Simple Is Best - 1

How to do fluid painting - Easy Technique
In this video I dilute all my acrylic paintings with Liquitex pouring medium and water. I fill the canvas with black paint, then add lines of colors and blow on them. You could use a straw if you would like but I was going for a different effect in this one.
Hope you enjoy!
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[@stacysmom3593]

LOVE the black with the bright colors so much!

[@juliawalsh7934]

I appreciate the experimental spirit with which you paint; it is exciting to watch!

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much Julia!

[@thisdollslifejenna3841]

That's awesome!! Love the swirls & smokey curls!! 🖤🧡💛💜🌈💯❗

[@rosemariekosma9516]

Hi my name is Rose, I just started doing the Pouring almost 2 months ago while recovering from life saving open heart surgery . I saw these videos and thought I gotta try this! I discovered I’m good at it! But love these tips and techniques! I love the bright colors on black !I’m gonna try this! I have a canvas this size. I just bought straws! Hoping that works! I love it! And I love the simple is best approach. I may become your #1fan ! Hugs

[@AcrylicPouring]

That is so inspiring. That look of the bright colors contrasting with black is SO my kinda thing. I'm almost running into my art space now!

[@MelyDartist]

Glad you like it and hope it worked out for you! :)

[@SewYourOwn]

Agreed, very inspiring

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Another BADASS video! Excellent!

[@MelyDartist]

Thanks!!

[@karenleigh2786]

Wow!! really love this one!! Simple is best!

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much!

[@brigittebuxton7767]

Beautiful design and colors. I love it!!!

[@iamgiatho]

I could stare at that for ages, finding pictures inside it 💛 Like the amazing orange shape of an old lady's face on the top at the end, so detailed without even knowing it!! 😍 Man, I love this!! 👌✨

[@MelyDartist]

AndriART thank you so much!! :)

[@debbiethomas3687]

You're so right, simple is often best, and this is really striking and very beautiful. I love how dramatic a black background can be. There's also a cute little mouse coming out of the pink smoke on the top left as we're looking at it. :-)

[@Jim.Hummel]

Super creative technique...has a blown glass effect that is so impactful.

[@willymanheroe]

Love it! Simply PERFECT!!! That Black is hot!!!

[@aaronlawson4626]

Official title of Queen of Cells! I've watched outer youtube fluid tutorials and have read comments that refer to Mely as the Queen of Cells. 👑💎💅

[@jaydiarae]

Wow! That would make one helluva coffee table. Talk about a show stopping, conversation piece. Yes, there's definitely something powerful in keeping it simple.

[@MelyDartist]

Jaydia Simmons thank you so much!

[@jmc19669]

Well well well- once again your work goes from what's this to WOW in a very short time. You are one talented girl- plus your sweet smile and encouragement throughout the video keeps me watching. LOVE your work!!!

[@MelyDartist]

jmc19669 aw thank you so much you're too kind! :)

[@lazyprimate1801]

Very creative. Love the contrast. Great piece

[@MelyDartist]

Lazy Primate thank you so much!

[@Jasvir33art]

Stunning effect with the black background! Beautiful! ❤️

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you! :)

[@luizcarlosformigavianaform9123]

Olá boa tarde !! Gostaria de saber que tinta você usa para fazer suas telas .

[@aprilsmommy1]

Love it MelyD. The colors are awesome together. This is something I would love to try.

[@MelyDartist]

Thanks and go for it!

[@barbaraj2930]

That is stunning!

[@TheHippieDips]

I've been stuck in a really bad rut for awhile, your video was in my suggestions and I decided to watch, I'm so glad I did! You've inspired me to get back at it and not doubt myself so much! I also have a bunch of videos I've taken but decided not to do anything with them because I don't know much about editing and I'm self conscious! But right now I'm thinking "What the heck, stop thinking about it so hard! Just upload them as is and free up some memory too!" 😁💓

[@patricahodges3473]

Beautiful outcome. Your videos are so easy to follow. Thanks for it!

[@larryslemp9698]

You did a fine job on that one!! It's different. I like it. Thank you!!

[@MelyDartist]

Thanks Larry!

[@SherryStanhope]

Nice 😍 Red❤Orange🧡Yellow💛 would be cool, would look like a night fire 🔥 on black background!!👍

[@stelpan62]

Wow!! That is absolutely stunning!!!

[@johnbittner8964]

That is soo awesome looking!!

[@dalyte62]

It looks amazing. I'm glad you are showing easy techniques to beginners. I'll watch every one of them. Thanks

[@tonimcglasker6212]

You are the person who got me interested in pour painting and it seems you are the one who will keep me there. LOVE this simple is best. Rock on, Mely D!

[@MelyDartist]

Toni McGlasker aww thank you so much! I'm so happy I could help! :)

[@lorihickey5180]

Beautiful and inspiring. I want to try this. Thank you. Lori

[@madhurisale6920]

is anybosy know how to make liquid acrylic paint or its readymade?

[@heatherteach9182]

Love it!! K.I.S.S. (keep it simple),, I agree. I'm in LIF on FB too, nice to see you here, awesome painting, thanks!

[@lynnhidley4788]

WOW, spectacular!❤️👍👏👏👏👏

[@scarletred9840]

Oh my gosh! That's so beautiful! Love the black background, just makes it pop! 💕

[@BusDriverLady77]

Love the bright colors on black!

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Beautiful love your art. It is great 👍🏻

[@AvidAbstractions]

I love it! So simple and so complex!

[@girthillbill697]

Love the colour combo. awesome

[@jannetteknutsen7956]

Love this!!

[@fokelley911]

A beautiful result!

[@biffyeager611]

Love how you moved the black back into the magenta! really a great experiment! Can't wait to see more! Great work!

[@MelyDartist]

Thanks so much Biff!

[@cathyherring6424]

WOW. Love it!!!

[@CarolAnnsArt]

Love it - the way I was seeing it it looked like a dragon monster - very cool!

[@amberlynnboswell8253]

It's so inspiring to watch you work!

[@luzgarcia52]

Love it,great.

[@1McMMoM]

I really like your videos - simple IS best! I especially like how to get straight to the point and don't blah blah blah for 30 minutes. 9 - 12 minutes is perfect! I subscribed and plan to watch more!

[@toppenish62]

Love it!

[@ashleycombs7416]

Love it!!

[@bensartstudio24]

Beautiful color, great job!

[@jackiegrant410]

WoW, you have inspired me, thank you, brilliant work, 💖

[@garybuchan9217]

That’s actually really nice,very inspiring method....thanks for sharing.

[@Michelej317]

LOVE THIS! Thank you!!

[@helenfogarty9934]

Just fabulous MelyD....... love the colours and the smokey effect!!!

[@dannosaurus920]

Started my first pour painting today. A lot of inspiration came from watching your videos. Awesome work and thank you!

[@MelyDartist]

FunkMasta thank you! I'm glad you got into pouring it's so much fun

[@joseescalera2145]

OH YEAH LOVE THE WILD OF THIS PAINTING SOO COOL

[@bnoelle906]

this would be soooo cool to create a similar painting but monochromatic maybe even just black white and grey so it looks like smoke! You inspire me so much with all your different techniques. I love your videos :)

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much!

[@dianepelletierviau1201]

Wow super beau ! J'adore ce que tu fais ! J'essais ça ! Tu m'inspire !

[@Deb8641]

I love it!

[@magenrae70]

I tried this. So fun. I'm still working out kinks in paint recipes, so i tried your method for my own experiment. Love it.

[@donnacowell7415]

I do love your artwork. I'm going to do one today.

[@Skkyzonelive]

Amazing work! When you faced it vertically it literally spoke into my soul! 🤗

[@auntypaiche8929]

Love that black paint. it almost has a mirror affect to it.

[@jennifergaribnov1150]

Wow that is beautiful I enjoyed your Technique it was well love it

[@deegee3195]

Completely sublime, really beautiful and almost dreamy.. love it.

[@paulamc5510]

Stunning!

[@dorothysfriend]

That is really cool, super painting.

[@julieseymour6452]

I've tried and tried to do pour paintings and I've come to the conclusion that I suck but this is amazing and I feel that I will have to try this. TFS

[@MelyDartist]

julie seymour you don't suck, it takes time to understand how your paints work you really need to experiment. Sure try it! :)

[@TaylorRaine]

this is so cool!!

[@mariacruz8530]

You never disappoint, love it!

[@MelyDartist]

Aw you're too kind!

[@JustinBee369]

This looks amazing! Going to try fluid work! Thanks

[@suddeninspirations8184]

FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A MUST TRY FOR ME

[@brianphillips7420]

Wonderful!

[@KaileyB616]

I love this! I really need to try this simple look- mine are all super busy! I also love the black; I'm never happy with anything I do with it. Thanks for mentioning Let It Flow!!

[@MelyDartist]

Yep we both have very busy paintings I so get what you mean! Gotta try some new stuff. And my pleasure for LIF - I heard myself after saying 'my fb group' but I should have mentioned your name. Sorry about that. If anyone is reading this, Let It Flow was created by Kailey Bender, is the biggest fluid painting group on Facebook and she is absolutely amazing!

[@jonishepard5179]

I love that you blow on your paintings and make beautiful designs.

[@dianadevlin3717]

Great colours! Simple IS best! 🙂

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you! :)

[@richardbunt2278]

that's smart a new way of Art

[@CatCo37]

Gorgeous!!!

[@cyndymoore1]

That is absolutely STUNNING !! Good Job...

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much!

[@arshkhetarpal250]

It is so easy and beautiful

[@Glennis50]

I absolutely love this! ♥

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you!

[@stefiyahart8337]

Thanks to your video, I tried out the blowing technique in my recent pour paintings and it offers a lot more control and flexibility! Thank you for the tip!

[@MelyDartist]

It does! Glad I could help :)

[@debjthomas]

Very pretty!

[@vivianbennett2701]

Amazing!

[@mekagooden4915]

I love it... it looks like a Chinese dragon.. I can see it's eye open looking out soaring thru the clouds and its talon foot also.. amazing I wish I could purchase this..

[@MelyDartist]

I'm going to give it a resin coating and it will be for sale. You can email me for more info if you are interested in purchasing it [e-mail]

[@mickwinters8484]

Top idea, loved it must give it a go.

[@robynatsidaftis1488]

love this one too ...thanks for sharing x

[@sophiagrace9339]

First video I've watched and I already love it!

[@girthillbill697]

BEAUTIFUL. YOU ARE SO INSPIRING TO WATCH. THANKS SO MUCH FROM US BEGINNERS

[@ixiasantiago6447]

Lovely!!!!

[@deborahreeder2901]

FANTASTIC!

[@samwhite2013]

Simply beautiful

[@sharondavisson4149]

Awesome!

[@daniellegrabin5889]

I absolutely love this.. I'm going to try one like this..

[@sdmfann7768]

Love this!!!!♡

[@dftco5830]

Excellent, très intéressant... :-D

[@OnePillKillz]

That is amazing !!!! wow

[@oksusha2000]

Amazing project. Very beautiful.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you!

[@maryc3808]

Had a challenging day today, but perked up when I saw you posted a new video. I love it! I can't tell you how many pieces of art I have ruined by not knowing when to stop. I think you did it just right. Simple is good. Keep on making these great videos!

[@MelyDartist]

And I have ruined soooo many also you would not believe! Let's think that it happens to the best of us :) Glad I perked up your challenging day. Lotsa love Mely

[@bibbanengstrom4046]

Wow, absolutely stunning! (As I'm asthmatic I guess I'll have to use the vacuum cleaner :))

[@MelyDartist]

haha it wasn't that bad actually... you really don't have to blow hard :)

[@Necronephilim]

😍😍 I love it!!!

[@mikkimichellereaves1116]

That is absolutely gorgeous MelyD!!!!!!! I Luv it!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@siskse]

Now that blowing I like!!!

[@TampaBMan]

Smoke on the water! Smokey and water ink together. Very cool .

[@SantaFeLady]

OH WOW!!!!!!! That's GORGEOUS!!! And yes....you ARE the undisputed Queen of Cells!!! (Nice tripod 😊 )

[@MelyDartist]

haha! Thanks Claudia but if I can do it, anyone can :) And yeah I was glad you could see the tripod there :)))

[@SantaFeLady]

Yup....I was so happy to see the tripod knowing how the one I have has made my life so much easier. P.S.....I bought a 12x24 canvas to try this technique but now I'm too chicken because yours came out so beautiful.