mixing my paints without varnish, high viscosity and pigments plus a cellicious abstract painting

[@SuzanVerberne_FluidArt]

Thank you Jess, apart from your brilliant work! Thanks for the tip on the GAC 100, I've now got it and tried it out, and I'm sold! I was already not fond of the varnish, and used it minimally, only to dissolve the pigments in it. But even (or especially) in my Owatrol mix (from the Netherlands, so no house paint, I mix all the layers with Owatrol, and so I already added a binder with the pigments, but a very thick one so not suitable to dissolve them in), I already notice that the cells stay nicer, less blobby, and my pigments no longer bleed when I want to make lines with them. And it's so thin, so only little needed, really nice! I am very happy with it!

[@odilehelbongo5221]

Que c’est beau! Que c’est bon de vous retrouver😊😘💝

[@WinterStromArt]

Hi Odile! 🥰 thank you

[@leesahpink701]

Gorgeous 💙🤍

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you!!

[@DebbieStephens874]

That is flipping amazing..I love it

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Debbie

[@WillieBStudios]

Jess! This was soooo helpful girl!! I haven’t bloomed in ages ( hello cloud obsessed) but I’ve been antsy to jump back in. I wasn’t sure i was gonna go back and use my old PM ( using infinity with poly and sometimes the 8300) Thanks so much for all this! Right now i mixed up 5340 beer but I’m not elated with it… but once the small can is done … I’m definitely gonna go this way. Cheers!

[@WinterStromArt]

Yay! I love your blooms!!! (the clouds obviously too)

[@tina-ec7ce]

i Luv the piece!!! Ty for the info too Ive not been able to paint for almost 9 months due to personal situation… And OMG do i Miss it!!!! i Know it will feel strange at 1st… but hoping it wont take long to get back in the groove 😁

[@WinterStromArt]

Sure thing! Thanks a lot

[@mariatoptsidis4038]

Amazing, thanks for sharing ❤

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks for watching. I hope it helped

[@tanjawiegrefe7335]

Dankeschön 🙏 für deine Demonstration, Jessica! Es teilt ja leider nicht jeder seine Erfahrungen mit anderen. Auch wenn es eure Produkte nicht in Deutschland gibt, hat es mich zum testen anderer Produkte angeregt. Meine Zellen und Farben sind auch manchmal "wackelig" 😫. Gibt ja reichlich Baumärkte. Das Bild ist im Übrigen wunderschön geworden 😍. Mit all den Zellen und deiner SUPER Farbkombination. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪, Tanja 😊

[@martineraimon9705]

c'est magnifique

[@WinterStromArt]

Merci, Martine

[@jannekekloos]

I love it that you're combining the two techniques. Glad for you that you found the solution to the problem. The deep base paints in the Netherlands are rather thick as well, so I need to find something to thin it with. I'll keep on trying! Thanks for showing us the process. Oh....did I say I like it? I like it! 😘

[@WinterStromArt]

Yay! Thank you 😊

[@lisadumas6422]

Jessica I think it turned out fabulous and thanks for the recap on the product change appreciate it. And glad to see you back in your happy place.

[@WinterStromArt]

You are so welcome!

[@tiakitchens804]

Jessica, this piece is a bit more Busy but is absolutely beautiful and balanced. That Abalone is just fantastic! Glad to see you back. 😊

[@WinterStromArt]

Yessss , abalone is so beautiful

[@louisecampeau4523]

Beautiful painting. The cells are great with this PM recipe. Thanks for sharing, Glad you're back, Jessica... missed you!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much! Glad to be back

[@nancylockner353]

Been away for a couple of years due to life happenings. Watching and readjusting myself Love your work and info. Thanks do much.

[@WinterStromArt]

Welcome back!

[@BillRobersonArt]

Great mixing information, thanks for that. This one is absolutely gorgeous, Jessica!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, Bill! Hope you’re well!

[@Daves_drh-acrylic-creations]

Excellent tutorial Jessica ❤ I’m going to have to give your methodology a try…

[@WinterStromArt]

Hope it’ll work for you

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

I‘m glad that you’re back in business and creating absolutely amazing further artworks Jessica👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️😘

[@WinterStromArt]

Me too. Thank you

[@lindaames1989]

Really love it, and watching and listening to you. Your voice is calming.

[@WinterStromArt]

Really?! Well, I’m glad you think do. Thanks, Linda!

[@MG-os2nq]

Beautiful good to have your cheerful self with us again.

[@WinterStromArt]

Yes! Thank you!

[@marysfluidartdream09]

Thank you for sharing this! I've been struggling with my PM, since the change with Behr. Cells were not crisp at all. So, headed to the store today again!!!! Your work inspires me so much and you have the cutest personality. My hope one day is to attend one of your courses! Hugs to you!

[@WinterStromArt]

A big hug back, Mary! That would be wonderful!

[@TheTracydavis]

THANK YOU JESSICA!!💙💙💙 its alot to absorb but u did a beautiful job!!!! xu for all the info! love all your work!

[@WinterStromArt]

I know, it’s a lot. (And I edited a bunch out too…) I hope it helps, though

[@TheTracydavis]

@@WinterStromArt helped sooo much!! You're amazing xu!

[@marshalacroix8761]

Thank you Jessica! I totally lost faith in myself with the bloom recipes but decided to give it one more try after watching this video. I love you color combo. I splurged and bought the abalone, the dynasty, and i even bought the hair dryer. My test had so many beautiful cells. Ive never had cells like that. Cant wait for it to dry.

[@WinterStromArt]

I'm so glad! I painted yesterday and it was one of the hottest days of the year. It worked perfectly!

[@violaklotz8644]

Ich finde es einfach MEGA🤩💥🤩💥

[@WinterStromArt]

Da bin ich aber froh! Danke dir! 😘

[@SuzanVerberne_FluidArt]

Such a beautiful piece Jessica, the Abalone is so stunning when dried, it looks beautiful here, I love the dynamics! Good to have you back, I'm so happy for you!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Suzan! I really appreciate it 🥰

[@indjielhennawy5986]

Missed uuuuu so happy you are back can’t wait to see more this one looks sooo pretty 😍

[@WinterStromArt]

More to come for sure! Thank you!!!

[@Sun01-mv2qx]

Superb Jessica, the minimalist colours made the painting very interesting to look at and they are lovely too. Good job working it all out and hope the paints behave themselves. Would u happen to know what alternative paints would be used in UK or Ireland? Maybe you have a friend over there that knows! Thx deary have a good paint 😊🙏❤️

[@cherylfroude9365]

Thank you Jessica! Glad you’re back.

[@WinterStromArt]

Me too! 😘

[@RaindropArtbyNikkiRainey]

Great video!!!! And you never left! 😊 Thanks for sharing this super how-to video!!! ❤

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, my friend!

[@janicemunson3588]

Yay, you’re back in business!

[@WinterStromArt]

Yes Ma'am!

[@kathrynhasenberg8773]

Love love love it... my favorite colrs also what could be better!

[@WinterStromArt]

hehe, you can never go wrong with blues

[@veronicajones608]

It looks great!!

[@donnamariecrandell4869]

Beautiful, so glad your back☺️

[@WinterStromArt]

Me too. Thanks

[@abbieyandle4986]

Can't wait for dry results

[@WinterStromArt]

It’s semi dry in the end of the video. It looks exactly like that now. Except for the middle part that had the white overcast. Some separations and tiny cracks in that, because of the pillow paint I blew into it

[@janiceveline3681]

Lovely, seems cells are different. Maybe smaller and more abundant?

[@WinterStromArt]

Maybe in this one. But not that I noticed in other pieces I tried. It’s the opposite! Everything is very stretchy. I had a few paints floc on me which I didn’t have before. I’ll see if that was just a unhappy incident

[@thislittlepiggy3349]

Woah baby! 😎❤

[@amorin329]

This makes me want to buy abalone! I also bought 3 different types of Behr base because i have seen so many people have good results with it. I typically use glidden premium base 3. What i learned from my experiments with the Behr, was to stick to my Glidden mixture! I have 3 mixed up batches of pouring medium that dont cell, lace or do anything fun. Maybe i will try adding some varnish and see if that helps any of it. If not, i will hold onto it until i need to paint a room! Lol.

[@bostonbutterfly4473]

Love this. Great job creating dimension. Very nice. 💙🩵💙

[@sjpouringcolor8359]

This was so helpful. Gorgeous results

[@WinterStromArt]

I'm so glad! Thanks for your comment!

[@JoãoOliveira-l5g]

A winter é uma artista de Arte tem uma técnica diferente por aí se diferenciar Adoro suas Artes❤ Eu sigo as suas obras de Arte eu sou de Portugal é um ser incrível ❤

[@pinkmyhair]

Turned out STUNNING!! I mixed similarly and had issues with cracking afterwards. I think my Varathane dried quicker and caused it. I went back to Jo and didn’t have that issue again. Would love to know how this one dried…did the cells move or have any cracking?

[@WinterStromArt]

It dried perfectly, just like you can see in the end of the video. Cracking happens when you leave too much paint on which can easily happen when your paint is too thick.

[@JamieMillen]

Do you just use paint straight from the can for pillow? What would you use to thicken up the can of paint? This painting turned out gorgeous!

[@WinterStromArt]

Yes I do. I got lucky with my paint here. It can be totally different for you. You can leave the lid open as long as you need but stir occasionally, so it doesn’t make a skin on top.

[@catpender9807]

We tried behr 8300 and valspar deep base. The smell gave my husband and his aide migraines. I wonder if the dynasty will do same

[@WinterStromArt]

Yes! It's less stinky in CA but it definitely has an odor to it not as much as the 8300. I like to keep it in my squeeze bottles so I never have a big container opened sitting around. When I mix my window is wide open AND I just got an airpurifyer that does a lovely job...

[@darcyolson7324]

Also I have a spreadsheet of mixtures, paint types, temps, batch nbrs… I did Amsterdam first, Golden is next. Then Matisse SOB. I don’t have any powder pigments to test with. Also test with other pillows.

[@WinterStromArt]

Haha! Matisse, SOB!!!! So true

[@pamh9674]

Thank you!! What do you plan to use if your mixed pm paints thicken up too much? GAC100? I have airbrush medium always on hand. It has a water consistency, but doesn’t screw up the binders in the paint. Thanks so much for your teaching and inspiration! -Hansel Hansel

[@WinterStromArt]

I use the thinner deep base. Or gac 100 might be possible

[@viveladance5497]

I love your work and your videos, but can I ask what you use as a pillow paint?

[@WinterStromArt]

Sure! I’m using ppg multipro in eggshell or Glidden essentials both from homedepot

[@viveladance5497]

@@WinterStromArt thank you

[@soundcheck6885]

Why don't you use Liquitex or Golden pouring medium instead of wall paint?

[@WinterStromArt]

I want the right consistency and density. The whole thing only works if the base paint is able to hold my composition on top and not let it sink through. Plus all components need to like each other. Liqutex didn't work for me and wall paint is way cheaper than gac800 or their PM. Hope that made sense

[@joycedavidson8702]

What's the number on the Dynesty? I'm going to Home Depot today. Thanks Jessica ❤️

[@ShelleyArtist]

Wow! Huge difference! I'm gonna run to a different home depot and get a different can of 8300. Which words should not be on the can?

[@WinterStromArt]

Not sure, I never bought the 8300. Sorry. It should be the deep base or base C

[@cgalbraith6844]

Jessica. I have not found valspar deep base c in canada. Any suggestions? We also don’t have ppl multipro here. Is Glidden essentials white the same as glidden essentials white base. I was told the base is the only glidden white at Home Depot. It was. Very frustrating day. Thanks for any insight you may have.

[@jordirosa1to5]

Hi! thanks for the information! have you thought of using the 'bad' dinasty for thinning out paints that are too thick? kind of the same way you're using the valspar now. So, 'good' dinasty for thickening out, 'bad' dinasty for thinning out. Would that work?

[@WinterStromArt]

Darn! Why did I not think of that?! Haha! OMG! Heck yeah it will! I used it just by itself before with my golden paints. There was a little bit of a wonk but I bet with my really thick Dynasty added, it might work. I’ll definitely give that a try! Thank you !!!! 😘

[@carolynbrew3770]

I am with you I watched pieces of Tara ,( Tara ) I don't want to have to use both so I do the dynasty and the gac 100❤I add water if I need to for tubes it doesn't hurt as Alot of people use water and acrylic s

[@darcyolson7324]

I am only doing pallet knife work. No blow dryer.

[@mumo9413]

Anyone know UK equivalent please?💐

[@ShelleyArtist]

I know Tara mixed her pm 2 valspar to one dynasty

[@WinterStromArt]

But not for every color/paint?

[@dakotamoone1959]

Hi there, i'm loonermooner hey. when i try to lay on the black cover, my colors beneath come through, does that mean they are too thin? thank you for your help. i love your paintings.

[@WinterStromArt]

Come through as in shine through or actually push the black away?

[@KatjaBruderer]

Hi Jessica danke für all deine Informationen ,eine Frage ich hab neue Cell activator angerührt und jetzt getestet beim weiss gibt es fast keine Zellen und ist schwierig auch das schwarz keine klaren Strukturen beim Gold hingegen super schöne netzte gut zu strech??? 1p Farbe Amsterdam,2 pipetten liquitex inc.2 p Wasser ???

[@WinterStromArt]

Da ich nur das australische floetrol benutze, kann ich dir nur raten weiter zu experimentieren...Sorry

[@KatjaBruderer]

@@WinterStromArt danke das du dir die Zeit genommen hast

[@sherichisholm39]

Can you save that one for two paints?? just wondering if I ever pay that much for a can in this happens

[@WinterStromArt]

I will

[@TheTracydavis]

what did it turn out to be the cloudy thing in the middle?

[@WinterStromArt]

It was a thin layer of pillow paint. You can see tiny cracking but its covered with the abalone, so it looks kinda cool

[@TheTracydavis]

@@WinterStromArt so cool!!!!

[@MissIdolize]

Please forgive me but I'm a bit confused. You mix Gac100 with the paint/colour. Then you add Behr. Then there's the tub you are holding 33:04. Then there's Floetrol. So many products! (I will watch again until I get it and will check out the other mixing video.)

[@WinterStromArt]

gac100 is to disperse pigments. It sounds like you need to know how the whole process works. I recommend the original recipe video to give you an overview of this technique. It's one of the more advanced ones. Now I'm just refining my recipe

[@pmartin6086]

What is Valspar?

[@WinterStromArt]

It's a untinted Wallpaint. the brand is Valspar, Base C. Check my previous video

[@pmartin6086]

@@WinterStromArt Thanks. And this is different from Behr untinted deep base?

[@WinterStromArt]

@@pmartin6086 Behr is a brand so is Valspar. They have all different kinds of Deep bases

[@m71113]

It's so funny, there is no batch number on the bottom of my can. It does say 2020 however, I imagine yours was made more recently

[@WinterStromArt]

Super smart if you ask me to print black on a black can....

[@dollface717]

Can I use GAC 800?

[@WinterStromArt]

Not sure. Try it!