick that you will always have to add water.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Okay great thanks. I've been using just water, as I've just been trying it out this week. It's interesting to know I can use glue and not have to buy an expensive medium as yet
I'm really new and I'm still learning. I use floetrol. Once I mix the parts and it's still a little thick use water instead of adding more medium?
Absolutely do that Sharon. I usually stay at a ratio of 1 part part and one part medium (craft paint) or 1 part paint and 2 parts medium (student+ paint) and then add water for consistency.
Ok, I have been using craft paint and doing 2 part med to 1 part paint. I am still working on the consistency. I do have a tube of arteza and luquitex (I think that how you spell it) coming in to try.
I mentioned i watch many videos, are you using 90% water and 10% flood for thinner?
I did for a bit. I didn't see a benefit so I am not just using distilled water straight.
Question, when doing a flip cup technique, I want to use white as my first (bottom) layer in the cup but all of my other colors sink down into the white. I cant get that layering effect where each color sits on top of the other. What am I doing wrong?
Are you using a craft paint white? Craft white paint isn't made of good quality pigment and therefore isn't usually very heavy. Thus other paints are denser and fall through the white. White is one area where I always tell people to buy higher quality white paint. Liquitex, Amsterdam, Blick, something like that.
Another reason is the consistency is thinner than the other paints. White can be tricky like that, same with metallics. You could try making it a little thicker.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Ok, I'm using Liquitex Basics Titanium White, and then all my other colors are Amsterdam Standards. But I was thinking it might be too thin so I'll try to mixing it a little thicker.