Fluid Painting Technique - Red/Purple/Silver + Spray Trick

[@nancyvolker3342]

i love the fact that you kept the negative white space open it really helps to bring out the colors

[@monicasignorino6534]

I become absolutely entranced when I watch videos of you bringing your paintings to life! Thank you so much for sharing these with us!

[@AnniesArtStudio]

The diluted dish soap trick is really cool. I found you today on youtube and your'e an inspiration. I just started putting videos of my paintings up as well. Im going to try and get brave and speak in my videos like you. Thanks for sharing your work. They are beautiful.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much for your kind words. So sorry it took forever to answer I just saw this! It is my pleasure to share. I am also a shy person when it comes to the camera but I decided screw it, it's for the love sharing art. X

[@AnniesArtStudio]

I'm going to try too. I learned from you and did my first pour! It came out so cool! Keep at it ❤

[@FarmleagueSportscards]

I know its an older vid. but don't get to comment on your work that much as I stream on tv ,but you are amongst the very few that have an idea of what you are doing,keep'em coming dear happy painting David @ A stroke of art

[@saltspringdeb1]

Another Beauty! I love your style. Have tried a few others but going to try your method now. Thanks, Deb

[@tahannievids5571]

Loving your videos, I recently fractured my wrist so cant work for a few weeks, I came across your Channel and it has inspired me to get back into painting so thank you :D

[@angelabay-jespersen6205]

Oooh, it looks SO good even without lots of cells. I loved the diluted dish soap "trick", it created a super cool effect. I also love the idea of a white or blank space. I really really love your work. I hope that one day I might get to try to do one myself. Keep it up, you're amazing!!! Love love love it!

[@MelyDartist]

Aw thank you so much! :)

[@jamiekeon9340]

ooooooo, PRETTY! Thank you for being the most informative artist I have found by sharing your secrets. my kitchen is now my paint lab. .I have done 2 sets of 3 art panels each. it's working for me. I just might try some new canvases. I am OBSESSED. Thanks again and I'll keep watching.

[@MelyDartist]

I totally understand the obsession! Although I have not been painting much less lately I spent so much time just practicing every night so I get what you mean. Hoping to get back in the groove soon! My pleasure to share and help out others :)

[@deblily3446]

The blank space certainly creates a different look. With the right colors, it could end up looking like an agate perhaps. That is just what it reminds me of. Not sure what type of agate though. Thanks!

[@rachelegan349]

ive watched all your videos about 7 times each and i'm so inspired to try this! ive been looking for a creative outlet for a while now that doesn't depend on other people (it's hard to get models for photography all the time!) thank you so much for sharing your techniques. i will be looking at your site and hopefully purchasing a few paintings as gifts as a way to say thanks for your generosity! keep on bringing great art into this world :)

[@MelyDartist]

I can't believe I just saw this! Thank you so much Rachel for all your kind words I really appreciate it :) Yes it is a great creative outlet that you can do on your own. Let me know if you get into it! And let me know if you want more than one painting I can make a deal price ;) Lotsa love

[@sherrydiane8522]

Thanks for sharing your techniques! The soap as a final spray is so interesting & I love watching you move the paint around on the canvas!

[@hannahcollinsart]

I think this is my favourite so far!! Love the negative space with the white!

[@MelyDartist]

Hannah Collins yes I'm loving it too! will be experimenting more of this :) thanks Hannah x

[@cherylpesutimassie5010]

your style of painting is simply amazing and beautiful.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you!

[@screeningmimi]

Beautiful technique...Thanks so much for sharing! Anyone else think the dots with colors in them are cool looking too?

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much!

[@crwalpole]

Thanks so much for sharing your work. Really makes me want to start painting again! Plus I absolutely love your accent! Sounds like a mix between Ontario and South African! Beautiful! Much love

[@normamendez9631]

crwalpole

[@missymoore4930]

This is so beautiful!!!! God I just love your color choice.

[@orenandesu]

I love it! I'm new to acrylic and just about to embark on the journey to discovering myself with art, haha. Thanks for the video! :)

[@crisscross104]

Just beautiful again. Love the blowing effect and the spray worked magic.

[@monicaeggleton4510]

Love the concept of the blank zone, tend that did work well. When I have the funds, I want to support you and understand fully what you have learned with all your work. I am finding ALL of your work inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing. It's wonderful to experience and learn something new, especially something so visually stimulating.

[@MelyDartist]

Monica Eggleton wow thank you so much! So many kind words :) you can check out my website for paintings - that would definitely count as support ;)

[@ccpcpreschool1440]

AWESOME! You are so talented! Thank you for your inspiration! Do you put a final top coat on your paintings? High gloss?

[@rosiepisatcky7877]

You are an inspiration Mely!!

[@paulettehigham4015]

Omg this is really beautiful Mely....... Amazing ❤️

[@Tomes23]

Wow! I’m learning so much from you. Thank you!

[@artpoemsbysaloumehsallysal7043]

That's fabulous.I love the colours. Xxxx

[@msblessedmckenzie]

Purple...My other favorite color. Lol So I'm going 2comment b4 I even watch it. Lol 💜😍💜😍💜 Awesome job...Thanks 4sharing

[@jenniferbell4925]

I love your work MelyD. I'm only new you pouring art and your videos are the best tool I could have asked for when it comes to tutorials. Needless to say I'm obsessed (my hubby says I'm possessed! 🤣🤣) Thank you so much for putting your out out there for beginners like I am can learn. You rock! One question. I really like the way you spray with diluted dish soap. What ration of soap to water do you use?

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much Jennifer! obesessed is normal to me so don't feel bad! For the ratio and more info on dishsoap you can check this out melydartist.com/this-is-how-i-do-it-01/ lotsa love!

[@iqrabahadarkhan448]

i am speechless , i love your technique , i talked about you at my art forum !! outstanding ideas :ad

[@MelyDartist]

Iqra Bahadar Khan wow thank you so much!! :)

[@jmc19669]

Hi I just wanted to tell you I've tried the cells and god it's fabulous- and this one with those colours!!! ❤❤❤❤. Love your work and would happily buy but I'm in Australia ☹

[@reworkxready4025]

Your vids are my greatest find! Thanks for sharing...you're awesome!

[@MelyDartist]

Aww thank you :)

[@erinmorrison6199]

I loved it when you sprayed it that was kool.

[@jacquelineisaacs6198]

Beautiful even without the multitude of cells! In what ratio is the diluted soapy water mixed?

[@duvenhage00]

Beautiful piece of work.

[@josephstanley200]

Love the soapy water trick

[@helenback908]

Hi Mel, I've just watched a heap of your videos in a row. I'm desperate to try this technique...I'm waiting until I can get some pouring medium, or I have since found that PVA craft glue (or Elmer glue) is a more affordable alternative. I don't remember seeing you add any pouring medium. Can you tell me if that's right? Can I do it with pain and water only? And, if so, do you get crazing in your paintings? I want to do a big one like this for our new home. Thanks for making these videos. The paintings are beautiful. Very gorgeous!

[@sharonsuzuki5641]

Hi there...I really love what u do..the purple painting turned out great! Did u say u sprayed diluted DISH SOAP??I wasnt sure if i was hearing correct...? Thanks for sharing with us x

[@michellenibler6599]

I think the blank spot is an interesting add. I like it.

[@DeesBBB]

Oh my gorgeous!!! With the diluted dish soap, do you have to clean it off later or can you do a finish on it afterwards without any effect.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you! No you do not have to clean anything off it doesn't show when dried :)

[@noraadrianamato4853]

Buenas tardes Mel, soy Nora de Bs. As. Argentina, quisiera saber como es la técnica, utilizás vertido acrilico liquitex (resina) o sólo spray? gracias muy hermosas tus obras, beso Good afternoon Mel, I am Nora from Bs. As. Argentina, I would like to know how the technique is, do you use acrylic liquitex (resin) or spray only? Thanks your works very beautiful

[@TheDipendra47]

amazing work iam inspired the way you work

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much :)

[@kc_222]

What is your ratio dish soap to water? I love this so much!

[@lizp.b2003]

I'm wondering the same, I've tried a few drops of soap to about 2oz of water, and I dont get that effect. I wonder if it's closer to equal parts. I dont think she'll answer this. I've noticed when asking how to's, she doesn't respond. But she has a "her secrets"to all the question you can buy. I've not bought, just keep trying on my own

[@skellez83]

Stunning! I wonder if the dish soap influences the drying procedure. And...does that thick paint crack upon drying? Thank you!

[@MelyDartist]

Thanks! The dish soap does nothing to the drying process as there is so little of it. My paint isn't that thick, most say it's quite runny actually. It does not crack :)

[@skellez83]

MelyD.artist cool! Thanks very much for the reply! See ya the next vid.

[@julietteb8221]

Bonjour Mely, quand tu dis du soap, c'est du liquide vaisselle ou du savon liquide pour les mains? elle est super ta peinture j'adore ;) merci pour tout ce que tu partages.

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

I've noticed you tilt your paintings so that the paint flows much faster than a lot of other artists, who seem to tilt very gradually so the paint moves slowly. Is that just a preference, or do you like the results better or ?

[@Susanasart]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@barbvaillant3527]

Hi. I love your art and your videos. Your editing is great. What system do you use?

[@val8987]

Like your paintings!🙂I have a question: If you want to use metallic acrylic paints should I mix it with water or both water and Pouring medium? Thanks!

[@MelyDartist]

You can try with or without pouring medium but yes you will need water to get the right pouring consistency. Metallics react differently it might take some practice to get a good result :)

[@OdileJenouvrier]

Magnifique ! Bravo !

[@marilynthaxton568]

I'm so into no looking ...its right there and everything else we need to know. Duh ! Thanks for sharing.

[@jennross6466]

Hello, Beautiful piece of art you made there. Thank you very much for sharing a technique with us. Do you reuse the wasted paint that is poured off? Which brand of dish soap do you use?

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much and it is my pleasure. No I do not reuse the paint and the brandof dishsoap is Palmolive but it does not make a difference.

[@hellofromUSA062]

Very beautiful.

[@JoaBea4]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!! Love!!

[@evelyneself4938]

Smashing.....as usual!

[@dianaeichles5982]

love your work!!

[@MelyDartist]

Thanks!

[@mathildarosen7843]

I was wondering how much dish soap you use in the water. I have added a bit in a spray bottle and it really doesnt do anything for me. Thanks.

[@rawan3495]

You are amazing btw :) .. I wanted to ask, how do you make your acrylic this liquid?? mine are a lot thicker .. is it only water? or is it a special brand?

[@lizp.b2003]

I believe it's more water to the consistency she likes

[@dericneufeld5546]

When I tried the swirl technique, it looked really promising...after it dried, it sunk into the canvas and all of the different layers of colors combined and muddied together. It didn't look anything like it did wet. Does this happen to you? How do you fix it? Do you spray a clear coat on it before it all mixes?

[@elfiewilkins6639]

Deric Saw your question and will offer you a suggestion. It could be that the paint consistency was too thin. Try again with a thicker mixture. Good luck

[@ashleycombs7416]

Beautiful!!

[@mrsgemini4277]

This is so dope

[@jeanthobaben]

Great use of negative space.

[@jenniferbell4925]

Thanks for replying MelyD, you gorgeous thing you 😘

[@cindysmith3576]

Do your paintings dry glossy or matte? And if they dry matte, do you seal them with something to give them a glossy appearance?

[@MelyDartist]

Paint dried matte unless it's metallic. You add a varnish after that can bring out the shine.

[@paulthomasshepherd5156]

DUCK TAPE HANDLES: Here is a Paul Shepherd handling technique: Take a strip of duck tape. Pinch it together in the middle. Stick the remaining two loose ends to the back of your canvas board or piece to be painted. The pinched together part makes a handle to grip and hold your work with while you do your tilting of the piece. 4 handles on a larger piece. When your work is dried just peel the duck tape off. With this you can tilt in any direction while keeping your hands away from the running paint.

[@meuniermaryse7136]

Dommage que l'on ne puisse pas lire sur les flacons les produits utilisés...j'adore ce que vous faites....

[@MelyDartist]

Meunier Maryse Flow Acrylic de Artist Loft et Americana - je l'ai montrent à chaque vidéo. Je sais que c'est pas super claire tjrs mais il en a que oui mesemble. Et merci beaucoup

[@ta-tanishapierre7687]

Cool art thanks for inspiring me.

[@MelyDartist]

Thanks and my pleasure!

[@Mr.Chonto]

How do you get it to react so well with diluted dish soap

[@magdalenarodriguez6403]

buenas tardes, me encantan los cuadros pero el idioma ha sido una barrera inmensa, le solicito respetuosamente me indica los frascos que inicialmente muestra que son y si usted se los aplica al inicio del programa, soy Colombiana y sus pinturas son bellas gracias María Magdalena Rodriguez Rua

[@narsisnajafi601]

Hello, are the colors you use are acrylic?

[@angelcaban2387]

Awsome channel

[@carolinamontero7552]

Hi this is soo beautiful what do yo spray on it??

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you - I say it 3 times during the video and it is written in the description.... diluted dishsoap

[@carolinamontero7552]

Thank you i am sorry i speak spanish

[@marilynthaxton568]

Yeeahhhaaa, I'm Loving It !!! What kind of dish soap do you use and what's the ratio to water in that small spray bottle? I'm sure you have answered this question a million times.....I will watch your video coming up that you just talked about so if go over that no worries answering me here ok!?. SMASHING JOB ON THIS POUR

[@MelyDartist]

Hahaha thanks and you're hilarious! I get a zillion of the same questions so no biggie. Glad you found it! have a good one

[@crochethappy3786]

Do you ever paint the canvas white first? Amazing..that you can just turn the canvas around and get what looks like hours and hours of work! I am afraid of the mess!

[@MelyDartist]

Crochet Happy I don't paint it first and yes it is messy! I don't mind it though :) you should see my nails 😂 don't be afraid to try it it's so much fun!

[@coleenhuff432]

amazing

[@PrinceGBuddha]

can you please show what kind of pouring medium you use.

[@MelyDartist]

The best pouring medium is by Liquitex - the one I have at the moment is one I'm trying out but will not buy it again. I prefer Liquitex.

[@gaylematthes]

I can't read label on white and black bottles. can you say what they are? gorgeous. how much soap to water ratio or does it matter

[@MelyDartist]

Gayle Matthes the brand is Flow Acrylic by Artists Loft - there's a link to that info in the description :)

[@gaylematthes]

Thank you

[@lindaclifford3883]

Artist's Loft is Michael's "House Brand" in the US. Don't know if it's available outside the US.

[@MelyDartist]

Linda Clifford yes exactly. I live in Montreal so I can get some but I'm not sure you can get some outside of Canada and U. S. unless maybe online

[@سوسن-ه6خ]

What is the kind of the colours please ??

[@justinaldrich6016]

Add silicone oil and heat to get a bunch of cells

[@suesturges6022]

So glad not many cells! Like!

[@FairyArtMother]

I like your negative space much better than the ones that cover the canvas and look a little frantic. Maybe it’s just that you move your canvas a lot. As far as density goes, there’s a very scientific reason you get cells without any oil. The less dense pigmented paints will float over and rise up to the surface. That creates the cell action you see. If you’re truly interested to learn more about the density, Golden Paint website has all the densities listed. Yes, it is their brand, but all brands that use pigments will be very similar to the Golden paints. I’ve noticed you used that brand a few times. You can’t really gage the craft paints like the artist brands bCause they have little to no pigments. To keep their paint inexpensive, they rely, on dyes to get color. Check out the density chart at golden. Go to Technical😦

[@FairyArtMother]

Sorry. Go to Technical, then Resources, then Paint Density.

[@MelyDartist]

This video is over a year and a half old. I've learned a lot since this experiment and have seen the chart a long time ago. I am quite aware about density. I have a few videos about it that are quite old also. Thanks for taking the time to write in though. Maybe if others read this they will learn something. Oh and I agree completely that with negative space it looks much better. Maybe if you checked out my more recent work you'd like.

[@FairyArtMother]

MelyD.artist I’m looking at all of them. I just started at the beginning after seeing your most recent. Please don’t think I’m being critic Leonard. I’ve just spent a lot of time watching videos and researching how Paint works and find it fascinating. I did like your most recent work better than your earlier pieces. I hope to see more.

[@MelyDartist]

Judy Sand I apologize if I sounded a bit cold. This is such an experimental process and I agree the science of it is absolutely fascinating. My older videos, in my opinion, are pretty bad. I learned a lot in time and the visuel is also a bit better. I even feel like deleting some.. anyhoo, thanks for writing in and thanks for watching.

[@beverlygreen4910]

you use only pouring medium in the white, why not in the other paints?

[@MelyDartist]

Beverly Green because the other paints don't need it. The Artist's Loft brand is cheap paint, hence the need for pouring medium.

[@WestBlvdVet]

Where would I find your document?

[@Malatashopping]

what this is color?

[@kimcox66030]

What about alcohol instead of diluted dishsoap?

[@MelyDartist]

kenneltech08 it reacts differently. Alcohol pushes away the paint and is better used when working in layers. There are some good videos showing it you should check it out :)

[@gabriellebradley]

What happens if you don't draw your finger through it?

[@MelyDartist]

You get less effects when you move around the canvas like I do

[@patriciahurbourg6161]

bonsoir qu utilisez vous comme spray?? pour obtenir toutes ces petites cellules?? MERCI

[@MelyDartist]

Du savon a vaisselle diluer avec de l'eau.

[@patriciahurbourg6161]

merci MelyD.artist !! si j ai bien compris vous mélangez vos peintures avec du pouring médium +eau vous versez sur la toile ,puis vous faites votre coulée et après vous pulvérisez le produit savon dilué sur les endroits que vous désirez avoir des cercles!!! ;) c est ça? merci :)

[@MelyDartist]

Patricia Hurbourg oui ça ressemble pas mal à ça :)

[@patriciahurbourg6161]

Merci beaucoup MelyD.artist !! je l ai fait mais obtenu que de petites cellules!!! je vais poster une photo sur ma page patricia artiste peintre :)

[@jonibrei8688]

what is the mix ratio for the dish soap/water?

[@MelyDartist]

you can check it out here! melydartist.com/this-is-how-i-do-it-01/

[@margaretdeadmon1548]

I really love your work, but while I realize you do some things for profit, telling us to go to a link for the ratio of soap to water only to find you have to purchase that is really a bummer. You tell us how you do everything else, why charge for that piece of info???

[@brendamartin715]

You can experiment on your own to get the right mix. But I think the small amt charged for info and the free videos ( which can be expensive to film) is a very inexpensive art course.

[@taecampbe]

I want to try this fluid painting . I seem to like technique that use lots of paint . Lol.

[@MelyDartist]

Tricia Campbell go for it! :)

[@deaaqua86]

I have tried doing the dish soap thing and I just can't get it to work. 🙁

[@lizp.b2003]

What is your ratio, bc I cant get it right either lol?

[@msninjab3RRY]

How long does it take to dry

[@MelyDartist]

about 24h

[@iaindrennan3552]

your Canadian eh! love it great work😁

[@MelyDartist]

yep and thanks!

[@LK-pb4no]

MelyD.artist Mel.....where are you from. I’m from Toronto.

[@caroljohnson-rm1tj]

Whats your pm. So captivating. Love your creative styles.

[@iqrabahadarkhan448]

please i want to try but as i am not aware of paints please help me out honey !

[@MelyDartist]

melydartist.com/my-secrets/

[@heatherherrmann1777]

You should put some light above you and lift up your camera up higher so those of us who love you can see everything better. I love see how your paintings come out. But it's kind of dark. ;)

[@MelyDartist]

I know! I can't put a light over me but I've been working on making better and clearer videos. I think my last ones aren't as bad :) You are totally right btw

[@copelandart]

If you go to Lowe's, or Home Depot, you can get a couple of halogen work lights on stands. Set them up so the lights are about 3-4 feet above and about 2 feet or so to the sides of your canvas. Aim them at the canvas (you'll see how to position them pretty easily). That should brighten things a lot!

[@jeanthobaben]

Want to learner about dish soap....as an alkaline addition.

[@Hana-F]

I love to paint but I have no space to get really messy with it! :( your painting is beautiful!

[@MelyDartist]

I started out on my living room floor and made a huge mess every night! If you really want to get into it, I'm sure you can make do with the space you have :)

[@GeetaRani-ph4gd]

really amazing🍢

[@ishikarawat7787]

I just love it.....if u guys did and found it useful so hit it a like!

[@OniPutItOn]

6:51 whoa

[@iqrabahadarkhan448]

can you please telle what pints do you news please

[@MelyDartist]

Iqra Bahadar Khan i show them at the beginning of the video

[@iqrabahadarkhan448]

MelyD.artist can you name them like are they oil base or water base ?

[@MelyDartist]

Iqra Bahadar Khan they are acrylic paint

[@iqrabahadarkhan448]

MelyD.artist awwwww honey thank you sooo much ,😍

[@ClaudetteDuciaume]

right now it looks like u put to much white so i don't know.

[@dalefisher1321]

Awesome