As a fellow computer programmer, and acrylic pouring beginner, I am absolutely delighted and grateful to see this video. Your general approach to explain the concepts analytically is right my alley, it really speaks to me. I very much enjoyed all the videos I have seen from you so far. I thank you so much about your generosity for putting this material out there, for everyone to learn. You are a fantastic teacher!
Wow!! Again, THANK YOU!! Why, oh WHY didn’t I find your channel weeks ago?!! I cannot tell you how much your incredible videos are helping me!! You are so very kind to do these amazing tutorials!! I can’t wait to see all of my newly gleaned paint knowledge at work!! Thank you so much more than I can ever say!!👍👍
You have been SO SO helpful in breaking down all of the areas to be a better fluid artist. You are a great teacher and have really helped me become better at my pours! There are so many things that can go wrong during a pour, but your knowledge has really de-mystified the barriers that keep us from having more success! TY so much!!!!
Lol there are so many different ways of describing a texture. Warm honey, engine oil, custard or melted ice cream, but it so nice to see the consistency in front of you. Thank you for showing us.
David, Thank you, You have saved me time in my efforts to clear up confusion regarding consistency in different pour techniques. As a beginner, I have had to do a lot of research and testing only to find that I'm not making a lot of progress. Your analytical approach to pour painting has been very helpful. It's nice to have references to work off of as I attempt to master this form of art.
this is the best analysis I have seen and I have looked at 8 or 10 videos specific to paint consistency for pours. I took a screen shot of your recommendations for each technique. what a life save!!!! Thanks so much!!!!
Just discovered acrylic pouring a week ago from a random RUclips video. Never did art in my entire life but was drawn to it for some reason. Found your channel. Instantly bought supplies and this was such a helpful video. Gonna go get the chart. VERY helpful! THANK YOU!! 🙂
Thank you so very much. Your videos are highly appreciated. And, you know, it's great to see and hear that you are not here to show how good you are at doing this type of painting. You are here to teach and to share your experiences. Five stars for you. :-)
This was so very very helpful. I made a screenshot of that list of paint consistencies for what type of painting you were trying to create and will print it. Thank you so very very much.
You're welcome. That chart is on my website in the How to prepare paint for acrylic pouring article too - leftbrainedartist.com/how-to-prepare-acrylic-paint-for-pouring/
Hello .....let me be really HONEST.....this is THE BEST Video I have seen , so far in my last one year's experimentation with various forms of art, including Pouring. Hats off to you. You have also justified your name of your channel.....LeftBrained. Keep on helping the budding (and even matured) artists. God bless you.
Wow! That chart you made is amazing! You're so kind and wonderful for making these videos for us!! I know how expensive acrylic paint is and you probably waste so much of it while figuring all of this out for us. You're the best!
Luckily I have awesome people like you in the Pouring Nation and the RUclipss ads let me offset the costs. I love pouring and being able to do it and help other is an amazing experience.
Wish I had found you 8 months ago and glad I did find you about a month ago. I had learned a lot at my own time and cost. Thank you for saving me future headaches The chart at the end is magic!
Welp.... I commented on one of your newer videos with this exact topic that’s holding me back! You’ve already covered it!!!! 🙌🏽🙏🏽 THANK YOU FOR YOUR DETAILED, STRIPPED DOWN TEACHINGS!
I wish you lived near me! I’m so confused. Your video helped me a lot but I’m more a do it, don’t watch it, kind of person. I need somebody standing over me and watching me 🤣😂. Thanks for this video. I’m following and trying to learn. I definitely am following you.
I watched your video on color wheel/avoiding muddy paint and overnight I improved. I've looked for info on consistency and what I've read didn't help much. Then I found you and you made it easy to understand. Thank you so much, I've liked and subscribed.
Thank you so much, David, this is so true. I got into paint pouring and started binge watching tutorials and then got overwhelmed and exhausted by so many contradictions! I am disabled, learning and retaining information is really difficult. I will check out your article, thank you so much! I never felt I had much artistic talent. Paint pouring really is a joy, I have found colors to be very therapeutic and nurturing. Before becoming disabled I worked in high tech, so I very much appreciate how you test things out and distill outcomes. Many thanks.
Thank you so very much. Consistency is my biggest problem and I have a dozen failures, yet could not understand WHY. I'm off to your website to learn more. So appreciate your help.
THANK YOU so much for the consistency info. Everyone has a different opinion on everything to do with acrylic pouring, different ratios of everything fluid; some use house paint...WTF!! I'm just starting, doing it for my mental well being, not to sell artwork. Your information is straight down the line.
Really enjoyed this video and agree whole heartedly with your approach, I think this way removes a certain amount of 'luck' and replaces it with success, thank you.
That is exactly what I am trying to get at with this videos. There is some luck as pours have a mind of their own but there is a lot of simple thing we can do to make sure we get the best outcome possible.
Omg! I just found your channel a couple of weeks ago, but after watching MANY videos and reading many articles your videos are so informative and help. By far the best I've found. Thank you!!!
Ty so much for all the info u give out.. you are the ONLY one that I have seen that explains the why's the how's the what's and THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT
Thank you for taking your time and explain all these for all the brain levels. I love how you work with notes and being so meticulous. I jump from the plain and I figure it out how the parachute works on the way down. You didn’t teach me only how to combine pouring medium with paint but also how to bring more clarity in what I am doing. Much appreciated!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the straight forward and very helpful overview. I’m a beginner and couldn’t figure out why I didn’t ever get one cell. Clearly my paint was too thick.
Don't feel too bad. We all do the same thing at one time or another. I am glad we got you the info you needed to take a step forward Barbara. Happy painting.
David, you do great sharing the information us new acrylic painters need. I watch your videos a couple of times when I need to know what consistency I need. Thank you.
Glad to help Norma. It is such a pivotal part of pouring and so hard to get right. Even artists that have been doing this for years have trouble with it.
Very helpful ! I may add another way of checking paint consistency. I saw it on a youtube video, but I really can't remember the name of the artist. To check that the consistency of her paints was all the same for a pour, she would put a drop of each (same amount of course) on a piece of paper, and then tip the paper at an angle and compare how fast and far the paints would run. If one was running a lot less than the others, she would dilute it a bit more. I found that was a great way to check, visual, and even measurable !
Great tutorial! So consistency of the paint is really viscosity, and the intent then is to create a consistent viscosity so whatever we create can be recreated to some extent. 💡 So we can create something intentionally and skillfully, as opposed to happy accidents. 👍🏻it’s interesting how the pva/glue affects the surface tension of the paint. Hadn’t thought of it that way before.
Good luck recreating something you’ve created previously. If only. If I want a triptych or diptych I have to pour them at the same time, one after the other or placing the canvases very close and treat it as one painting. I have a beautiful pour that captures everyone’s attention when I invite them inside. I used the same paints, same consistency, same colours, same canvas and same equipment, but even though I did it shortly afterwards I can’t get anywhere close to the original. It’s very frustrating because I could have sold the first one over and over and over; literally a dozen time. Frustrating as it is, it’s also what I love about it, the unpredictable result.
Thank you for posting this. It took my several months to get the hang of paint consistency when I first started doing acrylic pouring, then I went almost a year not doing it on canvas and I feel like I’m having to start all over again. 😩 I’ve been commissioned to do a Dutch pour Angel for a local Doctor’s office, and I’ve had the worst time getting my paint consistency right. I’ve been using DecoArt Americana Wicker White as my base and I think that may be part of the problem. The word “sticky” is the perfect description!! In the past, I’ve used Apple Barrel but it has a tendency to crack so I thought I would use something different. As a result I’ve had to scrape the d@mn canvas 3 times! So I think I’ll try another brand for my base, and see if that helps.
@@LeftBrainedArtistI don’t know why but your comment made me realize that I could use a different color for the background. Lol I swear sometimes the easiest solution is right in front of you. 🤪😂
BEAUTIFUL - I logged on specifically to look at consistencies and this was right where I needed it. I'll take a look at the website for the preparation.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Absolutely. I review the "How-To" videos of the people I follow, multiple times, before I mix and paint. ("Consistency of melted ice cream" works for me...) Still not happy with the results but gettin' there. I've been saying for thirty years that I'll be a professional student when I grow up. I'm 51 now... this is a whole new realm for me, being hands-on instead of on-screen. Lovin' it. Thanks as always for your analytical approaches.
Great guide. Funny its called pour painting when most of my time spent is on mixing. I started playing with my pour medium mix and consistencies so i usually mix enough paint for 2-4 canvases. I can start with a ring/split cup pour or 2 then thin a color to swipe and or add silicone to do a flip cup. In the end i think of the group of paintings as a 'color series' that go well with each other. Usually i'm happy with at least one from the batch :)
I just love your videos. You always give lots of great information and do great comparisons. Your videos stand out from the crowd because you do great teaching.
Hello, I like to see an explanation of the relationship to the base or pillow compared to the poured paint and how does the different consistency effect each other
Me olvidé decirte que este video me da una idea de crear el sweeping con los colores más gruesos que la base, los tengo hecho de nuevo , solo buscaba este dato que das aquí, de verdad haces videos bien buenos analizando bien los detalles. Gracias
Wow! I’m pretty new and I have to say that getting my consistency figured out has been a real pain, especially when using paints with different viscosities, ie folk art and liquitex basics. I really appreciate your videos and website. You help me so much more with the technical aspects than anything else I’ve found. Keep it up! I’ll be there for every new video!
Awesome to hear Tera. Consistency really is the key thing to learn to be successful with acrylic pouring. I hope your next pour if fantastic and that you learn something new.
I ran across this RUclips channel and I am so grateful for your teaching method. Your explanation on acrylic pouring for beginners is so easy to understand and so enlightening. Thank you for taking the time out to teach us and give us so much helpful information on all facets of acrylic pouring. I don't feel so lost now. Blessings
I really wish I’d seen this two years ago! Very informative about the various mediums. I see the effect with the thinner paints as more like lacing than cells. I love the delicate wispy webbing that comes with lacing rather than the circles with other colours working their way up and forming cells. Thanks for the information! Warm honey is certainly too vague. To me it’s all about the trace on the paint in the cup. I agree with you - consistency is everything! I spent 3 months going through a lot of paint and canvases until I perfected the Dutch Pour. I also love waterfall pours - different consistencies are needed for that too. I teach small groups and I’ll only do one style of pour at a time, otherwise it’s too confusing. For Dutch Pours I keep adding water to it until I think I’ve gone too far - then I add a tiny bit more. The queen of Dutch Pours, Rinske Douna doesn’t use a medium at all - she only uses a highly pigmented paint and water. I avoid silicone, I like the challenge of creating beautiful lacing.
Love all this amazing advice. I'll have to try that with my Dutch pours. I have only been partially successful with that. Lacing is one of my favorite things also. Thanks Rael.
Hi! I TOTALLY APPRECIATE THIS VID . THANK YOU!! Im a new artist but and my work has evolved to full abstract and less pouring. Question: Do I benefit from mixing paint with medium for brush work in acrylic? I don't have the funds to do experimentation myself so I wonder if you would know. Thank you ahead!😊
You do. Mediums help change the texture of the paint and give additional qualities like sheen (gloss, matte, etc.). Pouring medium help thin the paint without using water. There are other mediums also but I don't do much traditonal painting so that is the extent of my experience.
Your chart is also very helpful. I didn't realise there were so many techniques but I am learning every day. I use your pouring medium ratio for the Dutch pour (still trying not to make mud 😜) but wonder if that ratio is correct for the other techniques? I found slightly thicker works better for chain pull for example. I use mainly Mont Marte paints if that helps. Do you have a list for different ratios for different techniques as well? Really appreciate the time you take to teach us. My note book is getting quite full with all the information you give. Thankyou again😃
Sorry but I think my last question was a bit ambiguous. I understand all about the consistency on your chart. I suppose the question I have is, to achieve the different consistencies, do you just add more or less medium (I am using your formula of 2:1 medium:water) to achieve the required consistency for the different techniques or do you play around with the water content? Thankyou for your help and the time you take to answer everybody's questions and comments.♥️
@@florafromaustralia7306 you can either use medium or water. I generally use water. Sometimes medium will take too long to thin and cause your color lose its vibrance.
I haven't watched many of your videos, so I'm not familiar with your background. You think like someone with a science or engineering background. Havin had a science education at uni, this is very helpful to me. Thank you for your consice thoughts. Just a thought: sometimes if I'm mixing a paint that's very thick, I hesitate to use too much water. Instead, I use airbrush medium so as not to overstretch the binders. Just a thought.
You are a natural born teacher you know how to do it to instruct people in simple terms so that we can catch on. Thank you. You’re the best.
Wow, thank you!
I can’t tell you just how much I appreciate these stripped down explanations on the basics! Thanks so much!
Well I am kind of basic person (😉) so it works out great for both of us Monica.
Me too
As a fellow computer programmer, and acrylic pouring beginner, I am absolutely delighted and grateful to see this video. Your general approach to explain the concepts analytically is right my alley, it really speaks to me. I very much enjoyed all the videos I have seen from you so far. I thank you so much about your generosity for putting this material out there, for everyone to learn. You are a fantastic teacher!
You're very welcome! We leftbrainers have to stick together.
I cannot impress how helpful you have been!
I would call you *professor * for the layperson, of Acrylic pouring instruction! Thank you immensely :)
Wow, thank you!
FINALLY!! A CHART!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Crazy how much something as simple as a chart helps isn't it. I know they are all quite subjective but it's nice to have a starting point at least.
Wow!! Again, THANK YOU!! Why, oh WHY didn’t I find your channel weeks ago?!! I cannot tell you how much your incredible videos are helping me!! You are so very kind to do these amazing tutorials!! I can’t wait to see all of my newly gleaned paint knowledge at work!! Thank you so much more than I can ever say!!👍👍
Definitely get started as soon as possible. Nothing beats practical experience.
You have been SO SO helpful in breaking down all of the areas to be a better fluid artist. You are a great teacher and have really helped me become better at my pours! There are so many things that can go wrong during a pour, but your knowledge has really de-mystified the barriers that keep us from having more success! TY so much!!!!
You are so welcome Mike. Glad all this info was helpful!
always good to check in with David to refresh.
Yup. Consistency is so important.
This was very helpful. I was completely lost at the "warm honey" explanation. This is a great video to reference my paints to, thank you!
Excellent news. I hope it saves you some time and money down the road.
That little table you made is GENEous. Thanks
Glad you like it Kris! I made another one that a did a video on a few weeks ago. Much less work and less cost.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I will go check that out tomorrow. TY for your attention to detail 😉
Lol there are so many different ways of describing a texture. Warm honey, engine oil, custard or melted ice cream, but it so nice to see the consistency in front of you. Thank you for showing us.
You are more than welcome. I hope to start getting a common vernacular around this for the pouring community in general.
David, Thank you, You have saved me time in my efforts to clear up confusion regarding consistency in different pour techniques. As a beginner, I have had to do a lot of research and testing only to find that I'm not making a lot of progress. Your analytical approach to pour painting has been very helpful. It's nice to have references to work off of as I attempt to master this form of art.
So happy to hear that. I hope your next pours are amazing!
This is information that never goes out of style! Thanks!
You bet Emily. Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
I agree with Margo D’s comment about explaining how things work. I appreciate your taking the time to teach us!! Thank you, thank, thank you!
Sometimes I feel like I am just rambling so this is very nice to hear. Thanks Theresa.
THANK YOU FOR THE WISDOM YOUVE GIVEN ME! I've been at this for months and never came across such helpful information.
You are so welcome Lauren. So glad to help you.
this is the best analysis I have seen and I have looked at 8 or 10 videos specific to paint consistency for pours. I took a screen shot of your recommendations for each technique. what a life save!!!! Thanks so much!!!!
You are so welcome. Glad my crazy analytical approach to pouring is helping you Bruce.
Hi David! I’ve watched this twice and will probably watch again! Lol! 🥴👍
Wow, thanks
Just discovered acrylic pouring a week ago from a random RUclips video. Never did art in my entire life but was drawn to it for some reason. Found your channel. Instantly bought supplies and this was such a helpful video. Gonna go get the chart. VERY helpful! THANK YOU!! 🙂
You are so welcome. If you are anything like me, you'll be addicted after the first pour.
Very, very good instructions. This explains why my pours look like mud. Learning curve.
We all seem to go through this.
Thank you so very much. Your videos are highly appreciated. And, you know, it's great to see and hear that you are not here to show how good you are at doing this type of painting. You are here to teach and to share your experiences. Five stars for you. :-)
Thanks so much!
This was so very very helpful. I made a screenshot of that list of paint consistencies for what type of painting you were trying to create and will print it. Thank you so very very much.
You're welcome. That chart is on my website in the How to prepare paint for acrylic pouring article too - leftbrainedartist.com/how-to-prepare-acrylic-paint-for-pouring/
Hello .....let me be really HONEST.....this is THE BEST Video I have seen , so far in my last one year's experimentation with various forms of art, including Pouring. Hats off to you. You have also justified your name of your channel.....LeftBrained. Keep on helping the budding (and even matured) artists. God bless you.
Thanks so much. Glad it was helpful.
Wow! That chart you made is amazing! You're so kind and wonderful for making these videos for us!! I know how expensive acrylic paint is and you probably waste so much of it while figuring all of this out for us. You're the best!
Luckily I have awesome people like you in the Pouring Nation and the RUclipss ads let me offset the costs. I love pouring and being able to do it and help other is an amazing experience.
Wish I had found you 8 months ago and glad I did find you about a month ago. I had learned a lot at my own time and cost.
Thank you for saving me future headaches
The chart at the end is magic!
Thanks Karen. I've been adding to that for a few months. I am glad it is useful.
This is the best tutorial video I watched . I learned so much.
Thank you.
Happy to hear that Etty. Happy pouring.
Welp.... I commented on one of your newer videos with this exact topic that’s holding me back! You’ve already covered it!!!! 🙌🏽🙏🏽 THANK YOU FOR YOUR DETAILED, STRIPPED DOWN TEACHINGS!
You are more than welcome Mrs M. Now it's time to make some amazing art!
I wish you lived near me! I’m so confused. Your video helped me a lot but I’m more a do it, don’t watch it, kind of person. I need somebody standing over me and watching me 🤣😂. Thanks for this video. I’m following and trying to learn. I definitely am following you.
Baby steps Jo Anne. I have to only change one thing at a time or I can't tell what worked and what didn't in the end.
Well ... the light bulb just turned on. I get it now. Thanks so so much. I subscribed 😁
You are more than welcome. Glad to help Judy.
Thank-you for the helpful video! I love the little list of consistencies for each type of pour. Thanks again 😀
You are so welcome! Glad to help.
I really like your scientific approach to mixing paints and consistency depending on the technique. It’s fact based, logical and not confusing.
Thanks. That's how this guy's brain works so I figured I can't be the only one.
@@LeftBrainedArtist yup. My youngest son’s works the same way too.
You have the BEST tshirts!
Thanks. My family keeps me well stocked with new ones every year.
You rock this is the BEST explanation of consistency ever! This is a MUST see video people!
Thanks Susan!
I watched your video on color wheel/avoiding muddy paint and overnight I improved. I've looked for info on consistency and what I've read didn't help much. Then I found you and you made it easy to understand. Thank you so much, I've liked and subscribed.
Thanks Debbie. Glad I could be of service.
Love the chart at the end. Very helpful.
Excellent news Josee. Keep in mind that is my interpretation and I encourage people to experiment.
I like your analytical approach!
Thanks Marylyn. I like knowing why not just how. Takes me longer but that's how I learn.
Thank you so much, David, this is so true. I got into paint pouring and started binge watching tutorials and then got overwhelmed and exhausted by so many contradictions!
I am disabled, learning and retaining information is really difficult. I will check out your article, thank you so much! I never felt I had much artistic talent. Paint pouring really is a joy, I have found colors to be very therapeutic and nurturing. Before becoming disabled I worked in high tech, so I very much appreciate how you test things out and distill outcomes. Many thanks.
I am so happy that my take on pouring is helping you. I hope for more success for you D M.
This was great. Very educational. 👍
Glad it was helpful. Happy Holidays!
You're a champion! Thanks 😊👍
Thanks Befrin. Glad this was helpful.
Thank you so very much. Consistency is my biggest problem and I have a dozen failures, yet could not understand WHY. I'm off to your website to learn more. So appreciate your help.
You are so welcome! Let me know if you have more questions.
Every time I watch this video my consistency comes out perfectly !!
Glad to be of service Lindsay.
I love all the great information you give on your video
I appreciate that Darlene. Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching.
You explain things soooo well! I appreciate you sooo much!
Very informative and helpful. Thank you 😊
You are so welcome Lee.
Brilliantly explained
Thanks Robert.
THANK YOU so much for the consistency info. Everyone has a different opinion on everything to do with acrylic pouring, different ratios of everything fluid; some use house paint...WTF!! I'm just starting, doing it for my mental well being, not to sell artwork. Your information is straight down the line.
I sell some but that is not the goal of my painting just like you. Feel free to ask any other questions that you have.
Thank You! Great video so Helpful. Have watched so many others and you are the Best at teaching beginners everything they need to know. 👍💕
Tab is so much Geri. I hope to be able to continue to help.
GRAZIE ❤. Saluti da Brescia. ITALIA 🇮🇹
Grazie mille per la visione
PS It is really cool watching your channel grow!
Thanks! I am quite enjoying it myself.
Excellent video with lots of good tips thank you.
My pleasure Margaret. Thanks for watching.
Really enjoyed this video and agree whole heartedly with your approach, I think this way removes a certain amount of 'luck' and replaces it with success, thank you.
That is exactly what I am trying to get at with this videos. There is some luck as pours have a mind of their own but there is a lot of simple thing we can do to make sure we get the best outcome possible.
Brilliant! You are great ant to the point! I do recommend Mr. LB! Beginners and beyond!!!
Wow, thank you William.
Great video. I always learn good stuff from you. Like the chart. Thanks.
Glad to hear it Marcey. Thanks for the comment.
You are so helpful and I can't say thank you enough!
You are so welcome Mary.
Thanks for the informative video, David!
Glad it was helpful Terry.
Hi David, this was very informative. You are a very good teacher and communicator. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good day.
I appreciate that Sunita. Have a good day to you as well.
Omg! I just found your channel a couple of weeks ago, but after watching MANY videos and reading many articles your videos are so informative and help. By far the best I've found. Thank you!!!
Welcome aboard! Just let me know if you have additional questions. I am always looking for new content ideas.
Great info again, David. Thank you!
My pleasure Vonelle.
Thank you!!!, I am still young in my journey with paint that I have not picked up negative habits and am learning so much!!!
I hope I keep helping in your journey. Don't hesitate to ask questions Consuelo.
Ty so much for all the info u give out.. you are the ONLY one that I have seen that explains the why's the how's the what's and THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT
You are so welcome Jenn. Glad to help my friends.
Again, so useful! Thank you
Glad to hear that!
Ahhhh @8:28 you answered my question. Consistency can’t be gauged if I mix mediums. And you just made it clear why that’s a bad idea.
👏😄
You are very informative! I am about to try my first pour 😊
Good luck! You've got this Selina.
I love watching your videos they have great information. Thank you 🙏🏽
So nice of you Noemi. I love making them too.
Thank you for taking your time and explain all these for all the brain levels.
I love how you work with notes and being so meticulous.
I jump from the plain and I figure it out how the parachute works on the way down.
You didn’t teach me only how to combine pouring medium with paint but also how to bring more clarity in what I am doing.
Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful Alexandra. Don't hesitate to ask questions here or on my website as you have them.
Excellent content. Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching Sheri.
Amazing how much knowledge you are sharing. I never understood the paint thickness. Thank you
It is my pleasure. Doing this videos helps me retain my lessons so it's a win-win for everyone.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the straight forward and very helpful overview. I’m a beginner and couldn’t figure out why I didn’t ever get one cell. Clearly my paint was too thick.
Don't feel too bad. We all do the same thing at one time or another. I am glad we got you the info you needed to take a step forward Barbara. Happy painting.
Well explain juste great❤
You are too kind.
David, you do great sharing the information us new acrylic painters need. I watch your videos a couple of times when I need to know what consistency I need. Thank you.
Glad to help Norma. It is such a pivotal part of pouring and so hard to get right. Even artists that have been doing this for years have trouble with it.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks, please keep up the good ideas for helping
Very helpful ! I may add another way of checking paint consistency. I saw it on a youtube video, but I really can't remember the name of the artist. To check that the consistency of her paints was all the same for a pour, she would put a drop of each (same amount of course) on a piece of paper, and then tip the paper at an angle and compare how fast and far the paints would run. If one was running a lot less than the others, she would dilute it a bit more. I found that was a great way to check, visual, and even measurable !
Absolutely. Every method has it's plus and minuses but they all work if you use them the same for all your paints.
Great tutorial! So consistency of the paint is really viscosity, and the intent then is to create a consistent viscosity so whatever we create can be recreated to some extent. 💡 So we can create something intentionally and skillfully, as opposed to happy accidents. 👍🏻it’s interesting how the pva/glue affects the surface tension of the paint. Hadn’t thought of it that way before.
You hit the nail on the head. Good luck to you.
Good luck recreating something you’ve created previously. If only. If I want a triptych or diptych I have to pour them at the same time, one after the other or placing the canvases very close and treat it as one painting. I have a beautiful pour that captures everyone’s attention when I invite them inside. I used the same paints, same consistency, same colours, same canvas and same equipment, but even though I did it shortly afterwards I can’t get anywhere close to the original. It’s very frustrating because I could have sold the first one over and over and over; literally a dozen time. Frustrating as it is, it’s also what I love about it, the unpredictable result.
Thank you for posting this.
It took my several months to get the hang of paint consistency when I first started doing acrylic pouring, then I went almost a year not doing it on canvas and I feel like I’m having to start all over again. 😩
I’ve been commissioned to do a Dutch pour Angel for a local Doctor’s office, and I’ve had the worst time getting my paint consistency right.
I’ve been using DecoArt Americana Wicker White as my base and I think that may be part of the problem. The word “sticky” is the perfect description!!
In the past, I’ve used Apple Barrel but it has a tendency to crack so I thought I would use something different. As a result I’ve had to scrape the d@mn canvas 3 times!
So I think I’ll try another brand for my base, and see if that helps.
Yes, white is one of the most finicky colors for sure.
@@LeftBrainedArtistI don’t know why but your comment made me realize that I could use a different color for the background. Lol
I swear sometimes the easiest solution is right in front of you. 🤪😂
Thanks so much David 👍👍
Any time Jackie. Happy holidays.
BEAUTIFUL - I logged on specifically to look at consistencies and this was right where I needed it. I'll take a look at the website for the preparation.
You can't go wrong with a little brush-up on consistency. It really does make all the different for a pour Rebekah.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Absolutely. I review the "How-To" videos of the people I follow, multiple times, before I mix and paint. ("Consistency of melted ice cream" works for me...) Still not happy with the results but gettin' there.
I've been saying for thirty years that I'll be a professional student when I grow up. I'm 51 now... this is a whole new realm for me, being hands-on instead of on-screen. Lovin' it. Thanks as always for your analytical approaches.
Very helpful! Thank you 😊
You're more than welcome Sandy. Happy Holidays.
Thank you for explaining consistency in this way. Very helpful.
Thanks for the comment and kind words Chari.
Great guide. Funny its called pour painting when most of my time spent is on mixing. I started playing with my pour medium mix and consistencies so i usually mix enough paint for 2-4 canvases. I can start with a ring/split cup pour or 2 then thin a color to swipe and or add silicone to do a flip cup. In the end i think of the group of paintings as a 'color series' that go well with each other. Usually i'm happy with at least one from the batch :)
Great tip! I've done a few like that. I need to do more for sure.
Very helpful!
Glad you think so Patricia.
Great info! Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful Judy. Happy Holidays!
Appreciated 🎉
You're very welcome.
Very helpful!Ty!!!
No problem!
Thank you! I love your videos. What a great idea is to put the date of purchase on your paints.
Thanks Lilian. Glad it was helpful.
Thanks again for such a great video these help so much.
You are very welcome KatieAnn. Glad they are helping.
Thank you, David. A very clear explanation.
Glad it was helpful Anne. Happy weekend!
Love! As a watercolorist with Design and color theory ... I love your explaining all this
Thanks so much Ellen.
as always David, very interesting and lots to learn from you, thanks xxx
Saved my life ❤️
Crazy how just a little change can make a huge difference isn't it Isabel?
I just love your videos. You always give lots of great information and do great comparisons. Your videos stand out from the crowd because you do great teaching.
Thank you so much! Luckily I learn the most this way also.
thank you so much, your all video are very helpful ❤️❤️
Glad you like them Vorer.
Hello, I like to see an explanation of the relationship to the base or pillow compared to the poured paint and how does the different consistency effect each other
Me olvidé decirte que este video me da una idea de crear el sweeping con los colores más gruesos que la base, los tengo hecho de nuevo , solo buscaba este dato que das aquí, de verdad haces videos bien buenos analizando bien los detalles. Gracias
De nada. Encantada de ayudar
Wow! I’m pretty new and I have to say that getting my consistency figured out has been a real pain, especially when using paints with different viscosities, ie folk art and liquitex basics. I really appreciate your videos and website. You help me so much more with the technical aspects than anything else I’ve found. Keep it up! I’ll be there for every new video!
Awesome to hear Tera. Consistency really is the key thing to learn to be successful with acrylic pouring. I hope your next pour if fantastic and that you learn something new.
Thank you. You helped me a lot
I am so glad to hear that Ginger. Thanks for watching.
I ran across this RUclips channel and I am so grateful for your teaching method. Your explanation on acrylic pouring for beginners is so easy to understand and so enlightening. Thank you for taking the time out to teach us and give us so much helpful information on all facets of acrylic pouring. I don't feel so lost now. Blessings
You are so welcome Jeannie. Glad to help a fellow pouring artist.
I really wish I’d seen this two years ago! Very informative about the various mediums. I see the effect with the thinner paints as more like lacing than cells. I love the delicate wispy webbing that comes with lacing rather than the circles with other colours working their way up and forming cells. Thanks for the information!
Warm honey is certainly too vague. To me it’s all about the trace on the paint in the cup. I agree with you - consistency is everything! I spent 3 months going through a lot of paint and canvases until I perfected the Dutch Pour. I also love waterfall pours - different consistencies are needed for that too. I teach small groups and I’ll only do one style of pour at a time, otherwise it’s too confusing. For Dutch Pours I keep adding water to it until I think I’ve gone too far - then I add a tiny bit more. The queen of Dutch Pours, Rinske Douna doesn’t use a medium at all - she only uses a highly pigmented paint and water.
I avoid silicone, I like the challenge of creating beautiful lacing.
Love all this amazing advice. I'll have to try that with my Dutch pours. I have only been partially successful with that. Lacing is one of my favorite things also. Thanks Rael.
Hi! I TOTALLY APPRECIATE THIS VID . THANK YOU!!
Im a new artist but and my work has evolved to full abstract and less pouring.
Question: Do I benefit from mixing paint with medium for brush work in acrylic?
I don't have the funds to do experimentation myself so I wonder if you would know.
Thank you ahead!😊
You do. Mediums help change the texture of the paint and give additional qualities like sheen (gloss, matte, etc.). Pouring medium help thin the paint without using water. There are other mediums also but I don't do much traditonal painting so that is the extent of my experience.
Thankyou. So much information and so well explained. Love your channel and appreciate all the work you do to help us newbies 😘
You are so welcome!
Your chart is also very helpful. I didn't realise there were so many techniques but I am learning every day. I use your pouring medium ratio for the Dutch pour (still trying not to make mud 😜) but wonder if that ratio is correct for the other techniques? I found slightly thicker works better for chain pull for example. I use mainly Mont Marte paints if that helps. Do you have a list for different ratios for different techniques as well? Really appreciate the time you take to teach us. My note book is getting quite full with all the information you give. Thankyou again😃
Sorry but I think my last question was a bit ambiguous. I understand all about the consistency on your chart. I suppose the question I have is, to achieve the different consistencies, do you just add more or less medium (I am using your formula of 2:1 medium:water) to achieve the required consistency for the different techniques or do you play around with the water content? Thankyou for your help and the time you take to answer everybody's questions and comments.♥️
@@florafromaustralia7306 you can either use medium or water. I generally use water. Sometimes medium will take too long to thin and cause your color lose its vibrance.
I am most indebted to you. Thankyou again for your time and consideration.🥰
Another great video for learning!
Glad you think so Bobbie. Happy Saturday to you!
I haven't watched many of your videos, so I'm not familiar with your background. You think like someone with a science or engineering background. Havin had a science education at uni, this is very helpful to me. Thank you for your consice thoughts.
Just a thought: sometimes if I'm mixing a paint that's very thick, I hesitate to use too much water. Instead, I use airbrush medium so as not to overstretch the binders. Just a thought.
I haven't tried that but I have used Flow Aid from Liquitex which I assume is similar stuff.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This video answers a few questions I have had about paint pouring.
I am happy to hear that Sheila.