Pour Painting with Alcohol - Fluid Acrylic Painting with Alcohol

[@lisadumas6422]

It's very much appreciated you sharing all the testing and products and how awesome things turn out with the cheapest things you can get by with. So thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Saving money is only behind making amazing art on my priority list so it is always nice when I can do both.

[@ArtByLynn7070]

That white took over sheesh . So beautiful

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Lynn. Interesting how that happens sometimes.

[@judyeuller7602]

Live the effects of the alcohol swipe.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Judy. They definitely have some cool things going on.

[@johannahunderwood4596]

I like the effect produced on the first painting, what you ‘prismatic”. I can certainly see it.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, I find that if you put tiny layers of white in between your colors you get that effect.

[@holynyork7124]

You have an excellent way of sharing your creativty. We are on the same plain.Thank u to Your time & knowledge.✌

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I appreciate that

[@amberzec]

I have definitely wanted to set some of my paintings on fire lol

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Amber 😄😅😆 ME TOO!

[@ashleigh2243]

you can if it's on ceramic and let the flame burn out by itself, it's a really nice effect

[@flame3642]

@@ashleigh2243 that would be a cool short video.

[@kalimba508]

I love this channel for helping learn how to acrylic pour better. Also nacho cheese yum 🤤. Made with cheese though... not paint

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Lol. Thanks! I am glad it is helpful.

[@wendyjones5871]

That turned out GREAT!! Thanks so much for your teaching us it is appreciated

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Wendy.

[@robincharles7057]

I'm glad I found a channel that does a logical approach to it, it helps a lot to see why to do certain things and what effects you can get. I was a math student so some of the other explanations can get to feeling a bit abstract to me 😅

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to hear it! That was pretty much exactly the reason I started this channel. Thanks for watching Robin.

[@clairemillette4645]

Wow ont dirait des arc en ciel c'est très beau j'aime bcp la couleur. 💙💜

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Merci beaucoup. Ce fut une expérience amusante

[@softspokenscriptures-trarugg]

Sooo cool!!! Def gonna try a swipe with the alcohol!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It is interesting that is for sure.

[@janetcoleman3366]

I so enjoy all your videos. I love the fact you get straight to the point. Tha k you for all your hard work in making these videos. 😁

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Janet. I do hate the constant pontification we see sometimes. I am the type of guy that wants every conversation boiled down into a cliff notes and I try and do that with my videos. I don't always succeed but I try.

[@janetcoleman3366]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I'm glad I came across your videos as I am very new to acrylic paints, I'm use to oil and used that only. This is so different and I'm totally enjoying what you are teaching. I love to explore diffents ways and techniques and you are making it fun. I only started two weeks ago and already tried many different techniques. Thank you!

[@holynyork7124]

Man these are so very calming love love these.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Holyn. Sometimes I get them right. 8)

[@littlebettyscrafts556]

“ Ya just have to do it !!! “ Truer words have never been spoken 😄 don’t get frustrated, it’s ALL relaxing, it all comes out different and PLEASE just play and experiment !!! He speaks the truth and he can teach you many styles, the pitfalls, and keeping things economical. But, I feel like some people get very frustrated with their work, Sometimes I make horrendous pours, but then….. there is a picture “inside” my pour, a horses head, and old woman, on and on, so I’ll outline those in black, I make my work about what it really lays out in front of me. If there’s nothing obvious at first and your like “yuck” Let it dry a bit, look into the picture, there’s so much there. I guess I just want people to enjoy and relax to all of it . There’s no right or wrong, only what you didn’t attempt. ☮️💟&🦄’s

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

😍😍😍A million "YES!" to this. We are are worst critics and it gets in our way to seeing the beauty of what we do more often than we like to admit. Especially those of us that never thought we could be artists but found acrylic pouring as our creative outlet.

[@vegasmainiac7745]

Nacho cheese🤣🤣 this is really cool! I'll have to try this. I love that prism effect as well

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks. Both the original painting and lighting it on fire were fun. 8)

[@vegasmainiac7745]

When is fire not potentially fun?!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@vegasmainiac7745 #truth

[@wendie8290]

The 1st one the rainbow effect is like an oil slick on a driveway puddle

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It totally is!

[@joycarles8271]

Beautiful beautiful but once again we lost all the pink! Lovely end result!!❤️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Pink is tricky that way for sure as it usually has white to lighten it up which makes it heavier.

[@CathArtistry]

Loving this alcohol experiment! Very usefull info. Thank you for sharing this technique! 💖

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Cathy. Glad to help.

[@danialdrich4515]

That lacing on the swipe was beautiful! I use alcohol in my resin pours, but I’ve never tried alcohol in an acrylic pour I’m definitely going to try it now!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Just needs a little extra caution but it definitely has it's uses.

[@janetlambert371]

Thank you for sharing now not scared to use alcohol!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

YW Janet. Glad to help.

[@DirectorAmelia]

I love that this channel is experiment based! It's so useful and I can't wait to watch more of your videos! 😄

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you like them Amelia. I love making them so it is a win-win all around.

[@andrewkirsch9314]

Thanks..I always appreciate your videos..I bought alcohol because I heard it had an effect but yours was the only channel that explained it well..thanks again

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Andrew. I really appreciate the comment and that is was valuable for you.

[@bobbieninemire8282]

I'm really glad I found your channel. Learning lots from your sharing. Thank you!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'm so glad Bobbie. Don't hesitate to ask any questions that you have.

[@SylvieBoisjoliLuc-cd7ke]

Wow soo beautiful thans for explain so nice you are good professeur well done❤😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So nice of you

[@theresacoffeen8149]

Gorgeous

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Theresa.

[@susanemerson269]

Love the paintings and hekp

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Always a pleasure to help Susan.

[@ChrisBreier]

I like the sea foam effect in the second painting 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks. Both of them are definitely keepers for me. One day I need to think about how to sell my art . . . one day.

[@chronicallyjessica5608]

Thank you for the instructions!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Jessica.

[@chantalvandenberghe1394]

🤦‍♀️ hello David, even with all your explanations and demonstrations, I’ll never use alcohol for pouring. Definitely! I don’t have a hot gun, and I love to use my torch, so….. Very interesting video as usual, but no thanks 😉🌺

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, I don't use it very often either. There are some times when it is the right agent to decreaes surface tension but maybe once every 6 months that is.

[@trish1anne]

Love your lessons!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that.

[@oguislacasa2253]

THANK YOU, DAVID, I THINK OIL IS VERY HARD TO GET RID OF SO ALCOHOL WILL BE, AT LEAST TO BEGIN WITH. YOU ARE AN ANGEL, A GENIOUS AND A WONDERFUL ARTIST. DO YOU SELL YOUR ARTWORK? IF NOT, YOU SHOULD, YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD TASTE. MY BEST WISHES, GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS FROM 🇲🇩.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Gracias por ver mi amigo. Si lo. Ender pero solamente a amigos y familia. Un día hacería un website para vender.

[@shannongreenlaw321]

Thank you for testing things so I don't have to! :) I have only 50 & 70% so I have yet to try using alcohol in pours, the lower percent doesn't do much

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

The idea of alcohol is to reduce the bonding strength of water. That creates cells, lacing, and that transparent affect when added to white. You can do it with lesser proofs of alcohol but as you say, it is a bit more difficult because of the amount you'd have to add.

[@jonaeflure]

Hi David! Someone recommended your website on fb which lead me to your KZbin channel. I'm flabbergasted you don't have more subscribers. I look forward to learning more from you. Your website is laid out beautifully.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks. I appreciate that. There is so much great information out there it's just hard to piece it all together. I'm trying to help that a bit, especially for people new to paint pouring.

[@Camizonification]

I find that alcohol is sometimes exactly what I need. However, I prefer either Waterguard house paint thinner or air brush medium when I need seriously thin pouring paints. Why? When I spoke directly with a Waterguard chemist a couple years ago, he told me it contains polymers. Of course, we can be certain air brush medium does. (Of the 2, air brush medium has lots more, but is lots more expensive.) Water has none. Water compromises paints’ binding properties. Either of these 2 mediums plus Floetrol produce excellent results except when you need to achieve very quick drying for lacing, etc..

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great insight Camille. I haven't tried air brush medium but it is on my list. Thanks again!

[@auntiehollyd6395]

Question for you: When painting with red and white...how do you get them not to mix and turn into pink? Also black over takes the other colors when I ring pour. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Tysvm for all of your experiments and sharing all of your knowledge with us. #pouringnation

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You have to use thicker paints and potentially higher quality black so it isn't so light and drops instead of rises through the other paints. Sorry I am late on responding for some reason KZbin held this comment for review.

[@janetcoleman3366]

I do have a question and hope I'm not writing to much.. But I'm trying house paint and adding flood Flotrol for the pillow and covering canvas, but my question is can I use the house paint with my regular craft paint to use for most of the techniques? Like bloom swipe etc. I know how to get the right consistency so that's not a problem, it's something I have not tried yet but not sure if you have.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Technically, you can. The problem I find is the colors are so dull, except with some select metallic craft paint, that they just don't look good.

[@fredsayshello]

Incredible. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you liked it!

[@midwid2809]

Oh man, I'm just getting comfortable with my formula and you gonna go add something 🆕. You didn't use any silicone, right? I'll watch it again before I try it. Thanks this process was right on time as usual.👍🏿

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

We do don't do comfortable here. I want to break everything as soon as possible. But good on you for sticking with something till you made it work. It makes all the difference feeling like you succeeded with pouring. Too many people do the shiny object shuffle and always compare themselves to others.

[@lindajakub624]

Wow

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Lol, thanks Linda. This one was actually really fun to make.

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Many many thanks 👌

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Most welcome my friend.

[@karengp8263]

Cool!😎

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

TYVM.

[@Loonit23]

OK, quick question about fire, when I use a torch on a painting (without alcohol, just regular acrylic) it catches fire for a second and then go off. Is it normal? I don't get close to the canvas and the level is always on lowest but somehow it happens every time.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No. You are to close to the canvas and I assume staying on one play too long. There should never be fire on your paints and you shoudl never see a skin form.

[@crystaln6988]

could you use a dropper for the alcohol or does it have to be incorporated with the paint mixing?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Dropping the alcohol doesn't work as well. It helps break surface tension but not a whole ton. Spraying it on in a mist seems to work better for a thin swipe or other techniques.

[@ishrathjan1260]

Hi can you share what paint and did u use alcohol ink colours or alcohol ?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Rubbing alchohol. The painting in the thumbnail was actually from this video I believe kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vOi3xrrrioqJI. The colors are in the description.

[@dovespaligrino8312]

I'm going to try that..

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Lol Doves, the fire on your painting or the alcohol?

[@Slbj2012]

Could you use a palette knife instead of paper to do alcohol swipe

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Absolutely you can.

[@bigtimetorifan]

Yup-LOVE this!! Holy cow Ps what consistency paint do you think works best for swipes?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Medium thin (barely a mound) for the swipe paint and medium for the main paints (mound but not mound upon a mound).

[@art_with_set]

10:00 cute 😍👏🏻

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks!

[@peggykolakoff3232]

Very cool! Will 70% alcohol work for the swipe?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes but not nearly as well. Just don't put too much in. If you feel like you are, add some water instead.

[@xlauriestarchildstudios7777]

Did u put alcohol in the white swipe paint or just on the paper towel ?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

In the paint.

[@xlauriestarchildstudios7777]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you !

[@madelinekeck6792]

Is a heat gun the same as a hair dryer. Madeline

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No. It pushes too much air.

[@PourBethany]

Have you used alcohol ink instead of just the ISO? (I make my own with sharpies and iso or heet...) Just wondering if you kept the colors the same, would it work? Or would you lose that prism effect in the dirty pour?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Alcohol inks do work but the amount you need to color is not really economical. They are great to add to paints to give some extra umph/body or get some colors that are hard to get from regular paints.

[@PourBethany]

@@LeftBrainedArtist so, it would be okay to add it Into the paint to enhance the color. Would you still get get that prism type effect you got with just plain ISO?

[@RealMelodyBlue]

I don't use a torch period, I use a heat gun or a blow dryer, better to be safe than sorry 😁 If you're not careful with alcohol you'll get slime

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Absolutely. It is crazy how many paints, even of the same brand, interact so differently with alcohol.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

@@LeftBrainedArtist it is weird, but I think I know why. Every company uses binders to bond the pigment to the acrylic paint, different companies use different binders.

[@Kathy-Carr]

Awesome information! Will 70% alcohol work? Right now, for me it is impossible to find anything over that. Thank you so much!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It will but use much less than you would with 90%. Essentially it has more water than 90% but I find if I use too much the paint seems to separate (especially low quality white).

[@PourBethany]

If you go to the automotive section in Walmart and find a small bottle Heet (12oz bottle in either yellow or red - the red is an ISO-heet) it's just as good as using 90% iso alcohol. I've used both for making my own alcohol ink 🙂 FYI the fluid in the iso-heet (red bottle) has a yellowish color to is whereas the fluid in the yellow bottle is clear

[@Kathy-Carr]

@@PourBethany thank you SO very much!

[@PourBethany]

@@Kathy-Carr your welcome 🙂 - also, I have never encountered a problem with the yellowish fluid having an effect on any colors during or after using it. Good Luck!

[@zyrinaz]

This is super interesting. What % was the iso? Someone mentioned alcohol inks, and I wouldn't mind learning more about that... does any of this affect the dry/cure time or how the sealing process is affected (w silicone u have to clean it off b4 u can seal it, so I'm curious if this needs any special treatment)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

91%. Alcohol doesn't affect dry times (as I don't use much normally) and it doesn't leave any film like silicone does. Good questions Zyrina.

[@zyrinaz]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank u :)

[@EndlessSims3]

Have you tested any dish soap pour painting might be even better, do videos on testing soaps no need glue or silicone

[@EndlessSims3]

Oh also using a fine mist spray bottle with water and soap only very small of dish soap please test this and video it…😇

[@EndlessSims3]

Oh and I am using from Amazon the apple brand acrylic paints

[@EndlessSims3]

Okay what kind of alcohol like rubbing alcohol? Is there a difference?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have but no videos about it yet. Maybe I can do something about that soon.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I don't like any of the craft paints except the specialty ones like metallics or color shift. They aren't really economical when you price out the paint (see this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5molWhpaNukn8k) and the color is bad compared to other paints (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHjPoGOud7p3pNU)

[@ericagibbs6096]

❤❤❤❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Erica.

[@debbiewalls245]

Thank you. I’ve never thought about using alcohol. Maybe now I will.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Use it very sparingly but it definitely can create some interesting effects.

[@elavilmagonzalez]

Hola será posible su traductor en español???? Su canal es muy bueno pero no todos hablamos inglés muchas gracias por compartir sus experiencias que Dios Todopoderoso lo siga bendiciendo saludos cordiales desde Mexicali 💯😉😊👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Ahora no tengo el dinero ni el tiempo para traducir. Tal vez mas adelente lo podria hacer.

[@michelleb5710]

In the second one, does any of the paint have alcohol in them or just the napkin?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It was the same paint so every one had a little bit of alcohol in it. Have you tried pouring with alcohol Michelle?

[@michelleb5710]

@@LeftBrainedArtist No not yet. Thank you for the answer back!

[@Jaydaydesign]

What happens if you use a spray bottle with alcohol to mist a finished pour? I know this creates cells in epoxy pours.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

. . . I don't know. But I love that idea.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My fellow painter Gee Pours uses water in the spray bottle and gets good results.

[@thomasry1]

Will alcohol affect the painting overtime? Is it archival? Thx

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No, it won't affect the painting negatively.

[@thomasry1]

Thank you, one more Q’s please, can you resin it if it has alcohol or dish soap in the paint? Thanks again

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@thomasry1 Alcohol won't do anything to resin. However, dish soap can and you want to make sure it all gets cleaned out.

[@thomasry1]

I see! How to clean it? Just wipe with a wet towel? I guess same thing if I add coconut hair oil, have to clean it before resin! Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@thomasry1 Coconut oil and silicone oil require way more cleaning. You need something that will break down the oil and pull it off. Otherwise you'll get dimpling and the resin will not attach correctly to your painting.

[@SDPattiJo]

Are you using a dry canvas?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

The paint with the alcohol went on a dry canvas yes Patti.

[@SDPattiJo]

I am just getting started painting and love watching you.

[@fantasybookprowrestling5129]

Can you not add it to the paint and, spay it on after tourching?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sure. Some paints won't react much to that and you'll probably want thinner paints overall if you do it that way.

[@LunaFairs]

wow, I was just wondering about this last night. That prism effect is amazing, and the pieces turned out beautiful! However the only question I have would be, can you put resin over the pieces if you use alcohol? great work!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You don't have to clean off alcohol like you do silicone. It just evaporates, and it does so much quicker than the water. It won't affect a resin layer at all. Also, these paintings are already dry to the touch not even 24 hours later which is not normal for this size and type of painting.

[@LunaFairs]

@@LeftBrainedArtist wow, I think I'm going to opt for this then insead of the silicone, sweet! Thank you!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Silicone makes much better and bigger cells in non-swipe techniques but if you are going to swipe or you want to change the behavior of your paints slightly then alcohol is the way to go.

[@shadowsoulless6227]

I will tell you I have tried to torch a painting that had too much silicone oil on the top and it caught on fire.... So it's not just rubbing alcohol that will do this

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Ooh, I've never done that. Might have a new experiment/destruction to do.

[@ArtByLynn7070]

Well I have my bottles of green and blue nacho cheese... What now LOL

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Hehe, odd how some colors do that and others don't.

[@ArtByLynn7070]

@@LeftBrainedArtist this is gonna be a doozy lol

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

If no yoech....how to get rid of air bubbles

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

A heat gun or a torch is the best way to get rid of bubbles.

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

@@LeftBrainedArtist But NOT WHEN yiu use alcohol🤣

[@helenchilcott6024]

Nacho cheese...BA HAHAHA

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Lol, it totally looked like gas station nacho cheese. Definitely wouldn't try it though.

[@ximenaeidelstein2849]

Hola me encanto la idea , pero sería una buena idea poner subtítulos en español , es muy difícil seguirte , gracias 🌸

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Un dia lo hare'. Por ahora la cuesta (dinero 0 tiempo) es demaciado.

[@taylarogers313]

Is it spicy nacho cheese!!!😂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Lol

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

Alcohol on the paper towel??

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Not in this case.

[@elaine-li7wt]

be carefull of fumes

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

#truth. I never use that much in my pours but too much and that could be a real problem. The fumes are actually what burn and not the liquid.

[@amberzec]

What happened to ur hand?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I don't use gloves. My hands are massive and I just rip them. That was paint from a previous pour.

[@amberzec]

@@LeftBrainedArtist lol I thought u hurt urself...glad it's just paint! I dont wear them either, I cant feel what I'm doing w them on

[@abidakhan]

How much

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

How much of what?

[@brendahaire8824]

Think I’ll burn 5 of mine

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That bad a Brenda? Are you sure you ask somebody else who you trust, as we are always hardest on ourselves, before you burn them.

[@countdowntobreck4929]

when I paint with alcohol I drink it, like um my cooking, really?!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Haha. That is Pepsi for me. Don't leave home without it.