elegant, simple and huge! How the pillow paint helps the composition-ing

Hi friends, thanks for joining me!
This huge 36x48 incher is the middle part of a triptych - a continuous swipe. Watch me how I use the pillow paint to get the composition I need.
This piece shows me what I really want. Going big!!!!
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My Pouringmedium
Behr Dynasty deep base semi-gloss and minwax polycrylic (roughly 2:1) from Home depot
And thinning to the right consistency with JoSonja gloss varnish (Dick blick, jerrys artsarama or Fluidart.co)
Paints mixed with my PM:
for the background:
amsterdam - oxide black
sherwin williams - neutral linnen, neutral antler
For the swipe
Golden - deep gold, brass, interference gold
boom gel - willie wag tail black
The magic juice/Cell activator is mixed with australian floetrol. (1:1)
paints added:
amsterdam - oxide black
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The spinner I'm using is my own design and creation. Every single workstep is done by my hands and my table saw (operated by me)
I sell these on my homepage and if you want to up your game and create on big canvases, you seriously should check it out!
DISCLAIMER: It's a tool for serious artists, I always recommend getting a small , cheaper spinner to try if spinning is your thing first. After you've tried other versions, I promise you'll appreciate this guy over all of them if you work with big heavy canvasses and you spin all the time, like me.
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The wall paint I use in this is Glidden essentials 'white' in eggshell
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[@debrahaberman5592]

And now I saw the 3 together! I'm blown away!! Beautiful!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m so happy you like it! Yeah it’s a pretty nice diptych.

[@animaljammerrares6301]

Love the triptych love all the negative space and I learned a lot about making it contiguous I am trying to absorb everything I learned by watching and listening to you thank you so much

[@cgalbraith6844]

This is a stunning result. Large scale is the way to go. Bravo

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you! Yeah, I love big pieces and this was so much fun to do

[@angelarae]

Oh the ending is was so delightful, well done Jessica, simply gorgeous, minimalist with wo much interest. Now the only -problem is to find a wall big enough and a home grand enough to showcase this masterpiece.

[@debrahaberman5592]

Omg...this piece is magnificent! I LOVE the composition. I wish I could create something like this. Wow!

[@WinterStromArt]

Just keep at it! You can do it

[@kschirtzinger11]

Wow, wow, wow! That is stunning! You should be very proud of that one! 🥰🥰🥰

[@WinterStromArt]

I am very proud. Just the size itself was hard to tackle. When I saw the three pieces together for the first time I was very very very happy.

[@WinterStromArt]

Oh, and…thank you 😘

[@pattitoews7529]

Not afraid of open space…Love it!

[@WinterStromArt]

nope, that's where the magic happens

[@carlakoyak1129]

Holy Cow. Really impressive work. Composition is spot on and the cemetery and flow of the 3 pieces is beautiful. Congratulations

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, Carla! I’m happy you like it. It was so much fun to do

[@janisedenton4242]

Beautiful. The lesson on pillow paint was very helpful. Now..I get it.

[@WinterStromArt]

That’s a good feedback. I’m always uncertain if what I say just makes sense in my little head. Thank you

[@rickwatson7154]

Elegant, so very interesting. Thank you Jessica, for injecting so much personality in your work. Got goosebumps lol☺️🤓

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you for saying that. 😘

[@deonnaclarkson943]

Love my SPINNER! So fun - spins so smoothly - thank you!

[@wendie8290]

Thank you very much for the details about tilting and stretching on large cavases. Learning things to do to keep control of the compassion. I am lookin forward to trying this.

[@WinterStromArt]

So cool, let me know how it went!

[@milliemason4836]

Nice! Excellent job lining those up. And gorgeous composition, color. Just everything! Wow! 😍😍😍

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, Millie! It was a little tricky but it worked well!

[@deborahobrien255]

This painting is one of my favorites of yours.

[@janbatin4708]

Such beautiful movement on these, Jessica. Very impressive. 🎶💞🎶

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks so much! It was so fun to do. Tricky but fun!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

You nailed the triptych! Beautiful, earthy composition, love these and your assistance!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks so much, Louise. That's Helga she takes her job very serious!

[@agatalevay4151]

Jessica it is insanely amazing! I was sure that I watched all your videos and today realized that I missed this! 😍

[@WinterStromArt]

Im glad you found it! It’s one of my favorites

[@janicejolly3954]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you Janice, I'm so glad you like it!

[@feralart22]

Super big love! I always see so many cool things in your paintings. Lovely, lovely!

[@WinterStromArt]

Oh, thank you so much my friend! 🍓

[@heatherbell5306]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@karenwaddell4724]

Oh. Oh. Amazing. Thankyou for sharing. 💖🙏🏻💖

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much. I’m happy you like it

[@luluspittles5424]

THAT is very freakin' clever Jessica. So tricky and so lovely.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you Lulu! It was trick but so much fun

[@sherrye68]

Absolutely stunning. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m so happy you like it, Sherry!

[@deborahobrien255]

Absolutely stunning!!!! I think my favorite yet!! Congrats.

[@anoptimisticone]

A Great Big Flippin' WOW x 3!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much. 😘

[@gailk3136]

WOW, the line-up is perfect. I'm checking into your large spinner. And I love the cardboard? box it's in

[@WinterStromArt]

Yay! So, I built myself a spinning table. It’s 5 feet in diameter and I added a border out of cardboard. Just taped it around it.

[@katherinejuckett6176]

Wow! Fantastic Jessica! I LOVE your work!!

[@WinterStromArt]

That’s so lovely to hear! Thank you so much

[@LoriHoustonArt]

Yes so elegant. Love this WOW

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Lori!

[@terrybrockhoff8168]

Thank you for sharing your extreme talent , it is enjoyable to watch from a board with white paint on and then watch each small addition of paint and movement. You certainly make it all look easy , but you inspired me some time ago with the swipes, and trust me , it is taking some practice, one day it's wow , love it and then the next time three end up in the bin.......... Love your work , it is truly inspiring Terry

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so very much for your kind words, Terry! I’m so glad you’re here and helping me trusting myself ❤️

[@kellywarner8264]

Absolutely stunning.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Kelly!

[@SaskiaSmitArt]

It’s beautiful Jessica❣️❤️

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Saskia!

[@pattitoews7529]

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much for watching, Patti

[@nellyvuyk]

Omw now I want to start painting again!! This is an amazing piece(s)

[@WinterStromArt]

Do it!!! Thank you that’s the best reaction I could ask for! ❤️

[@biner59]

Aha…lightbulb moment! One of my pet peeves with fluid art is being able tell how the paint has been stretched…this completely makes sense…let the “compositioning” begin❤️. Beautiful.

[@WinterStromArt]

I feel ya. Same with me. That’s why I love spinning and tilting in combination next to playing with the amount of base paint.

[@biner59]

I’ve never paid much attention to the pillow touching the edges of the canvas and anchoring the composition. Thank your for this tip.

[@WinterStromArt]

@@biner59 I'm glad it made sense. The more you try to keep your composition 'unattached' the more you can play with it. the more it attaches to something the less free it is. kinda like real life...

[@biner59]

👍

[@lynnminion8324]

Stunning!🩵💙💜🧡💛💚❤️

[@got2muchstuff]

Beautiful! Wow!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks a lot, Kim!

[@lindalabrecque9058]

Woww beautiful !!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Linda! I’m so happy you like it!

[@simonewellhuner888]

Thank you so much for your inspiration and great tips. Specialy about the pillow and the (not) attaching to soon. Makes perfect sence and thanks for sharing. I'm still experimenting with my pillow as wall paints are different in Europe. Love the paintings and how you managed to aline the three together 👏👏👏❣️

[@WinterStromArt]

You are so welcome! Yeah, I know it's hard to find the right ingredients in europe. I just booked a flight to germany and hope to spend some time researching...

[@simonewellhuner888]

@@WinterStromArt Have a great time in Germany! And good fun with researching. It is all about the journey and having fun experimenting and creating 🌟

[@user-sp9mq6bd9w]

Just love your work 😊

[@WinterStromArt]

YAY! Love reading this! Thank you

[@thetwokerrys]

Beautiful!😊💕

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you!

[@lisah336]

The big reveal was nice!

[@WinterStromArt]

I was so impressed seeing all three next to each other. It's gonna look nice on a big wall

[@maryjanetemos1183]

Love these…. Always amazing!!!❤️

[@deidremillerdeesart9273]

Love this Jessica the colors the composition the technique is just simply stunning. You are amazing to watch thank you for sharing ❤️

[@WinterStromArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your support!

[@robinbrennan4561]

Amazing work!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks Robin!

[@rosefluidart1210]

Absolutely stunning. 💖 I just love to watch you create. I work with such thin consistency paints I have got to try this. Looks so difficult, I would mess it up for sure. You make it look so easy but I'm sure it is not. Again, just beautiful.🥰

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much! Yes, you do need thicker paint for this. Otherwise your composition will just sink immediately. It has a learning curve but the potential this technique has is just huge and it’s so much fun!

[@lorigreaves9804]

🤩🤩🤩WOW🤩🤩🤩 I am blown away!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Lori! I hope you're well!

[@judyessmyer1529]

Beautiful 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks a bunch, Judy!

[@margaritaphobe]

All three swipes are beautiful 😍. You did an amazing job, having them all flow in a continuous line and matching up. Great work Jessica ♥️😍💐💐💐

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much! It was tricky but it worked out in the end!

[@samuelsmall8449]

Great composition.

[@mechellejones5259]

Just WOW.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Mechelle!

[@laurasousa34]

Crazy gorgeous!

[@sandiguinnartescape]

Gorgeous

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Sandi!

[@catherinenocera6675]

AMAZING!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Catherine!

[@sjpouringcolor8359]

Well done!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much!

[@carmalgiftedhandabstractpa3821]

I love 💕 it. WOW

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@deborahobrien255]

Incredible.

[@susieschleppenbach5054]

Well done! 😁

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, Susie!

[@itsXekt]

Wow, that was amazing! :)

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I sure did 💕

[@Sunshine-md9jj]

What a talented Artist and a Teacher!!! Thanks god I’ve discovered your channel few weeks ago. Happy New Year and let your channel achieve 1mln subscribers in 2024!!!!!! Love from England

[@renescheller426]

🤩WOW🔥 ..Love it❤🙏🕉

[@WinterStromArt]

Oh thank you, my friend! 💋💋💋

[@OakbyBetina]

Amazing 👏

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Bettina!

[@rosemaryrosemaryw8117]

Really interesting like your work

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m happy to hear that! Thank you

[@melaniestallings2621]

Love it

[@WinterStromArt]

Yay! Good to hear. Thank you

[@tamzart7974]

Now this is me. Very strikingly EXQUISITE I love these Jessica. Mind blowing AWESOMENESS NESS. Namaste🙏 Thankyou for being here and doing what you do, you are truly an amazing artist.❣🦘🐭🦘❣

[@WinterStromArt]

I always love hearing your opinion. Thank you for being here 🌸

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

I love the negative space.. I always feel like I need to cover the canvas

[@WinterStromArt]

Oh, yess. I do have to restrain myself all the time 😅

[@tina-ec7ce]

That is FABULOUS, FANTASTIC!! Wow, that is going to look amazing on someone’s wall!! I Love watching you create!! Ty for sharing that 🖤💛🤍

[@WinterStromArt]

I sure hope so. I’ll resin them soon and deliver. It’s always so exciting to see how it looks on the wall.

[@belindaroca4577]

Super cool!

[@TheBorderRyker]

I’m actually speechless! The triptych is crazy beautiful Jessica! ❤️‍🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much. I can’t wait to see it hanging up! But first the resin…

[@helenaborgespereira8272]

beautiful criativ ♥️🌷

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@clasinajordaan4995]

I'm speechless!!! WOW...WOW...WOW!!! I'm honestly speechless!!!! This is beyond awesome, amazing, stunning, gorgeous and beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your talent, creativity, expertise and time doing these videos xxx

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! That helps not only for the growth of my channel, it also keeps me motivated. 🦋

[@nicolelocas77]

c'est vraiment très beau, je vous aime beaucoup merci de nous partager

[@darlenebaker908]

Beautiful !!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Darlene!

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

Stunning!! I’m happy you changed your video style

[@WinterStromArt]

You mean no intros? I’m interested to hear what you like better

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

@@WinterStromArt no intros lol

[@WinterStromArt]

@@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973 Thanks for the feedback. I might be showing my face here and there though, if that's ok. 😘

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

@@WinterStromArt lol of course

[@Moon-ps6xl]

Wahooooo fantastique thanks

[@WinterStromArt]

Merci ❤️❤️❤️

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Wow Jessica, what an awesome journey...loved watching this middle piece being created today!!! Stunning as I would only expect from you! What a trip!😘

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, my friend! I appreciate you being here, love from the north!

[@jimjenner9993]

you are amazing

[@WinterStromArt]

That’s sweet! Thank you so much 🦋

[@brendagurley4217]

Awesome job! Love it and the way you measured to have them all flow together!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Brenda! I was not sure if ‘just’ measuring would work but it did. I got lucky

[@maraaks6162]

Coool!)

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Mara!

[@genevievechalifoux1925]

You are an amazing artist! That triptych is stunning!

[@WinterStromArt]

Oh, thanks so much, Genevieve!

[@CamileAmoyArt]

Beautiful minimalistic art work...I love it 😀 😍

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Camille!

[@teristanaford1575]

Love it 😍

[@WinterStromArt]

Yay! Good to hear. It was a challenge

[@teristanaford1575]

@@WinterStromArt I bet it was. But you made it look so easy❤️

[@tinaenglart9934]

That flows beautifully Jess such an elegant piece you have certainly mastered the art 😍

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you for saying that. This was a fun commission I really love to go big, somehow I need a bigger studio…

[@alisonlyng3520]

Well just magnificent. I've never seen such a huge triptych before. Whoever gets to own this is one very lucky person. You are so talented Jess. Btw... I was convinced your little dog was going to wee up one of them. Which may have provided the fluid art world with a brand new cell activator to work with. 🤣🤣

[@WinterStromArt]

Haha! That would have been priceless!

[@angelarae]

Oh hahahaah! I was thinking the doggo might swipe their tail on the slightly wet painting and add a whole new design!

[@rosepataky3979]

So impressive and an awesome painting!!! Love watching you create, keep up the excellent work!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you for watching, rose! I appreciate your support a lot! 🌸

[@christinaphillips2979]

Just stunning love 💕 it

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much! I’m happy you like it

[@janetogrenart2830]

Wonderful creations, all three! Were you using Glidden paint, or Behr for the Pillow?

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you! I use the glidden essentials for the pillow. Behr Dynasty deep base and varnish for the pouring medium. You can find the details in the description

[@CHRIS-pz5sr]

No BS THATS JUST BAD ASS... CHRIS 😝😝😝

[@WinterStromArt]

I'm happy you like it! Thank you for watching!

[@deborahobrien255]

Hi Jessica, absolutely lovely. I've been using your recommended house paint for my pillow. I get a lot of air bubbles! Either the white paint comes up to the point that it ruins my painting, or just a ton of air bubbles. When I poke them with a very fine tool, it leaves a "dent" or hole in the pillow. I would love some suggestions on what to do. Many thanks

[@pattitoews7529]

😊

[@WinterStromArt]

♥️♥️♥️

[@Daves_drh-acrylic-creations]

I Love it ❤️❤️❤️ How did you keep the piece on the extensions? I have four canvases this size that I’m working up the courage to do and this video has given me ideas on how to control the compositioning.

[@WinterStromArt]

I don’t do anything to keep it down. Usually the weight and wet paint underneath sticks it down pretty good. Sometimes I even have to pry the canvas up because the paint glued it down so much. Big pieces don’t need too much speed… I hope this helped

[@teenaleer6447]

👍

[@WinterStromArt]

😘

[@bramstayer]

Im struggling with consistency issues. My studio is in a basement that would be s cold room for beer and champagne in a large house. I keep thinking its all thin enough then nothing moves.i see with swipes you use lots of pillow so ive been doing that. Its really expensive paint I got for free to use as my pillow. But im really having a week of fails. Onlt when i goofed around with a split cup and some us flotral didvthe terrible results not make me cringe. Whats your rule on what the consistency of the different layers? Thx for your time!

[@WinterStromArt]

Gosh, that s🌸cks! So, I want my pillow to be fluid but thick enough to hold the composition on top. It shouldn't sink down. The Paints are like honey when they drizzle down your mixing stick. They should form a mount that sinks after 3 seconds. Important is that they have a similar consistency. You can get away with a lot when swiping... I hope this helped a little...

[@bramstayer]

@@WinterStromArt Cheers for taking the time. I have a housepainter nephew and hes working on fancy homes where they pay the most for everything Opulence by Sherwin Williams is the new almost FULL that im usiing for my pillow its FREE and i learned that its so thick I'm gonna thin it out.not with water over 30% water in acrylic / latex isnt recommended snd i do have US FLOETROL but I don't want to use it. I do have 4 oz or 6 of Golden gloss medium...liquitex is thinner or what should i do what tried last and it worked..added 1/2 part of Artists loft flow acrylic....whaddya recommend? If water isnt too mu h then mYbe its fine for pillow BECAUSE PILLOW IS TOOL in tbis method....again SORRY this islast one!! I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP

[@deborahobrien255]

I also have little control of the composition. 🤔

[@michellemyers8439]

Oh my sweet Jesus...I literally can't breathe..... (5 minutes later)...I have a huge vocabulary but still can't find descriptors........

[@WinterStromArt]

Haha. I hope you’re ok… 😘

[@lauraswain2899]

What @michelle Myers said