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Big Art Quest 11 What is an Acrylic Medium and why You should be Excited About it!!! Everything you need to know to Explain Acrylic Mediums and what they are for! My tops picks for acrylic Mediums
What mediums does every new artist need ?
Gesso, Gel and Varnish-
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Liquitex Professional Gloss Gel, Medium, 8 Ounce
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Liquitex Professional Gloss Fluid, Medium and Varnish, 8-oz
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Liquitex Professional White Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 16-oz
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VARNISH brush ( will help with streaking )
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Micaceous Iron Oxide
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What is a medium:
It is a polymer emulsion designed to be added to acrylic paint. It is made to alter the characteristics of your paint while protecting it!! They are intermixable and are made to work acrylic paint. They make paint thick or thin, shiny or matt. They add flexibility to your paint effects without impacting it performance. The idea is your paint will not fall off the canvas in a year.
I mean for you this means All Acrylic mediums are for you. Its up to you to decide how they might help you. Gesso prepares surfaces, gels alter texture and shine, flows and retarders slow drying.
Medium are not additives. Additives can give you tons of effects BUT you may loose paint adhesions or performance. An additive might be sand you collect and put into your paint. Your paint may fall off the canvas, crack, or do something totally unexpected.
Mediums will do what it says on the label.
Mediums include
Surface prep- gesso
Surface Preparations are used to seal, prime and add tooth (for color adhesion) to all surfaces such as canvas, wood, paper and metal. This same preparation is used for both acrylic and oil paint. Our professional gessoes usually take just one coat.
ALL FLUID MEDIUMS-
Increase Flow. Dry transparent or translucent. Extend the volume of thin paint.
Make an excellent archival adhesive for collage
- Fluid- Slo Dri - Palette wetting Spray - Glazes - Airbrush medium
Gel-
Add Body add volume , Increase “open” time another words Slow drying
Dry transparent or translucent so you can create glossy or matt effects
Extend the volume of paint and that can save you money
Hold brush or knife marks for perfect impasto
Make an excellent archival adhesive for collage- Love modge padge but this is the stuff for artists
Effects -Generally these are the glass beads or sand you see at the store but also are Slow-Dri® Fluid Retarder
Flow Aid
Slow-Dri® Gel Retarder
Thickening Gel
and varnish- yup that whole wall
So mediums are all the rest of the paint wall you face in the art store
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[@roxanner8]

Im a new BEGINNER acrylic painter. I have learned SO MUCH watching your videos!! thank you both for all your time and effort you put into your classes,

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Actually,I started out with Angela Anderson,with Hydrangeas,and she’s the one that led me to you honey,you are a doll . Your hubby is hilarious. , in a good way,very supportive,good job ,both of you.

[@TheArtSherpa]

I love Angelas Hydrangeas and just her in general. I am glad you have fun with my better half too. Its crazy the Cohosts of youtube

[@lunakat5763]

@@TheArtSherpa I really enjoy how you teach your beautiful art. Your husband is so sweet and kind you are great together. I couldn't even pay my husband to do something like this for me lol😊

[@poppett.m4481]

I've had a lot of success mixing fabric/textile mediums into the recommended 50/50 with heavy gel and then adding glitter to it to give a bit of glam to tshirts. Doesn't come off in the wash 👌

[@bluesageful]

I lost my oldest daughter a few weeks ago. We are having some blown glass galaxy jewelry made out of some of her ashes. Hadn't thought about adding them to my paintings, but , now I am. That may sound creepy to some people. But, I know my daughter, she would LOVE me to do this!

[@SherylsSheShed]

What a great way to memorialize her. I pray it bring you comfort in you time of grief. Gentle hugz to you

[@debbiewagner6248]

bluesageful I'm so sorry for your loss! I just wanted to say, I'm so impressed with your choice to keep your daughter close by using her ashes in such a beautiful way! I really love this idea, and I've been looking for options for myself, and I liked the idea of having my ashes planted with a tree seed, and growing into a tree! You have given me some other ideas, so thank you for sharing something so painful and personal with us! 😇

[@sinabastami]

I am sorry for your loss. That sounds like a great idea and I am sure she would love you. You are her mom, you know best! Post pictures.

[@rachelsremedies2602]

If I lost my daughter a few weeks ago, I could not think of KZbin for the next 150 years!

[@jandom9008]

Cremation is not Good at all.

[@ruthannhall3367]

Increadable class!! I know I'm a bit late....like 4 years.....This Bigartquest is a wealth of information. I'll share this someplace current soon :😀

[@TheArtSherpa]

Yay, can't wait to see and so glad it is helpful 💝

[@jessicabruza9481]

I absolutely love the dynamic you have with the the person behind the camera while you tape! So many questions are answered even as I skim the videos! Thank you for learning and sharing practical tips on what you have learned to make us better as artists!

[@rachellekalika4471]

Cinnamon, You have incredible knowledge and an amazing love of teaching! I love your informative videos from which I have learned so much and continue to learn. Both you and your Mom are truly amazing with your knowledge and the way you convey it to us students. Thanks to you both. Thanks also to your hubby, John! I love the interaction between you! Thanks for all you give to us as students!

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

[@rrokng1rrll99sueann9]

@@TheArtSherpa Do you have a tutorial on that tree right behind you to the right? I really would like to do that one, not only do I really like it, but I am out of red paint!

[@NolaGB]

I learned from my parents to always approach many things, such as art and cooking, with a "what if" attitude.

[@lindahamilton2282]

Thank you for all the painting wisdom that you share with us. They are so much help; especially for a beginner like me! Love your creativity.

[@TheArtSherpa]

You are very welcome, Linda!! Happy to be helpful 💞💙💞

[@ann-sofiered8565]

Raising hand- mixed media ( and anything else i see that looks fun) person here! I love art journaling and have found that a lot of my hobbies mix together in using supplies in different ways. Love watching/listening to you guys (I watch on youtube recorded) "realtime", You are informative in a no "fluff fluff" realistic way, funny, inspirational and interesting. And I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to give us all this inspiration and information. Thank you so much!!

[@TheArtSherpa]

+Ann-Sofie Red That is very very good to read

[@Mysticrascal84]

You two are amazing and I’m learning SOOOO MUCH about stuff I had no idea about. Would love a chat with you about how to improve my own stuff and can’t wait for your next vid!

[@tuberdawn]

I'm so loving all the great info your sharing with us. Thanks for demystifying & helping me feel more confident.

[@teri9636]

Immensely helpful, watched twice!♥

[@smochey1]

You are always so much fun to watch! Just love your show

[@joanray6897]

I have learned so much from your videos. You are thorough and cover more than anybody out there and you make it fun! You are a good teacher and I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon your site. Thank you for sharing all your valuable knowledge. You and John are a good team and work well together. Love and hugs to you both.😘

[@bonniestockton2475]

I loved your show today. I always love your shows. I have learned so much from you, and am continuing to learn. Thank you for all you do.

[@pamelaespy10]

I enjoy watching your videos. It's nice of you to break these thing down. One of the reasons I delayed starting to paint is because of being overwhelmed. Thank you.

[@CynLuvsRylie]

Thank You both soo much for all the information you give us. It has opened my eyes to supplies I never knew existed. Plus you two are fun and soo kind.

[@peggyducolonsmith4296]

first time viewing Blendy not sure ir that is how you spelled his name but was facinated watching the change in colors on him. excellent show and will be trying the heavy blending gel for sure

[@TheArtSherpa]

♥♥

[@bonitaeasterling6956]

MY FIRST VISIT TO YOUR SITE, HAVE ENJOYED YOUR LIVE SITE ON ACRYLIC MEDIUMS

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you very very much Bontia

[@impartscreativestudio6789]

Big help, Cinnamon! Thank you! Next time I go to Michaels, I will take pics of the stuff that confuses me and post them to you. You and John are just awesome!

[@wandamann55]

I have just started watching you and love your shows. Very easy to understand. I love your happy disposition and style and am very curious on your mug you are drinking from. I'm so glad I found you!

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you so much!💜

[@magistra137]

Thank you again, Cinnamon! Your enthusiasm is so contagious and wonderful! You are a.w.e.s.o.m.e.!!

[@TheArtSherpa]

+Beth Arcuri That is the nicest in text cheer

[@denisemartin3507]

I am more of a mixed media, art journal kind of crafter but I still love your videos. I use acrylic paint in a lot of my work so knowing more about them has helped immensely. Good tip as far as purchasing the mediums from the paint side of the store, first time I went to get some I thought why would I buy this little very expensive jar of medium when the exact same thing is available in a large jar on the acrylic paint side for much cheaper.

[@J3nnycat]

There's some great information in here, Thanks for the help! Mediums can be so intimidating, especially because the bottles themselves don't tell us very much! 😊 going to check out your other vids on this subject!

[@TheArtSherpa]

Medou,s can feel like a trip for sure so glad this helped at all

[@karengp8263]

Love this series! Fun and helpful - like you!

[@angel674able]

Thank you for this wonderful turorial I have learned so much . I was just painting with regular acrylics just starting painting with the golden and liquitex following your and Angela .

[@jessicaheath8386]

I am SO SO SO grateful to have found your channel!! I started painting a few years ago, been doing it off and on. I have several unfinished projects because I get so frustrated because of my tools and whatnot. I knew that I was using cheaper paints(Basics) but I had no idea about student grade vs pro grade and I had no idea about flick resistance in brushes etc( ALL of my brushes are super soft, I guess I thought they made more sense LOL). I have been watching your tutorials for the past 3 days now and have learned so much!! I went out and bought 5 tubes of Golden based off of what colors I feel I will likely finish one of my projects with and I bought some stiffer brushes. What a difference! I have been wanting to buy Goldens for awhile because a lot of artists I follow use them but I would have no idea about all the mediums, brushes etc without your generous help. And thanks to this video I now know about Golden's free workshops and have found 3 in my area next month. :D Thank you!!!

[@jessicaheath8386]

YOU ARE A GODDESS!!!!

[@terribarillas4408]

Thank you for sharing with sooo much love💜💙💚💛❤️

[@bethmulligan2588]

thanks greatly for lessons w humor. just did 1st acrylic the other day from pic on line w/o any kind of knowledge & struggled but completed. Now...I know a little bit more & cant wait to start on 2nd. (of course I'm doing it all backwards. Michael's had doorbuster sale on their brand tube acrylics for $2 tube & bought 30 tubes. Then went to Hobby Lobby & they had sale on 48-22ml tubes Liquitex acrylics basics for $18 & bought 2 plus a buncha synthetic hog brushes ($90 worth for $23) Needless to say will be returning about 22 tubes Artists Loft bc didn't care for coverage. will be getting gesso & other 2 mediums you said when returning.

[@graziacavallaro8854]

auguri di un buon anno

[@TheAdventureMentor]

This was really helpful! Thanks for doing this. I think gels are going to be my next adventure

[@ahmad4365]

you are the goddess of Art and colours

[@CoraGated255]

Agree

[@alanl56305]

Really a great episode. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge!!

[@HeathersTreasures]

You mentioned you were going to do a video about a 7 day prep to do paint pouring that looks like resin. I can't find the video. DId you ever do this video, or talk about it in another video? Thanks so much for all you do!

[@Artchick1972]

I am glad I ran into this video. I always go to Michael's, walk right up to the mediums and stare at them with a blank look.

[@rosemullen1856]

Thank you so much for your informative posts on varnish and mediums. Really helped me understand. I am learning acrylic pour.

[@cheaquettaj]

I Love You So Much Cinnamon!!! I have dabbled in painting all my life and really never knew how talented I was and how much people would appreciate my artwork until I started watching you and your mom's channels. I got inspired to start painting again and doing it the informed way. This video really answered so many of my questions about art mediums. I once stood at the medium section for 2 hours just looking and reading all the products and being brought almost to tears because I only became more confused as I read the back panels. Cinnamon, you took the fear and anxiety out of purchasing supplies and putting my brush to canvas:-) I really want to thank you so very much for being such a sweet, sharing and caring artist that you don't hold back information but lovingly spread knowledge and your joy of painting:-) I mean Wow!~I am actually building a private space in my back yard to start painting full time! This would have never happened if I hadn't found you and your mom Ginger on KZbin!! I've said a lot but mean every single word I've typed here...Love you and your mom like family and wish you both all the love, health and wealth you both definitely deserve. I wish I could give you both a big hug:-)

[@TheArtSherpa]

Cheaquetta, this is so nice to hear! Ultimately, this is the purpose of my work. I am so happy I was inspire you and give you enough knowledge to get comfortable with your creativity ! Thank you for your amazing comment and the kind words, i wish you luck in your creative journey, lots of fun and enjoyment!! 💜💚💖

[@cheaquettaj]

Thank you for responding to my post:-) See that right there is what I mean when I say you and your mother are inspiring and caring artists. I tend to be so critical of myself and want everything to be perfect which often stops me from painting all together. Watching the joy you have when painting gives me that little push to let myself go and not be so hard on myself. I'm a retired, disabled single mom and sometimes its difficult to find time for myself. I feel I have less time now then when I was working a full time government job. I've decided after watching several of your videos that I should make time for myself and do what makes me happy. Painting makes me happy and that's what I feel retirement should be "happy!" So, Thanks and keep inspiring me and others through your wonderful videos to enjoy ourselves and have fun with our art:-)

[@jeanhand8769]

Thank you so much for your video Sherpa & John, it's very informative and has been a great help to me. Keep up the great work.

[@NonnieScrap]

CeeCees creations does a lot of experimentation with pouring mediums and skins. Great artist.

[@lesliesmith7312]

Also with additives there are ph issues that can cause the paint films to react with a natural abject. Sculpy clay can melt through paint and other plastics over time, metals can rust and corrode, and leaves and sticks can mold , rot and change color

[@angelasimpson9175]

Love your hat!

[@TheArtSherpa]

+Angela Simpson It was a fun hat day

[@pw4075]

Mind blowing ... so much great info. Have to review and take notes.

[@kelleym9923]

thank you for mentioning craft paint so happy to know I can use mediums with craft paint yay! love your videos thanks bunches

[@tammyschaubhut]

Thank you! Thank You ! Thank you ! I WAS one of those people standing in the art isle staring at the products and getting a massive mind meltdown ! LOL

[@jerri-annmock4776]

I love micaous iron oxcide ! I first got it in a goody bag at a Golden demo at my art local store in early 90's!

[@carolb7763]

Love the Quests! The information is very informative. Thank you!!

[@TheArtSherpa]

+Carol B You are very very welcome so glad to help

[@angelamaxwell59]

Thank you all so so much for this information,I'm so happy using the pro paints and the extra firm brushes !!! Changed my painting life al together you never cease to amaze me thanks so much 🎨👏🏾👍💐💜💙💚💛❤️🎊

[@ssijaz]

Propaints

[@annemurphy5458]

angela maxwell t

[@sandracampbell9822]

Luv your hat.

[@patriciaiacovone1275]

I just started following you and I want you to know this was amazing. I have always been a bit confused regarding some of the gels and this has been a game changer for my art work . Thank you so much.

[@TravisGetsCreative]

Thanks Cinnamon and John. I'm going to have to check the micaceous iron oxide out. It looks like it can create some cool effects with various paint colors.

[@TheArtSherpa]

+ArtJournalGuy Yes YES it does and its always surprising me. The way it takes the softer leaded colored pencils is great too. Not so much prisma but the other ones and pastels SO cool. so glad you are going to try it out

[@samanthamj6525]

Thank you for all the great info. I love your channel.

[@AaronCiceu1]

Madam Sherpa! You must try Atelier Interactive Acrylics! its amazing you can let it dry to touch dry then Spritts it with an Atomizer with water and re work it then let it dry for 3 days and spray the Acrylic unlocking formula and re blend and work the acrylics.

[@debrapowell1803]

Thanks so much for all your invaluable info! Heading to Michael's...again. I am brand new at crafts and painting. I absolutely love the way I feel when painting. Magical ;)

[@cindys6436]

Really enjjoyin these art quests!

[@SusanHilesArt]

Mircacious iron oxide, I definitely have to check this out further. Never heard of it before. Thanks Cinnamon!

[@klaudiadollbaum6382]

Great information

[@AngelaJonesPoetryStoriesArt]

The information you provided here was very helpful. thank you

[@terribarillas4408]

You guys are so inspiring❣❣❣❣❣

[@janine_wwfroggles3219]

Thanks for this Cinnamon. I has a little medium collection, but I really wanna get more into some of the different ones. I've never ventured into the string stuff, but it's been teasing me in the store. Really loving having so much opportunity to play with different things. I might get into my mediums some more :D Loved seeing little blendy...he was so sweet just checking out your flower, and thinking about whether to match that or your shirt...lol

[@SusanBishop555]

Drats I bought the Matte Gel medium and now wish I would have gotten the gloss. lol ARGHHHH. I got a 16oz tub too. And I bought the wrong varnish. It is Liquitex Matte varnish. I must have been in a matte mood. lol I can return one. So I will return the varnish. The other I ordered off from Amazon. :D Thanks so much for all of this cool Info!!

[@bethmulligan2588]

oh yes. doodled the owl candle moth book & star as you were saying. even tho year & half later...look for it on fb bc gonna post.

[@edgarapap511]

Hi Cinnamon! Thank you for continuing to demystify acrylic mediums. When I finally picked up a paint brush after a 40 year "rest" it was the mediums that created the most questions in my mind 😳 I do have a question - After watching your video on grades of paint, I understand that the biggest difference between pro paint and student paint is the amount of pigment in each. When you "extend" your pro paint with a gel medium, after a certain point have you not just turned your pro paint into a mid or student grade? Hope that makes sense. Greetings from your neighbors to the north 😉

[@BelindaTOV]

Thank you for your time!

[@amandaritzau2602]

So Excited For tectured PAINTINGS!!! I did one (By accident) with GESSO! And I loved it!!!! Ahhhh my husband is going to KILL me when I start trying out these mediums... Lol (Nah he is ok w it as long as I'm having fun and keep with it lol). Thank you so much for this information! You are amazing! So daunting to go in the art shops with all these products but now I actually (Kinda) know what I'm looking at!ALSO... LOVE Blendie! Chameleons rock!

[@Marianne_C_O_Art]

Fantasticly informative! Thank you for your straight up explanations and comparisons. Cheers from a Matisse loving Aussie :)

[@donnacollins7167]

Another amazing video! Thank you!

[@abbysua6854]

Hi! I have to thank you so much because thanks to you i used one medium since my painting looked clumpy because it would dry so quickly, but when ever i mix it with the acrylic paint it somehow leaves some paint behind like it does not move/ mix keeping the same amount of painting. I use the paper used for acrylics and oils. Thats the best i can to describe it sorry, hope you can help me. Thank you for taking the time and teach us many art skills. Love all of your videos!!

[@blackorbit825]

Myyyyy! I love you soo much! And I'm real hard on liking people :) I'm hooked, it took 15 minutes to subscribe just because I was soo closely listening to you. But unlike others I known I'll never unsubscribe here! I am a HUGE fan of Golden too. I like how they tests their products (and talk about it on JustPaint) and how we can contact them when we have ANY questions on their products and how to use them. They are the only one I know that tell you what is not the best in a particular product (I mean like with GAC800 they tell you that the product alone has a "blurry" look to it, so they advise you not to use it alone or as a varnish). I don't know other brand that do this : testing, spreading their knowledge, and so. Well, anyhow, I really like what you do and how you do it! I look forward to watch other vids from you. Have a really good day!

[@katbird158]

Cool video!

[@TheArtSherpa]

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[@awakendixie4796]

Thank yall so much....I really learned a lot today :) I am ready to go shopping now :)

[@TheArtSherpa]

+awakendixie Have fun

[@angelasimpson9175]

Thank you for this great information you are awesome!

[@anitaholmes9713]

Enjoyed the info today and am looking forward to the varnish session. That's what really confuses me. TFS

[@lindadechow2212]

I don't know if you knew this, as Open is controversial IN the paint. If you add a pile of Golden Open to your palette, and you dip your brush in it after you have laid down the paint, such as when blending cloth,, you can use a scrubby brush (I use cheapy bristle brushes for this in all sizes) and you can reactivate the paint so that you can blend it...voila! It reactivates the paint so that it blends like a dream. I come from a pastel background so working with acylics has been a fun challenge; and discovering this was like magic. According to Golden rep, Scott, Open doesn't impact the paints like the retarders, and it dries just like acrylics. That is true, it does!

[@allenebrown694]

I think Blendy understood everything you were saying.

[@ruthieminers8689]

Cinnamon the oxide stuff that is like painting stone "well can you use it to make your rocks look better or stone for instance look better? Great info by the way. It so is helping me. Thank you

[@jazminalvarado8433]

Have you heard of Utrecht 's Artist Acrylic Medium called illuminating Medium (Got it from BLICk Art in NYC) ? I tried to mix it with my Liquitex Basic paint and it made it made the paint brighter and be richer in color.

[@TheArtSherpa]

NO I HAVE NOT!!! Thank you i will check that out!!!!

[@TheRealMythril]

This is exactly what I need right now. I've been looking at different media trying to work out what to do to find new texture to play with. What I would like to ask is, how essential is gesso on a canvas or paper? Up until now I've just been coating the base with matte medium.

[@kaileybender4296]

Matte medium is just as good. You're creating a non-porous surface to paint on either way, the only real difference is that the gesso is opaque and matte medium is transparent.

[@karinmoonhawk3720]

Awesome video again you guy's!! So much information to soak up :D I guess not the best of times for me to try out the art game lol!! but.....will post a picture of my doodle on your FB page, everybody can do with a giggle, I know I do :D Hugsss xxx

[@TheRealMythril]

Can I ask if your mum has a channel? She sounds super cool and awesome too!

[@TheArtSherpa]

+The Real Mythril SHE does Ginger cook LIVE kzbin.info

[@tracymason7620]

thank you,,, what a great help you are...

[@vaneskaz2326]

Hay love u guys. maybe you could flash the art written words for art game on the bottom of the screen for the deaf? I know John can do this lol he flashes other things? I know he already works so hard it's just a suggestion

[@dlamb333]

Thank you for all the great info!

[@JEREMDARTISTEPEINTRE]

*SUPER VIDEO !* CONTINUE !!! =D +1

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you

[@donnamarchese2457]

Thx so much for the informative video.

[@encouraginghope7657]

Thank you for the quest today!! Is there a a medium that will make my acrylic paintings have the look that plein aire oil artists seem to get in their landscapes? I'm sorry if that doesn't make sense....There just seems to be a certain look to it that I don't see in my acrylic paintings... is it just the color palette, is it the texture of the paint? I wish I could be more specific....Also, what is the shelf life for my golden heavy body paint? Will it last more than a year in the tube? :) Thank you for everything!!! I'm really learning a lot from you!!

[@mariakellner2221]

So much great information,in a demo in my local art shop,they recommend that one should use the mediums that are made with the paint manufacturer, because they work the mediums best for their own pigments.what are your thoughts?tfs

[@daffydilly1]

So is that yellow that was mixed with the gloss gel and medium as strong a color as just the paint alone? It was just sort of left there.

[@buttermoment2748]

Big question .... in this difficult economy, is it possible to make homemade Heavy Gel Medium like liquitex?

[@bonnyanderson9976]

hi cinnamon & john what a way to educate me.

[@sharonfrench1087]

Awesome info, thank you

[@15x3equalsgrace4]

What is the difference between Liquitex Gloss Mediums & Varnish, and Liquitex Glazing Medium? Thanks.

[@paulthomasshepherd5156]

What medium for what purpose? When, if ever, would we want to mix different mediums? Got all chit chat and no concentration on mediums.

[@TheArtSherpa]

Paul Thomas Shepherd Thank you for this feedback. Hearing from our viewers about the show really helps us do our best job. Thank you for taking the time to let uss know what you think about our art stream - I plan to remake this and will be looking at comments and feedback to help me tune it in for next time.

[@znoorali]

answers many of my questions. Thanks

[@kathleenkelsey4788]

As an instructor using 16x20 canvases I need to facilitate getting a background on the canvas quicker while have the students be able to blend as they apply the background. So I need to slow down the drying time. What mediums should I have them use? Thank You!

[@TheArtSherpa]

Golden gloss medium is my favorite and it works well, and a little goes a long way. 😊😊

[@Jckay2003]

Hello Cinnamon . I love mix media and use gel mediums (golden) to adhere collage pieces to my watercolor paper. However, I find the acrylic paint does not seem to cover. I like to cover my collage pieces with acrylic paints to make interesting backgrounds. What am I doing wrong? I use the little bottles of acrylic paints like Folk Art or Deco.

[@TheArtSherpa]

That is about the paint for sure BUT I think Deco has a line of high pigment artists paints now that might be the trick. I know I don't have trouble with my opaque high pigment acrylics.

[@jenniferfigueroa7315]

Hi there! I've been looking at all your videos and I think your so amazing! I love how you explain everything and how you take your time painting and teaching.. I want to make sure I'm on the right track when buying my products...I have acrylic paints,gesso, canvas's, an easel and I've bought 3 products to help consistency or flow but I'm still looking a little confused as to how to use them or When to use them.. my acrylic colors tend to dry quick because of the area I live in... as you said before climate can change our paints and paintings. So here are the products I've gotten; and my questions... Product #1 Pebeo: studio acrylics/ auxiliaries- GEL brilliant gloss (is this added to the paint to increase thickness or smoothness? And also, can I use water with it or will it get super sticky and hard to clean like oil based products?) Product #2 Windsor &Newton: water mixable oil, painting medium (does this work well with acrylic paints? What exactly can I do with the this?) Product #3 Golden: acrylic glazing liquid gloss ( is this the same as product #1? And is there a difference in this and the other gloss ? How do I use it?)

[@janicecass2713]

Omgoodness, where have u been hiding, the answer to all my questions to do with art. Ive always been creative but never interested in painting. I become ill around 18mnths ago, struggling to breathe, so i started cutting things from wall paper, i didn't have a purpose to it, it just relaxed me snd and coz i cudnt work it saved me going insane. Anyway i came across junk journaling and mixed media journaling, ive fallen inluv with these. However i watch journaling tutorials and they go over my head regarding paints, gesso, gloss, wax, crackling and texture. Hence u r my guru. Thank u so much. X Also price is a must for me, thanks Can u give me any tips where we can get r big tubs of mediums from, im not into cute looking jars, im into saving money so i can buy more mediums.im also from the uk, we have no where near the interest in these as u have over there. I cud move but i think a little extreme just for mixed media. Lol. So mixed media journaling and junk journaling, which ive realised is not actually full of junk. Lol. Im a beginner snd starting from scratch. Example havent got any little blenders and some1 mentioned makeup sponge for now. Thank u thank u. P. S. U r both so funny and relatable.

[@lauramcclure4483]

I have some gel from liqatex and I love it. I do mixed mideast art. but i find that a lot of them use it as glue. and I am like isn't it too expensive to be used like a glue.

[@hovraunt697]

??? Q: Is it possible to reconstitute pattially dried out Heavy Body medium with soft body gel?