Choosing an Acrylic Pour Color Palette - Acrylic Pour Color Wheel

One of the hardest things I find with this abstract artform is finding a good acrylic pour color palette. Getting a palette that works together and doesn't create muddy colors is not as easy as it seems.
In this video I give 3 tips on how use a color wheel to improve your color selections for an acrylic pour, how to avoid muddy colors, and how to test your colors before you pour.
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[@annapetryniec3645]

You're the first person I have heard say "complimentary colors will cause mud." I have been making these mistakes all the time, & yes wonder why my paintings would come out gross. Your explanation is clear, concise, easy to understand the theory process. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Once I started actually mixing my paints in small quantities to test this my mud creation went way down.

[@judithmyrie4691]

Very important and interesting.

[@Joywith3LastNames]

Me too! I thought you were suppose to use the colors opposite of each other on the wheel. That’s about all I know about that wheel. I muddy a lot because I am a perfectionist. That was only painting with acrylics and not even doing my first pour yet!

[@daArt708]

@@Joywith3LastNames 🙂if you ever get into making jewelry that tip will help a lot Happy crafting🌈🎨🌈😉

[@josettpenrod6506]

I'm 2 yrs in and I cant believe I'm just hearing this too.

[@kathyg5613]

WOW! I have been struggling with understanding the colour wheel and combining colours. Your explanation is the first I have understood completely. Indeed, all of your videos are extremely precise and definitive. You should get a an Oscar-type award in recognition. I am truly thankful for your efforts and generosity in making these videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Aw you're making me blush. I love to do these video because it makes me focus my thoughts and retain what I am learning also.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

I'm all-in for giving him an Oscar-type award for his teaching vids!

[@sonoffergus2023]

I strongly agree!!

[@helenai13]

I second that! Such a clear, simple and comprehensive explanation! And the suggestion of trying to combine colours is great so when we dive in we already know what not to do and avoid wasting time and money! Thank you, @LeftBrainedArtist!

[@aprildegele1510]

Great video! I've been an artist all my life and have taught a lot of classes. What I generally tell students without any color theory experience is this. (Please know I started pouring LONG before cells were a thing. That is new to me and I'm having to work with that a bit) Color theory is a whole thing and takes several semesters as an art major in structured classes. However, it's easier than that. Just trust your eyes. If the colors together look good to your eye, then use them. HOWEVER, when in doubt, split them with either white or black. You'll still get some color mixing, but in the case of pouring, the ugly colors should be minimal. (again cells mix differently, thus the next bits) When in doubt if the colors will actually mix well, use a tiny bit of each and mix them together. The color will be pleasing or disgusting. Your eye will see it immediately. Then keep a log of what colors NOT to use together. The other thing I teach is to pay attention to "warm" and "cold". For instance, on the color wheel, you will ignore the red. Anything mixed with yellow (or something that looks sunny, like yellow orange or yellow green) is "warm". Anything mixed with blue (such as violet red or dusky pinks/purples, or blue-green) is "cool". In general, when they are up against each other, warm colors can clash with cool ones and when they mix, you get an ugly grey-brown no one wants to look at. Again, you can use both, but split with black or white so they stay away from each other. This is harder to do when you're creating cells, so watch that. For cells, keep with either warm or cool. You can get warm and cool in every color. Another thing I teach is tone. This means dark to light. By adding white incrementally, you can, for instance (my favorite) is add white to a Pthalo blue or Pthalo green to create mint colors. Pthalo blue has some green and Pthalo green has some blue. As you add white, the colors go from dark green-blue through turquoise to pale wintergreen in the case of Pthalo Green. For Pthalo blue, they go from a deep blue-green through teal to a pale mint blue. Next is adding black and white to darken or lighten colors. White is easy. Black, not so much. Titanium white is without warm or cool ... but there are dozens of whites that all look white and skew to warm or cool, so stick with Titanium for mixing. Don't believe it? Go to a paint store or home center and get the "white" sample book. Depending on the brand of paint, they can have two different base colors to mix with, so if you want pure white (Titanium), pick the cool base. Adding black means adding just a TINY amount. Black tends to be overwhelming. I would never add black (even a yellow black ... yes, there are different tones of "black") to a warm color unless I KNOW it's a warm black (and that takes a lot of color theory to know, but I've told the secret below). It's just going to make a nasty "almost" color. Same for the opposite. There are other dark colors you can add (like burnt umber to warm colors) that will darken warm better, or perhaps a navy to cool colors. Cool colors are more difficult. Rule of thumb, Lamp black is cool. Mars black is warm. The last thing I teach? Let any mixture dry until you make a decision. Some colors deepen upon drying and you really never know what the end result will be until it's DRY. For instance, Alizarin Crimson is one of my favorite cool, deep reds. When wet, it looks dark pink. When it's dry, it's a beautiful blood red, which is on the blue scale. Thus, the three staples are Titanium white, Lamp black for cool colors, and Mars black for warm colors. Anything on the yellow side is warm. Anything on the blue side is cool. Use the correct black in VERY small increments to darken (or another color if you know which to use), or Titanium white to lighten (also in small increments to get the right color), and you're eye will tell you if you're wrong once it's DRY. Stay warm or cool unless you split with black or white, and you won't go wrong with cell mixing. Every color goes together in nature. Just look at a wildflower meadow. Difficult? Nope, as long as you understand "warm" and "cool". Everything else is by eye.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great info. Thanks April.

[@j.m.l5464]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!.

[@carrielane7809]

Thank you! At 80 y. O. I've learned something new. I have a color wheel but feel that I now know how to use it for paint pour. Your video is very good but a bit fast for me. No problem I will watch it again and again until I have my aha moment. It will happen. You're a good teacher! Carrie L.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Carrie. It is something I will continue to learn forever. Colors are so fantastic but they are quite a handful.

[@Iamgigi1515]

My aha moment was the testing the colors before. Great tip!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Did it work? How'd the next one turn out for you?

[@gracielanarten3119]

Mine too

[@cynthiaswan1117]

I have learned that complimentary colours can be useful. My colour tip - I was trying to make burgundy because it is a favourite colour of mine. I mixed dioxizine purple with a scarlet red but it just became a darker violet no matter how I did the ratios. So, with a little research I found a suggestion to add green. So I was finally successful by mixing 2 parts purple and 1.5 parts red followed by drizzling in phthalo green until I reached my desired colour. Hence a good use of mixing secondary colours.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I've always had a hard time mixing colors (that's why I have 100+ bottles of different color paints) but it is so expensive. I'm trying to limit my colors to less than a dozen and figure out how to create any color I want from those. We'll see how it goes. The burgundy tip is a great one. I love that color too.

[@labretbear]

Good to know ... thanks

[@christineguderski3976]

Test the paints! And the strength..I had not paid much attention to this. I'm new and you've answered questions and saved me time & money I'm sure. Wow that was great!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It is always best to test first for sure.

[@menerves123]

I don’t often comment on videos even though I watch a lot. This video is awesome as it explains even to the most novice painter. I have painted for years and have made a lot of mistakes and ruined a lot of paintings before I figured this out. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So generous of you. Thanks for wtaching.

[@deniseguay4698]

Thank you ...I was getting ready to give up pouring but then I found your videos I need a color wheel and study it and practice like you just showed us Thank 😊 🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can do it Denise. If I can, anyone can . . . it's true.

[@lucyc]

I LOVE that swatching/testing idea with the paints!!!! I've not done a paint pour yet (still working to quiet the "It's gotta be perfect" voice) and already I can see this one tip alone can save lots of heartache!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome. You just need to jump in. Even if it is cheap paints and paper.

[@ellishansen8115]

When I started pouring, I used those canvas on what seems to be cardboard panels. They're cheap and great for practice!

[@BJones-yw4dd]

Take it from a fellow artist: tell that voice to shut up forever, or you will hamper EVERY project. FORGET PERFECTION and Experiment and Play!!! Did you know that some American Indigenous artists work in a deliberate "mistake" into their art, because every human work is fallible and only the Divine can create perfection? You might approach it that way.

[@appleknocker56]

Doing the same & enjoying these videos as learning things not in any book!

[@lucyc]

@@BJones-yw4dd That's a great idea! I did a creativity seminar a few months ago and one of the things talked about was along the same lines - giving yourself permission to fail. Not only is it not the end of the world, it's part of the process, and sort of, then, not even a failure to begin with!

[@mefirst4266]

You are the 1st person who made me understand ,,, how to use the triad colors.... Now I see why I get mud when I tried not to get mud, but got mud anyway... This is a long learning curb. I use to work at the Academy Of Arts in San Francisco and I all I learned was how perspective work.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am so glad to hear that. I still struggle with this sometimes but at least I can test my out.

[@mirandamitchell8955]

Honestly this is the first video that help me understand the color wheel thank you very much I just asked other people to pick my colors for me before. Not very convenient.

[@gailk3136]

I had forgotten a lot of this. Thank you. Sometimes, the accidents of mismatching turn out stunning,

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true. I try and write them down when I find them.

[@georgegavin5273]

Well Mister Brain, ya done it again. Thank you for helping me out of a confusing mess. And I do mean MESS! I scraped off another canvas today . Now tomorrow will begin my REAL paint pouring. (third time I said that).

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Those are the best, albeit most painful, lessons. Enjoy those just as much as the successes.

[@sgw3397]

thank you so much for explaining this in a way that i understand it... i've seen 1000 color wheels and everyone talking about secondary and tertiary colors and i had no idea what they were and at that point the rest of their videos just go in one ear and out of the other because i'm lost... but you're the first person who didn't do that or make me feel stupid... i appreciate that so now i'm gonna go try it out lol thanks again

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I can't tell you know long it took me to even begin to understand the color wheel. My intellectual side though it did but the results from trying to mix and match colors were always sub par. I still feel like this is my weakest ability with pouring. We just learn differently than others. I just kept practicing and writing down what I was learning.

[@WardieChimps]

Me too!

[@dawn8542]

That makes so much sense! I was a hairstylist for 16 years. And when helping correct a color a customer had, we looked to the opposite end of the color wheel. So ash blonde with too much green for example, we'd use an orange based blonde to neutralize the color and vice versa. Same thing with skin color. Red blotchy skin needs a green based foundation. I love KZbin. I spent a year learning wire wrapping and weaving and now I'm learning this. I keep saying, I should pick up plumbing or something. Lol.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Haha, pluming would be a useful skill but you always hope you don't need that one yourself.

[@leoamaya1818]

The art of art. The song my name is mud pops into my head & then I hear Bob Ross saying happy mistakes are a part of life ,balance is key in a world of chaos & there can be no mistakes…..till the primus song comes back on. Thank you for your priceless advice 💯

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

MY NAME IS MUD? I haven't heard that forever. Looking it up now. Thanks for the childhood reminder.

[@charcoalanderson8010]

00:53 I love that one. it reminds me of a rust/ industrial environment.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much!

[@mawi1172]

My tip is to watch you. And a few others. The best talent is on yt. And many of them do so much more than pour paint. There are some 'not so good ones' but they can be forgiven if they admit their inexperience, because this is all about the journey of learning to get there. And its a lot of fun watching you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Ma. I definitely don't feel like an expert but I do love experimenting.

[@spirituellebuchermeditatio9264]

You are a star!!! Very important video before starting....thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@amieovington2719]

It’s a running family joke that I’m about 80-90% left brain so I’m not surprised you’re the one to finally make this stuff make sense. To keep it simple I knew that 2 primary colours were safe but as soon as the 3rd gets involved, you risk 💩 even in secondary and tertiary colours. This gives me so much more to work with 😃

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to hear it Amie. You just needed to hear it from the right person to make it click!

[@nataliemacklin2417]

I never would have thought color wheel opposites would muddy! In interior design it's key to mix them! Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help.

[@cecilialindkvist9761]

It's so funny! This morning I was preparing paint for tomorrow. While mixing PM and acrylic paint I suddenly became aware of that my paints had different opacities and number of stars (on the tubes). As I am a newbie in acrylic pouring I couldn't get a grip of what impact those different opacities (and numbers of stars) would have on my pourings. I was so sorry and didn't know where to find that information. And a couple of minutes later there was this notification from KZbin.. Where you explained just that! What can I say more than Thank's a lot 🙏 Cecilia from Sweden

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Excellent. Let us know how they turned out and if varying the amounts based on opacity and tint strength gives you the results you were expecting.

[@cecilialindkvist9761]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Sure will!

[@onepersonart]

You are hilarious. I laugh during your presentation. 10 out of 10. My A-ha moment was when you began blending the primary colours on the plastic. Thankyou 🙂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks! My family tells me that I think I am more funny than I am. Glad to know they aren't 100% right.

[@onepersonart]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I followed your great advice and today the magic happened. I got cells and I got colours. I posted it on my KZbin page. I am an Artist !!! Thanks again.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@onepersonart Yes you are an artist! I love hearing that.

[@waukonstandard]

That tip about mixing small amounts of the colors was great! I can't believe I never thought to do a test spot... Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Laurie. It's the little things that really add up to us making amazing art. You got this!

[@GiGi2Carter]

My ‘Aaha moment’?… THE WHOLE VIDEO❣️ thank you soooo much for sharing your knowledge so simply and thoroughly 🙏 I’m brand new to this and want to do a Dutch pour for my sons indoor/outdoor shower and toilet.. and the inspiration I have gleaned from your videos is priceless 🙏 Thank you thank you🙏. I didn’t even know the tubes have ‘opaque and semi’ on them😅 let alone the colour wheel which makes so much sense🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@danielmaryakhin3057]

Great video! I'm also a very calculated person (a programmer like you), so your approach to pouring really speaks to me. Thank you very much and keep it up!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome. If there are more experiments you are wondering about let me know. I am always looking for new ideas.

[@danielmaryakhin3057]

​@@LeftBrainedArtist Actually, I've been wondering how big of a role the quality of the canvas plays in pours. Where I live, we mainly have Italian and Chinese canvases of various qualities, the Italian ones being the higher quality (and more expensive) ones. I've been told you can use the cheaper ones for pours and been wondering how much of a factor it actually is.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@danielmaryakhin3057 It's not the canvas that is the issue but general the gesso on top. As long as it is relatively taught any canvas should work. If you have a really rough gesso the paint rolls up on itself more. That isn't bad by itself but you have to know it is going to happen and be ok with losing the outside of your initial design or you can add a slicker gesso or a base coat to keep that from happening as much. Does that make sense?

[@danielmaryakhin3057]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you very much for the detailed reply. Appreciate it!

[@melindakwiatkowski107]

I can’t thank you enough for breaking the color wheel down in its simplest form. I’m so glad my search brought me to you. Your videos saved me the frustration a $$$$😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Melinda. I never thought I could learn it let alone teach other people it so I know how you feel.

[@wildernesspractice]

This was great. I am autistic painter and only self-taught, because social language is too painful to endure classes. But I wanted to explore pouring and my first came out... mud. This at least gives me some guidelines to make it less likely I will waste a lot of time and money in developing my technique. I don't mind experimentation, but I don't have endless resources. This gives me a practical "middle road." Thanks for a simple, clear video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help my friend. Good luck.

[@marie23christine]

Thank you so much!! I am new to art (I was a programmer/analyst in my old life) and this is the first time I am really starting to understand color! You are so clear in explaining things … thank you so much!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! It took me forever to figure a way to understand it.

[@legallioness]

Loved the practical mixing demo. Made it so easy to understand. Thank you for sharing. I love your tip on pre mixing the colors to test the combos

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It helps so much for this guy that doesn't inately see colors that look good together.

[@sylviathomas7482]

Basic, yet powerful information! Thank you ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Sylvia. I am a simple man so I have to keep it simple for me too. 8)

[@jamiemccleangregson29]

OMG Ah Ha moment. Theory. Totally get the weight thing now. Using the color wheel to mix brought it around for me. The Tint strength, and Pigment weight from previous video. Thank you sooooo much

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad to hear that Jamie. I love aha moments. 💡

[@marthafontaine9797]

Great tutorial. You explanations are simple to understand( my brain at age 70 is not sure if it's right, left or dormant). I greatly appreciate your teaching. God Bless

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure. I sometimes I feel like my brain is dormant too and I'm only 42.

[@janetboyle3432]

I"m starting my paint pouring adventure at 74. Ring pours frustrate me because of a slight tremor in my dominant hand

[@evemahony671]

I’m so glad you presented this video. Thank you. ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Eve.

[@ThePeer63]

This is fun. Been an IT-Pro for 40 years and I like the way you're talking about things. Knowing what you're doing is the most essential thing! Though I started painting in '87 with oil, very much nature like. Then later it became acrylic, and I love to paint "as a painter" too. But the pouring stuff looks so nice, and I love the way you talk about colours... Rule 1 for a painter is when you mix paint, you start with the light colour and very slowly add the darker colour. Otherwise you'll end up like the orange and the green. Really, this made my day!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for the tip. Color theory and mixing is definitely a lifelong learning type of subject.

[@saltlifegull4091]

OMG, you're so funny. Great video and thank you so much for saving us frustration! I really liked your 'ugly' one the best.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Interesting how that works isn't it? That's the beauty of acrylic pouring I guess Leah. Someone is going to love everything.

[@Rachel-hg1gn]

Oh my gosh! So glad I saw this before I started. I never would have guessed complimentary colors would muddy each other out like that!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I know right? You can use them, just put something in between to keep them from going all brown/grey.

[@searece]

I knew about the tinting strength, though not in such words, but I hadn't realized yet what an effect opacity had!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help out a fellow artist.

[@cindyhirschman1923]

Didn’t even think of the semi opaque and opaque colors.. that will help a lot!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Excellent. I may be doing another video experiment this week for opaque and transparent colors.

[@sonoffergus2023]

This channel is also saving peoples’ sanity. I appreciate your insights from experience. Very real! Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Brian. Let me know if you have more questions. I am always looking for ideas for more videos.

[@gailgriffith77]

Thank you for your presentation on the color wheel. Have such a hard time matching colors.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I do to. I just keep practicing with each pour where I create my own colors.

[@pamgibbons2773]

In this video I learned the difference of what transparent and opaque will do in painting. That tells you how new I am.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

We all start from there Pam. Just part of the journey. It my case I "knew" this was the case but I hadn't internalized it until I started doing this experiments.

[@almacade1527]

Well that’s a whole darn thing so far is been an aha lightbulb moment for me and we’re just at the first break where you asked our opinion. I’m really digging this

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Excellent Alma. Love the name BTW. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

[@BubblesByYoli]

Those first two pictures were really pretty

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Yoli!

[@stolenorange]

Its good that you explain what youve learned in layman's terms, not bombarded with too much information.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. That is how I learn so I figure others would be the same.

[@stolenorange]

​@LeftBrainedArtist It's much appreciated!

[@sharonknevett9699]

I'm more of a scientist than artist so this makes so much sense ! Genius 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Sharon. Good luck on the next one.

[@lindafaulkner9540]

You’re a terrific teacher

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Linda.

[@youtubecreatersTJs]

THANK YOU FOR BEING AWESOME!!! EXPLAINING SO EASY AND INFO THAT IS REAL. YOU ARE MY FAVORITE. PLEASE DONT CHANGE. AND GET ALL COMMERCIALIZED!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I appreciate that! I will have to get a little commercialized or I won't be able to continue on KZbin.

[@joyrichards9261]

Really good video I have been painting for 40 years and this is one of the best explanations I’ve seen

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Joy. It really helps me learn to put my thoughts in a video so I am glad it is helpful to others too.

[@virgilparker1575]

I've been trying to just pour without checking. Thanks for taking your time to explain theory

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Virgil.

[@rondab4236]

I’m just starting pouring, and part of me just wants to play and part of me wants to go about this analytically. So, I’ve watched this twice and tomorrow I’ll play!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Excellent. That play is always the best part is it not?

[@Fluidpysankymasterartist]

OMG!!! You are the best!! I’ve come to you to learn everything about paint pouring. You share aooo much knowledge what a GREAT teacher you are!! Thank you for all your time, knowledg and your wonderful videos!! i’m horrendously bad at math but I went thru your video about how to figure out how much paint to use and I finally am able to use your formula. Also thanks for the calculator you have on your website (I think it’s there). Instead of my math challenged mind I can plug the numbers in and get the amounts. This video about opacity and tints was so great, I again learned sooo much!!! So many thank yous!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am so glad those resources were helpful to you. Let me know if you have any additional questions. I am always looking for new ideas for videos.

[@jeannedecker964]

OMG. I learned so much. Now I know why I get mud and will need to learn color theory. Thank you so much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Jeanne. Hope it helps you.

[@donbarnes5774]

You are a master of instruction! It’s the detailed information that makes all the difference. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Don. Luckily these help me learn too.

[@beverlypeterson291]

Omg! I bought a color wheel before I started acrylic painting but never understood how it really works ,,, until NOW!!! I’ve heard “you need to take a class in color theory” but I’m good at putting clothes or rooms together so I thought, I didn’t need color theory! Now I realize how wrong my thinking was! I know the basics like red & yellow=orange, blue & yellow =green, etc, but I didn’t know any further than that but, thanks to yet another amazing video from you, now I “get it”!! I’m going to sign up for a color theory course ASAP! You & what you are doing, are absolutely amazing! I’m pretty sure you are the only one on KZbin doing this type of actual “art education” that everyone who aspires to do art needs to watch/learn. Thank you so much a thousand times!! I finally feel like I am truly on my way to creating the art that is in my mind!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're really ripping through these videos Beverly. I expect some amazing pictures of the art you start making soon.

[@karleenpetersen7473]

Now I know why my paintings turn brown or gray is places! Thank You for all your tutorials. I am learning so much from you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Karleen.

[@Selavel1]

I did a dirty pour with black/cream/bronze/gold and suprisingly got a picture that looked exactly like marble...so pleased with that one

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That sounds fantastic James. I've tried to do some marble or stone looks but I didn't like any of them.

[@KyleesColors]

You are 100% the reason I was just able to put my own palette together for a BEAUTIFUL piece with ZERO muddiness. I’m so excited. Thank you!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is awesome to hear Kylee. Thanks for letting me know.

[@mrsbalon8044]

This makes sense. This explains why all my paintings are so dark. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am glad it was helpful. Good luck on your future pours Shannon.

[@SamanthaHoward-j9u]

Huge Thank you for all your tutorials they are the most helpful out of all the videos on KZbin and I am glad I stumbled across them! I just started pour painting and I feel much more confident knowing I can get good advice from your channel 😁

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great to hear!

[@manderson5499]

I kept getting muddied colors which this color wheel explanations caught my eye immediately. Thanks for your time and effort put into the videos 💙

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful! This one still gets me today not being a right-brained person but I am learning.

[@tammyhellier9801]

I am not good with colors. This was amazing to wake myself up. I need to practice mixing colors so everything is not mud! You amaze me. You are loved!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Aw, thanks so much Tammy. I struggle with colors too. Usually I get my wife's opinion before I start.

[@Decopainterandtea]

Ummm LOVED the green one you held up at the beginning lol.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks. Interesting how we all see things to differently. That is the beauty of art.

[@loomusducla]

OMG dogging on yourself about your clothes in the beginning XD XD hilarious. Love the humility NO one is perfect. Shine

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Louis. I found out a long time ago not to take myself so seriously. Not worth the trouble.

[@lynnewilliams1140]

Thank you so much for your explanations. I am not an "art" person and I am learning so much from you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're an art person now Lynne. Funny how some of us just need a little different perspective to see finally see it in ourselves though.

[@thom7724]

This makes sense, thank you. I have gotten colors that I didn't want bc I was mixing opposing primary colors. Now I better understand how they mix.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@NegativeMass85]

Yep, I've made plenty of mud! I thank you for this tutorial on color theory. You have a great, orderly, easy-to-follow teaching style. Very helpful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad to help Deborah. I've learned from all the mud I've made. I still to occassionaly but much less since I pay attention to my color choices.

[@dianadaniels8873]

I like all of the tips, but the last one was the best for me.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Diana. Color theory never really "stuck" for me till I started using it before every painting.

[@dianadaniels8873]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I think that the little test will help it stick for. Because I do have quite a bit of mud. 😆 🤣 😂

[@animaljammerrares6301]

I really like how you explained the levels of colors from primary to secondary etc because you're demonstration showed the variation that you can get depending on the amount of paint that you add and your explanation about the strength of pigment and everything else it all helps me understand how to use my paint better so that I don't get off colors that I don't like I really appreciate all of the experimentation and learning that you share with us

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I’m so glad this is helping you. It has taken a long time to really let it sink in this left brain of mine.

[@jaynenewell3566]

I know I have come late to this video but I still just wanted to leave a thank you for all the knowledge I have a gleaned I really feel I have learnt so much. You graciously said to watch other KZbinrs however I have seen some of there videos and yours are the ones that make most sense to me-I believe you have saved me a lot of wasted paint and frustration as I am just starting my journey with fluid art - thank you so much and a new subscriber here - much love Southampton, England X

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thanks Jayne. So glad you found me and that my videos are helping.

[@Venomousfox]

This guy is my new guru

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Aw shucks. Thanks!

[@godsvocals]

Thanks so much again for taking the time out . 💜💜💜💜

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome

[@lisamb4269]

Okay, so this video is 1 year old for Me. And as usual you are EXTREMELY helpful for me. You just fixed my ADHD !!! Ty...;) I really need a colour wheel!!! I'm sharing!!!...;)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad this was helpful Lisa. I don't intuitively get color like many artists so this was, and still is, extrememly helpful to me.

[@dianemelton6475]

Thank you so much for explaining the color wheel so throughly. Keep up the good work.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! Will do Diane.

[@cynthiaking5308]

Not sure if its of value (a pun for advanced color theorists), but if i have a transparent color, I’ll mix it with opaque white to keep the transparent color from disappearing. True, it may lighten the color, but at least i have a chance of it not vanishing.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true and a great tip Cynthia. Thanks!

[@rebeccamckenzie5037]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !! I have been wondering, since watching acrylic pours, Why no one uses 'opposite' colors (I'm brand new to acrylic pouring, don't even have all supplies yet). I kept yelling (lol) 'why not try these colors' & such). This video is going to save me a bunch of $. And as many videos as I watch, I haven't seen any on color mixing 🤔. Very nice & thank you again !!!!!! 💞

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Rebecca. Don't take too much time watching other people though. You just need to get started so you start failing, and ultimately learning, quicker.

[@lizbethliss101]

Ooh my I never heard about the opacity and transparency of the paints! I just bought what looked nice and that was it. Thanks !

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'm glad I was able to tip you off to opacity/transparency. Hopefully you can use that to make even more beautiful art.

[@thefluidmuse]

This channel helped me a lot in my art work.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Prasanna.

[@misslayer999]

Great info. I appreciate your non vagueness too.. but dude, seriously the third painting you held up, (green, red and black) that you said was disgusting was the literally the best. Cell formation looked really uniform and consistently awesome plus the colors did not muddy. Sorry but that one's getting a thumbs up from me lol

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is the amazing part about art. Everyone looks at it differently. Thanks Beth!

[@lightinthedark9984]

I haven't had that moment yet, I still have not started painting. I am trying to get some information on it first but I am excited to start.. I want you to know that your videos are SO HELPFUL, Thank you again.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are more than welcome. We do need to get you going though. Nothing like the feeling of pouring your first cup of paint.

[@lightinthedark9984]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I'll be starting soon,That's my reward for "spring cleaning" lol. What brand of paint do you suggest?

[@SnarkasticSunny]

As someone who is still fairly new to this (or any) artwork, I will tell you this ~ when you actually start 'doing it", you'll get a totally different POV & it makes more sense. But I watched a ton of these before I actually tried it & wish I'd known that all that info would get jumbled up in my head the minute I actually tried mixing & putting paint to canvas! Many things I can learn about 1st & so minimize my mistakes -- not this! I encourage you to sit with your paints right there while you watch & hit 'pause" to try something that grabs your attention. This really is a "learning by doing" kind of art thing. And that includes making mistakes, or as I now call them, "unexpected educational moments". LOL

[@marilynyarbrough7951]

Well, duh! Now I better understand my color wheel. I appreciate your simple but yet detailed info. As I keep watching your vids, I can figure the color schematics sooner than later. Thanks for sharing. You are a wealth of knowledge.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Awesome! Thank you Marilyn. I keep learning new things about how colors react with each other. Seems like it will be a a life-long learning path.

[@jessieharrell481]

Him: “nobody wants this!” Me: “wait, I kinda like that. [Or this] Oh, that one is cool. The mud makes the colors pop, like apathy that found emotion. [Or this] Oh wow, I really like the contrast on that neon swipe, dim to vibrant.” Hah! It really goes to show that EVERYONE has “trash” paintings that someone will love. But yes, understanding colors helps a lot, thank you! 😄

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Haha, I get this so much now. I love it, and hate it, all at the same time. Now that I am about to launch my storefront it makes deciding what to sell and not even more difficult. Keep the comments coming Jessie. Love these.

[@jessieharrell481]

@@LeftBrainedArtist just put it all out there and see what resonates with your audience. It blows my mind when I make, say, four paintings in an evening and will be ready to trash two, but those are my partner’s two favorites of the night. Or when he shows five to a friend and the one I was going to paint over was the friend’s favorite. Everyone sees something different. I just started a month ago but I’ve decided to not paint over anything any time soon, let it all have at least a 3 month opportunity to be loved by someone else. Maybe then I’ll make it something else. Anyway, thank you for the regular enlightenment and inspiration! I’m excited for your storefront growth!

[@InnaBrooks-MagicCreations]

This is my biggest problem is that it gets muddy. So thank you for your help. I am really learning a lot from you. I am great full. I will definitely will get it soon😉

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help Inna. We all have the same problems fortunately so we can learn from each other.

[@billknudson6620]

I finally got it! I didn't worry about it that much in photography, but color theory can make all the difference in the world when pouring & mixing colors! Thank you, David!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great to hear Bill. Glad it was helpful.

[@spillchillwithtlc719]

I knew red and blue make purple, but I wound up with a LOT more purple than anticipated today. My aha moment was when you talked about tinting strength and opacity!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yup, that's what always does it for me. My failures are my best teachers for sure Teresa.

[@kdiane1014]

I'm speechless to know how to compliment you enough! I have never learned so much from any other artist. Thank you for sharing, addressing the issues no one mentions. Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thank you Diane. I do appreciate that.

[@darlenenelson215]

Thank you so much! I never did understand the color wheel. You are fantastic 👏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome Darlene. I still don't feel like I do but at least it isn't a foreign concept for me anymore.

[@judyeuller7602]

Very informative once again. So glad you are left-brained. 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sometimes I am glad too. Sometimes my quest for answers gets me in trouble. 8)

[@bernadettegorman9975]

Excellent teaching video. I’m just starting and was feeling overwhelmed. Very helpful video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You got this Bernadette.

[@LorraineTapper]

I have just started pouring and have had a few dull muddy pours. This video is really helpful and I will think about this when doing my practice pours today.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great to hear.

[@rayemartineau8644]

i saw this a few months ago. I already had my color wheel but couldn't figure it out. You helped a lot. I went To Diane Mize and some others to learn more. and watched your recommendations. Spent about 6 hours until I felt comfortable with the color wheel. Thanks so much!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I hope it helps your pours turn out more like you expect Raye. This part of pouring took a long time for this left brained guy to learn.

[@georgannmartin-kumm100]

Buying a color wheel now. Thanks, never thought about how the MUD was made.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You and me both. It’s all a learning experience GeorgeAnn. Sorry KZbin was showing me a different comment while I was replying.

[@waltermiller4071]

The light bulb over my head just exploded! Awesome instruction on the tints, primaries and compliment colors. Thank you very much for this video, getting a color wheel asap. Great job presenting David.👍👏👏👏👏💯

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

One tip I am going to give later is if you are mixing your own colors, phthalo blue and magenta work way better. Those are more closely related to the primary printing colors yellow, cyan, and magenta.

[@spezialk23]

You are a Man of Honor. Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

TY Helmut. I appreciate that.

[@deelorenzetti7766]

This has been an excellent video! I’ve been struggling with my colors and have gotten mud several times. All good intentions, so extremely disappointing! This helps so much. Always love your left brained thinking. Your Techy no matter what your doing it seems. Love it. Thanks for sharing!! ✌️💜😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Dee. Glad to help.

[@Faworki]

As a beginner in this art form you just made me run over and CHECK my paints and wow.. I now understand why everything was so ugly. Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happens to the best of us Winder. I guarantee I was in the same boat just before I made this video.

[@christinesanderson7819]

Thank you - awesome teaching - I learnt a lot today 😀

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Christine.

[@margiemcfee4569]

Once again an exceptional video. You are such a wonderful teacher, informative artist, and terrific easy to understand information giver. Thank you again for all you do and have done.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks again Margie. So glad I can help you.

[@BJones-yw4dd]

Well explained and demonstrated! I also think Dianne Mize is an EXCELLENT resource. Her Quick Tips and massive educational efforts are helpful to anyone of any level. Thanks also for the reminders about transparency vs opacity and the proportions to shoot for. That was not something I'd thought about. THUMBS UP

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are more than welcome my friend. Happy pouring!