Easy Open Cup Pour Tutorial for Beginners

[@marystewart8905]

Beautiful. I've seen the open cup pour many times, but has never been explained the way you did. Thank you, now I'm going to give it another try.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Have fun! It is definitely different from most other techniques. The cup has a mind of it's own too.

[@lucyc]

Love it! Thanks, David. Thanks, too, for having clear titles on your videos and not click-bait style titles. 😊🖌👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You bet! I might not get as many views because of it but the people it they attract are for more helpful to the community so it is better in the long run.

[@barbaraweigel9831]

It's nice to hear from someone who is taking the time to explain things more than usual.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Barbara. I figured there were lots more people out there that needed things explained a little more directly. Doing it by "feel" just isn't me.

[@furnifur]

I have to say since I have been catching up on your videos you have upgraded my Art you have no idea!! Thanks for that LeftBrained David

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Awesome. Don't hesitate to ask questions. I am always looking for more content ideas.

[@marceyvogt2007]

I really like this painting. The cells are beautiful. The red and yellow are so vibrant. Thanks.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much Marcey. It dried a little dull, not uncommon with Floetrol, but with a nice shinny varnish the color pop will come right back.

[@VHPINC]

As always, great content.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Much appreciated Yvonne!

[@michelleb9301]

Thanks for the information. You've broken it down wonderfully. Can wait to do this

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am probably going to do another video shortly about thick and thin colors and maybe one without oil. I had so many more questions.

[@InnaBrooks-MagicCreations]

Hi You are a great teacher. I have done an open cup once and it didn’t turn out like your but now I know why. Thank you.❤️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wonderful! Always glad to help Inna.

[@karenavery3672]

Thank you, I just watched an open cup pour but didn't know why she did what she did, so you explained it for me.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Karen. Thanks for watching.

[@hawkpaul8735]

Another amazing piece. Thanks so much. When I tried open cup I bought some napkin rings from Dollar Tree and they worked fine. Being small, light and flat they fit your description just great.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Ooh, those sound perfect.

[@hawkpaul8735]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Yep! They work great and cost $1.25 for 6 so are good value too. Things in Dollar Tree (like most things in Canada) cost more than in the states.

[@CandiceColorArt]

Beautiful work and excellent instructional tutorial. 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you liked it Candice.

[@jeaniemartin8749]

I LOVE this. My goal is to try to copy this. You’ve sent me straight to the pouring room!!! I’m learning so much from you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let me know how it goes Jeanie.

[@crystalswaringen7047]

I bet black in the base coat would look beautiful too!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am totally doing this now. Thanks Crystal!

[@julissimo1]

Very nice, David! Thank you for the clear instructions. You’re a great teacher!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you kindly Julia.

[@sharlenegilliana3938]

yes thank you i have watch many videos but yours if by for the most helpful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're too kind Sharlene. Thanks!

[@daisymay4183]

Beautiful end result. Looks like the surface of the 🌞. Love the lesson. 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks! I do like doing these type of pour.

[@softspokenscriptures-trarugg]

Sooo cool! Thanks David! Gotta try this! 😃

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You should! I need to do a negative space one next.

[@softspokenscriptures-trarugg]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I did it! Came out really good- thanks for the tips!

[@sharonweber1921]

You’re a great instructor for beginners especially and I love your work besides. Especially that big red painting that your wife didn’t like !

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Sharon. That is beauty of abstract art. We can all love our own little parts.

[@kalimba508]

That’s a good tip to strain the Floetrol. I tried doing a pour the other day and found a bunch of clumps in my Floetrol.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, Floetrol is definitely known for clumping up more than other mediums.

[@elsiescreationstoshare5888]

Best tutorial for open cup technique. Bravo!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much 😊

[@priscillagranade5949]

I always enjoy your videos. I always go to your videos when I get stuck. Thank you. 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So nice of you Priscilla. Glad they are turning out to be helpful.

[@NatachaWasylykVinette]

Thank you for keeping it easy for my adhd brain.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Natacha. That's how it is for me too.

[@NatachaWasylykVinette]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I can tell because Neurodivergents are the best artists!

[@cecilabryant6466]

This piece is very pretty. I love the patient way you teach. I have learned a lot from you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Cecila. This is one of my favorites so far for sure.

[@kathibecker5351]

Hello David. I'm rewatching your videos, as usual. Open cup on the way!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Enjoy! Use way less paint than you think if you want to keep negative space. That is where I usually fail.

[@kathibecker5351]

David, I'm just getting around to it today. Nobody has ever said I'm fast at getting things done

[@mamnoomrsyawar]

I like the colors & big bubbles! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

These were fun for sure.

[@shellywilson7398]

Very nice and helpful as I am just learning. Thank you for your hints.♡

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Those little nuggets are always the things that trip me up so I try to include as many as I can think of in my videos.

[@pcornell3410]

Terrific. Good that you mention possibility to leave negative space - would have been nice too. Thanks again👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful! I think I am going to try some other open cup variations for my next video.

[@jensenbabbie2415]

You really give me courage to try new things.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Can't wait to see what you make Jensen.

[@chiquilina20]

Love your clear and easy to follow explanations . Thanks from Colombia

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Un placer amiga!

[@jensenbabbie2415]

Love how the colors combine and all the cells.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Jensen. I need to do another with less paint in the middle.

[@zanorama]

Thank you for explaining how the paint works and why you mix the way you do. Very straightforward and easy to follow. I liked how you critiqued it, saying too much paint. I struggle with using enough myself, cuz of the cost. But then it doesn't flow well. So thanks again!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Zan. Glad to be of service. Don't beat yourself up too much. We all run in to the same problems.

[@bonnieroux6913]

Very informative. I love how instructional your videos are. Great for us newbies!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad Bonnie. Definitely a technique to try out.

[@hollypierson1087]

Always learn from you. Keep teaching.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks, will do Holly.

[@marialeitner1791]

Another great tutorial, David. Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks again watching Maria.

[@CanvasyvibesArt]

Turned out so pretty! Love those colors!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

TYVM. I did quite like this one. Surprised at how little orange there was.

[@brookemcneal147]

THANK YOU for telling me the reason why "thumbs up"s are good! 😊 I've wanted to know how this whole KZbin thing works for awhile 🤔☺

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, the like and comments are the best indicator for KZbin to share the content around. Subscribers is nice because they are most likely to see your video but the real power is KZbin putting you on the up next or homepage or browse page for people that haven't ever heard of you.

[@bmcc5807]

Good explanation..simple breakdown

[@rayemartineau8644]

I love your videos. you have helped me to learn so much. I watch a lot and some over and over again so I can just do it. Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'm so glad Raye. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have. I might not get to them all but the community is great.

[@anitagosain4903]

You are a very good teacher.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thank you Anita.

[@marylyndurie8157]

You are an excellent teacher! Thanks!

[@janst.charles5469]

Thankyou!! I love learning from you! Much love 💘

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Jan.

[@Empowered-ltc]

Wow, this one really broke it down better, I’ve subscribed & I’m following your leads I’ve watched you a lot, thanks for the guidance. I really like the finish on this. If you like motorcycles and drones I have a channel as well. I will definitely give you your props once I have a pour up, hopefully next weekend. Again, thank you for making it “Pouring for Dummies”.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Welcome aboard my friend. Definitely get your pouring on as soon as possible.

[@Empowered-ltc]

I did pick up a lot of supplies you recommended this afternoon. 👍🏻

[@victoriaking5401]

I do appreciate It's because I'm a beginner. More information It's really really helpful to me.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Victoria.

[@maryscorpio9437]

Thank you for taking one type of pour and teaching all the way through it a lot of times as I'm watching different artists they will try to teach a technique but they're also bringing in seven others and by time they're done I'm so confused you don't do that and it's so appreciated!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Mary. This helps me learn too.

[@jensenbabbie2415]

This is my major confusion too.

[@clasinajordaan4995]

Thank you very much for the tutorial! I can do with as much tutoring as possible!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

8) You've got this Clasina!

[@jimmygandevia9092]

Very informative and easy to follow Thank You

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Jimmy.

[@aprilroland4546]

Thank you for all your instructions 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure. Glad to help.

[@carolperez1426]

On one of your videos you share a chart to see what thickest we should have for different techniques. You said we can find this on your website. Where on your website this is? Thanks.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

leftbrainedartist.com/how-to-prepare-acrylic-paint-for-pouring/ About half way down on the post.

[@janetgaller6365]

thank you, answered all my questions on a pour. i love the piece.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Excellent Janet. I am glad to be of service and thanks for the compliment.

[@brendavarga2387]

awsome thanx for this, thanx for all yr time & knowledge & sharinng, yr great & inspiring david!!❤❤❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Brenda.

[@brelueer1069]

I have learned so much from you! Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Bre.

[@ratnajain4587]

Excellent teacher

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Many many thanks Ratna.

[@kimbristow7861]

Thank you so much for your time and knowledge. I have learned so much from you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Kim. Happy pouring!

[@jodiejones7913]

You explain everything so well, thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are more than welcome Jodie.

[@neallamb4072]

Gonna give it another try. Ive been doing a lot of wall pour and swipe. Transfers arent always the best so im going to follow your method. Thank you sir

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Good luck!

[@CC-travels]

Thank you for this video. I'm just starting and this was explained so well. 👏🏻

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I hope your next open cup pour is amazing and easy.

[@mejiaart5363]

Wonderful work 👍 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

TY Mejia. It was fun for sure.

[@vanessamoyes6243]

I really like your videos, they are so easy to hear and understand.. thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to hear that Vanessa. Glad they are helpful.

[@KalaArtonline]

Amazing work my friend..

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Many thanks Kala. This was a fun one and I had so many more questions once it was done which I'll probably address in my next video.

[@gracielanarten3119]

Thank you so very much for your videos and instructions, it has helped me a lot to understand how to manage this art.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Graciela. Happy pouring!

[@simonsartium8904]

My four pours are all based on open cup technique. Doing fifth tonight! That one turned out great David, nice clean cells, beautiful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Simon. We need a place where we can easily share and critique pictures.

[@simonsartium8904]

@@LeftBrainedArtist That would be awesome! You're welcome!

[@joelleaebi6691]

as i have not been successfull since last week with pouring . I will try this method tomorrow and hopefully to be successful. tks for the tuition David

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank Joelle. Feel free to ask questions if you have them.

[@katwalsh609]

You are fantastic..I enjoy your videos and I always learn something. Deeply appreciate your time and effort.🤩

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So nice of you Kathy. I'm happy these are helpful. Just let me know if you have more questions.

[@happycamper6467]

Thank you for a great demo!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure!

[@debraparker5720]

Nice job. Your explanation is great. Thx for the info.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Debra. Open cups are so interesting.

[@sharg11282]

thank you for this video! cant wait to try out this technique

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Have fun! I love doing open cup pours.

[@vnnvideo9023]

Amazing work, the colors are so beautiful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much Vanessa.

[@vickilynnnegri9518]

love your videos , bought the tub to pour in, I got the pic pipe I hope but now I'm thinking I should have ordered the metal

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

There isn't any reason why you can't upgrade later. Glad it is working out for you.

[@lindabaze9280]

Hi David and Thank so much. I'm new to all this also and right now I'm trying to make the acrylic skins for jewelry making. You have given me some great information and techniques and I appreciate it. Subscribed and looking forward to more from you in the future.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't done a lot but I did make a few cabochon necklaces this last week with my daughter. So fun. Good luck Linda.

[@brendavarga2387]

wow awesome open cuip, i woulda never considered using basically only 2 colors(after white base), lol, u said u wanted lotsa cells at the start now u saying 2 many, lol❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i think its awsome°¡°°°

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, too many early cells and they disfigure as they run in to each other. It is a delicate balance of lots and too many.

[@lindapaajanen6895]

Love it. Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@lzfluidart8315]

Way cool! Thx for sharing 👍🏻🤩

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching LZ.

[@jennieward1607]

Brilliant 🫶👍👌

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Jennie. Glad it was helpful.

[@maryellenrichards391]

Very cool, and thanks for your great explanations.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you liked it Mary Ellen. Happy weekend to you!

[@mawi1172]

You're so good! I love it.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much!! I need to learn to use less on these and keep some negative space.

[@marthafontaine9797]

Excellent like always. I think the cells look great. Please when/if you can show how to do a pour with negative space. I have not had any success yet. Thanks for sharing.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Will do for sure Martha.

[@tannaeasterling604]

Thanks for the detailed information

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Tanna. I hope it was helpful.

[@rhondaflynn3]

Beautiful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're amazing Rhonda. Thanks for watching.

[@rhondaflynn3]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I just opened KZbin and there wasn't a recommendation fir one of your videos! I was offended! 🤣🤣

[@Iheartthedrivendad]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Did my first open cup pour and it went terribly. Decided to watch your video as I was doing my second pour, pausing it at times and my end result was exactly what I had hoped for! Thanks a lot for this kind of content.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Oh man this is music to my ears Lisa. So glad it helped. Nothing better than that feeling at the end of a pour when you say "LOVE IT!".

[@b.j.hardwick9012]

It looks perfect. Thanks 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching.

[@poppykrallidis3872]

Informative and helpful as always, great work and thanks for sharing 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So nice of you Poppy. Thanks.

[@ArtWithMarc]

Nice cells! Even though you weren't exactly going for them they came out great. I"ve always had trouble getting cells like that on purpose.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Consistency and the pouring medium make a huge difference for that.

[@dany3131ify]

Love the results, thanks for sharing 💙

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Mileivis.

[@angiesartkraftykreations3677]

Fantastic training video! Thank you ☺️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Badproductionsgc]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No problemo Barbie.

[@gabrielamador9220]

Yeah, this is amazing.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Gabriel. These were fun for sure.

[@kasey6906]

Great video, thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Kasey. Glad you liked it.

[@rosemarycarley2948]

thankyou for your instruction,I like this. I would do it in purple , white and turquoise, my favourite colours.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Ooh, that sounds amazing Rosemary.

[@margod8141]

Super cool!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Margo. It was fun for sure.

[@Spiceyspiney]

This is gorgeous and it has given me a great idea for a piece I'm planning at the moment, so thank you (again!). The only open cup I've done turned out nothing like I expected, but it has ended up being of my favourite paintings. I did it using purples, blues, black and a bit of red, hoping to get something like a spiral galaxy. What I ended up with looked like one of the storm systems on Jupiter so when I photographed it to get prints made, I played with the colour digitally and made a version that's orangey/brown, and a version that's black & white. All three version look amazing!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I need to get to a place where I can do photographs for prints. I fell like my pictures are the worst part of my channel. Where do you sell your prints? Thanks Mary!

[@Spiceyspiney]

Getting good photos of acrylic paintings isn't easy because of the lens distortion and the way light reflects off them. I try to prop the picture up as straight as possible then take pictures with either my DSLR camera or phone camera. I then make any minor tweaks using Fast Stone Image Viewer because it's free and it's much easier to use than Photoshop. I do have lots of different image processing softwares because I'm an astrophotographer and I need them for that, but Fast Stone is my go to for quick editing. I always crop the edges out to get rid of the strange shadows as well. I don't sell my prints anywhere fancy; just the shop page of my website. I mostly sell prints of my pastel drawings of the Moon, but have a few acrylic pours and Brusho art prints as well as my astronomy photos.

[@tarnichedtreasuresllc5763]

Thanks so much!! Great help.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome! Love your KZbin name BTW.

[@yrisjusto8602]

Very pretty I like it

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you Yris. I think I like the next one I did with the black background better but you just can't beat open cup cells.

[@mandomusic1292]

Thanks! You make this look easy. I’m improving thanks to you and I’m working on getting more of the things I need. I’m just working with glue, paint and water at the moment.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is my go to. Probably 2/3 of my paintings are still with glue.

[@meetu93]

Thanks a lot!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome Diego. Thanks for watching.

[@anubountra48]

Awesome

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Anu.

[@evie6183]

Vey helpful...thanks!♥

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad Evie. Thanks!

[@janawest7186]

Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You bet Jana. Let us know if you have other questions.

[@karenbrunette6314]

Love it

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much Karen. This one did turn out pretty nicely if I do say so myself.

[@dylanthompsen8488]

If i do open cups i like to let them travel across the canvas, lets me move the effects where i want nd i can see if i need to add more or not. Dope cells G

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, I need to tilt my canvas ever so slightly so as I pour paint in it moves down the canvas instead of just in to the center. Great tip Dylan.

[@shelley9652]

Thank you for these basic instructions. I watch them all and that’s what I try next. I don’t get cells, ever ! Seriously I don’t know why. I stopped using silicone because what is available here 🇨🇦 is not pure silicone so I’m a little gunshy about ordering any on line. I have a row of silicone droppers in my paint supply area. 😑

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Swipe. With Floetrol. White over almost any color. White barely thinner than the other paints. That should give you cells and lacing every time.

[@shelley9652]

@@LeftBrainedArtist this is true, I’ve done that but I over worked them trying to get the swipes all straight . Will more floetrol give me cells in other types of paintings? The paintings are quite pretty, but no cells. I have worked at walking away after some torching but no luck. And those pearls that can be so pretty if they don’t take over. What’s up with the pearls ? I just don’t get it. 🤷‍♀️

[@kathibecker5351]

Hello Shelley. I love seeing your comments on David's videos. It's so you.

[@barbaradeerfield2204]

Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Barbara.