Simple Is Best - 12 (Wet Paint on Dry)

Simple is best - 12
Using a basic blending technique with a bush to create a background before pouring. No moving of the canvas. Just a paper towel and a straw.
In this video I'm working on a 14"x11" level 2 canvas from Michael's. I experiment with the Reverse Dip technique that I've seen on other channels like 'Fiona's Art' and 'Art by Susan King' and have been molding into my own style.
Products used:
- Cloud mix for the white (see Cloudy effect playlist for info on that technique)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=utB_o...
- Amsterdam standard series in ultramarine, ultramarine violet, sky blue light
- Liquitex pouring medium
- Water
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Music from KZbin Audio Library:
- Warm water by Underbelly
- Dark matter by Chasms

[@MelyDartist]

A lot of people are commenting 1 - why don't you wet the paper towel? Answer: I've tried it and don't like it. I prefer dry. 2 - To go bigger why don't you use a piece of clothe? Answer: YES! great idea and I'm gonna try that. Thanks everyone! 😊👊

[@jenperrin86]

MelyD.artist I have used Saran wrap. It seems to do pretty good. I love your piece I love your artwork I love you dude.

[@MelyDartist]

@@jenperrin86 yeah I tried it and it works. Thanks for that. I like the fact that the fry towel soaks some up though 🤔 And thanks dude 🖤

[@jenperrin86]

MelyD.artist I’ll have to try that for sure.

[@diannekelley4736]

@@MelyDartist This is really different and beautiful.

[@deanjensen3857]

Thank you sharing. I love your work. I started following you on Instagram. I’m just starting out and you have helped me out immensely. Thank you for your videos

[@crystalphillips7123]

You always bring it!!!! Just phenomenal!!!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@pennystephenson6796]

There are no words that encompass the beauty that you have created. You are just freaking amazing!

[@JMoPainting]

I really love this one! You always inspire me to push myself, thank you for sharing your art and process!

[@robinpinkham9398]

Favorite colors EVER! Peaceful, calming GORGEOUSNESS!!

[@Fiona-Art]

Another gorgeous results... I love it 💙💜💙

[@KITTI303]

I think it's absolutely gorgeous! ❤❤

[@NiloufarAsefi]

Hi, love your work, I think you are one of the first fluid artists that inspired me to start getting my hands dirty. Just a quick note I’ve tried this with way thicker paint and it’s not that bad blowing it around, and it stays 3D 👌🏻😉🥰🥰

[@anns1921]

Good to know. I want to try this in yellows and oranges for a sunflower effect and it would be great if it stayed 3D.

[@hopestambaugh]

Beautiful. I love it!

[@Tomes23]

Absolutely beautiful. I simply adore the color combinations that you work with in your pieces.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much 💙

[@chervenovino]

Turned out beautifully, I cannot wait to have a go at this myself. Thank you for sharing your experiments with us all.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much and my pleasure!

[@mariajoaocarvalho6182]

Stunning work

[@marciaperry147]

Thanks for sharing your flower dip experiments! I tried one a couple nights ago, & accidentally twisted the paper towel as I pulled it off. It looked nothing like a flower... more like a colorful whirlpool! I used a toothpick to give it some extra whirl! Flower dips are not as easy as they look! You rock!👍

[@JoaBea4]

Totally 3D when wet! Colors are gorgeous. Painting is gorgeous!!! Well done, Mely! Hugs!

[@tinabuenzow9992]

i love the cloud stuff! it looks awesome!

[@anns1921]

I love this piece! Art is just such a wonderful thing and thank you for sharing your talents with us. God bless!!

[@rebade5757]

Very cool ‼️The blend of the colors with the cloud mix 👌

[@denisemorris4312]

Incredible!

[@deanablythe9394]

Beautiful 💕

[@rusicona21vek]

Спасибо за возможность окунуться в Ваше творчество и открыть новую грань вдохновения.

[@kathrynmcclure6293]

Really great combo of techniques. Colors are soothing cool.

[@paulastrong7571]

Very pretty!

[@paintingeasy]

Wow , big thumbs up! Glad I gound you! ❤

[@AnnOriginalDesignWithPamelaAnn]

Really beautiful!

[@nordikcajun5417]

Wow. Like 3D ❄️ snowflake ❄️ 🥰

[@davemeinhaldt1405]

Very nice design and colors. ---Dave...

[@silentwhisperstudios7808]

Looks amazing!! 🙂

[@heatherbrooks7006]

I like it!👍

[@deblily3446]

Love the colors; it turned out really well.💗

[@carolwieczorek2944]

Such a beautiful master piece..

[@loricleary4473]

Love this!! The colors and the shaded areas are beautiful 💕💕

[@LostMittens]

Very cool effect, and those colors are divine!

[@carolwieczorek2944]

Love this..

[@carolwerbe1243]

Love it

[@tuskbear]

Beautiful love it

[@00001965st]

Beautiful

[@paulettehigham4015]

fun and beautiful ❤️

[@cathleencavanaugh2113]

Kudos for your continuing originality!❤️

[@jlynnstapleton9674]

It is beautiful!

[@maritadavies8554]

love it ...

[@20JjN12]

Incredible! 🥰

[@justinthefarm]

love it!! thanks for sharing it.

[@fineartsandtravel833]

Lovely 👍👌👌 👍

[@suziestubebrown5397]

VERY COOL!!! Love your music too gf...

[@SantaFeLady]

LOVE LOVE LOVE 💜💜💜

[@danddartgallery8834]

Love it! 🙂

[@zahidapiracha4309]

Very nice thanks for sharing

[@bgbrendag1857]

Very cool

[@deeg4031]

I think you did a great job

[@treetree5458]

very pretty

[@LauraMe...]

I love this! Mely... what if you try a big one using a light weight, cheap fabric like muslin. That way you can get the size you want without tape and the fabric will have a little more flow to it. Bonus you can possibly wash and reuse it so eco friendly too?!? I'm enjoying watching your experiments. Everyone else just did it a few times, called it mastered and moved on. I love that you study the method and question it and test it...it's beautiful! Laura m 🦋

[@susankelly3136]

Fabulous mel 👏👏👏

[@staceycordell607]

This turned out so cool. Love the blending of the colors.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you!

[@helenaquartey2113]

Hi, mely I started watching your work for abut weeks now and I love what am seeing girl you rock. Greetings all the way from Ghana👊✌

[@juttakolar259]

Oh !!! sehr schön 🙋🌼😁 Jutta aus Bayern

[@marlenebarone9407]

good morning ! i really like the background then the flower over it . i know that when i started the reverse dips some artists used plastic wrap or wax paper crumbled up then laid on the canvas and it worked , so maybe for a larger canvas that might work . of course with the wax paper you straighten it so t lays flat lol !!! you certainly have put your own twist on this and given us all inspiration that opened up a new spin on the reverse dip . i think what i like best is that you have made it your own .

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much! And yes the wax paper is a good idea although I like the fact that the towel soaks up. I'm gonna try a piece of cloth like others have mentioned 😊

[@marlenebarone9407]

@@MelyDartist oh yeah definitely try it with the cloth !!! Have a Super Sunday Superbowl if you watch it lol if not still have a super sunday !!! Lol

[@CarolePenhaleKing]

Awesome Results, I’ve blown the dips too on the outside if I don’t like the petals. Looks cool.

[@manahil189]

Very nice video. 👌

[@alextritch4578]

Love seeing you use a brush!!!!!!!

[@narrasuresh2697]

Very very nice thankyou so much dear

[@NavigatorMother]

4:09 😊 It's perfect too. But i love the Chinese clouds at the end.

[@kimberlylorrainebradford474]

So pretty! I think you could blow a whole mandala!! ☮️💕🎨

[@MelyDartist]

That would be quite a challenge and probably so much fun 💜

[@coromotoguerrero7133]

Bellisimo😍😍😍

[@lizreynolds4554]

This reflects the colder weather, looks like a iced snowflake flower. It's beautifully designed. Have a blessed night/day. huggles . 👩‍🎨🎨🍀💖🤔🤗🦓🌻🤯🇺🇸

[@MelyDartist]

It does resemble that and thank you! :)

[@jdmosaics]

Very pretty, but I still love your original “Finger Pull” techniques paintings with the multi circles. If you ever go back to them and experiment deeper with that idea I will be waiting here. Love you 😘

[@artesmilcoloresleydi6484]

Hermoso 😊👍

[@agorejessCrow]

Instead of paper towels, you can use a thin rag/towel, to cover more space, however, as detail oriented as you are, you'd be best on bigger canvases, doing multiple flower in a bunch, with smaller sections of paper towel! I've done a few that way, and love them!

[@lindabarthel1446]

Cool ✌🏻

[@omerdemirel1281]

Çok güzel bir çalışma. Harikasınız

[@robinmurphy2563]

I love this so much.. it just gives up more options in regards to acrylic pouring.

[@karenMarg59]

What if you use some kind of fabric or fine mesh instead of paper?

[@robinmurphy2563]

@@karenMarg59 you'll only know if you try it. :)

[@robinmurphy2563]

also maybe make the paint thicker like you would when you are dot painting.

[@NicholeFraserSicNic]

Holy crap that's so gorgeous. I love this technique. You could try using visqueen instead of paper towels for your larger canvas. Since it comes in a thickness greater than most plastics it won't crinkle like a plastic bag leaving artifacts you don't want, it's far more durable than paper & you'll have just as GREAT control when pulling the corners back, (you can also see through it like the paper) to lift & twist off that heavy paint. I'm sure dropping it has happened, that would be my nightmare 😭

[@distinctdesignsbytina3557]

I use a cheap trash bag for large dips. Maybe that will help you. Should be easier than taping paper towels. Very pretty pour. Love the colors.

[@MelyDartist]

Great idea! I just love that the towel soaks some of the paint up. I think I'm gonna go for a cloth :) 💜

[@distinctdesignsbytina3557]

@@MelyDartist awesome! I hope it works well for you!

[@mandyhall1674]

Hi Mely this is gorgeous. I love the way you have taken this technique and made it your own and different. :) Maybe for a large piece you could use a large disposable paper tablecloth :)

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much and that's a great idea 😊

[@lieselgutierrez7439]

Love 💗 💜

[@sheriaddis6573]

Have you tried using those big pieces of tissue paper they use in gift wrapping?

[@jeannecain9541]

Have you thought about using a large piece of cheesecloth instead of paper towels?

[@gabrielalauracolimodio9988]

I love it!!! And the center gave it the final touch. About the paper towel, thought of using wax paper? Maybe it will hold up better when pulling it all to the center. I really loved this piece. 👏👏👏😉

[@shellygoodwin7221]

The background is pretty and then when you pulled up the paper towel I gasped for air! This is freaking perfectly beautiful.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much!

[@SerendipitySoulFluidArt]

I know it didn't stay 3D but it's still GORGEOUS, I love this bloom, because I also love painting over and embellishing a gorgeous background and your colors were bomb!! That's a really soothing palette, and this composition is stunning Mely!! LOVE IT!!!

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you so much!!! 💙😘

[@omerdemirel1281]

Çok hoş beğendim 👍🏻👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@janebrownell6828]

It's beautiful. I love your technique. FYI, the best reverse dips use the cheapest paper towels you can find. They don't absorb as much as the thicker ones. Also, if you spritz them with water before you dip, that makes a difference. Have you watched Fiona?

[@MelyDartist]

Yes I practiced with water at first like Fiona but I don't like how it reacts with the way I go about it. I prefer dry. :)

[@lynnestpierre4928]

I really like the dried results. I didn’t like it 3D, but the dried results are stunning. 🎨👍🏼🙃

[@darienchrysafis3655]

I like it. Even if it isn’t literally 3D, the illusion of depth qualifies as 3D.

[@MelyDartist]

Thank you :)

[@paulwilkinsmixedmediaartis4565]

Make me think, it is the very second a black hole is formed as a blue giant ends its life in deep space 👌👌

[@IGFineArt]

So nice work, l like it very much, you have new follower my friend...👏😊👌🙂👍🖼🖌

[@turnupthecolour-5096]

Try cling wrap instead? It’s bigger and should give the same or similar effect to paper towel.

[@MelyDartist]

It doesn't soak up though 🤔

[@rosiepisatcky7877]

This turned out beautiful. What are the name of your large brushes you use!!

[@EBMB21]

Can you use a thin fabric like one yard for a large piece.

[@Magnificat42]

Cool. On an earlier video, u gave me an idea, indirectly. I left the paper towel on there, and it created a 3d kind of window effect. Have u ever tried that? Just curious

[@MelyDartist]

I haven't tried leaving it there for long. I'm still very new at the technique. I'm not sure I can picture the window effect🤔

[@Magnificat42]

@@MelyDartist No worries, it gives it a unique texture. The paper towel is wet when i put it on the fluid painting. Anyways, fun art stuff, keep it up. 😊😎

[@tonimcglasker6212]

It's pretty. Love blue. Do you think wetting the paper towel would change the way the paint reacts?

[@MelyDartist]

Change it, just a tiny bit but not enough to make a difference really. I prefer dry because it soaks some up.

[@tonimcglasker6212]

Makes sense. You keep doing you.

[@notthatjones6026]

Would a piece of non waxy tissue paper work for a larger surface, I wonder? 🤔 This is beautiful! Interstellar Snowflake 😁 Awesome job!

[@karenkelleher989]

spray adhesive? muslin?

[@denisemorris4312]

Do you ever save the paper towel 'art'? I would like to see that part of the creation.

[@crystalelk]

Very cool techniques! New subscriber! Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing this with us! Sending positive vibes your way. Peace love dream's!🇨🇦 💞🌐📷📽️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯🌅🌏💚🌍💜🌎🌄☮️💗🐑😉

[@ErinHindman]

Artist to artist, how do you come up with pricing for your artwork? I don't think I am that good yet but I am getting better and some people have expressed they like my stuff. I would have no idea how to price them of indeed I get good enough to sell. Just looking for pointers.

[@desireeh1967]

Your paint to Puddle is a bit thicker then normal?

[@dinorahserra2151]

Can you do this with oil paint in order to get the 3D effect??

[@MelyDartist]

Nope

[@suesturges6022]

I’ve tried those paints. But when I leave thick, I get cracks. And I never get clouds!!!! I think you used Amsterdam paint...yes? I have them, too. I have sent for many different kinds for different artist. I’m a failure at this style painting. I can do a graphite portrait, spot on from the photo I did the work from.....but can’t do this. Your one of the first artist I tried to follow. Have a few from when you first started that I like. Others like too. But for the most part, I’m not good at this. Don’t quite!!!!! How’s your son? Sweet child....love him up a storm!!!! We need good men for our future earth!!!!! 👍🏼🌟💙🍀

[@Lulisette]

Most of the time, when I do something like this, it looks gorgeous when it is wet but it keeps mixing when drying. When it is dry I have mud !

[@MelyDartist]

Maybe because you use floetrol, glue or silicone?

[@Lulisette]

@@MelyDartist yes, floetrol and a couple of drops of silicone : I don't have cells, or very few. I tried to change the composition : paint/floetrol/water/silicone, with water, without water, silicone, no silicone, mor fluid, less fluid, undercoat of white or no undercoat,...It is always very nice when wet, much less when dry...

[@MelyDartist]

@@Lulisette I don't use any of those so its hard for me to help you. Have you tried working with paint rather then additives? If you use more paint instead of adding weird stuff to it, do you think it would dry better? Brands are also very important. The colors from Artist Loft flow acrylic are horrible. Dollar store paint is also way too cheap.

[@melissabrewerton6259]

So I have a thought. You said you tried taking paper towels together and it didn't work. Maybe you could go bigger if you used tissue paper. 🤷