(175) Pro Tips & Troubleshooting Fluid Acrylics Paint Pouring - Flow Art

[@patsysummitt7945]

By far the best most informative video i have seen. I learned more than all others I've watched. Thank you

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@heffagurl4430]

Hands down

[@jothornborrow307]

completely agree

[@harleanlester775]

This is valuable...thanks

[@divakingsley9020]

I couldn’t agree with you more.

[@Sanctuary1952]

You are one of the most clear and helpful 'teachers' on YT. Thank you so much,

[@biancajingles2690]

Tips she gave: 1. Level your canvas with C hooks (cup hooks screwed into each corner of canvas) to prevent art from changing when drying 2. Spray water on back of canvas especially in the corners to tighten canvas so paint doesn’t pool in the middle. It should sound like a drum when you flick the front with your finger. 3. Lumpy metallic paint- pour pouring medium first in the cup and then a little bit of metallic paint. Mix a little at a time until you get the amount you need. Mix paint by smashing the paint into the side of the cup without lifting the stir stick too much to reduce the amount of air bubbles that form in the paint. 4. Consistency- best way to gauge consistency by looking at how the paint falls back into the cup when dripping off the stir stick. If it forms a mound it’s on the thick side, if it blends right in it’s on the thin side, if it sinks it’s too thin and can break chemical bond that’ll lead to peeling and cracking. Paint thickens as it sits so make sure to check consistency before starting. 5. Mediums to use- Flotrol self levels and increases work time as it is a paint conditioner. It’s useful in paintings that will need a lot of tilting if it’s a big canvas. Liquitex dries faster. 6. Base coat is important because if you’re using silicone, the silicone can hit the canvas first and reject paint in that area. A base coat also helps to keep the composition of your cells. Apply base coat with a plastic putty knife. Use tool to push paint into the corners to make sure it goes over the corner so no spots are thinner than others. Torch your base coat to pop bubbles, especially if you’re using white as a base coat. You want your base coat to be a little thinner than the rest of your paints so the paints don’t fight back when you’re tilting. 7. Using silicone- if you’re using a thinner mix, use thinner silicone. You don’t want silicone that is thicker than your paint. She used one drop per cup of the OGX coconut milk hair serum. Thinner silicones don’t need to be mixed in very much, thicker ones do (about 9 turns in the cup) 8. Use appropriate sized cup for the amount of paint you’re using. Using too big of a cup in a flip cup will mix your colors too much and make muddy art. 9. When working with transparent paints, remember that they are and use something opaque with them so that they stand out from the background color. Like adding silver to a transparent pink to increase opacity. 10. Get square inches of canvas by multiplying length by width of canvas and divide by 28 = how many ounces of paint mixture you’ll need for your project. 11. Let your paint sit for a bit after it’s out of the cup to allow for all cells to come up. Heat will also help bring them up. Tilt very slowly to keep your cells and BE PATIENT. Bring the weight of the paint back to the center before you change directions. 12. Scrape your edges because it’ll pull paint with it and mess up your painting. It can also help you keep an eye that your painting is level because one side dripping more than the other will tell you that it’s not level.

[@MyConnieD]

OMG thank you for the transcription Bianca. Love you! There is sooo much info and sooo helpful

[@biancajingles2690]

Connie Santiago you’re very welcome! I knew it’d help someone ❤️😊

[@debbsbushell6596]

Thanks very much !

[@mauve0148]

Love you for this!!

[@libbypadovan4740]

Thank you for putting this together of all the tips. A great idea. I will study this and embed it into my brain. Thanks again

[@melaniewhyte2045]

You can tell Gina is a professionally trained artist. I love her instructional techniques, She explains the 'why ' behind it all. Loved this! Thank you Gina!

[@stephaniewatts8904]

I too have without a doubt watched 100+ videos and still learned so much more from this one! I skipped over this video several times before because the title had "pro tips" in the name and I was so tired of wasting my time with those videos that either didn't explain anything, they didn't speak clearly or loud enough, or they dragged them out with nonsense. You answered every question anyone trying this would have from start to finish and presented it beautifully!!!! Thank you so much and please continue to do these videos!!

[@samd7146]

I’ve paid for a course and didn’t receive as much clear and precise instruction. Amazing. Thank you so much and please keep sharing. Your work is fantastic. 🙏🏼

[@lorrainemccarley8306]

I have spent hours watching "how to" videos. This is by far the best. Thank you so much, i feel confident to go ahead and get started now. X

[@KCoda1248]

I’ve watched hundreds of videos and this is one of the best, most informative one I’ve seen. Thank you.

[@Anna-Laurie]

Kathy Coda Barnett agreed!

[@tammyfaycantrell7486]

This is a very informative video. You answered alot of questions for me. Thank you so very much

[@danielac8497]

Me too.

[@victoryfruin]

Me too !

[@joshuahawkins4199]

Thank you Gina! You have a gift. Not everyone can teach, let alone communicate. Keep it going and keep creating. Creating is what keeps us artists getting out of bed everyday is it not?

[@geekyzombie]

Wow. I’ve watched 50 videos today on how to just start to mix correctly and basics and not one person mentioned ANY of this. Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to make this video and the fact that you detailed major things (stuff that I actually see in videos but don’t know what it is or what they’re doing). Absolutely needed and brilliant!

[@stevenshima1522]

I've been pouring for about 1.5 years and am at the point now where your tips and troubleshooting make more sense to me than when I first started. Thank you soo very much Gina!

[@GinaDeLuca]

So glad it is helpful!

[@christineinverarity5109]

Gina- it amazes me that someone would say anything negative about your awesome site. Yours is truly the best and most informative one I have seen and commercials in you tube are not up to you. Hope you know how awesome you are and don't let any simple minded negative comments on the internet get to you. People have no idea how hard this pandemic has been for performers and I hope you get to perform again soon. Thanks for all you share.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you! It’s really wearing me down. And my friends...none of whom have I seen since March. The music industry may never fully recover from this. If it does, it’ll be the last to recover. Usually I ignore the negative Nancys, but some days I’m feeling a bit more raw than others.

[@julieanderson4678]

Like others, I've spent countless hours perusing other artists, HANDS DOWN, this is the most informative and connective... I WILL Go Make Some Art!!! TY!!!!

[@johnfbrown7724]

I'm Never been too old to learn at 70 !, very precise and well presented by this lady's inspirational Art of acrylic pouring .

[@Plexuslife]

Great video! I have been watching acrylic pour videos for a couple of months now and have only poured twice. The reason for that is I felt like I was lacking in the WHY behind all of the instructions I've been given and no one has been as clear as you were with the reasons WHY we need a certain consistency, or WHY we need a base coat, or WHY you don't pour too quickly and allow the paint to go back to the center before tipping to the other side!!!! You explained it so clearly and now I feel like I want to move forward and I'm not so afraid of failure! Like so many others who have commented on this video, I have to say that I got more information in this half-hour than in the dozens and dozens of hours of watching other videos! Sure I got to watch some artists create some amazing paintings, but no one has done a better job of instructing others on the how and why of acrylic pouring! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Although your motivation might have been that you were probably just tired of having to answer the same questions over and over again, haha, the fact that you took the time to explain it all to us will probably mean that many of us will enjoy making art and will have many less failed attempts!

[@GinaDeLuca]

Wonderful! I’m So glad it was helpful!

[@Jane.Doe.]

@Christy Mitropoulos I couldn't have said all of that better. I agree 💯 with everything you said! All the other people I've watched supposedly giving tips and answering questions only go so far but stop short before it really makes sense. As if they really, do not want to give away anything too revealing, or explanatory... keeping their secrets. Lmao! This video is by far the BEST informative, straight up video about paint pouring on KZbin! Happy Painting 👀🙆‍♀️🌠🌺🐾

[@DaniH-81]

I feel like I just audited an art class, for free. Thank you so much for your generosity of your skills, time, but most of all, the incredible wealth of information you shared! Thank you! 💕

[@debbsbushell6596]

100% agree !

[@bludwurm]

Thank you for the way to tighten my canvas. I'm new and didn't know that. You're still helping people.

[@marlenaedmonson39]

You had a smiling alien face. Love your hard work

[@jamessimmers2706]

MAN, what a Video !! It felt like I was Stealing the whole time I was watching the performance ! An art class without the Tuition ! 😸 The color combination is Outstanding, and three of these with the same color scheme together, would look absolutely amazing on a white or off white wall ! Thanks for the Lesson, or should I say lessons, because you covered everything except what you had for breakfast in this video ! THANKS ♥️😎

[@9262361]

James Simmers 👍😂

[@barbaradeselle9087]

Outstanding video. As a viewer, haven’t tried this art form but want to. I have been watching these videos for 5+ months and this is without a doubt the BEST instructional video I have watched and saved. You not only tell us what you are doing but why and what the pros and cons of what you are doing will be. I only wish I could see you doing live instructional session. Thank you, thank you. I am going to get out my Christmas gifted supplies and start learning to do this activity. Can’t wait !!!

[@BethanyEidson]

Go for it! You'll love it!

[@beverlyfrederick7670]

Beware...it is addicting!

[@GhostEllusionist]

Barbara DeSelle qqq

[@Hinaweena]

Me too, lol! I’ve been watching & researching for the past 2 months. I agree, these tips have been the most informative. I am now more confident to actually get started! Thanks!

[@deliahudgins3532]

As a beginner this is the best video I’ve see yet. You review the important points quickly - not repeating yourself and share your preferences and point out how we can make it unique. Thanks

[@MidaliaLebron]

I must give credit where credit is due. I have watched countless videos.And never was able to completely understand until now. Because of you, I have finally achieved cells today. I almost cried. Thank you so much. It appears I was doing a number of things wrong, including not thinning my paint enough and using a pillow that was too thin. It came out beautiful. Thank you so much. ❤

[@Sunione]

Gina you have given us more information about Pour Painting in this great video world than all my reading and videos combined. I send you many thanks! You made me want to Pour again after vowing to never ever let paint get the best of me (yes I do like to be in charge of my paint)! I think that you may be THE PIED PIPER OF POURERS 😁

[@maryfae2825]

Excellent tutorial combining pour technique & paint properties...clearly stated & very professional...so many issues answered in just 30min...everyone benefits from this video ..... thank you

[@lindaorrison6986]

Thank you, Thank you. I have spent, what feels like, hundreds of hours watching videos, pouring what should be described (at the least) epic 'messes', spent tons of $$$ and some sleepless nights trying to just figure something out. This video, plus your top 10 mistakes, plus 'your art' has kept me from just throwing up my hands, scraping the paint off my body and out of my hair (ever sneeze when you were trying to salvage a mess by blowing it around through a straw? I did (just added insult to injury). I'm going out there right now with my big girl panties on and make some art! Sincerely Gina, thank you.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you!

[@haleymiller8117]

Said this 7 months ago and I'll say it again... Sofa. King. Helpful. This video is ALWAYS The first video I go to if I ever run into any challenges.

[@heatherfoster4154]

How can anyone put a thumbs down on this? Its gorgeous.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you! 🙏 haters gonna hate. 😂

[@fenixdesigns]

You're an excellent teacher... so THANK YOU for sharing your experience and knowledge in such a thorough, straight-forward, and easy-to-understand manner! And your pours are among the best I've seen (if not THE best!)... just absolutely gorgeous!!! You truly are an inspiration to us, your viewers... (which certainly does compel us to "go make some art"!!) :)

[@paulakelly9244]

THE BEST instructional video yet! You covered so much of the WHY as much as the how to do this art form. Gina, you're the BEST! Thank you for all you do for us!

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@jenniferb9506]

One of the BEST, most INFORMATIVE pouring vids that I've watched so far! Thank you!

[@kathymcdonald6021]

I agree with so many comments. This was the best TEACHING video I have seen. I’ve been pouring for a little over a month and I’ve created a piece most every day. In these crazy times it’s been great to keep me from climbing the walls. The piece is beautiful.. Thank you so much. Houston, Texas

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@marlavinnicombe990]

I have watched dozens of videos as well..most by ‘famous’ ? people.. I have to say Gina, I really like your videos..your voice is very pleasant to listen to and your instructions and knowledge is super.. Please keep up the great work… Marla

[@Jane.Doe.]

Hey Gina, This was the most no bullshit, get down to business, very informative video. As a sister artist whose watched many many videos on these very issues, I really appreciate the fact that you addressed all of them in such a direct and straightforward way. Yours is the first that (at least I have seen) where you talk about the importance of having a level canvas or whatever media you're using as well as how to not waste so much paint! Grrr... a pet peeve of mine that I see so many people doing. I mean, paint will literally be just running off and forming these huge puddles underneath. There's also not many (I've actually not seen any) videos talking about how much paint to use for what size canvas. Your tip for using the hooks to make it easier to get level is great! So thank you so much for taking the time to share all of the info- Take care girl, From a sister rule breaker named Gina 😽✨🌺🦋✌🏼 PS: Your pour turned out very cool. I love the metallics 💜👌🏼

[@michellenovak6331]

I’ve learned so much from you...after taking one paint pour class I’m so excited to get started. Thank you so much!!!!

[@hubbardstreetart5297]

Soooo helpful! You gave me info that makes sense, and that I haven't gathered from any other artists. Thank you!!! 😊🌺🌺🌺

[@heatherfoster4154]

The rocking off the edges is a brilliant idea.

[@csuits9541]

This was finally a fully instructional video. I had zero questions after watching. TY!

[@karenkelleher989]

I finally did a Gina DeLucca large dirty circle pour......that worked!!! So excited that I made more of them and did not give up!

[@surftherainbow]

I started pouring less than a month ago and have watched a ton of videos and done a lot of paintings, most of them scraped off and all of them I feel I had no control over. Thank you for your in depth explanations. I know it will help to figure out the technical parts of this art form. Everyone makes it look so easy!

[@GinaDeLuca]

I hope it helps!

[@possumbold]

I sometimes put some paint on a small canvas and see whether they flow down at the same rate. If one is too slow you add water. If one is too quick you need to add more paint. If they’re all too think you should do a Dutch Pour! It really is all about the consistency. There weren’t the KZbin artists when I started fluid art. Now there are so many artists showing people how to do it. I wish I’d had this video when I started.

[@valeriecooperwilson2516]

You’re the best teacher! I have watched sooo many videos and even taken a class in a studio. She wasn’t even close to this good explaining. Thank you

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you! 🙏

[@mozerten]

This is the best video I have watched so far about acrylic pouring tips and tricks. Excellent!! Thanks a lot!!

[@dbstelly]

I do the same things with the hooks but I use a small piece of plywood to screw the hooks into instead of my canvas. That way you only have to screw them in once not every time there is a new canvas. Just make sure the plywood is a bit smaller than the canvas. I have 3 sizes of plywood with screws installed.

[@robertmurphy636]

I really picked up a lot of tips you were very informative

[@betsyfeller3378]

that is smart!

[@michellespiegel-cason1631]

Awesome!

[@anitahedy]

Great suggestion!!!!

[@beverlyfrederick7670]

Damon, what a great idea! Very smart! Thanks!

[@lizhamilton5934]

This is absolutely the best informative video I have seen EVER! Thank you Gina!

[@cheriefruehan]

One more tip: I tend to use large canvases and lots of paint, so I usually add a line of painter's tape all around the underside of the stretcher bars (where the staples are in this video) before inserting the C-hooks, or oversized push pins. This way, when the painting is dry, you just peel the tape off and the underside is neat and clean :)

[@aliciagaboury997]

I’ve watched so many of these pour videos and you taught me more than all the videos together. Simple, to the point, without adding a bunch of unnecessary info! Thank you

[@michgo4226]

I couldn't have said that better

[@DudeBroMma]

You win!!! Best acrylic liquid art tutorial! Very intelligently articulated info! Super pro, thank you👍

[@echo-dolo]

This is easily the most informative tutorial out there. This cleared up every mystery I was running into with my paintings. It's a long video but it's got a lotta info. Thank you!

[@windyphillips4673]

Thank you so much for this video, am just learning to do pours and cells, and all of your tips made the process so easily understood. Your work is so brilliant! Wanted to share another tip about tightening loose canvases, the little slits in the corners of the wooden frame of the canvas can be filled with thin wedges of wood, tapped in, to tighten the entire canvas. My uncle used to make his own, and i saw him do this, especially on large ones that may have been stretched improperly by the manufacturer. Thanks again, and can't wait to learn more and see more of your artistry!

[@berniegowans8740]

Best how to for beginners that I have watched. Glad I have done a few pours as it meant I could relate to what you are saying. Also the WHY - so important for me to know why you do things. Thank you so much

[@joanstorer6370]

Gina Deluca Thank you for your video showing us how to mix ,lay a base coat & pour & tilt. You have made everything so clear. I would never have known all these wonderful things.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donaroberts6390]

this is the best video on the subject out there - thank you very much!!!

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@papupops2196]

Thanks for your tips, it really helped. The best I've run across.

[@conniescraft5617]

Wow Gina, great tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@embyrjohnson7273]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This is, by far, one of the most helpful-concise-informative-straight boon to anyone who likes to make some art. Simple mad props! ❤️

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@ruthbrassard1486]

Embyr Johnson French please

[@embyrjohnson7273]

@@ruthbrassard1486 I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean?

[@sandyclark2385]

Thanks for your kindness in helping us all

[@sandrastephenson273]

Gina your explanations and reasons are wonderful for the novice to acrylic pouring. Thank you

[@1244cuba]

What a fabulous video! All my questions covered and answered. Thank you Gina you are the Master!

[@joannedonovan9489]

That turned out beautiful! Thanks for all of the tips. You're the first one I've watched that got really specific about levelling!!

[@PostImperfect]

Brilliant tips: I esp. like the one about putting medium in cup before paint! Thank you

[@FrancienDanielsWebb]

You are the cleanest flow artist I have see,. I love that, waste not want not!

[@helengoetz7004]

One of the best instructional pour videos I have seen. Thank you.

[@hazeltyler89]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video Gina!! I've been accumulating materials to attempt creating this amazing art form and I was hoping to minimize expensive mistakes. Your instructions and tips will save us newbies a lot of anguish and money. Brilliant tutorial!

[@Molyneux926]

I learned so much from this video today, thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and knowledge. As a fairly new artist these tips will so help me improve my paintings. 🙏🏻

[@lizdouglas1952]

GINA !!! THIS IS STUNNING! I JUST STARTED AND YOU HAVE HELPED ME A GREAT DEAL!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!! 🥰❣

[@sueharviel6510]

Wow! This was a treasure of good and helpful tips! Thank you so much for doing this! I've learned more today by watching this video than I have in the past 6 months.

[@lisaperry1056]

I too have watched hour after hour of video's yours is the first to really truly explain EVERYTHING...THANK YOU

[@skyessencewithlove]

Thank you for this video. I am new to paint pouring and learned a lot! :)

[@kimdriscoll9135]

Gina- I did my first two pours yesterday and this morning I found this video!! You’ve answered the why’s of the issues I experienced!!! THANK YOU!! I love your work. 💕#gomakesomeart

[@annmaria608]

You answered many of my questions such as paint pulling off the edges and the results of that and how to stop or fix it; reasons for base coat; torching. Thank you very much!

[@eddieington6243]

The best paint pouring video I have seen so far. I learned so many tips.

[@NatalieBramasole]

Never ever has someone explained this method of pouring like you did, amazing beautiful 💖 🤩 ♥️

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@melindanolan951]

Gina, thank you. This was so helpful as a newbie to this medium.🙂 You’re the best!

[@CarolynDenison]

I leveled my canvqs before I went to bed last night, and made up my paint's. I'm ready world. Bring it. Yes I stretched it last night too. Great tips to remind me though. I need you to keep me on my toes.

[@thehiltongirl]

Excellent video and well explained, precisely to the point of everything, thank you.

[@peggymccauley7956]

Your painting is so intricate that I want to look at it and then look some more. The color choices, the base coat, the cell development all seem to gel perfectly. And your tutorial was very helpful; you answered so many of my questions. I am new to paint pouring and am soaking up all the tips which just might result in a pretty result. So thank you for your generosity.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you very much! 🙏❤️

[@miriamperez8444]

Gina love your videos... watched this one several times... I’m a visual and your informative video has given me much confidence and knowledge... thanks a million... blessings to you sweetheart! Greetings from Miami , Florida ⭐️😘💓

[@sherryramirez6329]

oh my gosh i am struggling to master this art form and while i have add some success , i have also had a lot of struggles. This was very helpful . THANK YOU !

[@jennyc1846]

Wow that was the best tutorial ever Gina!! So much for the top 10 hints there was sooo much more info there. If I (the student) may be so bold may I give you (the teacher/art guru extraordinaire) a hint...although I use wooden sticks to stir my paint when in use I find a small (cocktail size) metal whisk is fantastic for the initial paint mix in small cups and doesn't cause bubbles. It can just be swished though water to clean between each colour. Again awesome tutorial and great result many thanks and have a great day from Western Australia :)

[@thehiltongirl]

Great video of tips, and of course fabulous paint pour, thank you for sharing.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you!

[@maequicho]

Thank you for this very informative video. Lots of tips and facts that other videos don't provide. Nicely presented and loved the way you were so patient trying to let the cells develop more naturally. And thank you for not having any loud music in the background too :)

[@shannanigansart76]

Very pretty!💖 was very informative thnk you!😁😉

[@rblues4u]

Thanks for the tips I did my first 3 pours before and I can see things that I need to check out.

[@compendiumyo3358]

The slits in the side of the canvas are for placing wood to tighten the canvas if it is loose.

[@sherreldale2352]

I can’t thank you enough! You have answered all my questions and now I understand how to STOP making mistakes. You’re my new best friend!

[@chantalgariepy9560]

You are the best teacher and your explanations are very good! In this one, I have learn much more than dozen others videos. Thanks a lot!❤

[@sandymaddalino4292]

Thank you so much for all these tips ! I found one of your tutorials 9 months ago and I wrote down all tips from the beginning such as the panty hose over an empty bottle to strain any clumps , the spraying the back with water to tighten the canvas . But what I didn't know until now as I just started this style of painting now 4 months ago was the tip to add the floetral to the bottom of the cup before adding paint ya genius ! I do use the level that's an app on my iPhone for leveling after waking up to a lovely one that I know call "unicorn tears" because it was very pink, purple, and Aqua colors and those large cells slid down to one big sad streaked painting and I about shed a few tears over it haha. I've yet to use a corner catcher and now I definitely will ! and my husband who can't draw a stick man is actually excited to paint with me after I did a couple ! He's always feared painting and thanks to your one tutorial that was very firey colors and had what looked like yellow cashews forming on the edges blew us both away , I'll look to see which one was the deal breaker for him to do this with me. and he loves the support he gets in your Facebook group ! So we finally have a hobby we can both enjoy together instead of him going to write and record songs and me painting or making basically anything I'm inspired to make . So thank you!!! Even his blood pressure has gone down since significantly and his stress levels since he started, and I've never seen him not check to see a text but when he paints the phone goes away and that alone is a miracle ! He wasn't impressed enough with all the videos of how to do paint pours on a budget or anyone else's videos. It was just YOURS and the extremely chill and kind vibe you give off , so I hope that puts a smile on your face because we all know there's sooo many to chose from! I wish I knew the number of the video it was that made him want to go to lowes and get a bottle of floetral (which kept him feeling manly about this maybe because a craft store freaks him out lol) We've had some disastrous ones in the beginning but they've been tiring out beautifully and we've even sold quite a few and I make sure to order supplies I'm starting to get low on on amazon thru you only , and it's also nice to have a painting partner to say "ok it's great , do not tilt it one more time! " as we know sometimes we want that one color to reach an area and it's destroys the composition . I also didn't know about adding maybe silver flow to the translucent paints when having a black or dark base coat which I'm just now trying instead of playing it safe with white base only . A quick 2 questions? do you ever mix floetral with " liquitex medium and gloss "? (Green label) Because I just got some of the "liqutiex pouring medium and gloss" to varnish but also maybe to try a different medium even though I'm a bit scared to not use floetral when it's all I ever used , And I was thinking maybe this type of liquitex would be better for ring pours when I don't want any cells . Thank you for your service to all of us and your Facebook group ! We adore you!

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I struggle with getting cells when I don’t want them. I get them whether I want them or not. I do think a professional pouring medium is less likely to give you accidental cells. I’m so glad you’re having a positive experience in the group! Thanks again for your kind words.

[@ElizavyetaZone]

Oh, cool@husband! So good to hear his stress level went down significantly from this. More guys should do more art. I can't draw or paint either btw bu I do!!!

[@haleymiller8117]

Sofa king helpful. Thank. You.

[@cyhomer]

Love the cup size reminder...i have seen so many people use huge cups and so much gets lost and muddy on the sides! Thanx!!

[@fenixdesigns]

Aside from cup size being an important factor, I've been toying with the idea of using a silicone cup (for various reasons, but mostly for ease of clean-up, and also to lessen my impact & toll on the environment). But I wonder if the 'slippy-slidiness' of a silicone cup (since nothing sticks to silicone) would somehow affect the pour... whether negative OR positive? I guess there's only one way to know... by trying & observing for myself. But silicone cups are not exactly the easiest to find nor the cheapest to buy... especially when searching specifically for a smaller cup... it obviously leaves fewer options to choose from. And I've been eyeing a particular brand of silicone measuring cups, available in a variety of sizes... from *REALLY* small: a half cup size (4 oz) to a 1 cup size (8 oz)... in addition to larger ones too. It's a brand/manufacturer which I personally love for home/kitchen-type products... but their products tend to be on the somewhat-pricier side. Fine & dandy for a good quality product meant for home/kitchen use... or even for an indispensable art tool if it's going to be a fantastic idea. But being on a fairly limited budget, I'd rather not sink good money into a pricey(-ish) experiment of trial & error if, right off the bat, it's theoretically obvious to those with more experience (or those who may have already tried it) that it's more than likely to fail or negatively mess with my pours. I've no clue myself, nor personal experience to draw from to hazard an educated guess, as I'm not *just* a newbie to this particular art form... I haven't even done my first pour yet!! lol. So any feedback or insight re: this idea would be appreciated Gina (or anyone else). Thanks! (and sorry for hijacking this thread, btw!)

[@GinaDeLuca]

I have used a silicone cup. It’s fine. The shape of your cup does make a difference in certain pours though. Tall and skinny? Shorter and wider? There’s a reason pouring artists studio area looks like an episode of hoarders. “I wonder what would happen if I used this...”

[@denevebunde848]

Excellent video! Lots of great tips. Nice pace! You are so kind to share your videos. Thanks so much!

[@SamanthaDuncan-y5n]

Wow. After watching a lifetime's worth of teaching videos I've learned so much more of the WHYs. You are great. 😊

[@lucybirdsong3888]

Watching on my phone and am so involved I find myself tilting my phone as you tilt you canvas. Love ya

[@GinaDeLuca]

I do that too!

[@michelel1852]

Gina how do you know if paint is transparent or opaque? I’ve never noticed that when buying paints?

[@dianamcdaniel8880]

It’s at the top of the tiny letters near the bottom of the tube. It should say transparent, translucent, semi-opaque or opaque. The opaque would be your background color

[@teahrenee100]

I needed this video! When I first started out my paintings were awesome and then somewhere along the way, after a few months they started looking a little lackluster. You addressed everything I was doing wrong 🙌🏾

[@GinaDeLuca]

Wonderful!

[@Redmaple2008]

Very Special thanks for taking the time,your patient way of explaining every problem one can encounter. It is heartening to note that you genuinely care about your viewers and those venturing into the world of this new system of creating artworks

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you! 🙏

[@EpiphanyCreations]

Thank you so much for all the tips and great teaching videos you do Gina, I have learned SO much from watching your videos. I have also gotten so many great color combos and ideas from your cards, they are great!!

[@vjf2549]

I'm only going to use round canvases, then I don't have to worry about cells stretching too much ! LOL

[@betsyfeller3378]

Will you be my friend? (lol!)

[@barbarascott1233]

Thank-you so much! Like so many others I truly appreciate your tutorial. It is indeed a very comprehensive tool for anyone, like me just learning the craft. Or, for that matter, i suspect for anyone not as practiced or accomplished as you are. Every step fully explained. Your expertise is of enormous value. Thank-you!

[@Oregon4now]

By far the most helpful and informative video I have watched on pouring. Thank you

[@deborahcollard9639]

What a fantastic amount of useful info. Thank you so much Gina. Outstanding…very generous of you to share

[@marinamitbreit3173]

Thank you so much!

[@memeblooms]

You demonstrated many fantastic, detailed pointers that will help me be successful in paint pours. Thank you so much!