Frustrated with acrylic pour fails? Here's how to fix it!

[@karenavery3672]

Even though I have been pouring for about 3 years, I am still so bad!. I do a great one and then a bunch of bad ones, always forgetting what I learned before. Thank you for these basic lessons.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can do it Karen. The fact that you keep on trying is a hat tip to your perservarence.

[@jsullivan4344]

I’m the same I’ve only been doing it a few months my first one I did I liked it but not had much luck since then but it’s fun I’ve had a stroke and it’s helping my coordination

[@tulliamoneta2661]

I have seen many videos about pouring but only you gave the practical advice a beginner needs to start doing it. Thank you o much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome Tullia. Have you started yet?

[@rachaelbratsch]

Yeah, I learned the pours first, and now I can do beautiful Dutch pours and a number of other techniques with fluid art. Thanks for helping me learn this fun genre of art!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Rachael.

[@TeeBird910]

"This waffling back and forth between fluid art technique stunts the growth of acrylic pour artists" is exactly the thing I needed to hear today. I was ready to give up with fail after fail but will now follow your advice and stick to this technique. Thanks for inspiring me to get back on the horse and ride!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You've got this Terry. Slow and steady is what has kept me pouring all these years and with some success if I do say so myself.

[@michelleelle4622]

Thank you so much for always calculating how much paint is needed. I’m always left with lots of extra paint. 👍🏼

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Have you used my calculator? leftbrainedartist.com/calculator

[@michelleelle4622]

@@LeftBrainedArtist lots of useful information. Thanks 😊

[@teaspoon1046]

Thank you So Much for simplifying this for us beginners. I was really starting to convince myself that I just couldn't do any Pouring. You have helped to get my confidence to do this back up. So many people have posted comments to my totally frustrated post. You all have been so great! I love the sharing, caring & support I have received by so many Acrylic Pour ers! 🤗😊🤗

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad to help. These are the comments that keep me going. I don't want anyone to feel like I did when I wasn't getting the results everyone else was.

[@margiepoulos1028]

I'm new to paint pouring. I've watched a lot of videos , and I can say that no one has been as thorough you. Your videos clearly demonstrate every aspect of the process.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thank you Margie. Glad to help.

[@JazYArtStudios]

Thank you so much for explaining this technique and how absolutely amazing it is! I always love the results no matter what and you're right it is an amazing one to begin with. It is fascinating and loving it! I love your channel! 🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤗

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching and the lovely comment.

[@JazYArtStudios]

@@LeftBrainedArtist you're absolutely welcome ✌🏽

[@lonabcreations2575]

Very clear directions, thank you for that!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You bet Lona. Glad to help.

[@tinawheaton270]

Thank you so much for all the videos. I love how you break everything down.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Tina.

[@marceyvogt2007]

A very encouraging video. Cool painting too. Thank you David.☮️💖🎶

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome. What technique are you doing now days Marcey?

[@marceyvogt2007]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I am trying to make gifts by using Fiona's dot technique for flowers. It is easier to be thrifty with the paint. Wish me luck. Also, I need to order pearl medium because my local stores don't have it. I love the effect. ☮️💖🎶

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@marceyvogt2007 I love love love Fiona's reverse dips. Good luck to you!

[@marceyvogt2007]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Me too. First time I saw her lay the paper towel down I thought, "What are you doing?!?" Now I look forward to the magic. Thank you David.☮️💖🎶

[@coviedogs]

That was a great intro to pouring, I've done dozens of paintings pours and swipes and yes that dutch pour is a little more complicated lol

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, they for sure can be tricky but oh so amazing if you get them right.

[@marialeitner1791]

Wonderful tutorial, David. Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Maria.

[@KG-zk3pv]

Brilliant as usual - excellent teaching skills, useful information; no holdback of information to perfect the skills. You are incredibly generous with your followers and huge in integrity. My hat is off to you sir. (The extra bonus for me is that I'm left-brained to and I "get" your presentations. But who wouldn't? 😊🌹

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I hope that is the case K G. I just can't do it by feel. I need the why and the details.

[@LibraryMel1]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I am a full on right brained, create by feel, rules kill creativity, but for this it wasn't working. At first I resisted making this about science and numbers (blech) but I'm glad I kept watching. I'll admit, sometimes having a plan and knowing how things interact can be creative. Thanks again!

[@TrinaRaysTrekofLife]

@@LeftBrainedArtist "I need the why, and the details." I felt that to my core... Story of my life... Some people just don't understand us! 🤭😆🤭😆🤭😆🤭 I have tried so many other forms of art and it usually ends in disappointment and frustration... Going into this knowing that I have control over the colors I chose, the canvas type/size, and the technique I chose, BUT the rest is up to the PAINTS and the POUR, means no expectation of what the outcome will be... hence no frustration or disappointment.... * happy sigh * What a great feeling! 👏👏👏 I'm happy to have found a group of people that I can relate to! Happy Pouring Everyone!

[@pyritecindi7384]

Yup....I need to get back to this basic technique and get it mastered. Thank you for sharing.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome. I still find my self jumping around but it it so frustrating trying one thing and moving on and none of them working.

[@pyritecindi7384]

@@LeftBrainedArtist exactly!

[@RebekahSue]

You're right. When I first started painting, in November of 2020, I didn't know how to subscribe - I never bothered with KZbin. I'd look up an artist. I was watching Tammy Anderson Art, Mixed Media Girl, Olga Soby, and Molly's Artistry older videos - all doing straight pours. I should have started there instead of jumping on everything that intrigued me. Even though I'm Advanced in MS Word, I've decided to actually take tutorials starting from the very beginning. I think I need to do that with painting! Thank you for another wonderful and helpful video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No problem Rebekah. It's really hard watching all these other beautiful pours but those artists have 100s of paintings under their belt usually.

[@ImreadyforJesus]

Absolutely beautiful

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! 😊

[@SpineChillingCinema]

Just did my first pour today, while watching one of your videos!! I have a ways to go to get better, but with your videos I know I will get there. Thanks again!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great job! The first one you learn so much!

[@red988]

Thank you for sharing your info about straight pour I have found it very helpful. JB (UK)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Joyce. Definitely the pour I recommend for people just starting out or wanting to progress faster.

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

Gorgeous results!! I have gone back to basics. I was not having the results I wanted with the more “technical” techniques. (My friends loved them, but I didn’t). & I wasn’t enjoying myself anymore. So, I can only doing colors I want, easier pours, & some stencils to embellish some pours that just need an extra something. It has to be fun or what’s the point?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Amen my friend. Amen. This needs to be fun for sure.

[@tulliamoneta2661]

Thank you so much for your advice for a beginner.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Tullia. Glad to help.

[@s.bertelsen2145]

Thank you for your quick tutorial on pour painting basics. Now I know where to start, and it isn't a Dutch pour lol 😅

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome 😊 Dutch pours are amazing (and hard).

[@sharondimeglio2797]

OMG this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for your explicit descriptions and information. I’m still working on trying to get the base correct.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You got this Sharon.

[@TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox]

I do enjoy your videos and I am trying things you show us.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can do it! Let me know how it goes Judi.

[@terrywilson7030]

Great advice ! I love the straight pour. Back to basics when you run into a block. Love the colors !!!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true Terry. Luckily that is my favorite technique too.

[@bess2538]

You seem like a very nice person. Extremely helpful and giving. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I appreciate that! Thank you Bess.

[@amandaadrienne837]

How long does it take for a painting like that to dry? I did one yesterday that i love. But the top of the canvas is not dry at all and some areas around the edges that have dried are now wrinkled.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

16x20 and smaller are usually dry to the touch by 48 hours but not fully cured for 7 - 14 days. The curling at the edges indicates the paint didn't stick to the painting surface, the painting surface itself is warping, or there was too much paint left on the surface. Without seeing a picture though I am only giving the normal things I have seen and not exactly what might have happened to yours Amanda.

[@kathibecker5351]

Perfect timing once again David!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Kathi. Glad to help. Plus this goes along with Theme in the community.

[@Demipoof]

This turned out beautifully, I love the colors you used! Thank you for sharing ♥

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Thanks for participating with me.

[@BearsDenAcrylicArt]

Excellent video. Starting with the basics is so very important. I tried cutting corners when I first started and it didn’t work out so well.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Gabriel. There is just so much I want to do but I try and focus on one thing till I learn what I am going for.

[@rebeccahyatt7789]

Thank you for all the information you share with the viewers. So helpful to this right and left brained person! LOL

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad to help Rebecca.

[@rebeccahyatt7789]

@@LeftBrainedArtist 😃

[@cherjones1717]

Thank you for this helpful tip!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Cher.

[@daniellenadon3920]

I started with straight pour but done on rocks as I was doing rock painting I watched your vidéos and Sarah Taylor and Olga Soby I always come back to your vidéos so well explained thanks for eveything

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Danielle. Glad to help.

[@noemisartcorner841]

That painting 🎨 turn out beautifully. Thank you 👍🏽

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Noemi. And thanks for watching and commenting on all my videos. You all in the Pouring Nation are amazing.

[@alikijones9314]

Hi subscribed ☺️ I'm addicted already and not started yet, as just had surgery. I look forward to looking at your videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Welcome aboard Aliki. Hopefully your recovery goes well and you can start your pouring journey soon too.

[@alikijones9314]

Thanks, I'm already hooked just hope I can do my pieces justice as I have spent so much time on watching all you fabulous artists. 👌

[@sda141]

Thank you! This was so helpful! You’ve inspired me to paint again. :)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'm so glad! I would love to see your work.

[@TheLeft-HandedPainter]

This is amazing great cells as well thanks 💯

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Spiceyspiney]

Wow, what an amazing result!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Mary. Even craft paints like these can create some pretty amazing art with a straight pour.

[@melissaasberry9743]

I'm pouring my heart out lately.;)no seriously I'm poor painting alot.Good lord willing I will have a video up in a couple weeks myself.Thank you for all your experiments. Your left brained reasoning.Your teaching what you learn and Your confidence boosting methods.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Go Melissa. I LOVE to hear this.

[@LibraryMel1]

THANK YOU! I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. You explained it so well, I finally have one that I don't hate!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You go Melanie. Don't be too hard on yourself though.

[@peggymcd4939]

This will help my pour. 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Good to hear Peggy.

[@kiki51669]

~*~Is the last shot of it dry?~*~

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No, just a different camera and I totally realized I didn't color correct between the camera angles.

[@spirituellebuchermeditatio9264]

Thank god I found this video. I prepared my colours for my first time and was unsure if the colour pigments are right, the density, because it's my first time and I mixed Latex with powder, soap and water....and now you say this is the best to start with! So Dutch pouring what I thought I will try I leave for now and I start with that ..thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome 😊 Let me know how it goes!

[@shelley9652]

That is such a nice painting. I really really like it. I am also very impressed that you didn’t end up with pastels. I will practice like Amanda suggested and think it through for my inaugural pour.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is a great idea. Post it in the community when you do finish.

[@marystewart8905]

Thanks for another informative video. The painting looks great.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you too for continuing to watch my videos Mary.

[@claudiaduke6189]

Thank you for this information. You are awesome sharing your knowledge.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Claudia.

[@JHAArtStudio]

Great job awesome info

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@carolinagurl22]

Thank you. Gonna try this today.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let me know how it goes Carolinagurl.

[@kathibecker5351]

Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are always welcome and the contribution is appreciated Kathi.

[@kmpage333]

I have said this so many times! It's very important.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true. There are some people that are exceptions but most people should master one and move on.

[@florafromaustralia7306]

Brilliant as usual. Sometimes we need to get back to basics. I get lost trying all the different techniques (it's the "ooo I must try that one" syndrome) Thanks for centring my focus. Love your work ❣️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help! And you are right. We all seems to get hit by that from time to time. We call it the "squirrel" effect. 8)

[@florafromaustralia7306]

Haha touché. 🐿️ And we don't even have any here in Aus - go figure!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@florafromaustralia7306 Haha I just barely realized your name. hehe

[@florafromaustralia7306]

😎

[@tigertolliver5199]

BRILLIANT!!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help.

[@Watts_Art]

I find the extra paint that falls to the plastic below usually looks better than the canvas itself lol thank you for the tips. Will keep at it!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

have you tried making jewelry out of that dried paint? Cabochon jewelry specifically.

[@Watts_Art]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I’ve seen it done, and I’ve kept some of it and used it in other projects, but no, haven’t attempted jewelry myself yet

[@hyacinththomas760]

Thanks so much you are wonderful ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Hyacinth.

[@Kathy-Carr]

Thanks for this!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sure thing Kathy.

[@DorisAtDFDesigns]

Great informational video. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Doris. If you were telling someone to learn a single technique what would it be?

[@DorisAtDFDesigns]

@@LeftBrainedArtist but of course this one. You got it spot on David.

[@SKMArtCreations]

This is perfect! Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@SylvieBoisjoliLuc-cd7ke]

Beautiful realy 😊❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

😀

[@carolynbrew3770]

you are so good..I really like this one ..Not sure how to send you a picture of my paintings

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can use my contact us for on my website - leftbrainedartist.com/contact

[@grahammummery5732]

Great video! Thank you...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are welcome Graham.

[@mamadulas6578]

😎 cool stuff!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks!

[@LuLu-kz7pg]

This is beautiful. Thank you for explaining. I've been doing dutch pours and I'm still not satisfied with my blow dryer technique.... Not sure if it's the angle of how I hold it, or speed, etc.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Lu Lu. Have you watched my video about Dutch pours? I cover some of those things there.

[@ruthalvaradolopez1623]

Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome as always Ruth.

[@DyamondRenae]

I'm quite a newbie at this. And among the few things that I'm struggling with, is once my acrylic poor dries a couple of them have had sections that look like a topographical map. In other words there is areas of my canvas that are thick and chunky/rocky and then other areas that dry real smooth. And I'm not really sure why or what I did wrong

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

This can happend when you have paints that aren't the same consistency (one heavy one thin) and also if they didn't get mixed well or there were dried pieces of paint from the container that made it in to your paints.

[@DyamondRenae]

@@LeftBrainedArtist oh ok. Im never sure how much to mix with what for what technique. So that make sense. And its not every pour... thanks! Now i gotta get the swipe conquered (puts me in tears from frustration)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@DyamondRenae My video tomorrow is a little test with some additives to make swipes even better.

[@DyamondRenae]

@@LeftBrainedArtist oh okay! Im struggling with what to use for the swipe to work & how thick the paint to be. Ive tried cardboard box piece, plastic wrap (huge fail), and a plastic paint spreader lookin thing.

[@kristensmith2285]

Thus is so helpful! I do have one question... What is the "cloud white mixture" you are referring to?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

One part satin enamel and one part white paint. Usually titanium white. It cause cells that look like clouds when used in the right proportions. There are a few different ways to make it but that is the easiest Kristen.

[@doriscorea7776]

I wish you listed the products used in this straight paint pour.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My fault Doris. I'll get them up in the next day or so.

[@doriscorea7776]

@@LeftBrainedArtist aww! Thank you! You’re awesome!

[@norbertmackovic6929]

Thanks for great advice I love your videos there are very helpful - I’m happy usually with that the result is from my pour but by the time it’s dry it looks completely different like the paint runs together does it mean that I have too much paint there how do I prevent this from happening can you help ?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You need to get the right amount of paint to start with and make sure your painting surface is level when you leave it to dry. Have you tried using my paint pouring calculator? leftbrainedartist.com/calculator That should help you start with the right amount so you aren't tipping too much off and don't end up with too much on the canvas.

[@norbertmackovic6929]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you for your fast reply.

[@daniellebaker05]

when you say you needed 6-7 ounces of paint is the before medium added or after

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is mixed paint so after medium and water.

[@shaunlundathomas9284]

I’m a beginner, I think I have to go back and watch them in order, I’ve heard you mentioned cells a few times.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Cells are tricky. So many ways to create them and different types.

[@evie6183]

Thank you for sharing...I too have come back to the straight pour because I haven't mastered it...my problem is always the center.....why do my colors that come out last always seem so mixed together? I put white in my cup first when layering (not a dirty pour) because I like white centers but by the time I'm done pouring , it is not a solid white like other people's straight pour...what am I doing wrong?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Are you using craft paint white? Or is your mix too thin? Those would be my first two guesses Evie.

[@evie6183]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Not craft paint so I believe they are too thin.....thank you

[@piriepeasant4554]

Hi from Australia again! Why do I always get pearling around the edge of my pours? Is it the brand of paint I'm using? Tried a thicker consistency but it still happened.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes most likely it is the paint. Metallics and satin enamel are known for that.

[@mitzi1956]

i’m loving your explanations of how to mix paints. my question is is it different when you use metallics? I Find My metallics are a lot thicker and harder to mix properly. My new technique which is a swipe over a dry swipe using a stencil I’m having a problem with using the metallic as the swipe material

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

In my experience metallics look a lot thinner than they are. If you do a drip test that is the best way to make sure they are the same consistency as the other paints.

[@beckytobey2984]

What made the cells ? I thought silicone made them, but you didn't use it. Help!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Different densities of paint and different sheens of paint can cause cells to form also.

[@andrewbclinton]

my problem is I get to a point where I like the painting then I set it down to dry and it keeps on moving, Ive got it as level as possible but when I check the next morning its destroyed it self

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It could be you are leaving too much paint on the cavas. The more paint you have on top the more it is going to try to move.

[@mitzi1956]

question…i have been mxing my paints ahead of time and leaving them in covered sealed containers like squeeze bottles I am having a lot of problems getting the cells and I am wondering if maybe because the paint has been left in the bottle it may-no longer have a good consistency. Can it be poured into a cup and checked for thickness and re stirred again? What if I put a drop of silicone in it already?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

If they are sealed consistency really shouldn't change. If you have silicone in them already they are going to need a stir/shake before you use them for sure.

[@mitzi1956]

are metallic paints different to mix?

[@alikijones9314]

Beautiful what's lace effect? I've come across Olga o looking at KZbin. Thank 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Lacing is those lines of color almost like huge distorted cells.

[@alikijones9314]

Thank you. 😊

[@timone50]

If you are using floetrol and student paint 1:2 do you always end up adding water? My consistency seems to be fine without added water?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Not always but a lot of the time at least a little.

[@petejemmott7657]

so, 2 parts floetrol to 1 part paint is for example 2 oz. floetrol and 1 oz. paint?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Exactly. If you are using student or better paint. Craft paint is 1:1. Then you might have to add a tad bit of water to some colors to make them all the same consistency.

[@yvonneS222]

Hello, I watched this before in the very beginning when I started and I’m about eight months into doing pouring painting so I’m still a newbie as far as I’m concerned. i’m learning, but I have so much more to learn. I’m sure being that there is so many different techniques, but I need to learn consistencies and how much paint to use for per chemist sizes. How do I figure out how many ounces of paint per canvas of whatever size it is? I understand this is a video from a year ago and if you don’t respond, no worries but if you can, I would truly appreciate it because I don’t know and I always use too much paint to be quite honest!?!?🤞🙏🤞🙏😊❤️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have a calculator on my website to check how much paint you need Yvonne. leftbrainedartist.com/calculator

[@marylyndurie8157]

I thought the flip cup was the one to start with, so I’ve been flipping like crazy! Bad decision?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No. If you are sticking with it and learning everything you can about it before moving on you are doing about the same thing. The flip cup color combos are a bit harder to choose because of how the colors mix. However, just keep with and and you're find Marylyn.

[@artandsoulwithheather]

I’m trying resin for the first time, only mine says how much my little bottle covers and I don’t want to be wasteful. Would you calculate resin the same way you do for pouring? My piece is an 8X10 wood panel but kept the sides raw.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No. It is a different measurement and different for every single type of resin too.

[@artandsoulwithheather]

@@LeftBrainedArtist okie dok, I figured just like paints and pigment loads, everything has different reactions/weights/measurements. I tried KZbin’ing a tutorial with the brand of resin I have and nothing came up except one person using it for the first time doing a review. Nonetheless I always enjoy your videos and all the research and time you put in them ☺️

[@drn.z4248]

Hi David I reviewed your" 5 Basic Acrylic Pour Techniques to Master" on your site. Q please, in doing Swipe and Swirl Technique do you use cell activater silicon or not? Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

For basic methods I don't use any silicone or cell activator.

[@drn.z4248]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Appreciated .

[@msvinceymontanarello4514]

Do you think it's possible to mix acrylic paint and resin for a dutch pour?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It won't move the same but I have seen people do it. The blow out turns out more like the waves of white you see in so many resin pieces.

[@msvinceymontanarello4514]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you so much for responding. Knowing me, I'll try it on a small canvas. I just thought that instead of using the resin to cover the whole painting why not add resin to the paint. I'll keep you posted.

[@pamelawegman7461]

Can you salvage your paint if you mixed them with too much flotrol?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Just responded on the other video but you can add more paint for sure.

[@lonabcreations2575]

What is a white-cloud mixture?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Most common is either white house paint and then white acrylic paint (1:1) and then pouring medium or white satin enamel paint and white acrylic paint (1:1) and then pouring medium. Helps the white rise to the surface after the pour and make cells that look like clouds.

[@sandrabarnes9164]

I don’t know where on your site to ask this question, so I’ll do it here. When I mix up my pouring medium with white as the paint element, when I then add the pouring medium to my paint colours they become pastel shades. How do I keep the original colours? Thank you so much for taking the time and being accessible to amateurs like me, to answer our questions that other artists don’t respond to.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You shouldn’t be adding white paint to any other color unless you want to make it more pastel. So you mix your medium and your blue paint. Then you make sure medium and your red paint. Then your medium and your white paint. All three don’t have white paint. I hope I understood your question correctly if not let me know

[@sandrabarnes9164]

One of Olga Sony’s recipes is 3 parts Floetrol, 1 part Glue All, 1 part paint and 0.5 part water.I thought this is for the pouring medium. Obviously confused. Help please.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@sandrabarnes9164 There are hundreds of different recipes. I urge new people to start with a single medium (no special mixtures) and master that then move one to more complex ones like the one you mention here.

[@patriciamarler-bentley8555]

Very helpful video. I have a question about what is the ideal environment to dry paintings? I live in the Midwest, so temperatures and humidity vary greatly from season to season.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Most paints say to dry them from 65-75' F but most don't talk about humidity. As long as the H stays about the same throughout the first 24 hours it should be ok. It's when it varies a ton along with the temperatures you can run in to problems.

[@patriciamarler-bentley8555]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thznks so much.

[@carolsieminski6192]

I love your videos. I have a question. If I do a pour outside, will the heat affect it? It’s 90 here in Florida. I just don’t have much space inside. 😂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes it will. It won't dry as fast because of the humidity. Direct sunlight will cause the top coat to dry to fast and may cause cracking too.

[@carolsieminski6192]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you! Maybe I’d better keep it inside. I watched your video on small spaces so now I thing I can manage it. Thanks for all you do! I get my supplies tomorrow and I will be ready to pour!

[@josiecapps2555]

Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure.

[@doloresdrury8018]

Hi David, Here with another question, Hope all is well. Can you paint over a painting that has already been sealed?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Absolutely you can. Just make sure you clean it really well.

[@doloresdrury8018]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Great Thanks David!

[@chrissieburke727]

I did a dutch pour and it bubbled up as it dried I don't understand what I did wrong

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Any chance you can send a picture? Just from the description I am not sure. leftbrainedartist.com/contact has an email address you can use.

[@chrissieburke727]

@@LeftBrainedArtist don't know how to send pic

[@lauriewilson4741]

Always TY

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

YW Laurie.

[@mslaural007]

Question below comment: I’ve stalked your page and subscribed because you are super thorough with your posts! I’m taking your advice and going back to the basic’s as I’m clearly doing something wrong with trying various techniques 😂 My question is regarding paints and floetrol. I’m currently using Artists Loft, Acrylic Ready Mixed Pouring Paints. I’m not getting those gorgeous big cells I always see in videos, but I do get a few smaller cells time to time. Should I be adding floetrol to my ready mix paints? Is there a brand you would recommend vs what I’m currently using? Thank you for any and all advice!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No. Ready mix paints do not need any pouring mediumd (Floetrol in this case). For cells you either need to be varying the densities of the paints you are using, use a few drops of silicone oil, or be using a color or two that are metallic or iridescent (they are "lighter" than other colors and will bubble up to the top and form cells). If you want cells that are very cirular and regular you want to use silicone. If you want more of the cloud looking cells than varying the density of paints you use or using metallic paints can get you those.

[@SuperStar-dz3zz]

How much satin enamel do you need?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I usually do 1/4 satin enamel with my or whatever color it is going in to. Then if I want more reaction I add more. That creates great cloud pours though.

[@SheilaWhite-i5d]

If your pour is on the thick side so it doesn't dry flat, it has wavy finish, when I epoxy the top, will it fill those valleys so the surface is flat? I have a cornhole board that is a wavy finish and want to epoxy the top. Obviously I need it flat 😂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Ooh, that sounds amazing. You didn't get cracking with that?

[@SheilaWhite-i5d]

@@LeftBrainedArtist no, should I have? Lol! I just really need it flat in the end 🤷‍♀️ believe me, it wasn't intentional 🤦‍♀️

[@prpr6731]

Might be a a silly question but you divided the 168 by 25. Where did the 25 come from?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

One ounce of paint covers about 25 square inches of painting surface. So divide total surface area by 25 to approximate how much paint you need - I have a better explanation in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYuzeWV-eL53p8U

[@prpr6731]

@LeftBrainedArtist Ohhh, thank you. Ok, will take a look at that. 🙂

[@joeycasey2323]

This is beautiful!! Great colour combination! I also wanted to say, I am having trouble with picking colours. Do you believe when you put a painting in a room it has to match the room? Or do you think it can have colours of the room mixed with others? I am really anal when it comes to decorating, colours have to match. Drives me nuts sometimes.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Mixed for sure. It can even be complete complimentary and still work.

[@joeycasey2323]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for all your help as usual. Now to come up with a colour scheme for a 20 inch clock!! I want it to be mostly negative space, so you can still tell the time!

[@presst4rt]

Hello! I discovered your channel after I did my first 'pour' (just a practice with leftover supplies before I tried anything too serious) and you're honestly a godsend! There's one thing I'd like to ask that may not be completely relevant to this video - how do you go about removing leftover oils from the surface of a dried pour before applying a varnish? ^^

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is a whole video in itself. Lightly washing with Windex, alcohol, or watered down dish detergent are my favorites for regular varnishes. If you are doing resin you need a whole lot more washing or a isolation layer as it is very reactive with even the slightest of oils.

[@presst4rt]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks so much for the quick response!! I'll do some tester pours to practice on for sure, hoping the detergent method works! 🤞🏻

[@bobbieharris1989]

I do like watching those ladies. I learn more from you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Bobbie.

[@hawkpaul8735]

you put the paint into the mixing cup three ways (side, direct and distance). Would you recommend doing it that way or sticking to one method? If one method which would you choose? Thanks for another informative video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I wanted to show that with a straight pour it could be done any way. If you want solid colors more use either the side or top layer. If you want a more mesh of color use the dirty pour. I always like to do dirty pour with metallic colors like Gina Deluca does.

[@annnilson934]

​@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for the info on kilz. Just want you to know that you are the best instructor I've watched. Thanks for all the help.