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[@melissamiller3436]

Dont cry and I get the self doubt. Your work is beautiful and so are you.

[@daydreamer1051]

So beautiful love the round and the clock. Thank you for your videos I enjoy watching and have learned from them 💜💙💜Thank you.

[@ccsworldaustralia4332]

Very emotional times, keep strong, i so understand the self doubts...but you are amazing artist, take care xxx

[@redqueen7510]

Love the colors and the look. You are great! 💕

[@elizabethharrison2092]

Unique dutch pour....wow! A large silicone straw cut in half is amazing too to directly focus on the black area to expose more cells. Im going to try your technique today!!!

[@MyMojo13]

Awww . . . we all have one thing we do well . . . Yours is what you do here . . .

[@MyMojo13]

...maybe more than one thing... so what who cares, do you!!! Have fun doing it. Fin

[@teresacassidy8701]

Wow the clock is amazing !love the little flower too !! 🥰😘⭐️💫⭐️💫😘

[@CatherinethePaint]

Great video! 😍 Beautiful piece!!! 💖💖💖

[@ronlyngarrett754]

So happy you are back! These pieces are awesome!

[@Roxy4utube]

Both are beautiful Karen! Really loved those colors together. 😚Your stories always has me enthralled as I watch you multi-task pouring & talking! Me🙃 LOL That story about your old house and what you saw in there...omg!, I would have nightmares after that experience. Too bad Chloe now has that horrible vision about her Mom's house imprinted in her brain. 😣😲 I really appreciate your recipe notes within your video more than you can know. Really takes the guessing out. I'm going to use it today! Thank you so much for that. BTW...I found clear tubbing in different sizes at Home Depot for the refrigerator water dispenser. $3.99. I cut it to be able to reach across to the other end of my canvas and manipulate the direction to blow through it. It works like a charm. You are a doll! I Love your Art! 😊🥰🐇💗

[@victoriahunter1227]

Beautiful work!!!

[@staceycordell607]

Those both turned out beautiful. The black with those colors was outstanding.

[@floydfloart1240]

Man that house visit could have ended so badly! That’s so scary!! Y’all are truly lucky you walked away. Cool experiment love it;)

[@suellencarey-clarke7917]

Great colour combo. I especially like the first one (the small one) -- beautiful.

[@nahlaalazzawi6911]

So beautiful

[@kari5504]

Beautiful work!

[@limabean1384]

Old school... Back to the apron! Love it!

[@lindarebello9196]

Beautilfu colors, cells and patterns. Love it. 💕

[@mercedescampain8249]

Espectacular!!! Love those colors combinations!!!

[@jeannecain9541]

You’re work is is an ongoing joy to watch as are you! You’re a very precious soul which we need more of in these unsettling times...

[@teresacassidy8701]

Ooh and couldn’t find my words today , but I totally agree with Sharon ...... we all love you girl 💕🤷🏻‍♀️💕

[@barbaramangano952]

I am digging those pink gloves!!! I wear the black ones, if I only knew! Another great video:)

[@wendyh8492]

Hi Karen your art sure has gone to another level, with the introduction of the Shelee pouring medium that you have made your own to your repertoire of skills that you share with us every week, your functional art that just blows my mind. I have watched your channel since the beginning, I can not count how many times I have re watched them as I try to pour paint. (Don't mean to sound like a creepy stalker!) Thank you for sharing your passion for painting, your goober moments and your stories, enjoy the spoils of your success.

[@wendyh8492]

@@Clemmons777 Great to hear that I am not alone on this!

[@karenmanson1782]

Yep I’m one too 😉

[@gloriasgallery820]

Pretty colors

[@lydiabosley9152]

Loved the whole video - the pour, the colors (esp. that lavender-pink), the old house story, all very entertaining! Validation of your work and talent always deserved, glad you're feeling it! Thanks for your generosity in letting us all in to your creative world !

[@carolyncampbell7771]

So lovely😃👍

[@catherinesegeren9747]

Very nice clock

[@rosietass7988]

Gorgeous

[@lanitahamm8176]

Absolutely beautiful! I started pour painting last year .I've used unbelievable things .like glue ,hair oil products, water got a lot of cells ,one had so many cells it was scary looking so I painted over it .you do wonderful work ,great artist .that's for sharing with us .oh I did try hairdryer before I ever saw it online blew paint everywhere first time .any tips for me is a blessing lol .love your work

[@dreamflowarts1951]

😊 I've just discovered you. You're great! Never doubt yourself ❤️❤️❤️ I love your pink gloves too. Liked and subscribed 😊

[@MooseKrazysFlowingCanvas]

Beautiful! Love the result! Personally I would put the 12 and 6 opposite what you said.

[@tanakeilidh384]

Love me some asymmetry! 💜

[@sharonmansfield9214]

I’m glad you mentioned about using the Kilz. I coated my wood clock with the Kliz 2 all purposes paint/primer. I use it on my “re-do” canvases so I thought it would be okay. I’ll use Gesso on the wood next time. Hey sweetie, your art is gorgeous and I’m not surprised at all that you completely sold out of all of your beautiful clocks, boxes and purses!! They were absolutely exquisite. You are such a talent and I love to watch your videos and I adore your little giggle! You always bring a smile to my face as I watch your videos. Thank you for this experiment. 👍🎨 Sorry the childhood home wasn’t what you were expecting. At least your daughter got to see it and the area. Happy painting Karen. I love the color combination on his clock, very pretty. 🎨💕

[@rhinestoneandgraphics4584]

I have a question, you said you are using minwax prestain conditioner for the cell activator. Are you using the one that is oil based or water based? I would think oil base would make it difficult to get off the project before you either varnish or resin it. Oil doesn't mix with either very well unless you are using the oil based varnish but then that yellows over time. Just wondering. Sorry to hear about you childhood home. My sister lives in our childhood home, and it has changed over the years.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Rhinestone and Graphics It is oil based, but with only 3 drops in about 7 oz of paint and nothing in the base house paint or other colors the amount is too minuscule to make a difference. I love being able to resin without having to clean silicone!

[@rosemarybrown9449]

I have all the srteza colours. I hope I use them as well as this.

[@lisavaliton1580]

I live in New Hampshire, and at first that 2nd piece looked like the reflection of fall leaves and shrubbery along the lake. (I live on the lake).

[@suesorensen7448]

I love it! You hold your hair out of the paint with painted gloves

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Sue Sorensen Hahaha I saw that when I was editing!!

[@suesorensen7448]

That's what packs the crowds in. ❤️

[@marinabrantner753]

Love your painting! Fantastic cells from the black and also the colored cells. Your story about your childhood homes brought back memories of what happened to mine. New owner (never convicted, set fire for insurance money). My Mom and Dad actually went to watch it burn and later returned to take pictures. I chose not to keep any of the pictures I had of it in that state that they gave us kids. No sense in keeping bad memories of it after we sold it.

[@danddartgallery8834]

Karen, great work. Have enjoyed watching your channel for a long time and have learned a great deal from you. Thank you! 🙂

[@bgishy]

So beautiful!

[@nightmary]

You're braver than I am. One look at the box of axes would have sent me flying out the door! It doesn't surprise me a bit that you're on a selling streak. Just today, two beautiful paintings and you were experimenting. I didn't think there was enough difference in the colors before you started to use them. But the black and white make the pastel colors look delicate and dramatic at the same time. Sweet!

[@cherylsanders2753]

As usual, you've created two more masterpieces - simple but stunning!!! Gorgeous color combo. Sorry the return to your childhood home wasn't what you'd hoped for (been there, done that). Moral of the story...we can never go home again. At least you can laugh about it - you're a real hoot, Karen!!!

[@alemapretsof]

Your story about your lawless ways was a hoot! I've got to say, she will look back and tell her kids about seeing your old home from her child's point of view. I can almost imagine her look of revulsion at where you grew up. My hubby was born in Pittsburgh. Go Steelers, well, they are going nowhere this year. Where did you move? Generally speaking. We moved to Northeast Ohio. (My family from WV, and his from PA)

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

I love just outside of Washington DC in northern Virginia

[@AnnOriginalDesignWithPamelaAnn]

Karen! That was gorgeous!! I haven't attempted this yet, but I'm hoping to tomorrow! Love them... Pamela

[@vanessapearl8213]

Karen, your art is always spectacular! I totally understand having self doubt but you are an amazing artist!You are such a lovely person you have such a wonderful disposition love you to bits and pieces!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Lexielouwho]

Beautiful. I think I like the black cell activator better than the white. Just to answer your hunting comment, hunting for deer opens on the 15th of November. Well, at least it does here in Michigan. Lol.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

I looked it up for PA and it was Nov 30th...which was the day we were there!

[@Lexielouwho]

@@WaterfallAcrylics I'm no Hunter but was married to a die hard hunter, ugh. I'd have never even known when it opened here if not for his worthless butt lol.

[@JennNeil]

You did it! Yayyyyy❤

[@JoaBea4]

Absolutely gorgeous! Totally love it. Totally. Thank you.

[@laurienye7514]

Love them

[@lh2386]

I knew you were from Pittsburgh. I can hear the southwestern PA accent. I just knew it. Now I know why I like you so much! Fellow SWPA girl!

[@JennyPost]

I'm sorry about your flange!! The house of horrors (shoulda been hallmark moment) story was amazing!! LOL! I am SO HAPPY for you for your 8 day streak!!! You are an amazing artist who has inspired a ton of people. I hope you ALWAYS feel validated. You Rock, lady. And the clock was cool looking too

[@JoaBea4]

Oh! And I want the pink gloves! Lol!

[@dianeings7484]

The beautiful round makes me think of a lacy basque!

[@kittyhawkinsaddart1356]

You’re right if you give it a little blow something will come up😝 That’s beautiful

[@karenmanson1782]

Damn it I mean finally some 🚽 humour. You go girl.

[@biner59]

Hahaha..phalange story reminds of the time I decided to cover an old wall in strips of reclaimed wood...glued and nailed them up...two days later there was a water stain on the bathroom floor...I had nailed right into the sewer pipe 😝! Anyhow, adore your work and love your giggle too! The Shelee painting technique is gorgeous but the sticky mess with these products is gonna do me in...Unfortunately I always forget to put on gloves. Hope your selling streak continues...you soooo deserve it!

[@pennykay6381]

Wow Karen these turned out amazing! I took the class but only tried twice for blooms. I have trouble with the blowing, probably smoking for so long hasn’t helped. If I could use the blow dryer that would help tremendously! You artwork never disappoints! I also went and visited my childhood home and although it wasn’t as bad as your experience, my experience was everything looked so small, and grungy! Some things are left...in the past! 🥰🎨🌹

[@rhinestoneandgraphics4584]

They make a mini leaf blower. It take practice using it but it might help you. If you get it, it is powered through a usb port, like for your cell phone. www.amazon.com/WESTMINSTER-Worlds-Smallest-Blower-Multi-colored/dp/B075H3NC2H

[@cheriedwards8536]

I’ve just resonantly stumbled upon your videos and I love your work. Your stories are great! In one of your past video’s you mentioned a seminar or convention that you were going to do some classes at I think you said, the name was The Paint. I searched for it and haven’t been able to find it. I’d love to take some classes from you. Could you let me know how to get a hold of the event? Thanks for being so much fun to watch!

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Yes! I’ll be in Seattle in April! Details here: www.PouringArtists.com I also offer FaceTime lessons-details in the pinned post on my Waterfall Acrylics Facebook page.

[@mariannsmith4943]

Karen, your work is absolutely beautiful and I learn so much from you. I'm always watching your vids and just now realized that I hadn't subscribed. I thought I had so I'M hitting that bell immediately. I love all your wood work painting and this is what I'm going to try doing. You are such an inspiration and I LOVE your stories. You are so funny. Keep it up. You help me have a better day.Love ya :)

[@christinerobison7368]

I wonder if priming these clocks with Behr paint and primer would work and then you could go straight into doing the resin painting on them? I love your art and value your opinion so thank you in advance!

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Christine Robison No they warp! It’s because it’s actually two rounds glued together. Gesso seems to work ok. There’s not much grain to the wood and they dry fairly smooth.

[@christinerobison7368]

@@WaterfallAcrylics I didn't realize that! I have 5 of them to paint so I'll definitely try the gesso first. Thank you so much, I love watching your videos and have been a subscriber for some time so truly appreciate your opinion!

[@dollebird58]

Hi Karen, just love your art, your stories and sense of humour. Tell me pls, did you use 20ml Floetrol with 5mls of black as the activator?

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Yep!

[@karenmanson1782]

👋 Karen. Goody some

[@larynanntapp6333]

I apologize for giggling about your very talented toilet dripping straight into the other...so many people would be delighted if they had that happen when they had a bad flange!! Love your pour!!

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

😀😀🤣

[@lalaloopsychika]

success!

[@TheArtistsHaven]

I've been waiting for you to whip out that hair dryer! I love the blooms but this is what I've been waiting for! I tried using my air brush hose to blow the blooms (I have a thing about blowing on things - I'm weird lol), but it didn't work on the mix I was using. 🙄 I've changed my mix since then & now I'm gonna use my hairdryer! You're an inspiration!! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing! ✌🏻💜😁 Tish

[@corinatyrrell8582]

Hi Karen! Love your work, stunning every time! Question: is the HGTV sherwim Williams semi gloss a base B or base C? I’m only seeing the letters not the numbers. Thanks in advance :)

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

It doesn’t say! DM me and I’ll send you a picture of the can.

[@corinatyrrell8582]

Waterfall Acrylics I sent you an IG DM not sure if that’s what you meant or maybe there’s a KZbin DM I don’t know about? Haha, I’m so lost

[@SandraLett]

What section in Target do you find the clock base?

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Hi. In the craft aisle near the cards, stationary etc.

[@loysheker]

Is the golden carbon black a necessity for all --i mean a main ingredient? Just wodering coz its black...any other color?

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

It’s heavier than other blacks. Almost as heavy as titanium white.

[@gretas61]

Karen I'm doing a clock,but here in my country I needed to buy a round wooden try and drill hole for the mechanism. Now I need to close this to lay the paints, what material do you recommend for that?

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

I just cover with a little piece of Painter’s tape and use and exacto knife to remove it later.

[@robyngriffiths9630]

Hi Karen, that looks so beautiful. Could you please advise, is it ok to resin on canvas pour or should only resin over timber panels. Advice is appreciated.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Hi and thanks! You can resin on canvas, depending on the size it can be a PITA. I only do it on pieces 10”x20” and smaller.

[@robyngriffiths1725]

@@WaterfallAcrylics thank you so much.

[@ArtsyFartsyLovers]

Thanks so much Carol~ peace ~Stacy Nicolle~

[@tinaprocaccini4351]

Hi Karen, Sorry that showing your daughter where you grew up, didn't turn out as planned. It is something how things change over the years. The little round was cute, but I think the clock turned out beautiful. I found out that I am not very good at blowing paint. Maybe I will have better luck with the hair dryer. I don't know why you would be surprised about selling your work. You are an amazing artist. You don't have just one technique, you have multiples. Everything you do has your own personal pizzazz to it. Tadaaa. You have a unique Style, just keep doing what you're doing

[@jwick5774]

I knew you were from Pittsburgh!!! For shor!!! What part? Me: N. Hills! 😊

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Me too!

[@rbopray]

There she goes..... Mad scientist at work! What was the name of the gloves? I tried one of these, but because I have zero lung power, I tried a straw, it blew out too much. Bummer.😣

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

They are called Pink Paws Nitrile Gloves by Framar.

[@barbaraleighton7324]

Hi want kind of paint did u use? carbon black, but what make? t/you

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Colors and make are listed on the screen during the first 5-10 minutes.

[@barbaraleighton7324]

@@WaterfallAcrylics your right, I heard it, but was doing 10 other things at same time. hahah. t/you

[@cindysolomon1287]

Karen where r u from in Pittsburgh?? You also have some Southern twang.

[@cindysolomon1287]

I am also from Pittsburgh and from Atlanta! Just starting to watch your pours, also just noticed this pour was from 8 months ago.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

McCandless Township near North Park. You’re probably hearing my bad Pittsburgh accent LOL.

[@JennNeil]

Look at your apron! BAD FLANGE! KARENS in mad scientist mode.... yup! Bring it sista! Squirt bottles ! HOLLAH!😊❤

[@jennivanrooyen5963]

I am glad to see you are using reusable paint containers. I have been disappointed to see how much single use plastic some artists are using, I am collecting glass bottles to reuse because they are easy to clean even if the paint dries on them.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

I’m trying to use them a lot more! I cheat though for larger pours.

[@Lexielouwho]

Jenni, I reuse my plastic cups over and over again until they become a bit too crusty to use again. I live with a septic system not a sewer so I worry about washing paint down my drain and clogging up my septic tank. Do you worry about the effect paint has on sewer/septic systems. Or even on what affect it has if it leaches into our water system? It seems no matter how environmentally conscious one is, there's always a trade off.

[@jennivanrooyen5963]

I was my cups in a bucket and pour the water in one section of the garden. In this way I think that only a small section of soil is affected.

[@Lexielouwho]

@@jennivanrooyen5963 even if it's a small section, the chemicals in paint still Leach into the soil and ground water. A lot of these paints have cadmium and Lord knows what else so I just wonder what that does to our soil and water. I collect all my drippings into a bottle and take to a paint drop off once a year so they can dispose of it properly. It just seems as much as we try to be conscious of waste, there are still negatives.

[@jennivanrooyen5963]

That’s true. I have been pouring any excess onto a discarded canvas and letting it dry. It is getting really thick. I will then try to get it to a drop off place

[@wanevacook5675]

I believe you stumbled on to something. I love how the both projects turned out. Sorry to hear your childhood home memories was not the Hallmark moment you were expecting.

[@marieloch8045]

Stop it! You’re cracking me up with that story about your childhood home! LOL! That’s a shame just the same. 🤭

[@darlenebaldwin1398]

💖💖💖

[@suehowie152]

I guess Shelee Art is your thing now?Love your channel..Not so Keen on Shelee Art..

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Hi! I gave a few speeches now how I wanted to take her PM recipe and see how it could be applied to other techniques. Maybe you fast forward....

[@lindabarthel1446]

💜💜💜💜😍

[@lynettefrohning3069]

You are so dang cute! ❤️ You deserve ever sale, sell... Cell 🤣.. (insert the right word here!) you get. You work hard and have amazing pieces! 👍

[@claudiaprado7926]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Tetelestai.John19.30]

Ms Karen I know this is not about painting, well it is but, hear me out. You know how you're worried about waking your family up at might when you're doing late night pouring for us, well you can get a couple of box fans and put in one in each bedroom for white noise to drown out any sounds you might make. If they don't like the air turn them to the wall or out the door and white noise will allow them to sleep without interruption and you to do videos and talk normally. When you finish turn them off. Just a thought and like I said I'm binging all your videos to get caught up on all you have done and shown. You're one talented lady that creates some of the most amazing pieces I've ever seen. I love that you challenge yourself to create something different all the time. It keeps your channel fresh and interesting!

[@margitx6483]

Great! Your clock looks like a pond in a derelict park...spooky!

[@christinepadilla2129]

You r a big baby...lol. I love your work and your stories. I have had to. Cut down on some artists, but never you....

[@judyhyland682]

You are soooooooo sweet!

[@lorifaulkner6995]

Wow you’re lucky you just had a bunch of hunters invade your childhood home. I had a bunch of tweakers go in and burn my childhood home down. Great art though.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

😲😲😲 That’s awful!

[@DeziDezigns]

The small round looked like an orchid.... Then you kept tilting....

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Yep over tilted. I ended up scraping it and made another. I’ll show it in the next video.

[@c8Lorraine1]

I’m all about the painting materials and technique. I’m not a friend or even an acquaintance. I’m not interested in stories about dogs|children|husbands etc. it’s not professional. Think of your audience. You’re not the only one on KZbin doing this, it’s just so annoying. I find myself watching those who don’t ramble on.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

You have tools at your disposal-the fast forward and mute buttons. My subscribers complain if I don’t talk. To each their own.