Acrylic Pouring Tutorial - Fluid Paint Mixing & Varnishing / Painting for Beginners

[@RinskeDouna]

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[@nordikcajun5417]

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[@jro9365]

I'm #10 just like this video !!! Hahahaha. Seriously though Rinske this was a quick & beautiful pour !!! I think showing the paints sliding down the paper will be a huge help to many who ask about the consistency...that was the PERFECT way to explain it & show it to people ... and for those who did not believe that cells could be created with just paint & water this was perfect at showing the cells appear right in front of them . Excellent video !!! And I love the way You normally say "canvas" lol don't change !!! I look forward to seeing the rest of the series & good luck with the questions lol . 😘😘😘😘😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜

[@joyann4510]

My question is how do you choose your colors. I have a variety of paint colors, but afraid of choosing the wrong colors for the paint pour. I would appreciate your help.

[@jro9365]

@@joyann4510 she just mentioned that in this video that she has a couple of Tutorial videos on mixing her paints and also on how she chooses her colors. One of them is video #26 . Just look through her video list and you will find the tutorials there. 😜😜😜

[@possumbold]

It took me 3 months, lots of failures, wasted paint, painting every day until I got my consistency spot on most of the time. I do sell quite a few but I never varnish them now until I’m absolutely sure it’s worth saving - then I reuse the ones I think I can improve on, most of the time. I watched your beginner videos and found them extremely helpful when I started over a year or so ago. Then I moved on to waterfall pours, brush painting, and now I’m playing with Dutch Pours again. I was thrilled to sell a particularly lovely Dutch Pour recently. I painted it a long time ago and sold it to a songwriter/singer for a singles cover! I was really stoked about that! I was very fortunate to have my work on display at Kairercraft for 6-8 months - you can’t get that sort of advertising. From that I’ve given art lessons - mostly to adults. My advice is to not give up. It’s very easy to become frustrated, and my other tip is don’t advertise your work until you’re pleased with the quality and getting good feedback. . It’s tempting to put it in a competition before you think your work is good enough. Don’t sell it too cheaply either, but make sure you use the best paint you can afford. I use Amsterdam for Dutch Pours. I don’t varnish my work until I’m sure I love it enough - otherwise I’d be overrun by them. I can’t thank you enough Rinske - I’m in Palliative Care and painting has been great for my pain levels. I haven’t been able to eat for over four years - I live on hospital formula - so I’ve filled my life, my pantry and my cupboards with paint etc and use my kitchen as a studio. Painting is great therapy for me - I love to spend an evening just mixing paints for the following day. It’s very relaxing and gives me time for mindfulness. I’ve always painted but get such joy out of my pours - especially Dutch Pours, Swipes and Waterfall Pours. Painting enables me to zone out pain. I don’t get tired of it and I do enjoy challenging myself by starting all over again to learn a different type of pour. I’ve followed you from the start and I appreciate every video you’ve made. Your enthusiasm inspires me half the world away - I live in the island state of Tasmania. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for your generosity in sharing what you love to do. Stay safe Rinske.

[@cynthiameyers9717]

I have been buying paint and supplies like crazy and now I've been obsessed with buying resin stuff. I haven't started anything. But you are right, we are watching and learning. I just saw this quote today from an old folk singer, Harry Chapin, "The key to life is that I am willing to make an ass of myself; the key to my life is that I would rather be wrong than frightened." All my life I've been a little afraid of revealing myself through my work and also being bad at it, I have to get over it and begin!❤

[@CandiceColorArt]

Absolutely Stunning!

[@naptimecreations]

Love spray varnish too. No worries about brush strokes 😊😊😊

[@mariagabriele9183]

Please!!!. Never change your accent...it is sooo beautiful. Matches your voice immensely!! Love hearing it all!!

[@missc1760]

Love your channel and your happiness !!!

[@easternsecrecy9777]

Oh, Rinske, I love the way you say canvas. Say it with your lovely accent every time.

[@domimassou5457]

Its good to have you back doing a serie thank you i love your painting so much

[@BikerMomRideouts]

Hi Rinske. Like your videos and this one is great as always but really lovely to see even more of your personality coming out in this one and the Q&A is a great idea. Thanks so much for continuing to share your amazing talent. 😃🇮🇪

[@immar1075]

LOL I love "convos" it took me awhile to catch what you were saying and laughed at myself for not getting it sooner. I love your accent!

[@kuddybeef777]

Haha it's so cute

[@mandyhall1674]

What a fabulous video Rinske. Love the pour, so delicate. You are awesome to take the time to answer people's questions. Thank you and have a beautiful day :)

[@megmills1902]

Thank you Rinske for sharing your art work. You are very pleasant and to see and hear. I watch your videos for inspiration and relaxation therapy! You're amazing.

[@Sdal2593]

She did it!!! My favourite bit is "Hi guys, I'm Rinske Douna". Makes me smile, I love your accent.

[@claireschaffrath6630]

Rinske you are just fabulous...thank you for answering the question re how you varnish I was so pleased you said spray varnish as it’s so much easier to do and no faffing..you are a total inspiration and you are always smiling..thank you 😘😀

[@MsLisaable]

my spray varnish leaves a milky white glaze over the canvas...either that or it's really uneven with some glossy spots and some that don't look varnished at all. Do you have any advice? :D

[@RinskeDouna]

Yes please try another brand, and make sure the varnish is 24hrs beside the painting before you varnish, so they have the same temperature!

[@roseannegibson3343]

Beautiful

[@celialeonard2238]

I love your question and answer session. Really helpful but very funny too. Your personality comes through and you are lovely.

[@lynnmudge6441]

Hi Rinske, I love all your artwork. Your tip on testing the paint consistency is such a huge help. I've been struggling with that so much. It's never occurred to me to do that...lol That was one of those lightbulb moments. Stay creative!

[@maryellenrichards391]

Thanks Rinske, always love your work.

[@masunshine2970]

Your painting is beautiful. Thank you for sharing also. Have a Great Week!🌞🎨

[@easternsecrecy9777]

I love your nine piece works.

[@michellemyers8439]

My question is about you...from where do you get your soothing sense of JOY? It draws me to your videos and definitely pours out on your canvases.

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

THANK YOU MUCH.....for being an inspirational and motivational Artist.

[@pamgillum720]

Loved the painting with the Winsor Blue. Loved the QA session. Really enjoyed this side of you. Hope you more of these.

[@sallymccornack2800]

Yes, yes, yes. Always good to recap on things you have told us in the past and I adore.....the Windsor blue series. Funnily enough I have just prepared 9 8x8 canvas to have a go at a black series. Well, we will see ah????

[@moyagracie6423]

Thank you Rinske for answering the question about varnishing. Fabulous painting as always!

[@weapon_dancer]

Nooo don't change your accent! I love the usual way you say canvas! 💜

[@Standinginhisloveandhislight]

You are a delight Rinske! I love your art.💕🙏🏻👍

[@Kathy-Carr]

I love the idea of saving the scrapes paint! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! This painting is beautiful!🌸

[@terryhackworth9464]

I love your videos. I have learned a lot by watching. I am new to the pouring family. I could not get my paint correct and after watching I figured out what I was doing wrong.

[@susancalvert1071]

Love your videos. So inspiring. I loved the spray paint on canvas and acrylic paint. Had so much fun and great results. Loved that you said you have scraped paints off when the picture was what you wanted. Love your honesty. Your paintings are awesome and look forward to each one for great ideas. Thanks so much and keep up the great videos. From Southern California 🌞 here.

[@jro9365]

If ANY artist says they never ever make mistakes or have to scrape a canvas they are totally flat out lying lol. They are just to vain to admit it or show them. Lol. I know a few artists who are like that. 😉😉

[@RanaDavidArt]

Beautiful as always! Thanks for sharing your amazing pouring painting.

[@Lindblommom]

Good morning. :-) Thank you for sharing, much appreciated! I love the two paintings hanging behind you, beautiful!

[@pourjadore1594]

Especially appreciate the varnish tips, thank you! That’s a pretty cool idea to let the paint drip on paper to see the differences... a fun visual, too. 🤗

[@shannonobrien9922]

I do it n make magnets w the skins

[@kavitabhandariarts205]

Lovely

[@carolinakotevski7645]

You are the best. Real, straight forward and funny. You are my greatest inspiration 🤩

[@michaelbarnes6142]

stunning 👊😍

[@conniefeldmann9864]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to answer my question.

[@mone3636]

Rinske, this piece is so beautiful. Winter Blue is a gorgeous color for a background. Thank you for answering viewer's questions. It is such a helpful segment. Your work seems always so perfect, so knowing how you achieved those results is a blessing. Thank you also for admitting that you sometimes fail and will scrape a canvas. I was just thinking that the paint god's really liked you and there were no failed attempts. : ) Thanks for sharing.

[@shahenjetha404]

Hi Rinske it is so refreshing to receive your videos and the inspiration you give us. I am really thankful to you for sharing your beautiful talent. I have been trying to get the right consistency but I am not sure about the dryer. I do use the cooler switch and the attachment. Please show your dryer vent so I can make sure that I can achieve similar results.

[@caitlingilmore4413]

I adore you, Rinske! You inspire me 💜

[@corriesearle6437]

Thank you rinske. Very helpful. Love your work, however, you probably get sick of us saying this, but IT'S TRUE!! Showing us a quick video on how you prepare a used canvas to reuse would be awesome. Tq🌼

[@pattiweber7353]

I just love your paintings and I love watching your videos!

[@Isandra03]

Beautiful painting, I love 😍👏👏👏👏👏

[@karenmanson1782]

👋 Rinske. Loving the Windsor Blue series so far. Thank you for the Q&A. I also keep what I like, and scrape,scrape, scrape the ones I don’t.🙏

[@kerriepearce263]

Beautiful painting! Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@susanlynch6403]

Hi Renske....yet another awesome video .Thank you for the very helpful tips.You have such a tranquil presence... you are filled with such joy and a real sense of "fun" .I find myself always smiling after watching one of your videos..I admire your artistic flare ... If I could only get my hairdryer to perform such magic.

[@kuddybeef777]

Rinske, you have such a beautiful aura! Your work truly reflects your energy :) keep it up

[@ma1112336]

Thank you for sharing you are so kind👍

[@nicoleakmal6486]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is much appreciated.

[@danddartgallery8834]

Thank you Rinske!

[@almacade1527]

This was a beautiful piece of art. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. It takes courage and humbleness to share your mistakes with people. Thank you for your humbleness and courage. For me, mistakes are an opportunity for improvement. So I don’t call them mistakes. I called them opportunities. Your Tutorials send ripples of love and inspiration to people all around the world. I look forward to welcoming you into my home via KZbin every day.

[@jarredmattingly5369]

Hi Rinske! I've been watching for years and your art is always stunning but your positive attitude and smiles are charismatic and inviting, so thank you. I'm wondering always, what well known and not so well known artists (even KZbinrs) do you gravitate towards or inspire you?

[@papillonmusaofficial]

I really like you as a person, your art speaks so much about you. And I know you are an amazing person inside. Love from Kenya

[@CreatingIntentionally]

You are such a pleasant person. Like I feel like I could sit an talk with you about art or anything for that matter.. thank you for showing how to check your consistency on the paper, super helpful. My question is: with all the new techniques and different styles of art, do you ever try them out

[@jro9365]

I have seen several of her videos where she tries different techniques including abstract art which she is also very very talented at ....you can find some of them in her video list. She made the Dutch pour FAMOUS all around the world and if I could do them half as good as she does I would do them all day long. Lol. She is the one & ONLY Dutch pour Queen !!! 😉😉😉😉😉

[@AlisaMeredith]

Tashiann Morant You can do a Skype call with her. I did and she’s just as delightful 1:1 😊

[@karencalleja7492]

Lovely piece and this will definitely be my favourite series ..... love Winsor blue 💙 also thanks for answering our questions ..... you’re a great teacher 💙

[@SincerelyKyah]

Hi Rinske!! I love your channel and your personality! I’m about two months into fluid art And acrylic pouring and I must say your style has been the most challenging and my favorite so far! I made a huge commission piece (20x16) with grey sides, white center and tan, turquoise, black, gold, and dark brown and blew it out. It was sooooo gorgeous and I just knew that my first attempt was going to be the best. Untillll it dried and cracked throughout the entire center where the white was so thick I guess. This video with Q&A on your paint consistency helped me so much and I’m such a fan!! Love from Pennsylvania USA

[@RredLlor]

Thank you Rinske for yet another beautiful piece and for answering questions at the end! I am getting up the courage to try a Dutch Pour due to your wonderful tutorials. I too wondered just how much water to add as the consistency looked quite liquid in your Dutch Pours. Thank you again for always being willing to share your talent and expertise! ❤️

[@mikewinn1725]

Thank you for the education. Are your tutorials something that could be put on skill share. You should be rewarded for sharing your knowledge....

[@dawnboris504]

Thank you!!

[@marialebron4756]

Beautiful colors!

[@melaniethurman386]

This one came out beautiful! Even I was screaming “don’t touch it! It’s perfect!”

[@tumstermom]

You have a wonderful personality!! And I love your pours, this one is so simple and elegant.

[@jennsartcorner5214]

Rinske!!!! Thank you for this. I think you have giving me the push and confidence that I need in order to go on.

[@lisasiedenstrang5208]

Thank you for this video!! You are such a joy to watch and so talented!! Thank you for sharing your gift!!❤️❤️

[@MadeNCda]

This painting is lovely & elegant 😍 Thank you Rinske for sharing your art and techniques and most of all, your enthusiasm 😁👍 I love the Dutch pours but find I always add way too much paint - I dont get the negative space bc I love colour and my enthusiasm gets the better of me. I definitely need to learn restraint. Thanks for inspiring me 👍✌

[@kdejawilliams3745]

I love your accent and the way your say "canvus"! I mimic you every time you say it LOL.

[@TheTracydavis]

Thank you! I'm just introduced to your work and I love it and I'm going to be watching many more and follow you thank you!

[@JF-0052]

As usual, Amazing piece can’t hardly wait to see the whole set.

[@maryamvossoughi9341]

It’s awesome 👌🏻😍😍😍

[@goldyk80]

Just beautiful

[@zeroseas]

This was so helpful and thoughtful. Thank you for sharing your incredible talents and tips with the rest of us! Love your art- just gorgeous and inspiring like you. 🙏🏼💛✨

[@gladyskiplimoart]

Always looking forward to watching Rinske's creations......so pretty!!! 👏❤️

[@artmyheart7409]

Beautiful creation and thank you SO much for answering some questions. You’re just too cute!

[@ejeremeciahill]

Hi Rinske....thanks sooo much for this video, you're so kind and this video was very helpful. i would love to see the paintings on the wall behind you please?

[@art_see_shan1849]

I’m challenging myself to just enjoy the process of creating . I’m hard on myself if a piece isn’t perfect 👌🏾 Who’s too say what perfection is anyway 😁. Thx you for sharing your art with the world 🌎

[@lynnmudge6441]

I'm the same way. I kinda beat myself up about it at times. But you really hit it dead on. I did a piece that I tried to cover after it dried. It had cracks all over it. Can u believe one of my friends saw it and loved it...lol what's that saying, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[@debbiethomas3687]

Likewise. That's why I stopped (temporarily, I hope) doing watercolour and switched to acrylic pouring. I either like it or I don't, no perfection.

[@jro9365]

@@lynnmudge6441 Some cracking adds a very nice texture to a painting ... they also can look cool if you.use a leafing pen in silver or gold and color in the cracks . I dont get any cracking anymore now that I've been painting for a long time and learned about what can cause them to crack but that's what I used to do with them & you're right ...some people love them that way !!! 😉😉😉

[@lynnmudge6441]

@@jro9365 I have a really large 2'x4' that just didn't come out the way I wanted so I'm going to try your suggestion, thanks. It's got some ridges that look real funky..lol

[@craftyontheside7752]

Very helpful, love watching you work. Hoping to be able to do these myself. Thanks!

[@dejamequetecuente3116]

So great. I am new in pouring , focus on get some of your wonderful jelly fishes of colours. By the moment I get some strange mix of colours, but I will keep trying. Thank you Riske from Tenerife.

[@mousefudge7623]

Love your work and inspiring fun personality !!!

[@lindabrown2699]

You are looking more gorgeous than ever, Rinske. Looking forward to seeing this series. Your colors today inspired me to play. Thank you for all your great videos.

[@claudiamann7111]

Thank you so much for all you tell us and help us with. The pour was gorgeous of course. I have to also try the smaller canvases. 😊🎨🌺🎨😊

[@bonniebarnhart386]

Thank you'

[@IAMOYO]

Very helpful tutorial. Maybe I'll try a Dutch pour some day too :)

[@shannonobrien9922]

Also try Kanella Ciraco n Molly's Artistry

[@janebrownell6828]

Thank you for this information! I will attempt another dutch pour. I've been trying for the last year and have never gotten one that really came out great. I struggle with paint brands and how they all react differently. I'll keep trying!

[@jro9365]

She mentioned in this video that Amsterdam and Winsor & Newton are the 2 brands that she uses because they nicely pigmented & react so well to using water only .... a lot of other brands do not especially if they are poorly pigmented the water breaks down the binders in the paints too much then you need to add a pouring medium to them but still use the right consistency as she showed on the paper in this video . 😉😉😉😉

[@sallycleveland1321]

Rinske, I just love your work. New to this all, but you are my inspiration. Been pouring your style about one month. I haven’t been getting as much cell action as you. Thought maybe you could give me a few pointers. Thanks

[@kimgorsuch5717]

Great pour, and thanks for the Q & A.

[@lethaduguay6705]

Thank you so much Rinske.

[@susant5722]

You are awesome!!! Thank you for your videos!

[@marlenemccullough1567]

Love your work, so beautiful. I think it would be great to show the pours you scrap, to help us know that not all of them work out and then what you do with the paint and canvas's afterwards.

[@gorettibernards8150]

Prachtig dat blauw😘

[@jimbonaddio]

very understated but sometimes less is more beautiful job

[@jenniferaho1169]

Love this paintng!

[@MaiTran-em9yy]

I love it

[@fatah9047]

You are beautiful and your paintings as well🌹👍

[@melissapeaden4404]

This is beautiful..thank you for the inspiration

[@doloresvandenberg1643]

Love this one ❤️

[@brendaparker3072]

Thank you for addressing varnishing. I’ve tried a pour varnish and failed miserably. My last painting I did was for my son’s new house. It was beautiful until it dried and cracked. So here’s my question: how can you tell if there’s still too much paint, that will crack? Also thank you for sharing your amazing talent with all of us.

[@omarkoubeah8791]

Thank you answered all my questions...

[@mahfuzakhatun8866]

Thank you so much maam 😍😌

[@goynplaycs]

Hi Rinske! Adore your beautiful art so much, even more than all the other pour artists, so I was mortified when I saw that I had failed to subscribe!!!! So sorry ! You crack me up, by the way. Not new to dirty pour, but have never had a successful Dutch, so I love the paper drip test! Thanks for that.

[@goynplaycs]

Follow Up! Because of your paper drip test example, I have now completed my first ever successful Dutch Pour! I am no Rinske, but it came out beautiful in my humble opinion! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us, and for inspiring me to try again. This is closer to the kind of pouring art I really want to do, so I am so grateful, and have a renewed hope that I can get where I want to go.