NEW Color Changing CELL ACTIVATOR Experiment ~ What Works and What Doesn't ~ Fluid Art

[@kristinb6605]

Yoooooo the paint gods shone on me tonight! I finally treated myself to some Australian floetrol and a couple of the piggy pigments. So I'm needing to learn pigment mixing technique and cell activator ratios... who do I go to? You of course and to my surprise and delight, literally all the things I needed are here in this 1st video I landed on with no need to go bouncing around. You made my night! Now off to 🎨

[@pistolpackinmama5090]

I absolutely love the cell webbing on ALL three canvases, bravo!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@AH-np1jx]

Great video! Loved the results!!❤ Just a small tip to save mixing- less air bubbles…….use a tiny amount of rubbing alcohol instead of water to start your pigments 😊 Less “watered down” and as soon as you add your choice of paint, it will mix smoothly ❤ lots less bubbles!! Keep on painting!! Love your art!!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Great tip! Noted! Thanks for watching.

[@bostonbutterfly4473]

I love experiments, fail or success- there’s always something to be learned from them. Thanks Garrick. Have a wonderful day. 💜

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Absolutely! You too friend.

[@bostonbutterfly4473]

@@GarrickBrownArtStudio 😘

[@Katsfluidartcreations]

Oh my Garrick, I love the Crescendo version. Thank you so much for showing how and what to mix with pigments. Love this experiment can’t wait to see more 😊✨♥️

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

You are so welcome! Crescendo has a special place in my heart for it's color and name as I am a musician too. Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!

[@Katsfluidartcreations]

@@GarrickBrownArtStudio well I never, amazing, I play electric bass 🎸

[@debbiem6860]

Thank you Garrick for sharing the resulrs of your experimenting!!!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching & commenting! 🥰

[@xlauriestarchildstudios7777]

Great experiment Garrick! I have not used the interference micas as cell activators but I do use them mixed with gel medium..Thank you !

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thanks for commenting. I will probably do another video on this... lots of people have chimed in that this works for them too.

[@DorisBurris]

Love the one with the purple in it.

[@DorisBurris]

I love watching him he explains everything as he goes & that helps me to learn more.Thanks Derrick your an Awesome Teacher. Lots of Love.

[@cecilabryant6466]

I love watching your experiments. So beautiful.

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thank you Cecila! I appreciate you.

[@Mandee_813]

Hi. I am so intrigued by your work and “experiments”! Does it have to be done in a canvas, or could it possibly be done on a ceramic tile or clay? Also, do you put any sealant on these? And, if i were to do something like this on a ceramic tile (for instance) could i then cover it with a resin to ensure that the paint didn’t get scratched off? Thank you!

[@sudhagupta4458]

Loved all of those color shifts and iridescent colors effects in these 😍💜

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

This was such a fun one!

[@ShelliAndersonArt]

Love this experiment Garrick! I love the SUP’S so I’m excited to create a cell activator ❤. I do love the way Crescendo showed up!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thanks Shelli! Crescendo is definitely one of my favorite piggies of all time!

[@cherishthemessypainter]

I always wanted to know if I could use my TLP's as cell activators! Thank you for showing us this. I appreciate the experimental series and I am going thru the list now!

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

I love experimenting too. Actually I‘m experimenting with translucent base coats and doing some recipe tryouts. Your video about TLP cell activators is great. Many thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge Garrick👍🏻⭐️🙂

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Karl I'd love to hear about your experimenting. I've never played with a translucent base. Thanks for always supporting and watching. Happy Pouring brother!

[@AugustsAcrylicArt]

Love the color palette and great experiment! The shift on that first one is awesome!!!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thanks brother! One of the funnest experiments yet

[@padmapriyajames]

Thanks Garrick!

[@fionapopovic4523]

Thanks for a very informative and learning opportunity, with this video, Garrick. I appreciate you 🙏♥️

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

My pleasure Fiona!

[@death057]

I'm kind of obsessed with pigments I have over 200 of them in my collection most of which are intense color shifts like the stuck up pigs. If you want to mix them into paint without these iridescent medium changing them then they have a binder from pebbio you don't have to get the glossy in fact it's best not to You could also use any medium because acrylic medium is called a medium because it has a binder in it that's the difference between an additive and a medium. But pabio has a good binder and so does culture hustle super base but I've had problems with their orders I'm still waiting on one I placed 3 months ago. Also the color art system has a medium that you can get that I've used to make a cell activator and honestly if you type in acrylic paint base in Amazon you will find a lot of companies actually have an acrylic paint base it's just experimenting on the different sheen but since you're using glossy stuff for bloom pouring medium I have found that using a semi-gloss medium for cell activator works best because even Shelly art says one of the things that helps the cell activator work is the fact that Australian flo has a matting effect. I have actually made a cell activator out of muso Black matte black paint and it has a killer effect I know that's not a piggy but it just shows that having a mat product over the glossy can help with the formation of cells. I do like the color art paint base I don't like their pigments though I've had the red pigments bleed through literally seven different layers of paint and sealer. I can't use those canvases if there's any white or some other colors because they bleed they're still bleeding through it's like sharpie marker on a wall it will bleed through the layers of paint I have even tried kills and it went through the kills. Wonderful paint base stay away from the reds with their pigments.

[@death057]

I would all us to like to say that though I absolutely adore Shelly art and fluid art co. There are a lot of ways to get those intense color ships without paying that price. And there are so many different intense color ships they use them for nails they call them multi-chromes You can get the Aurora pigments which are the interference color shifts and many many more and if you do want an intense color shift that's already made into a paint culture hustle has a set of four and they are intense.

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Yes I prefer satin or semi gloss, never high gloss. Definitely intrigued to try the Pedeo binders. Thansk for watching and sharing. 😊

[@death057]

@@GarrickBrownArtStudio yeah no problem! I did just now finish your video I had said that before I watched it completely actually right when you added the iridescent medium is when I made that comment give or take a minute. I love your channel You helped me when I first started January of last year. Golden also has one as well and if you want it thicker there is a company that has one that's nice and thick got to look up the company I'll get back to you on it but I found it on Amazon it's a German company and it's worked really well for me I can't think of the name right now and I'm not at home. I'll get back to you on that keep experimenting and sharing because you definitely have been an influence on me and countless others! I would still be trying to figure out what the heck a cell activator is if it wasn't for binge-watching your videos when I first started lol and ironically little did I know I started out with one of the harder techniques doing the blooms but those are easier for me to do than the easier techniques go figure it's kind of like being able to spell the longer weirder words yet trying to spell The words that are supposed to be the easy ones are the ones that everybody gets hung up on lol thank you for helping me with my complex PTSD therapy because of paint pouring I have gone from taking a lot of anxiety medication down to barely any as needed and it's not like times have not gotten more stressful but because of people like you people like me are able to have an outlet to all that stress that doesn't involve getting dependent on medication. The only problem that I have now is that I'm addicted to paint pouring and I can spend hours in my art studio in fact there's been days where I'll go in at noon and not realize I've been playing around with paint until well after sunrise the next morning My husband and I call it my time machine lol thank you for helping out with people like me because I am doing much better in one year than the previous 10 years so there's that! And that's why I got addicted to pigments as well! Thank you for being such an inspiration and a wonderful teacher.

[@paulagoynes]

I always enjoy your experiments and this one was very informative. That third one was my favorite. Thanks Garrick! ❤

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

So glad!

[@joeycasey2323]

That was awesome!! I saw someone make a cell activator with pigments and they used a little gloss gel and it worked great, now this takes it to another level. I would think you're right about using mostly dark colours though because they are competing with the colours in the bloom. I think the SUP would be awesome on a black and dark blue!!! Thank you for doing this!!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Yes inam going to try on over a black base!

[@janeturner3535]

I enjoyed my first viewing of your channel. I plan to watch more.

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thanks Jane! Big hugs!

[@cynthiacarr2093]

Awesome Instructor tyfs!!They're Gorgeous!❤❤👏🏾👏🏾🤴🏾❤

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thanks so much

[@joycedavidson8702]

Absolutely love this. I'm in as well. 😍

[@JoePossible444]

Yay I found a new flow artist to follow!!! I want to try pigments one day too. Great work!!! 💯

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@e.williams6874]

Thank you.. I’m currently struggling with mixing but am still learning. This helps me so much!! ❤

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

You got this!

[@dawnyoung4077]

There all gorgeous thank you for sharing have a blessed evening

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thank you! You too Dawn.

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

The Canvas Gangsta is back!

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

liked my own comment above, im just that type of guy!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Haha!!! 😎

[@gerripeter484]

Garrick these turned out very pretty 😍

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thank you Gerri!

[@DorisBurris]

Thanks for the tip.I would never had thought about using Alcohol do you still use water or Floterol

[@thesixthmonth4495]

I love all the expensive products. Cuz I've tried many of them. But I'm on social security and I can't afford all the TLPs or buy a lot of the Australian flotrol. I don't know if you've done any videos with a cheaper products to get wonderful results. If you haven't done one would you please do one for us? And if you have done one would you please advise which episode I can find on that. Thank you dear and your artwork is beautiful!!

[@tynitahaines4012]

Hey, beautiful colors.

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thank you friend!

[@anndwandner3664]

Thank you for this great experiment

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

You are more than welcome!

[@sherichisholm39]

Thank you so much for doing this for us 😊

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

My pleasure 😊

[@CraftyChickenMom]

Love your experiments :) so good !!

[@cathythompson8734]

Lovely, thanks so much for sharing

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

More than welcome 😊

[@lisaoneil4110]

GORGEOUS!!!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thanks Lisa.

[@ShelliN100]

Thanks Garrick! Great idea on the iridescent medium. I’ve been using deep base, but it leeches. Going to try this!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Have you been using the deep base to make it into a paint? Are you using the iridescent as a paint or cell activator?

[@ShelliN100]

@@GarrickBrownArtStudio making paint. Haven’t tried this as cell activator, but the medium beautifully binds the pigment so it makes sense. You always make me think differently, and that’s what community does! ♥️. Thank you for being that guy that shows us what’s up so we know what to do from there. You’re the best 💕

[@KelliSmith-mj5hc]

All pretty, but the third one looks 3D. Thanks, Garrick, for your experimentation. Discovery is part of the art journey!❤

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

I think so too Kelli! The Crescendo really showed out. I will continue to play and see what else I can come up with!

[@Lee-Anne-ow3uo]

Very interesting,nice work 😊

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thank you very much

[@TreesieParadisArt]

I LOVE your excitement when your experiments have gorgeous results! Question: what is the difference between the 2 Liquitex iridescent PMs, other than the containers? I have both but never could figure out the difference. You’re right though, the one in the bottle stinks and is thinner. I always wondered if one was more of a student grade vs a heavier bodied. Thank you in advance for your thoughts. Much love my friend!!❤

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Honestly I find everyone reacts slightly different. I've noticed the size of the mica in them varies. Master's Touch has the biggest flakes it will turn your painting silver!

[@TreesieParadisArt]

@@GarrickBrownArtStudio Oh cool to know! Thank you so much my friend!! Missing you in DC at FAB (where we first met!) 🤗💕

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

@@TreesieParadisArt yessssss good times. I wish I could have made it to the last one. Bittersweet 🥰🥰🥰

[@jbfluidart7399]

I love this video❤❤❤❤❤!!!!Have you ever considered using a gel medium to help thicken your paint and help stabilize your binder?

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Yes, I should have mentioned it as an option but this may make a great future video. Thanks for the tip!

[@traeartpeace]

Such a great video & information 😊 Beautiful work too!❤

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@traeartpeace]

​@GarrickBrownArtStudio you're welcome 😊

[@thislittlepiggy3349]

These are so awesome!!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

YES Pretentious showed out.

[@carolynpomikal5637]

Very interesting!!!!

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

I think so too!

[@Alysbar]

Hi Garrick. Mne prices of watching your video so far, very interesting and i can't wait to see the end result. What is the video for the recipe mixing? It's not included in the description

[@sherichisholm39]

I love it. I have that piggy.

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

One if my fav experiments!!

[@sherichisholm39]

😂🎉 yes that looks great

[@thesixthmonth4495]

Honey....I just found you!! Where have you been all my pouring life?? Please tell me you share your recipes. Cuz I have to say that I have stopped watching many of the pour artists because they don't share the information. So why would I want to sit there and watch you do it when I won't be able to recreate it myself? So far from this episode it seems like you do share. I hope that is the case. If not, then I wish you well.

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Haha thanks for watching. I share honestly too much. You can find almost everything I know here. I am scaling back for various reasons but I have tons for you now haha.

[@thesixthmonth4495]

@@GarrickBrownArtStudio Thank you so very much Garrick. I wish you well.

[@DorisBurris]

The 3rd one I like best because it looks 3d. We'll done.

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

So thrilled you enjoyed these!

[@cara2177]

I want to take classes with you , what is the best way to contact you? Where are you located?

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

I am in North Carolina! I'm actually hosting my painting retreat next weekend, if you live nearby or could swing it. I have also taught in other states. Planning some events in 2025. Email me! [e-mail]

[@DorisBurris]

What cell activator are you using is it Flotrol

[@lisaoneil4110]

Honey!!! Get yourself an IKEA frother or any other battery operated frother to help mix those up quicker❤

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

The hilarious thing is I have one LOL SMH!!!!!!