How to layer colors for an acrylic pour - It matters!

[@Dirminxiia]

You pack a full college course into 10-20 minutes videos. Thank you for making this style of art accessible. Your are the real mvp

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thank you Gavin. Glad these are helpful.

[@cynthiaswan1117]

This is probably the best lesson I've seen for describing the use of transparent vs opaque paints. The uses if the transparencies and paper were perfect to show the relationships and results. Thanks.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome Cynthia. That's how my brain works so I figured others would benefit the same.

[@tinareithmiller3393]

Honestly, all of his videos are the best

[@sheripalmer3192]

The best demonstration I have ever seen! The paper analogy was awesome! Great job!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thanks Sheri. Glad to help.

[@andrewkirsch9314]

I honestly don't think anyone puts more thought into pours than you...truly a great help to all! Thanks David

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Andrew. I really appreciate the comment. I do try to answer my question in way that I would understand and I am glad it helps other people out there too.

[@me_official228]

I concure. You have taught me much, Sensei.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

I agree with every word of that! The thought & effort you put into all this, saves rest of us from learning it all the hard way & teaches us so much ~ saving us paint, etc AND frustration too! You're very much appreciated & a good teacher. Thank you!

[@paulaaliasp.k.o4862]

I thought I was a COLOR EXPERT. I'M A HAIR STYLIST 37 YRS I LOVE THE COMPLEXITY OF WHAT U CAN DO WITH IT. BU TOUGHT ME QUITE A LOT. THANK YOU

[@pamelascott3184]

Thanks for sharing. It helps others as well as myself to understand and try to prevent costly mistakes. It's not as easy as everyone makes it look. But I can say painting/learning how to paint is one of the best antidepressants on today's market. It really helps me pull myself into a more relaxed, positive mindset. I'm yet learning to get exact consistency for each color. Again🎉🎉🎉

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Oh, I love the way you use art to help your mentail help. I am definitely in this bucket also.

[@MelissaDiDonato-dy4sl]

You are my new Hero!! Thanks to you, my Dutch Pours are sooo much better. The Blow dryer video ( Starting about 10" above & then at about a slight angle). What a difference. ALSO, the Paint to medium ratio video was another MAJOR help. Your have helped me immensely!! THANK YOU for all your easy to follow "training" videos

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am so happy to hear that the videos are helping Melissa.

[@wryter93]

Thank you David. I've learned more from you in three videos than from all the pouring artists I've seen. And I've seen hours. As a writer, I appreciate your attention to detail and linear thinking.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thanks so much.

[@NarsilRenewed]

This is GOLD! Thank you so much for all these insights! Now I understand why most pouring artists first lay down a liquid semi-opaque white base before pouring

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@lyndacarriere4230]

for me, to understand the basis is the most important to make acrylic pouring and everything is so clear with you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad this is helping Lynda. Happy pouring!

[@amymaki2918]

Your methods and explanations, especially using the sheets of plastic and paper, are awesome! Thank you for your experimentation. With a little more viewing, I will leap into this process with a full basket of ideas...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Definitely get started Amy!

[@verabolton]

I can't believe you're sharing so much useful information with us for free on this channel! Thank you! You could run a painting class and sell your knowledge 😄

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Maybe one day Vera. Gotta keep the 9-5 going for the moment.

[@lindasharp8523]

Dont mention the free bit lol

[@shirleyfernandes8709]

Best explaination. Have to watch a few times to really understand the lots of Informations. Thank you for sharing and keep coming ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'm glad you found it helpful Shirley.

[@99Marna]

WOW David - so well done and understandable especially with the additional visual aids! I have heard pouring artists discuss opaque versus transparent colors - but the way you analyzed and explained makes total sense - why it can get darker than you want! Excellent job - thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I had forgotten how much that affects ultramarine blue until these dried so i added that last little bit at the last minute. Glad it was helpful Marna.

[@nrochus7152]

Thank you so much. I am no longer confused about how to layer opaque and transparent paints.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help my friend.

[@michellebisesi4498]

I have learned more from you than anyone. Thanks so much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help!

[@catmandu2875]

I hope you are a teacher! Very good job on showing what and why of effects when doing a pour with different variations to the paint. Great job!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am not but my mother was a High School English teacher for many many years. I blame her for anything that may have rubbed off.

[@ForgottenDetails]

David, you are such a good teacher. Using colored acetates really drove the point home. Thank you for all the time, effort and money you spend on these videos to teach us! I really appreciate it. ;)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

Very good explanation how opaque and transparent colors interact and influence the pouring result👍🏻🙂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much Karl-Friedrich 😀

[@Kim-vw1ih]

Wow, I never really understood the relationship between opaque and transparent paints. I want to watch this video again, just to reiterate everything you said! You explained the process of layering colors so perfectly!! Thank you so much for this!! ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Kim. let me know if you have more questions.

[@irmadavila8841]

Wow! This demonstration is great. It really helped by using the plastic transparent sheets and the opaque sheets. Thanks so much for sharing!😀

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Irma. Glad to help.

[@andreagump2121]

I am an acrylic pour "newbie" and your videos are absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Andrea.

[@chantalvandenberghe1394]

To me this is the most complicated video you ever made, as maybe I don’t exactly use my brain very often in choosing the colors. I take care to not have mud, and so far it works. More, on many of my paints I can’t see if it’s opaque or transparent on the bottle or other recipient. Funny thing is, that it always shows when it’s a semi transparent color. I realized not so long ago, that opaque colors overrule other colors, so I only use bits of it. I’ll come back to watch this video again later, as I want to understand how it really works. As always, so great video, thank you for your searching and explanations 🌺

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Chantal. Glad to help. I do the same with true opaque and semi-opaque colors.

[@polson8084]

Showing color transparencies was an excellent learning aid!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much. I always like when visual aid finally break my mental barrier about something.

[@priyanarayan3729]

Thx for this tutorial. I always wondered what the artists meant by saying transparent and opaque color paints. Thx once again.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help Priya.

[@MariaWalker-qo3vi]

I love the demonstrations. I am finding out I’m a visual learner! 🤗

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You got this Maria.

[@MariaWalker-qo3vi]

@@LeftBrainedArtist 🤗

[@angelamarie5861]

Thank you for this! I really appreciate your learning approach and your explanations make sense.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome Angela.

[@steviedoty6523]

Thank you for this video I’ve never seen such a well thought out process to see an opaque paint versus transparence, again thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

☺

[@melissatunc8250]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Your explanations are detailed and understandable! I really needed these visuals!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Melissa. Glad to help.

[@mom2mmpt]

Yes, yes, yes!! This is what I need! I'm a little too chaotic with my paint pouring and don't always pay attention to the details, such as how opaque/transparent paints impact the final results. I'll be watching the rest of your videos asap. I've been trying to restart paint pouring after years of distractions that kept me from doing it. I feel like I'm starting over and looking at a lot of muddy results. Thanks again for doing the hard work!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're more than welcome. Good luck with your pouring!

[@lihorv6833]

Why didn't I find your Videos much earlier? Now a lot of questions have been answered...you are doing a good job...thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help!

[@avileno50]

I keep this video for further checks, amazing information, simple well explained… thanks a lot this explain perfectly why colors combine in between…..

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome my friend.

[@ingridcatalano4706]

Thank you so much for explaining and revealing the secrets!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help Ingrid.

[@tinareithmiller3393]

Thank you SO MUCH for all of the hard work, time & money you put into all of your experiments/videos. I can’t even begin to explain just how much you’ve helped me. I constantly would overthink the process, paints, color schemes, layering... pretty much EVERYTHING hindering me from completing anything & enjoying the experience. Being an analytical mind, being able to reference your videos has been everything to me. You are an amazing teacher, inspiration & have been truly motivational. Once again, thank you David!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are more than welcome Tina. Glad my videos are helping you.

[@nanceo6351]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I completely agree with Tina! Thank you David! 🥰

[@noemisartcorner841]

This is an excellent video. You used perfect examples when you brought out the transparent folders. Thank you for your tutorials I truly appreciate them..

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome! That was how it finally clicked for me so I figured there were others that needed it.

[@vonellevanzant237]

David, thank you so much for this well taught video. I certainly needed this information. Thank you for explaining this opaque/transparent issue.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Vonelle.

[@deannareeves7574]

Finally.... I am getting it. THANK YOU.... Im going to watch this over and over.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Deanna. I hope you are painting in between watching. You learn so much more that way.

[@debihix1354]

You are a fabulous teacher, David! So happy I found you! Please keep it going! THANKS SOOOO MUCH!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! Will do Debi.

[@lillianaravena4556]

Wow David the way you explained the difference between open and transparent was amazing. I had been struggling with this concept until you cleared it up. I love how you used visual yo teach. Great job 👏👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Lillian. With paints it is definitely a lot more trial and error than black and white do this do that but having a good base of knowledge makes a huge different I think.

[@smith899]

As a left-brain engineer who LOVES to learn, thank you for explaining these concepts. I’m not throwing shade on the artists, only that I do not have the background experience/knowledge that most artists assume their audience has. Therefore, at times, I don’t understand their explanations. 🥰

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is me too a T. I need my charts and logic for me to see how it fits together.

[@SandyNoblitt]

I am the same way too

[@marceyvogt2007]

Thank you David. You answered some questions I have had about what transparent and opaque paints do.☮️💖🎶

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome Marcey.

[@judyann4875]

I love your videos! It i s hilarious to me how you make things seem so obvious and simple. Using the transparencies and paper- absolutely brilliant!! It turned a concept into a visual understanding that I will probably never forget and I thank you - because that’s awesome!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much! That was a last second thing I thought of when making the video. Crazy how little things like that help us so much with concepts like color theory.

[@brigittescott-florek263]

Thank you for your teaching, so clear and informative

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome Brigitte.

[@carolmoorcraft5386]

Hi there, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am new to the pouring world so I need all the help I can get. I thought I had lost my creativity but seem to find it again once I started watching these great videos, however I have found it a bit overwhelming with so many artists and so many ways to do things. I have finally stopped watching so many videos and thought I would start with the beginners one. I used to paint all the time for my own enjoyment but lost interest these past few years with the covid stuff and bad knees, pain sure takes the joy out of any activities. So glad I found youtube. Anyway thank you for explaining things so plainly and make me think about colours. I need to get a colour wheel. So thank you and I plan to watch more of your videos

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I hope you find as much enjoyment as I do Carol.

[@peterglassop2881]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! You are a fabulous teacher!!!!!!!! I have learnt so much. You have given me more confidence to keep going and learning. Julie form Australia😍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Julie.

[@raebethiem4221]

That is the best explanation I’ve heard yet! Going to subscribe! Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Welcome aboard Raebethie. Glad to help.

[@shirljoanrea693]

love how you explain doing diferent stylesof paint etc etc great work

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks my friend. I appreciate that.

[@estherrobinson8473]

Please David Iwould love to see more of this content & actually today giving it ago will keep you posted .

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Esther. I'll definitely keep posting and would love to see your art when you start.

[@LauraPatterson-n9y]

Thank you so much for these amazing videos! As a beginner they are invaluable. :)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are most welcome Laura. Glad to help.

[@dmc826]

Thanks for your great explanation and some ideas for new color combos. Loved the aqua/white/sienna and aqua/white/blue!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much. Glad it was helpful. I plan on doing more like this soon.

[@deborahgwathmey3107]

Your demo was exactly what I needed and I FINALLY got it when you used the transparent colored sheets!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Deborah.

[@deborahgwathmey3107]

So…NOW…..I just need to figure out what to do with the dang colors! I watch SO many pouring artist’ videos and try the techniques they use, and they fail and I scrape, fail and scrape, fail and scrape, etc. I’d think after a year, I’d finally create SOMETHING, ANYTHING that resembled a real painting!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let me know how it goes or if you have other questions. @@deborahgwathmey3107

[@katsartsandcrafts]

great video!! using the transparent and opaque papers to illustrate your results was an awesome idea

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@DocRocket144]

David, this is really great! Thank you for taking the time to film these experiments. Also, it is refreshing to listen to someone who speaks with such perfect enunciation. I enjoy your work very much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Haha my mother was a high school English teacher for decades. I got quite a bit of lecturing on how to speak properly. I don't always follow that but it has definitely rubbed off on me.

[@misslayer999]

Ok OK fine..might as well count me in too cuz I'm also a fan of your voice ;) Your mom should definitely be proud!

[@Lydia-gf7dz]

Never appreciated this before. This is soooo helpful. Thanks for all your videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Lydia.

[@tracydobbs6941]

This was SO helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome Tracy.

[@SamanthaDuncan-y5n]

You are an amazing instructor 🎉🎉

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.

[@jackieboyd7506]

such a great teacher demonstrating it to explain the reasoning. well done xx.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Jackie. Glad to help.

[@christinas3725]

U R A NATURAL BORN TEACHER and I so so soooo grateful that u exist and that I was lucky enough in my pouring journey to find u!! And to have found u so very early in my journey too!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to be of service Christina.

[@christinas3725]

I also found and added to my watch later list your tutorial vids episodes 1-4 and CAN NOT wait to watch them!! 😁😁 Are there more episodes tho?? Just wanna make sure I don't miss any...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@christinas3725 That's all of them. One of these days soon I need to do a refresh.

[@inablink123]

This was such a necessary illustration thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're so welcome Kim. So glad you came to watch and that it was helpful.

[@nancyheath1753]

I'm confused already !! But I understand your tutorial more than others. Thank You!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it helped Nancy. I am happy to answer any questions you have. I am always looking for new content ideas and questions are a great way to get those ideas.

[@Spiceyspiney]

So helpful yet again! Thank you so much David. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Mary. You too. Happy 4th.

[@lally816]

Very good information on colour stacking thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure

[@marylouburford8152]

I am so excited to try this! Great Lesson

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Have fun Mary Lou!

[@cp4184]

Your videos are absolutely invaluable and easy to understand. Thank you from a newbie pourer!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad to hear that my friend.

[@franlewis8906]

Thanks David….. again, helpful, informative & easy to understand! xx

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Fran.

[@jacintasimpson1719]

Thank you a million times. I now understand how opaque and transparent paints work. Your explanation was clear, interesting and so informative. You are awesome. I have subscribed.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome Jacinta. Glad to help.

[@normadykstra1213]

Thank you so much for the color lesson. Wow does that all make sense. I really appreciate all you have to teach! Thank you so much!😊😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Norma. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@Linda-zd6wu]

What an informative video!! Youre awesome!! Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@AlaskaOnBoard]

Thanks, great explanation! Please do more of these types of videos.

[@grandmaang1133]

Wow! Best explanation ever!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you think so Gma Ang.

[@nickyh3147]

Best explanation ever!!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thanks Nicky!

[@michelepenning302]

I learn SO much with every video. You are a brilliant teacher!🙌🙌🙌

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thank you Michele. Glad to help.

[@paige6042]

Whoa!! Awesome video. I was glued to the TV! It was so instructional and easily understandable. Nice job 👏🏼

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Paige. Glad to be of service. Still lots more questions I have to experiment on but it's a good base to start with.

[@lindarubenfeld9783]

I've been looking for this topic in your videos. Very informative. Thanks for being so responsive to your followers.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I need to do a million more tests but this was an interesting case study for sure. Thanks Linda.

[@daniellemanders1634]

I'm pouring now for two weeks and this video explains a lot to me! I use cheap paint with way more less pigment than in more expensive paint. So this is why my paintings are drying so dark! Thanks a lot !

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true Danielle. It's crazy how some of these concepts all blend together in acrylic pouring.

[@consueloyoung4484]

HE L L OOO David. Always wonderful to have you in my paint room, aka, laundry room 🤣. A wonderful tutorial, all areas of translucency and opacity were covered. I have been doing this for about a year and must say I sometimes, still come up with this 😳. Very much appreciate you and ALL you come up with to help us.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Consuelo. We all need our own air conditioned paint shed right?

[@ArtWithMarc]

Great stuff as always! Another thing to be aware of too are the color biases of certain colors. One might have 5 different types of blues with the blues being biased in different directions. Some blues are biased towards red (warm blues) while others are biased towards green (cool blues). So if you happen to choose a blue biased towards red in a pour that has yellow expecting them to mix together to create hints of green, you may instead end up with muddy results due to the color bias of that particular blue.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true. That's some next level stuff there. I got to get my head wrapped around the basics still.

[@kimhuskin1232]

I love how you make it so easy to understand. You are my favorite pouring artist. I watch all your videos. Thank you,

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thank you Kim. I really appreciate that. Don't hesitate to ask questions too. I am always looking for more content ideas.

[@miriamluskberry]

I don't feel confused anymore :) Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help Miriam.

[@LoriHoustonArt]

Wow this was awesome info. Thank you so much. Definitely put this in my save video file :)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Awesome! Thank you Lori. Glad to help.

[@marystewart8905]

Another very informative video. Looking forward to watching more. Thanks for this.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks again Mary.

[@marthafontaine9797]

Excellent explanation/comparison. Thank you for sharing.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Anything for you Martha. 😉

[@sandypotiuk8063]

I am new to this. love to see your ideas..

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Welcome to the world of acrylic pouring!

[@melanienjayden6687]

Good idea using the plastic dividers as an example.🙂🎨

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful! That's what my brain requires to really understand color theory. Visual aids that aren't the standard ones.

[@ruthalvaradolopez1623]

Fantastic Lesson!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you kindly Ruth.

[@lauraribich3291]

Fantastic video!! I learned so much, thank you!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Laura.

[@lucialukasartdesign]

that was a very good explanation! thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help my friend.

[@angel961981]

😍😍😍😍😍looks so beautiful

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you Dhanashri😊

[@MaddyT54321]

This video was so helpful thank you so much 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're so welcome Magdalene.

[@debbienielsen1225]

This is a great video, thank you for explaining it so well.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome Debbie.

[@deannfrey3469]

So thrilled that I found your channel. ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you did too Deann. Hopefully they help. Don't hesitate to ask more questions as I am always looking for video ideas.

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

Wow, excellent information!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Stephanie. Glad it was helpful.

[@littleaussieadventures8701]

The visual aids are fantastic… thank you for this video! It helps so much 😄

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're always welcome. I am a seeing a feeling type learner so I figured others would benefit from that also.

[@rajenderkaur9373]

Very well explained.👍👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Rajender.

[@cherrie1188]

Excellent information! Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Cherrie.

[@kittyhawkinsaddart1356]

I love your experiments

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Kitty.

[@sandiguinnartescape]

Awesome job.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Sandi. Happy 4th.

[@maureennordstrom4496]

I think, THINK you just helped me figure out what I just did wrong in my last group of paintings! Thank you so much ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Maureen.

[@valeriemccartney5039]

Just discovered you and I think you’re my soulmate. Thank you for such a logical explanation. This is super helpful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Valerie. Amazing how a slightly different way to explain thinks helps us learn and retain isn't it?

[@virglil2085]

I needed to know this. Thanks so much for this video!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Any time Virg. Hope it helps your future pours.

[@grizzlymausbear9937]

Thanks for this explanation. Learned a lot from your videos so far❣️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

TYVM my friend. Glad other people learn the same way I do.