Base Coat vs Flow Extender - They are the same right?

A lot of things about the base coat and the flow extender are the same. We want to keep as much of our composition as possible without losing it to tilting, both of the edge and rolling over itself. Both a flow extender and a base coat help this.
They are not identical in their behavior either. The more paint you have the more like each other they become. My easy answer to most people is the base coat allows you stretch from the outside in and a flow extender allows you to stretch from the inside out.
The paint with flow extender is actually on top of the painting surface with no other wet paint underneath. That anchors the paint there and lets you stretch outward. While the base coat has wet paint underneath and your main composition will slide in whatever direct you are going. Once paint drops of the edge or stays on the outside as you move around that paint gets more quickly pulled from outside in.
In this video I try to demonstrate why the base coat and flow extender are different.
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[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I just realized I didn't add any music for my super speed sections. Sorry about that my friends.

[@silverhoney6969]

It was fine, I didn’t even notice it! I actually like when it’s the longer repetitive parts if you keep talking through them & not do the music & speed through, but that’s cause I tend to multitask while watching so I don’t have to look at the screen every second, and I still follow along by your words if I’m not looking

[@melissadavey8708]

I have gone mentally sideways trying and ALWAYS miserably failing at any attempts I’ve made. Realizing that all pours, recipes and consistency’s are not interchangeable I came across you. You very simply put things in basic terms, side by sides, and simplicity of instructions to help us out. The prettiest of paints, pigments, and supplies mean nothing when they all end up at the bottom of a garbage bag! You are my go to channel when I see a pretty and shiny picture to get YOUR instruction how it was done start to finish! You are the “Alton Brown” of the painting world in my eyes!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow. That is a huge compliment. I love Alton brown.

[@99Marna]

The concept about "anchoring" with dry canvas underneath, flow extender around really makes sense and is one I think I can remember!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Marna. It was very interesting when I started seeing that happen.

[@chantalvandenberghe1394]

This is really interesting to know, I had never thought about it. Normally I use a base, now for some I will do the flow extender. Brilliant as usual, thank you David 🌺

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wonderful Chantal. Glad to help.

[@Kathy-Carr]

Ohmigosh! What an awesome lesson!! Thank you so much! 💥

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Kathy.

[@kathibecker5351]

Yet another excellent lesson. I'm glad Shelley asked about these techniques. I think there's going to be an obsession my near future.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Haha, that is the plan Kathi.

[@pourartistacrylicsbyshanno3987]

Thanks for explaining this. I have been wondering why sometimes artists use one and sometimes the other. Anchoring the center is an interesting concept. I think I'd like to play with it a bit.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It does make the technique you are using to pour paint in the middle a little more important.

[@justinrocca3042]

Great video! Fun fact in regards to the yellow/black = green. Black paints (especially oils) have blue in them. Hence that yellow mixing with the black will draw from the blue and force green. Same reason why some pours might be dominated black and white but suddenly shades of light blue will appear (makes things tough for monochromatic pours) 😎

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Totally Justin. Thanks for watching.

[@silverhoney6969]

What’s funny when I watch these vids, is that I always pick up on & learn something I needed that is not even anything of what you’re trying to teach us/experiment 😂 Watching you tilt those to the corners and back to center just clicked for me why my pours and how the paint is moving isn’t turning out how I want . I was trying to tilt it on the sides of the painting , so it goes toward the whole side, instead of just right to the corners. Cant wait to try it again a little more like in this video

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Good luck. Hope it all works for you.

[@herbst777]

I cannot convey how much I appreciate you and all of your videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So nice of you. Glad to help.

[@shelley9652]

Oh David ! Hahaha. “Lovely Shelley”? Oh my dear, soon enough it will be that really annoying Shelley who won’t stop asking me questions. You are such a sincere guy and a really great teacher, thanks for clearing that question up and for hauling me into the PN. I’ve always wondered what the difference was, now hopefully I won’t forget where i filed this video,,,, With gratitude, The lovely Shelley.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are most welcome and most deserving Shelley. Dad raised me to a be a southern gentleman and that's just how we do it round these parts.

[@marceyvogt2007]

I think both paintings are beautiful. I do prefer the flow extender look though. Thank you David.☮️💖🎶

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Marcey. I do love these.

[@RandiG63]

Another great demonstration of how things work. 😎👍🏼I am glad to learn about the starting on the clean canvas part. It seems so many videos pour everything right off the canvas and to me it had so much visual interest.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I try and minimize what goes off the side as much as possible but sometimes you just have to get rid of a bad section.

[@RandiG63]

@@LeftBrainedArtist OH I did NOT mean you !! I understand getting the right composition.

[@sarahgarrett8429]

Makes so much sense! I had wondered why some of my pieces come out with a more fixed centre and some don’t 😂 of course it’s how I’m putting them on the canvass, duh!! Thankyou I really enjoy your you tubes, fab work! Sarah 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah it’s the little thing like that that I think a lot of people overlook.

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

Great information as always. I scrape up my leftover paints for my flow extender. & I don’t like a base coat all that much. It’s sometimes produces cells that I don’t want. Pesky little cells of a random color in places that I zero in on! Of course, no one else thinks they are ruining everything… 😂🤣😂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Painter's curse for sure.

[@LouisGedo]

Your instructions are so clear and informative 👏 👏 👏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much 😊 Louis.

[@marystewart8905]

Another awesome video. Explains a lot. Great colors too

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you liked it! These ones are definitely keepers.

[@marystewart8905]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I'm sure that I have all of your videos saved since I've subscribed, and did so from the first video I watched. I don't even remember what I googled when your video came up.

[@tonysfluidart]

I love this, thank you. I’ve been trying to figure out the ‘best way’ to pour either with a base coat, or directly onto the canvas with extenders. This was very helpful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure. On thing I always recommend if you use silicone use a base. Will keep bare spots from happening.

[@peggysterling57]

David, no rush answering my questions. Its late Sunday night and any time next week will help a lot. But i love this video and prefer the canvas on right.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Peggy.

[@teresaroper9993]

I love your videos. Ive taken courses from Olga, Molly and Rinske and also sheleeart. And Ive learned more from you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Teresa. Some of just think so much differently.

[@DorisAtDFDesigns]

Thank you for showing this David! 👍👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure! It just gave me 100 more questions I want to research.

[@DorisAtDFDesigns]

@@LeftBrainedArtist that's a good thing. 👍

[@dublinlee8312]

Another aaa video. On your shop video something bothered me but I could not place it. Then checking federal and state rules, you left out one of the most important components , Tunes. If you grew up in the sixties you need a radio with 11 on the volume. The only other thing is I made a homemade resin turner. A very slow motor with a plumbing coupler to hold my resin cup. Thanks again, your like Roy and Dale, happy trails

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes. IT GOES TO 11! I usually have a podcast on for painting but dishes and cleaning definitely gets the 11 volume tunes.

[@Spiceyspiney]

Great questions Shelley and thanks David for showing us this experiment

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Mary. I love this community. They give me video ideas I can use for the next few years.

[@jenniferdooley2979]

Thank you...Keeping the center means alot to me..Going watch Thick next...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Jennifer. Glad to help.

[@suzan-x3i]

I like keeping the center, this helps, thank you sir.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No problem 👍

[@Yourlocalpartynoobfan]

This was a great video! I can absolutely see a difference, and having the visual is so helpful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Dawn. I always like to be able to see what I am trying to prove.

[@pyritecindi7384]

As much pouring as I have done I have never "circled" my pour with the paint as a flow extender. What a great idea!! Makes such sense. 🤷. Thank you again for this info.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It is especially helpful if you know you just want the center. Then you can mix up on "extender" paint for the bulk and just the few small colors for the main attraction.

[@LoriHoustonArt]

Hi David- always taking the guess work out of everythingfor us - what would we do without you- and I am serious on that. I love your channel, helps me a lot. This is something that is so true and so interesting. I use both often - thanks again :)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Lori.

[@LoriHoustonArt]

@@LeftBrainedArtist checking on you - lol - I went in to see if you had anything new ;0 )

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@LoriHoustonArt Thanks Lori. I've been sick the last few weeks. I will have a video out tomorrow though.

[@HannaKrlssn]

So much knowledge. Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FM-id7lz]

Happy to have had this explanation, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hollylowery26]

I think you need to do an updated video on pouring mediums. So many new ones are available and many companies have changed the ingredients in their pouring mediums.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Still trying to get through all of the common American acrylic paint reviews. But that is definitely on my list

[@patriciamarler-bentley8555]

Such helpful info and great looking paintings too.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! Cheers Patricia.

[@sjaarts]

This video really helped me, thanks so much for helping us newbies

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Sarah.

[@JaneSolose]

You brought up some great points. A wonderful presentation!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you kindly Jane.

[@carolinagurl22]

Thank you David. I’m still learning the ins and outs of acrylic pouring and all of your lessons help a beginner like me.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad I could help Carolina.

[@trisuwal7056]

David, I was wondering about that for long time. Now, I got it. Thank you 🙏

[@trisuwal7056]

What about flip cup?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Same thing, slightly thinner so the paint can mix and interact.

[@UniversalLanguage1]

Thank you! You tackle some of the parts of this that don’t seem to have answers when I search! It’s brilliant and so helpful and makes it possible for us to grow, even if we arent left brained! Thank you so much-so grateful ❤️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suzan-x3i]

I love your greeting, pouring nation ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks. Those are my people. And I am glad to have you all in this community.

[@suzan-x3i]

@@LeftBrainedArtist aww this heart warming ❤

[@michelleguelfi2249]

You are the best teacher!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thank you so much Michelle.

[@surviving8316]

Fabulous lesson, thank you ,💕

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you too for watching.

[@lillianruiz464]

That’s interesting. I’m going to try that thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Hope it works for you Lillian.

[@LadyMae42]

This was very interesting! I loved both results!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Mary. These did turn out quit nice which isn’t the case with all my demos.

[@carrieholdthemaccountable]

Appreciate you! 😁

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You too! Thanks for watching Carrie.

[@rebeccahyatt7789]

Thank you, David

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Rebecca.

[@karenavery3672]

Thank you, I was wondering.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are welcome! Glad to help Karen. Thanks for watching.

[@meflagg3741]

very helpful! thanks! mary

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Mary. Thanks for watching.

[@RebekahSue]

Thanks for the questions, Shelley! The LeftBrainedAnswers were really good, and I liked seeing what happens in the centers. I've been watching a lot of Sarah Mack, who pours into a puddle, and seeing the difference was helpful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yup. Lots of little variations on how to do this.

[@katcasincali6930]

Good information to help determine the end composition. I created my first ever by request pour painting today. It was fun yet a bit nerve racking. It’s size and color combo we’re both things I had never tried.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great job Kat. Love when we get to stretch ourselves.

[@paulabarrickman3457]

Excellent information! Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Paula.

[@SKMArtCreations]

Thank you for explaining this!! So interesting:)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're so welcome!

[@cherjones1717]

Very good to know!! Thank you!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Any time Cher.

[@brendawashington206]

Good to know..thanks for sharing😁

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Brenda. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@karlaaugert8195]

Perfect! Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it helped!

[@hawkpaul8735]

Thanks for another interesting and informative video. I'm pretty sure that you've said before that using paint with silicone may not stick to canvas so should we assume that for silicone paint we use a base and for non silicone we can use a flow extender? Or would silicone paint adhere okay using a flow extender?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great point I totally forgot to mention. Absolutely right. Base with silicone isn't required but it will keep you from getting those pesky bare spots.

[@alexiso10463]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome!

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

Also note that the one with the flow extended is a lot brighter in the center as it has a White background instead of Black 💡

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

#truth 100%. So hard to make two cups 100 the same in color and how they get poured out. Maybe I need to make a machine for that. 8)

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

@@LeftBrainedArtist it's not the cups being different I'm talking about. It's that the colors stay brighter on the part where they only have the canvas under them. That's why I use different color flow extenders for different colors. So white in combo with light or translucent colors. Or black under a pour with metallic paints.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@UnboundedArtandCrafts ah. I see. That is a great test I could do.

[@piggerma]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome Ronaye.

[@lindastirling8451]

Excellent, so good to know.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Linda.

[@florafromaustralia7306]

Again, brilliantly thought out and explained.👍😎🐿️ Never really thought about the difference. I do have a question though. Why would you include the extender into your coverage calculation if you are then pouring it all off? Wouldn't your 6oz be needed in the pouring cup as this covers the whole canvas? Thanks again for the time you take to teach us all❤️🎨🥰

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are pouring off that same amount in a regular pour you just don't notice. I had about a half ounce too much here so it was more noticeable

[@florafromaustralia7306]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I see thankyou for your time. Have a great weekend ☺️

[@joshlynchristopher5211]

dude, you always make content i wouldn't otherwise have thought much about. i love it. this is super helpful - thanks! also, just to share, i personally don't like the yellow on black greenish color so i try to avoid it but i guess in some instances it could work out

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, that is something you have to work around sometimes for sure Joshlyn.

[@Kirlars]

Thank you so very much for this video. Very useful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome!

[@josiecapps2555]

Thank you so much 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Always welcome Josie.

[@JBpourart]

Thank you again😘😘😘

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Always welcome

[@evie6183]

Thank you so much for the interesting lesson..very enlightening!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Evie.

[@sandraboyer5060]

Thanks👏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Welcome 😊

[@rogerjames6956]

U rock man,Roge uk, no BS.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Roger.

[@LuLu-kz7pg]

LOVE this video. Is the base coat mixed with a pouring medium? ☺️ I appreciate you answering all my questions, lol. I love learning about this

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Base is mixed exactly like all the other paints. There are some exceptions such as the pillow for the Sheleeart technique or Sarah Taylors style of painting.

[@LuLu-kz7pg]

Thank you!

[@user-ds1sg8pm6s]

Hello David, As always - thanks a lot for your great explanations. One more question on this subject: I saw artists pouring colors on top of a middle base coat , smearing the colors with a palate knife, and then adding more base coat around. Wouldn't it be better to put a base coat on the whole canvas from the beginning?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Depends on how you want your base coat to interact with the paint. If the paint is underneath the pour you get a different effect than if you put the paint on the outside and move it with none underneath.

[@crystaln6988]

very cool. i have an off topic question: have you ever incorporated a spray paint in a pour?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Nope. I hope to one day. I have a friend that uses spray paint pretty much exclusively. I haven't found a good way to interlace the two yet.

[@sherrybeauchamp3413]

Thank you for this information I’m learning a lot with your videos I do have a question I see painters use the swipe method what kind of additive if they use one do I use to get the cells with out silicone

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It is all about using paints that are different weights/densities. Swipe a heavy paint like titanium white over lighter paints and you get lacing (some refer to that as cells).

[@yvette_is_Mamacado]

My EUREKA moment was WHY DO I FAIL?😔 Because "a list of supplies & time stamps" DOES NOT TEACH YOU HOW TO DO that particular method. YOUR VIDEOS ARE "TRUE" TUTORIALS." The "pros" DO NOT put out TUTORIAL videos. They post "WATCH ME PAINT" videos. There's a HUGE difference in the two. I've LEARNED more from YOU than I have from all the "super experienced" painters videos... COMBINED! And Trust me....that's a COLOSSAL number! Guys....Next time you're watching a video & think "IM GONNA DO THAT!" AND BEFORE YOU HEAD TO THE STORE TO SPEND MONEY.....PLEASE ask yourself...."Did they REALLY teach me HOW TO create that OR did I just watch someone create beautiful art without truly understanding HOW they did it? Food for thought....bc a LOT of them say...."Ohhh...no worries...it's just paint!" Well, to MY wallet it's NOT "just paint" nor "just floetrol" nor just "Pouring medium," etc... Its not "just paint" til you're actually selling art & replacing supplies or getting sponsors freebies. If you're like me....you gotta do what you can to practice on the CHEAP!! Godspeed!❣

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I couldn't have put it better myself. Thanks Mamacado (love the name BTW).

[@yvette_is_Mamacado]

@@LeftBrainedArtist My daughter is Ava. Pronounced "A-va" not "Ah-va." She became "A-vah-cado" & naturally I'm "Mamacado." Shes 20 & her friends still call me that. The whole formal "Ms" or "Mrs" just doesn't fit me.🤣 Thanks again for so many excellent vids. I've kinda fallen into your rabbit hole tbh. 😁🤘🖤

[@lilicadavidgioiartacrilico555]

Grazie mille 🌹 🌈👏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Lilica.

[@karlaaugert8195]

You often talk about the percentage and ounces of paint per canvas. Do you have a chart or formula for calculating how much paint is required? Thank you!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I sure do - leftbrainedartist.com/calculator

[@karlaaugert8195]

@@LeftBrainedArtist you rock! Thank you so much

[@karlaaugert8195]

@@LeftBrainedArtist oops! Looks like that link isn’t working

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@karlaaugert8195 Woops, I had an extra "t". leftbrainedartist.com/calculator

[@keithgriffin9422]

Hey leftbrain, big fan here. I've been pouring for almost two years now and have an absolute arsenal of these things in my apartment - I was curious, how do you store your finished pieces? I get so scared of leaving them canvas-to-canvas because I've had them stick and tear on me before Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

1) make sure they get a proper varnish. 2) lay them horizontally so the weight of the paintings never pushes up against each other 3) put a barrier like a felt, or parchment paper, or string in between each one. ** I have to admit in my videos I have a bunch of paintings stacked horizontally behind me. I only do this after varnishing and only front to front and back to back. I've only had one pair stick. I need to build me a better way to stack them upright too..

[@keithgriffin4944]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks so much! What varnish do you recommend?

[@margowium868]

Hello David, thank you for another informative video. I have started my acrylic pour journey with your videos to set me up and guide me along the way. I am, however, having trouble with the consistency of my base coat for the pours. It is either too thin and the paint runs all over the place or too thick and the paint sits like a stubborn dog which doesn’t want to move. I live in Namibia so, as we cannot get the same products you use there, I use glue and water as my pouring medium based on your recipe. However it is the problem of how much water to add to get it to the correct consistency. Please can you give me some advice to rectify this problem. Many thanks and thank you again for all your help. Best regards, Margot 🙏🏻

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Your base coat should be the exact same consistency as your other paint for most techniques. Do you use the drizzle method to check consistency then do a drip method on a piece of paper? Those two tests will get you where you should be I believe - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn3LqIF9ebaiY7c

[@margowium868]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you David. I use the drizzle method but do not follow up with the drip on a piece of paper. I shall try that in the future. 👍🏻🌻

[@mariesleeth1073]

Question: Are the base paint and the flow extender the same ratio, paint to pouring medium?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes, they are the exact same paint mix as the paint.

[@dinaprotasewicz6657]

Hello! I wonder if so ever tried Tempera paint for pouring? Thank's 🤗

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sure have. I did a video on it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6mq2aOlNtlqaM

[@dinaprotasewicz6657]

Thank you 🤗 now I know.

[@trisuwal7056]

Do you prefer thick or thin consistency for straight pour? Thanks, sir.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I prefer thin. I like the paints to mix a bit and interact more.

[@lauriewilson4741]

👏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Laurie.

[@deborahrauber4949]

Can you explain what these two products are? Flow extender?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

They aren't products. Just ways to put paint on the canvas. I am using the exact same paint mixture as the rest for the black, I am just painting the whole canvas before pouring or adding a flood of black around the paint after I pour it.

[@peggysterling57]

So the black paint has floetral in it? Peggy

[@victoriaking5401]

Ok, What is a "flow Extender? " In simple terms.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Just more paint added to the outsdie so you don't lose your pattern from the middle.

[@rosemarydill4670]

What is your base coat? What do you use

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Exact same mixture as the rest of the paint. The only time I use a different mixture is for the Sheleeart Blooms, pearl cells, or the paintings that Sarah Taylor does.

[@rosemarydill4670]

@@LeftBrainedArtist what do you use for blooms and pearl cells? I’m just starting out and have seen so many different mediums, it gets so confusing. I really like your videos, you explain everything so clearly. I must say you are now my go to guy, thank you for all you do.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@rosemarydill4670 those are complicated answers as I don't have a go to mix I use the mixes that are recommended by Shelee in her course and by Sarah in her videos.

[@rosemarydill4670]

@@LeftBrainedArtist ok thank you will have to look them up

[@donnapimentel1797]

So what exactly is flow extender?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Paint rolls over itself on the edges when it hits a dry surface like canvas. Kind of like a wave peaking so the top stuff goes under the flow and now top stuff comes. A flow extender is exess pain that you don't mind gets rolled over on the outside of your paint so you aren't loosing your composition as much due to that effect.

[@peggysterling57]

Great answer.

[@rogerjames6956]

PS your hands look like mine,LOL.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Lol. They aren't pampered that is for sure.

[@annecampbell7671]

👍🏼

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Aw, thanks Anne.

[@isaidno]

So helpful! Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're so welcome Kelly. Thanks for watching.