Your tutorial for doing cells in pour, your tutorials are 100% better than all the others I have seen on utube. I am your fan from now on, thanks so much. I am in UK.
Yes finally a video that is instruction on how to get cells. It drives me crazy not getting cells I hate them I hate the paints and it's a big mess for nothing .thank you
Don't feel that a painting without cells is a failure or a waste of paint, think of it as a base layer for another attempt at a pour or even as a background for an acrylic painting, a landscape or a floral, or abstract, etc. I have repainted over many canvases that did not come out as I had hoped but then became good paintings because I repurposed them
Omgoodness! You are my hero! I couldn't make a cell to save my life, now I make so many.. no big ones yet, but that's next... Thank you so much... Your amazing!
By far the BEST video that explains so well the process of creating silicone cells . So many videos out there pretending they offer knowledge and good explanation for creating cells but instead they only trying to attract ppl with the title. Thank you so much for making this video for us. Plsssss do more :) All the best and much success with your work! ❤
I was going to agree with others, but decided to make this more prominent. You do a fantastic job in explaining WHY to do things! I really appreciate that! You explain what will happen if you do x, y, or z. As an engineer, I love how you experiment and break down what you’ve learned!!! I have watched hundreds of videos over the last three months, and I have enjoyed them, but I have learned MORE from your videos than anyone else’s videos. Your videos about how the thickness of paint affects the final outcome…how the amount of paint per layer affects the outcome…the opacity of the paint and how to layer them so the translucent paint is not muddied…the amount of paint to use by area…and this video on how to get the cells you want using silicone….I could go on and on! I have to admit, I am still trying to learn the blowdryer technique! I have watched your video a few times, and it has really helped me understand what angles will do what to the paint!!! My issue there is STILL viscosity! But I will get there. 🙃 You are a natural born teacher, my friend! I am SO glad RUclips directed me to your channel!!! I sincerely thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the detailed reply and the nice comment. I blame any teaching knowledge that has rubbed off on my on my mother (English teacher for 20 years).
Of all the videos I have watched on acrylic pour you are the best teacher by far. None you have taught me so much that it has helped me greatly and save me money. Keep up the good work. I am following you.
Thank you so much for making this video. I finally had a go at my first acrylic pour and I had patches of plain canvas and for the life of me I didn’t know why. I thought there’s no way anyone would tell me why that happened. Well who would of thought - I went to one of my favourite acrylic pour teacher and you went and told me why that happened. You are truly amazing, you even explained the difference between a heat gun and torch. Thank you again.
I just wanted to thank you so much, you are the very first and only video I have found after looking at so many to explain and show precisely what to do with silicone in acrylics and how it works, a lot of videos say that’s what they have in there paint… great but how much and how to… so personally I think your video is perfect for this so thanks very much 🌻
I love how you make it into a science! As a beginner, so far, you've helped me with consistency, cells, not wasting paint, understanding silicone and so much more. Can't wait to catch up on all your videos! Thank you so much!!
Your explanation for cells is the best! Also I appreciate your honesty that your cells are not always perfect like others out there. I'm a subscriber now😀
I find your analytical approach very, very helpful indeed. Thank you, and all the all wonderfully different artists who make videos to share - the artistic, the soulful, the teachers, the product trialers, the experimenters, and those who showcase their enjoyment of this great arty pursuit.
Thank you so much for this very descriptive and instructive video about how to use silicon, and how it works. For us beginners, this is so helpful! Awesome.
Thank you so much for your tutorial video. You are the only one who gave direct and precise instructions. I've been trying for months and failing. after watching your videos, I made my first piece today with CELLS. Cannot thank you enough! subscribed.
Thank you Your advice, tips, options are great, keep them coming ! one clip you were talking about the consistency of the paint, what struck with me was when checking the thin or thickness, when it hits the paint in cup there’s a little mound that should level , if too thin there will be no sight of a mound. And so on 💡💡those little observations and descriptions are very helpful b
Omgosh I finally understand the timing on the application of the heat gun. Thank you so much!!🥳 I have a request for us newbies on a budget & paint availability issues. Will you please do a pour using only dollar tree Prang paint for us that are still in that phase? I would really appreciate that! Thank you for your wonderful teaching! It’s so easy to understand when you say it. 😊
I’ll take a look Suzy. I don’t generally use craft paints because they ultimately aren’t as cost effective as student level acrylics when you do the math. I’ll have to do a video on that soon too.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I guess I didn’t know the difference. I just thought they are acrylic paint. Omgosh, now I’m even more confused!! LOL *Also, thank you so much! I can’t wait to see it. I hope you’re surprised in a good way with that paint. :)
@@suzyhomeacre I am right there with you Suzy! I have watched so many videos before I attempt it because of cost.. I just found the @LeftBrainedArtist and it makes more sense to me. Good luck!!!
Thank you for explaining this so beautifully... What I understand from your explanation is that the Rayleigh-Taylor instability theory is causing the cells to form. Same as explained by you.
In this video you covered the areas, adding silicone, how much and paint consistency that was my focus for today. Thank you so much for your willingness to teach us and share your knowledge.
You are an incredible teacher! Please keep making them! I tried watching other videos but never knew how to mix the paint and the medium. I believe I've been adding way too much water to stretch the color. I'm excited now! Thank you so much for being so descriptive!
Thanks again David, for your helpful blend of art & science! Personally, I like the effects I get with silicone, much better, than when I don't use it at all. Very cool that you painted on your base coat beforehand. I will try doing that myself !
seriously the best pour/cell explanation I've seen; thanks for taking time to detail why cells form, how they form, and how to get the best results. I've gotten better results after watching this video, so, yeah..... subbed!
Thank you David! Brand new to pouring! Really brand new and haven't even poured my first! I love watching your videos and I'm accumulating so much knowledge from you! Thank you. In the process of getting all my supplies and anxious to get started! A new project for my 3 year old granddaughter and I!
A great little chart summary. I snapped a pic for my phone, along with the measurement charts. Your art here has exactly the cell type and lacing I love...going to try your suggestion here today. So frustrating when you get it perfectly in one, then the next is a bomb. Process :)
Thank you for explaining how the silicone works and about paint surface tension, I never knew. Your videos are so useful and informative. I'm new to art and struggling to get cells in my pours, but now I understand why (too thick or thin paint with little or too much silicone!!). 👍
Your presentation is so very helpful. I love understanding the whys behind the "action" of paint, silicone and heat (and tilt!). Thank you for this - very helpful.
WONDERFUL explanation of silicone oil! This is a huge help because my paints are also thick. I just did my "first" pour and I obviously didn't get the silicone right. They still turned out beautiful, but my paint was still too thick because it wouldn't blow with a blowdryer. Honestly, this is harder than it looks. It's not just a matter of mixing paint with pouring medium until it's thin enough and then adding silicone. Still learning.
Thanks for another informative video! What gets me is how unpredictable pours are. You got a completely different mix of colors from one cup to the other!
Thanks so much for all of your informative videos! You are like a science teacher in an art lab. I have gone from one of your videos to another and forget to click the like button in between. Sorry. But all 10 or so I have watched so far have been so useful. I know I’ve saved a lot of frustration and paint because of your videos and research.
Hello David. Thanks for tutorial! I’ve found that by adding maybe 1/2oz of titanium white if doing say an 8oz (flip cup) pour, helps a lot w/ cell Structure. I believe it is, as you know, due to the fact that titanium White is a heavier paint. So even if you’re thinking well I wasn’t going to include white in the painting that small amount doesn’t overpower the painting but it does help with cells.
Interesting. I'll have to try that. Most of the lighter colors had white here. It was just a bit too thick and I didn't take in to account the summer heat even though I have air conditioning.
Just read this comment after leaving my comment above about not wanting to torch if I don’t have to...and I realized even though I have prepped and painted my canvas prior to pouring, I haven’t left it wet (poured titanium white)...and I think I am going to try that first next time, to see if that helps create more cells. Thanks!
@@wholewellnesswithann Hi. Well I don’t actually usually do anything to prep or paint my canvas prior to pouring. What I was referring to was if you’re doing a flip cup or a dirty pour to add in a few layers of titanium white maybe a half an ounce total. The titanium white falls down through the other colors creating cells and lacing too!
@@wholewellnesswithann Yes that is what I typically do. And I’m not talking about as much paint of the other colors that you’ve chosen I’m talking about a half oz total in an 8oz pour. Maybe spilt that 1/2 oz in 2. So put 1st 2 colors in, then 1/4oz titanium, another color or two, then the other 1/4oz. And that’s it. I’d say three out of four of my flip cups yielded happy results. And so maybe if you added that along with the recommendations David is giving, you will have double success!
I find you extremely helpful with acrylic pours and very relaxing, so I am watching all of your videos and am atarting a list, my next two questions are: 1)what are other reasons (if any) to use a torch? 2) Which is better a torch or a hair dryer?
Torches and heat guns are used to break the surface tension and allow cells to form easier. That is really the only reason to use heat on your pour. Using a torch and using a hair dryer are used for complete different things. The torch heats up the surface as I mentioned above. The blow dryer moves the paint around (I alwasy recommend using a blow drying on cold or warm and not hot).
Thank you David for another helpful tutorial. I have done 3 paintings, where I messed up one twice. Could you please tell me how many times you can paint over your canvas? Thank you.
I have probably watched more than 100 videos trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I have bought so many pouring mediums that I see that I don't need. In just two videos, you have helped me to know what I was doing wrong. Thank you for your clear teaching video. Subscribed and clicked all notifications. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for this! I love that lavender toned one you showed and have been unsuccessfully trying to achieve it. Now I know that I need to thin out my paint 😚. Much appreciated!! 🇨🇦
FINALLY!!! I got some good cells in my painting! I was really getting fr medium and I found this video!?! I did it finally! Thank you so very much for your experimentation with the fluid art techniques and how to get the results right! ❤❤❤ 0:42
Thanks for another informative video. Appreciate you doing these for us. I really like the one with the caterpillar cells, beautiful colors. I look forward to the Saturday morning videos. The base coat is a pretty color, and this turned out really awesome.
I wish the cells were a bit bigger but I didn't account for the heat here so it dried up as I was tilting more than I wanted. Every painting you learn more, even years after starting.
David, You amaze me. You are so full of knowledge. I wish it could be passed by osmosis! I will just keep watching you and become one of your biggest fans! You are loved!!
I LOVE your work!! I'm not getting my cells right at all! I get wee ones popping up, but not the effect I want to achieve. Thank you for this! I've been teaching myself from watching RUclips lol. It's so much fun! I am using my silicone oil completely wrong! Ahh well, off to experiment!
Like the way you explain the chemistry. I am a science person and painting is my hobby. Great channel! Thanks for all the great information. You could be a very good professor 👍🏻
Great job as always you are Amazing artist in each video i am Learning alot ..Thank you so much for helping me and others understand all about pouring paint. 😊
Hi David just watched your video this morning and found it very informative, I do get some good cells then some awful and I never understand why. But your explanation has really helped, I'm definitely making the paint too thin. So thank you, as always I learn a lot with your videos, I can't wait to try it out. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
This video is so informative, Thank you 🙏. In fact you are the only pouring artist on RUclips who takes the time to explain what you’re doing without hiding the most important information about AP. That’s why I always come to your channel or website when I want to learn something about acrylic pouring, because 90% of the other channels seek only self promotion. Thanks again for being honest and willing to share your knowledge with us 👏. On a side note, I experimented with Grumbacher acrylic paint yesterday and found out that no matter what consistency, no matter what color, no matter what you use as a PM, it won’t make cells period. Not even with silicone! I guess Grumbacher is the way to go if you don’t want cells. Also, I had no problems with muddy colors, which is great. One awesome thing about it is that just a little paint goes a very long way. Have you ever experienced something like that? Sara.
Gracias por compartirnos tu conocimiento. Estoy aprendiendo esta técnica como autodidacta, porque ahora tengo tiempo para dedicarme a lo que me gusta. Y se agradece encontrar videos como el tuyo. Saludos 🤗
When you said the heat breaks the surface tension, it finally made a lot more sense. Thank you
Glad to help!
Your tutorial for doing cells in pour, your tutorials are 100% better than all the others I have seen on utube. I am your fan from now on, thanks so much. I am in UK.
You are so welcome! Glad to help Joyce.
Cheers 😊
Watch mine then. I prove you don't need anything except Silicone
I know I’m 3 years out from this video but I love the way you explain the science of the ingredients
So glad to here that Belinda.
Me too Belinda! He’s my go-to for all things PP! His daughter is really fortunate (and his wife too), he’s such a great teacher. 🥰
Yes finally a video that is instruction on how to get cells. It drives me crazy not getting cells I hate them I hate the paints and it's a big mess for nothing .thank you
Glad to help Deena!
Don't feel that a painting without cells is a failure or a waste of paint, think of it as a base layer for another attempt at a pour or even as a background for an acrylic painting, a landscape or a floral, or abstract, etc. I have repainted over many canvases that did not come out as I had hoped but then became good paintings because I repurposed them
Relax with the hate😂
This is by far the BEST channel for explaining all the nitty-gritty of acrylic pour! So glad I found your channel!
Wow, thank you so much.
You are the best teacher I have ever seen on RUclips!!! Thank-you!!
Wow, thank you very much Wilma.
Sooooooo helpful!!! Thanks for spelling it out simply for a beginner.
You're so welcome Vicki. Glad to help.
Great info. Not only how, but why. Much appreciated.
Greetings from the UK.
My pleasure Tony. Glad to help.
Omgoodness! You are my hero! I couldn't make a cell to save my life, now I make so many.. no big ones yet, but that's next... Thank you so much... Your amazing!
Glad I could help!
By far the BEST video that explains so well the process of creating silicone cells . So many videos out there pretending they offer knowledge and good explanation for creating cells but instead they only trying to attract ppl with the title. Thank you so much for making this video for us. Plsssss do more :) All the best and much success with your work! ❤
Wow, thank you! I do try to be pretty analytical about my videos and the why behind the how.
Figured it was time to rewatch this. I remembered the contents from when you'd first posted, but it never hurts to refresh. Thanks!
I am the same way Rebekah.
I cannot express how informative this video was! Thank you so much. This has made my creativity just go nuts. Thank you thank you thank you😊
You are so welcome Jessica. I am the same way.
@@LeftBrainedArtist do you know a good silicone to use? I've tried a few.
@@JessicaDoingThingsDifferently I use spot on. it was branded as pouring oil but it is really just their treadmill silicone.
I love how descriptive your videos are. I’m so grateful to you for sharing your knowledge with us,
You are very welcome Janet.
You are one of the first people that helped me begin paint pouring. I love your website on ratios of paint to canvas. Thank you and keep at it!
Thank you so much Lidia. Glad to help.
I was going to agree with others, but decided to make this more prominent.
You do a fantastic job in explaining WHY to do things! I really appreciate that! You explain what will happen if you do x, y, or z. As an engineer, I love how you experiment and break down what you’ve learned!!! I have watched hundreds of videos over the last three months, and I have enjoyed them, but I have learned MORE from your videos than anyone else’s videos.
Your videos about how the thickness of paint affects the final outcome…how the amount of paint per layer affects the outcome…the opacity of the paint and how to layer them so the translucent paint is not muddied…the amount of paint to use by area…and this video on how to get the cells you want using silicone….I could go on and on!
I have to admit, I am still trying to learn the blowdryer technique! I have watched your video a few times, and it has really helped me understand what angles will do what to the paint!!! My issue there is STILL viscosity! But I will get there. 🙃
You are a natural born teacher, my friend! I am SO glad RUclips directed me to your channel!!! I sincerely thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the detailed reply and the nice comment. I blame any teaching knowledge that has rubbed off on my on my mother (English teacher for 20 years).
I suck at blowdrying😢😢😢
@@simoaneholmes4917 ME TOO!!
@Smith I'm sure you're better than me🙆🏻♀️keep going though and enjoy the process while learning😬
@@simoaneholmes4917 I actually stopped doing it for a while because I am so bad. I may go take the Sheleeart class he recommended.
Thank you. I am just starting and have seen so many videos that were not as easy to understand.
You are so welcome Johnny. Good luck.
Best tutorials on the web! Thank you!!!!
Wow, thanks Tammie.
I am a legally blind pouring person and this is a perfect description and analysis! Sooo helpful... THANK YOU!
You are so welcome!
I loved with your demo of the cells with thicker paint- its slowly catching in my brain- im a new beginner- 🥰❤️
I'm so glad to help. Let me know if you have more questions.
Of all the videos I have watched on acrylic pour you are the best teacher by far. None you have taught me so much that it has helped me greatly and save me money. Keep up the good work. I am following you.
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you so much for making this video. I finally had a go at my first acrylic pour and I had patches of plain canvas and for the life of me I didn’t know why. I thought there’s no way anyone would tell me why that happened. Well who would of thought - I went to one of my favourite acrylic pour teacher and you went and told me why that happened. You are truly amazing, you even explained the difference between a heat gun and torch. Thank you again.
Aw you're making me blush Shabana. Glad to help a fellow pouring artist.
I've used industrial silicon, because it came handy. It also works fine for me. Thank you for being so precise. 🙏
Any good quality silicone should work and it is nice to get confrimation on different versions. Thanks pasilli
I love that you explain why what's happening is happening !!
Thanks Sandy. Glad to help.
This is the best explanation of how cells are formed - thank you. I feel like I understand the process better and can’t wait to try again!
Glad to help Shirley. Good luck!
Thank you! I've been looking for a video like this. It saves us noobs time and money! Great job explaining everything it makes so much more sense now.
You're welcome! Glad to help out Jacob.
I just wanted to thank you so much, you are the very first and only video I have found after looking at so many to explain and show precisely what to do with silicone in acrylics and how it works, a lot of videos say that’s what they have in there paint… great but how much and how to… so personally I think your video is perfect for this so thanks very much 🌻
Thank you for the lovely comment Kathryn. Glad to help.
You’re the best for explaining everything, thanks so much ♥️🙏💯
Thanks Rachelle. I appreciate the nice comment.
I love how you make it into a science! As a beginner, so far, you've helped me with consistency, cells, not wasting paint, understanding silicone and so much more. Can't wait to catch up on all your videos! Thank you so much!!
Great to hear Stacey. Can't wait to see what you create.
Your explanation for cells is the best! Also I appreciate your honesty that your cells are not always perfect like others out there. I'm a subscriber now😀
I appreciate that Veronica. Glad to help.
I find your analytical approach very, very helpful indeed. Thank you, and all the all wonderfully different artists who make videos to share - the artistic, the soulful, the teachers, the product trialers, the experimenters, and those who showcase their enjoyment of this great arty pursuit.
Many thanks Pauline. It does take a village to teach for sure.
No mixing of 4th color?
I like all the cell paintings, all sizes are appealing.
Cells are pretty fantastic for sure.
Thank you so much for this very descriptive and instructive video about how to use silicon, and how it works. For us beginners, this is so helpful! Awesome.
Glad it was helpful Gail. Hope you are successful with it.
Thank you so much for your tutorial video. You are the only one who gave direct and precise instructions. I've been trying for months and failing. after watching your videos, I made my first piece today with CELLS. Cannot thank you enough! subscribed.
You're welcome! So glad to help Anne.
Thank you
Your advice, tips, options are great, keep them coming !
one clip you were talking about the consistency of the paint, what struck with me was when checking the thin or thickness, when it hits the paint in cup there’s a little mound that should level , if too thin there will be no sight of a mound. And so on 💡💡those little observations and descriptions are very helpful b
Consistecy is so important the quicker you learn those little tricks the faster you'll be getting the results you are looking for Michaela.
Omgosh I finally understand the timing on the application of the heat gun. Thank you so much!!🥳
I have a request for us newbies on a budget & paint availability issues.
Will you please do a pour using only dollar tree Prang paint for us that are still in that phase?
I would really appreciate that!
Thank you for your wonderful teaching! It’s so easy to understand when you say it. 😊
I’ll take a look Suzy. I don’t generally use craft paints because they ultimately aren’t as cost effective as student level acrylics when you do the math. I’ll have to do a video on that soon too.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I guess I didn’t know the difference. I just thought they are acrylic paint. Omgosh, now I’m even more confused!! LOL
*Also, thank you so much! I can’t wait to see it. I hope you’re surprised in a good way with that paint. :)
I love prang paint! It is great as a stretcher.
@@suzyhomeacre I am right there with you Suzy! I have watched so many videos before I attempt it because of cost.. I just found the @LeftBrainedArtist and it makes more sense to me. Good luck!!!
Isnt the Prang paint only poster paint not acrylic paint?
Thank you for explaining this so beautifully... What I understand from your explanation is that the Rayleigh-Taylor instability theory is causing the cells to form. Same as explained by you.
Yes, exactly. Thanks for watching.
In this video you covered the areas, adding silicone, how much and paint consistency that was my focus for today. Thank you so much for your willingness to teach us and share your knowledge.
Awesome news. Glad to help Mae.
So glad I found you! Everyone who wants to pour should watch all your videos first. Thanks sharing your skills❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Viola. That means a lot to me.
Than you for your tutorials I am a total novice and wanted to find a bit about the do's and don't s.Can't wait to get started now
You've got this Ann. Let me know how it goes and if you have more questions.
You are an incredible teacher! Please keep making them! I tried watching other videos but never knew how to mix the paint and the medium. I believe I've been adding way too much water to stretch the color. I'm excited now! Thank you so much for being so descriptive!
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks again David, for your helpful blend of art & science! Personally, I like the effects I get with silicone, much better, than when I don't use it at all. Very cool that you painted on your base coat beforehand. I will try doing that myself !
I've learned that lesson the hard way many times Suzanne. Mostly on the edges where you have thing paint that you are tilting off.
I love how you’re expanding all of this - thank you so much!
You are so welcome LAA. Glad to be of service.
seriously the best pour/cell explanation I've seen; thanks for taking time to detail why cells form, how they form, and how to get the best results. I've gotten better results after watching this video, so, yeah..... subbed!
You're very welcome! Glad to help my friends.
Thank you David!
Brand new to pouring! Really brand new and haven't even poured my first! I love watching your videos and I'm accumulating so much knowledge from you! Thank you. In the process of getting all my supplies and anxious to get started! A new project for my 3 year old granddaughter and I!
Awesome. I love pouring with my 9 year old.
A great little chart summary. I snapped a pic for my phone, along with the measurement charts. Your art here has exactly the cell type and lacing I love...going to try your suggestion here today. So frustrating when you get it perfectly in one, then the next is a bomb. Process :)
So true. As you can tell from this video it still happens to all of us.
@@LeftBrainedArtist yes its really an art of co-creating, the paint formula does its own part that we attempt to anticipate and make the best of.
Explained really well, I think now I may be able to get nice cells, thank you 😊
Glad to help.
Thank you for explaining how the silicone works and about paint surface tension, I never knew. Your videos are so useful and informative. I'm new to art and struggling to get cells in my pours, but now I understand why (too thick or thin paint with little or too much silicone!!). 👍
Excellent news Lainey. Let me know how your new pours go.
Your presentation is so very helpful. I love understanding the whys behind the "action" of paint, silicone and heat (and tilt!). Thank you for this - very helpful.
You're more than welcome Marna. I am the same way. Sometimes I feel like a three year old. Why? But why? But why? 😂
WONDERFUL explanation of silicone oil! This is a huge help because my paints are also thick. I just did my "first" pour and I obviously didn't get the silicone right. They still turned out beautiful, but my paint was still too thick because it wouldn't blow with a blowdryer.
Honestly, this is harder than it looks. It's not just a matter of mixing paint with pouring medium until it's thin enough and then adding silicone. Still learning.
Sounds like you have a good grasp of what to do next April. Good luck!
Thanks for another informative video! What gets me is how unpredictable pours are. You got a completely different mix of colors from one cup to the other!
So true Terry. Hard to just let go and let it do what it wants. My expectations always get me.
That's the charm of it, you let the paint decide!
Thanks so much for all of your informative videos! You are like a science teacher in an art lab. I have gone from one of your videos to another and forget to click the like button in between. Sorry. But all 10 or so I have watched so far have been so useful. I know I’ve saved a lot of frustration and paint because of your videos and research.
That is awesome! This is exactly what I love to hear and why I create these videos. Thanks Lana.
I have viewed many acrylic pouring videos. I would rank yours at the top!!!
Soooo informative!!!
Thank you!
Thanks so much.
Hello David. Thanks for tutorial! I’ve found that by adding maybe 1/2oz of titanium white if doing say an 8oz (flip cup) pour, helps a lot w/ cell Structure. I believe it is, as you know, due to the fact that titanium White is a heavier paint. So even if you’re thinking well I wasn’t going to include white in the painting that small amount doesn’t overpower the painting but it does help with cells.
Interesting. I'll have to try that. Most of the lighter colors had white here. It was just a bit too thick and I didn't take in to account the summer heat even though I have air conditioning.
Just read this comment after leaving my comment above about not wanting to torch if I don’t have to...and I realized even though I have prepped and painted my canvas prior to pouring, I haven’t left it wet (poured titanium white)...and I think I am going to try that first next time, to see if that helps create more cells. Thanks!
@@wholewellnesswithann Hi. Well I don’t actually usually do anything to prep or paint my canvas prior to pouring. What I was referring to was if you’re doing a flip cup or a dirty pour to add in a few layers of titanium white maybe a half an ounce total. The titanium white falls down through the other colors creating cells and lacing too!
@@bigtimetorifan Oh! Great tip too - do you then just add the titanium white to the layers in the dirty pour cup? I’m excited to experiment!
@@wholewellnesswithann Yes that is what I typically do. And I’m not talking about as much paint of the other colors that you’ve chosen I’m talking about a half oz total in an 8oz pour. Maybe spilt that 1/2 oz in 2. So put 1st 2 colors in, then 1/4oz titanium, another color or two, then the other 1/4oz. And that’s it. I’d say three out of four of my flip cups yielded happy results. And so maybe if you added that along with the recommendations David is giving, you will have double success!
I find you extremely helpful with acrylic pours and very relaxing, so I am watching all of your videos and am atarting a list, my next two questions are: 1)what are other reasons (if any) to use a torch?
2) Which is better a torch or a hair dryer?
Torches and heat guns are used to break the surface tension and allow cells to form easier. That is really the only reason to use heat on your pour.
Using a torch and using a hair dryer are used for complete different things. The torch heats up the surface as I mentioned above. The blow dryer moves the paint around (I alwasy recommend using a blow drying on cold or warm and not hot).
You are the best of so many I have watched over the past 2 yrs. Your thoughts make so much sense :) Oh I am left handed!
Wow, thank you!
Very good video! Good job! Many videos really don't explain it correctly, but yours does!!
Wow, thanks!
Thank you David for another helpful tutorial.
I have done 3 paintings, where I messed up one twice.
Could you please tell me how many times you can paint over your canvas?
Thank you.
Depends on how well you mix your paints and what techniques you are doing. For a normal pour I don't normally go more than 3 times.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you David.
Excellent video and tremendously helpful explanation. Thank you for sharing your method and knowledge.
Be well🎨
Glad it was helpful Kim. Thanks for watching.
I love how well you explain things it helps a lot. Thank you
You're very welcome Janet. Glad to help. Don't hesitate to ask any additional questions you have.
Your tutorial answered many questions that I had. Thank you so much! I subscribed!
Awesome, thank you Tracy.
I'm a beginner and learn so much from you. Thank you!!
You are so welcome Karen. Glad these were helpful.
Thank you David for the tutorial. It was a great help as usual. 😊
My pleasure my friend.
Thx for the information on ur experimental on acrylic pouring. I am still learning. Good helpful video 👍
Glad it was helpful my friend!
I have probably watched more than 100 videos trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I have bought so many pouring mediums that I see that I don't need. In just two videos, you have helped me to know what I was doing wrong. Thank you for your clear teaching video. Subscribed and clicked all notifications. ❤️❤️❤️
Glad I could help Melissa. Let me know how your next pours go.
I haven’t played with silicone yet, snd you’re giving me so many good tips of things to avoid!
Great video!!
Thanks Annie. Sometimes you just need a starting point and a caution to really get things going on the right track.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I get nervous sometimes trying this stuff, so you’ve got me very excited to expand my art ❤️
I subscribed to your channel. I'll have mine up in a few months. I like your art.
Thank you so much for this! I love that lavender toned one you showed and have been unsuccessfully trying to achieve it. Now I know that I need to thin out my paint 😚. Much appreciated!! 🇨🇦
So glad to help Michelle. Let me know how it goes!
FINALLY!!! I got some good cells in my painting! I was really getting fr medium and I found this video!?! I did it finally! Thank you so very much for your experimentation with the fluid art techniques and how to get the results right! ❤❤❤
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Glad I could help!
You always word things in a way I understand so I learn more. Thank you 😊
Thanks Kim. Us left brainers need to stick together.
Thank you for your videos. I love how well you explain everything. I am learning a lot from you. Will be ready to pour after the holidays!
Wonderful! Let me know how it goes Amy.
I was having a lot of trouble with silicone. You have helped solve that. Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome Sandy. Glad to help.
This is my first time watching any of your videos. I just subscribed and look forward to watching many more. Very helpful and informative. Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you Stephanie.
Thank you for explaining this so fabulously! It makes so much sense now on how to use it more predictably.
You're so welcome Amy. Glad to help.
Thanks for another informative video. Appreciate you doing these for us.
I really like the one with the caterpillar cells, beautiful colors. I look forward to the Saturday morning videos.
The base coat is a pretty color, and this turned out really awesome.
I wish the cells were a bit bigger but I didn't account for the heat here so it dried up as I was tilting more than I wanted. Every painting you learn more, even years after starting.
Thank you I'm a beginner have pour about 10 different color ones. I didn't know how exactly using silicone worked with my painting so now I do.
You are more than welcome Marilee. Glad to be of service.
I had my granddaughter try your method using silicone and my torch. She had awesome cells. Beautiful
What causes like craters instead of beautiful cells. Is it too much silicone or too much heat?
Thank you for video. Learning to do for my wood shed floor!
You can do it!
Great information about silicone. I loved the purple painting. Thank you David.☮️💖🎶
Thanks. Not quite the cells I was hoping for but I think it conveyed the info I was trying to give.
David, You amaze me. You are so full of knowledge. I wish it could be passed by osmosis! I will just keep watching you and become one of your biggest fans! You are loved!!
Thanks. Always glad to help my friend.
Thanks for all the info & explanations LBA!
Any time!
You are the best! I love your videos, they are very helpful!!
You're the best for watching Sherryl. Happy pouring!
I like the cells on the side that the torch was used Thanks 😘
You’re welcome 😊
I LOVE your work!! I'm not getting my cells right at all! I get wee ones popping up, but not the effect I want to achieve. Thank you for this! I've been teaching myself from watching RUclips lol. It's so much fun! I am using my silicone oil completely wrong! Ahh well, off to experiment!
Experiments are why I love pouring so much.
thankyou for the excellent explanation of this technique !!!
Glad it was helpful Kim.
Thank you for your specific instructions!
You are so welcome Jamie.
You are a good instructor- thank you
I appreciate that Pamela. Glad to help.
Hi from OZ I’m a newbie I found your vid very helpful thanks 😊
So glad you found me and that my videos are helping.
Like the way you explain the chemistry. I am a science person and painting is my hobby. Great channel! Thanks for all the great information. You could be a very good professor 👍🏻
Thanks S S. That is a huge compliment. Glad I could help you out.
@@LeftBrainedArtist how do you wash that paint off your hands? I have tried oil and soap and water but it takes forever 😟
Love your show! You think like I do. I'm learning so much from you! Thankyou.
I'm so glad Dottie. Welcome to the obsession. 😉
Fantastic video. I’ve never tried this technique. Very excited to have a go.
New subscriber now. Thank uou xx
Awesome! Thank you! I hope the other videos will continue to help you.
Thank you so much for detailed explanation.
Glad to help Karina.
Love how you explain everything. Very helpful, thank you.
You are so welcome Lina. Have a good rest of the week.
Great job as always you are Amazing artist in each video i am Learning alot ..Thank you so much for helping me and others understand all about pouring paint. 😊
You are more than welcome Rajaa. Glad to be of service.
I can only agree with Smith: your video is excellent!! Thank you!!
TYVM!
Thank you for explaining all this. I may het better cells now hopefully.
Cells are tricky but if you follow the steps they aren't as hard as most people say.
Hi David just watched your video this morning and found it very informative, I do get some good cells then some awful and I never understand why. But your explanation has really helped, I'm definitely making the paint too thin. So thank you, as always I learn a lot with your videos, I can't wait to try it out. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
You are very welcome. Glad to help Pam. Good luck!
This video is so informative, Thank you 🙏. In fact you are the only pouring artist on RUclips who takes the time to explain what you’re doing without hiding the most important information about AP. That’s why I always come to your channel or website when I want to learn something about acrylic pouring, because 90% of the other channels seek only self promotion. Thanks again for being honest and willing to share your knowledge with us 👏.
On a side note, I experimented with Grumbacher acrylic paint yesterday and found out that no matter what consistency, no matter what color, no matter what you use as a PM, it won’t make cells period. Not even with silicone!
I guess Grumbacher is the way to go if you don’t want cells. Also, I had no problems with muddy colors, which is great. One awesome thing about it is that just a little paint goes a very long way. Have you ever experienced something like that?
Sara.
I haven't experimented with GB but I apparently need to. Having a go to no cell maker would be awesome.
I've been doing pours for over 6 years and never had any problems with Silicone but I always use floetrol so that might be why
Any tricks you might want to share?
Gracias por compartirnos tu conocimiento. Estoy aprendiendo esta técnica como autodidacta, porque ahora tengo tiempo para dedicarme a lo que me gusta. Y se agradece encontrar videos como el tuyo. Saludos 🤗
Gracias Pilar. Me encanta ayudarles.
Omg I just stumbled across your channel and this reading was everythingggg!! So on point especially wit the Magi touch thank you❤
Thanks so much!
I actually love love the one with the big cells.
Thanks Gisele. Isn't art so interesting how we can all appreciate different things?
You do a wonderful job at being educational! I really appreciate your videos!!
Cells were the hardest thing for me. Took me forever to figure it all out.