Acrylic Pour Painting: Control The Chaos--How To Define Your Shapes

[@carengoodrich]

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[@patricahodges3473]

Caren Good

[@blenkinso]

Thankyou Caren . I love watching your video,s. No music just plain demonstrations right to the point. I am a realist painter , so looking forward to doing these with some compositions and freedom expression.

[@lisaeshom1972]

Thank you for having all your material together and ready to go....as an artists I really appreciate your management of time. and very nice colors.

[@carengoodrich]

Lisa, you are welcome! I have been through enough YT videos to really get tired of people taking forever to get to the point! LOL

[@kmhack1012]

Ditto LIsa ~! She IS great with her focus and presentation I fully agree~!

[@amore4ever]

Caren, I am an artist who is fascinated by your work and creativity. You have helped me a great deal to let the painting just BE!

[@carengoodrich]

Judith, that is the hardest thing, to allow the pouring process be the painting! Glad to help and thanks for commenting!

[@franrogo4547]

Hi Caren, I really appreciate your videos. You are succinct without being hurried and very clear in your explanations. You make it less scary for a beginner. Thanks, Fran

[@twrecks116]

that turned out Really Nice!! the Black made those Colors Pop!! Great Choice of Colors too!

[@talkingdove5583]

They look like tropical flowers! So pretty!

[@robertakleckner5693]

I like your style, I'm not having luck lately, thanks for this video and saying you don't need a lot of colors to make something very special.

[@JINX-bw5ib]

Caren, i love your work & your explanations! i am a retired neophyte & you have taught me so much! thank you!

[@carengoodrich]

mgt you are welcome!!

[@ediefiorica910]

I love your videos, Caren! This one is beautiful...and I LOVED the black and white one!!! You're such a good teacher!

[@davemeinhaldt1405]

It knocks your eyes out with those beautiful bright colors. ---Dave...

[@princessechat6890]

This flowering pouring is really intersting. I like to do composition with random effect added to it , and i really like this one, thanks for sharing!🌈🌈🌈

[@jackieviolet3375]

Loved the technique and the use of black,Brilliant.....I am an Artist,and have started to do this technique and I Love it!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@efluidartstudiopriscillab]

I also appreciate your efforts and results as well as the thought processes you share as you think about what you want as everything is morphing into what it will.I'm learning as much as I can before I begin as well as appreciating all the differences between you and other pour-ers.I'm looking forward to using this technique( choosing to define areas) in combination with other more conventions methods .I'm excited at the prospects.Thank you so very much for the excellent examples of what can be done .And I love what's shown on your Instagram too.I love seeing your works, they are a definite inspiration.

[@BarbaraRankin1]

Lots of fun to watch the colors do their thing. TFS

[@federicamattioli2381]

Caren your work are amazing!!I didn't know this technique but now I'm so curious to try it and see what's happen!!you have to be proud of yourself,you are an inspiration for so many people...keep going and thanks for your video and explanations!!!

[@carengoodrich]

Thank you, yes it is really cool to have so many people around the world want to try these techniques. I have been inspired by and learned from so many artists over the years, and it's nice to pass it along to others.

[@becky4pchef]

I'm so glad you talked about composition. Well done.

[@sheilabartos5656]

I'm following your videos and works, that I really like. This painting is one of my favorite. Love the colors, love the shapes. I'm so inspired now I'm going to attempt doing something similar. I'm so excited. Thank you so much all of your great demonstrations and showing your techniques.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thanks Caren! I always love your videos! Short and to the point all while explaining your process. Good job!!

[@KingPatGT]

I love the colors, the techniques, nice job. Caren It could be really interesting to see how it looks like at the end of all process - when it dry completely.

[@violascrafttherapy9390]

I too really appreciate the time committed to provide these videos. They are very informative, on point and detailed. I really like your art. I'm gathering supplies to do my own soon. Thank you.

[@carengoodrich]

Viola Leary thank you, Viola! Have fun with it!

[@mod-planet]

Wow! This is so much fun! I will definitely be trying this. I don't do Instagram - sad that I can't see your finished paintings dry...thanks for sharing this interesting technique!

[@ozyourwizard]

Thank you for making it seem easy even when it’s not you are a really good teacher too

[@dawnepoole3098]

Best pour I've ever seen !

[@suziewilkin]

Hi Caren-with-a-C, Thanks so much for your well constructed video, it is great that you have shared your talents and knowledge with us. I like the taking control of pouring so that I can have some say in the construct of my work. Always learning : ) Cheers.

[@kaneez107]

Love it! Beautiful colors and composition!!

[@kimduke926]

This is gorgeous! I love this technique. I'm just learning and will be trying acrylic pouring soon.

[@colleen2211]

excellent and how very creative loved the black background and restful areas.

[@galleryart8154]

Hello Caren, Contrast colours!!!!!!! Form, unexpectedness, Result!!!!!!!!Result!!!!!!!!Result!!!!!!!! Like!!!!!!!!!!

[@isabelduffey4157]

Love the colours .they blend well together

[@victoriabellanova2280]

So pretty!! Thank you Caren. I'm waiting for my silicone to come in so I can get started. Love this process.

[@WILSONMEDIALYNN]

I enjoyed this video. Very pretty colors in the painting!

[@gaillucisano66]

Hi Caren. I'm in Sydney, Australia and love your videos! So informative and don't have to listen to any rambling... Love all your work and have tried a few with success, thanks to your willingness to share your knowledge. A big 👍 from 🇦🇺!!!

[@carengoodrich]

Gail Lucisano thank you so much Gail ♥️to our Aussie friends!

[@rosemariekosma9516]

Another beautiful pour! You’re great! Thank you!

[@mimiwilliams7281]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.. this is so bright & lovely.

[@heenasyed0726]

I like ur videos a lot..m too fond of abstract painting n make it myself sometimes...ur videos r really interesting n informative...thanks for sharing it wid us..

[@stelpan62]

Wow - absolutely gorgeous! What a wonderful tip. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to try this. Love it!

[@robbiewood391]

Love this video and that pour, SO gorgeous !! Love the color mix. Thank you for sharing.

[@carengoodrich]

Robbie Wood thank you, Robbie!

[@dirtyturtlepottery289]

LOVE the black with the other colors!!!

[@nonsensesocks204]

It looked like a melting pink alarm clock for a while there ! Neat !

[@pussyfootification]

I just love how that turned out! I think I'm going to try it!

[@bluecatblu76]

Really love the colour combination. 💕

[@701ghoffman]

thanks for the info regarding odd numbers and size. i am still learning and love tips.

[@briges.766]

Love your videos! Can you show us step by step on how you polyacrylic your finished paintings? Like what you use to apply the polyacrylic, do you sand in between coats, how many coats, etc. Thank you!

[@maryremiszewski6113]

Thanks so much, Caren. Will take your advice. Love your style.

[@taecampbe]

I have been looking for ways to add interest in pours . I really like this thanks for sharing

[@carengoodrich]

thank you Tricia, hope you come up with some good pours!

[@sandymann1884]

it so mesmerize of watching you work sandy from Australia

[@dianadellosdesigns703]

Just found you and WOW! These are so fun! This one is my favorite (so far). Beautiful work, Caren!

[@carengoodrich]

Diana Dellos Designs thank you Diana!

[@brooke226]

So pretty!! Love these colors!!!

[@jilly8021]

I am new at this but I am going to learn lot from you. Love it

[@jfred6065]

Carin I love your artistry, I purchased a Pour t-shirt to support your efforts.

[@carengoodrich]

J Fredrick thank you so much! It means a lot to me, I really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy the shirt. It’s paintpouringpeople.com if anyone reading this wants to check out the merchandise!

[@suewalters3926]

Love the colors with the black

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

I LOVE THE BRIGHT COLOURS.....AND IT IS A NICE TECHNIQUE, WHICH I WILL TRY IN THE FUTURE.....:)

[@toefurcub]

i absolutely LOVE your video series - you have the best tips.

[@janabbottmichaud9282]

Thank you Caren! Very inspirational! Beautiful painting!

[@claudiaalexander5656]

You nailed the composition,going to try that next.Thanks!

[@debbiebarnett2338]

I have never liked negative space pours but I love this !

[@SusanMJB45]

Love it !!! And I agree with others.... your presentation is excellent ....... thank you.

[@caristead8627]

Cool colors, love the negative space in this one.

[@donnacapuano2051]

I love this method of pouring! Thanks for sharing.

[@voxxer1]

Love the colors Caren. Could you show us how it looked once it dried?

[@carengoodrich]

I sold the painting locally and forgot to take a final pic!

[@sueb5443]

This is very informative Caren. Thank you for sharing these great tips.

[@dawnepoole3098]

This is very cool! Thanks for sharing Good job ! Very inspiring!

[@raghdahulaiba]

thanks for your tutorial, it helps a lot to be an excellent artist .

[@CarolAnnsArt]

Very interesting - I love the end result.

[@jdsavage7824]

Appreciated your topic of composition. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience to a newbie like me.

[@nanchallford3655]

Love your videos, very helpful. Keep doing, you inspire us.

[@chelle7_myblueeyeddog]

Looks like an abstract pansy. Beautiful!

[@lgg937]

Chelle 7 or Mickey

[@lgg937]

Chelle 7 maybe I commented too soon

[@OyVeyLala]

I love this. Going to try it tonight!

[@tallulahswan9819]

I just discovered your channel and I LOVE your work!

[@Bikes4LifeAu]

Hi Caren, I've just joined as a patron on Patreon. New to the art world. Many thanks for your great videos. Ebony (Australia)

[@carengoodrich]

Bikes 4 Life I saw that you joined! Thank you and I hope you like all the videos and posts there!

[@sherrydiane8522]

Hi Caren - love this painting! Once again -TFS! 💖

[@witttamra]

Hi Caren with a C! I love this! New subscriber. So excited to learn more from you!

[@rebeccabyrley8182]

This is gorgeous.

[@sharonmcglasson3270]

Very nice, informative, can't wait to see your other utubes. Thank you.

[@jackiefarnell8393]

Hi Caren, I love your videos, especially because you get right to it! How long do you let your paintings dry before varnishing? What do you use as a varnish? Keep them coming!

[@FreeYourMindArt]

Perfect composition. I like it!

[@bonesgirl302]

I really like this. I think I’ll try to copy it!

[@violetaabariene8846]

So beautiful. Thank you . In my case when it's wet - looks beautiful. How I can get shines after it's dry.What extra I need to put in those colors to get shine result.

[@marymohan5229]

Thank you! This is exactly what I've been trying to do.

[@StudioPashnada]

Thanks for the discussion of composition. I've been doing mainly abstracts for some time but they've been controlled and one of the things about this medium that's been bothering me is that it's so arbitrary. The pieces are often beautiful but there was no composition. This was a great discussion of it and the piece turned out beautiful.

[@carengoodrich]

Thank you Sherry, I definitely have been bothered by the lack of composition in pours, both in my own as well as others i see. Once you get practiced on how to pour, it makes sense to start to be a bit more purposeful and have an end product in mind. That's also why I came up with the Double Dirty Pour Landscape, it automatically gives the piece some definition.

[@StudioPashnada]

Caren Goodrich right now I'm just starting and practicing but I can't really think of them as anything but backgrounds LOL My brain is coming up with ideas tho ...

[@ShariCzerwinski]

Recently stumbled upon your videos, and watched several of them. Love this process! I saw you use watercolor paper to "clean up" the dripped paint after you finish, but can't find a video telling what you do with those papers once you have them. (I think you mentioned showing that in a future video, but I have no clue where to find it!) Thanks :)

[@angelicwillamenadana]

Love the color combo!

[@joanwang1956]

A very lovely art piece, love it!

[@alyssaawillis]

So glad I found your channel! I love the way you explain things 💕

[@carengoodrich]

Alyssa Willis thank you!

[@alyssaawillis]

Caren Goodrich you're very welcome ❤️

[@PepeSolito]

Thank you Caren!!! I can't wait to try it. Would you mind sharing the proportions on the mix? :)

[@monicaeggleton4510]

Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and artistic eye. Do you know of any way to get cells without chemicals?

[@carengoodrich]

Monica Eggleton yes if you practice with different paint densities. Thinner paint rises up through thicker paint to create cells.

[@carybrown3192]

Caren,could you elaborate more about the silicon you added to the white?,such as type,form,and where to acquire it?,thank you.

[@carengoodrich]

Arthur Brown treadmill belt lubricant--100% silicone, odorless, nontoxic, got it on Amazon

[@louisewilliams8488]

Hi Carmen. Have you ever put a transfer of a picture on a pour

[@victorvyas4637]

Really amazing work! I want to do some similar prints for my house. Is this easy?

[@moraghdann2313]

lovely and great info thank you for sharing!

[@angiewoollard704]

I've really been enjoying your videos, Caren! I'm wondering, to what would you equate the consistency of the paint? I.e., water, milk, cream, etc.? Or some other handy description?

[@natemoe3134]

I have an idea. Same colors on black same size multiples hung close together in a square. It would reference warhol flower paintings.

[@theresachinea915]

Loved this!

[@scart-69]

You got great tutes, all very helpful & have subscribed. May I suggest a slightly better mic or moving it closer to you because your volume seems a fair bit lower than others that come up in my playlists.

[@TippyMueller]

Karen, did you go back later and paint black over the white edges? Any tips on keeping the backs nice and neat?

[@sixianrodriguez4851]

Thanks so much for putting up this video, very helpful and informative. I would like to how you make your paint? Do you mix it with modeling paste or just water and acrylic paint? Thank you very much !

[@carengoodrich]

Billie Du I use pouring medium. One part Paint, 3 parts pouring medium, and a dash of water. I cover the basics in another video. You can buy a cheap pouring medium at the hardware store called Floetrol. It is a paint additive found in the house paint section.

[@michellehaden8003]

i ser a flower. I LOVE this artwork you came out with!!!! About how long does something like this take to dry seeing as how heavy the poor was?

[@carengoodrich]

Michelle Haden thank you! It will take 1-3 days to dry depending on the thickness of the pour and climate where you live.

[@michellehaden8003]

Caren Goodrich Thank you so much to your response dear!! Love your videos!!!! Soooo relaxing as well as beautiful art!!!!!

[@Stephsteph22]

Hello, Where can I buy that pink color? it is so gorgeous!!!

[@AvidAbstractions]

Simply wonderful! 🖒🖒🖒