How I eyeball my Cellactivator, 'Dragon breath' fluid art swipe on a hidden pillow, scoop and drag

Welcome and Hello, artsy friends!
Another lesson learned; no background music! Even if it's far away in the kitchen. Sorry about that.
To the point:
A freestyle painting using the hidden pillow method in dark brown and interference gold with my swipes and scoop-and-drags. All in reds! all #TLP reds to be correct. Swiped with my eyeballed cellactivator:
It is mixed with australian floetrol and Golden paint heavy body gold
(1:1,5 say 2:3)
The colors I used:
-In the pillow topper:
Golden mars black and Atelier brown/black
-swipe colors:
TLP - find them here fluid-art.co
Maraschino, Grenache, Aphrodite, Athena
Golden:
Interference gold
and straight out of the bottle:
boomgel - willie wagtail black
Those colors are mixed into 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)
If you'd like to support me and my art in a different but fun way, here is a link to my patreon account. For Tips or extra videos and content, discounts for my shop etc.
/ winterstromart
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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.
winterstrom-art.com/thespinner
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I use my version of the sheleeart recipe and here is the code for 15% off, if you'd like to learn from the originator of this recipe.
sheleeart15JWS
The wall paint I use in this is Glidden essentials 'white' in eggshell
The magic juice/Cell activator is mixed with australian floetrol. (1:1)
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Thank you with all my creative heart!
love and kisses
J
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[@cherylhopkins5110]

I think its still so beautiful despite a little sinking gold and definately a keeper. Love it a LOT!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you. This piece has now a de-polished resin coat and the sinking gold looks like it’s meant to be.

[@sherichisholm39]

It’s insane how talented you are. I’m amazed a lot with your work not just because it’s awesome. It’s because you make it look so easy lol

[@Ken.at.icon.art.canberra]

I love your back-catalogue, Jessica! I always learn lots from your very entertaining 😂 clips. Thank you!

[@sherichisholm39]

Love the colors with the background being black😊

[@carolynbrew3770]

I'd say that you had a painting party and wow I enjoyed it so amazing 😍❤️ Jessica You are so very sweet and so talented..As young as you are you are really making a name for your self ❤️ Again the piece you did for the sanctuary for the farm animals was absolutely Gorgeous and I loved it ♥️

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much for your support, Carolyn!

[@m71113]

I learn something new from you every time! Never heard that before about floetrol. Will order in smaller containers from now on.

[@WinterStromArt]

It’s the Australian kind especially. Not sure about the us Floetrol. Glad I could help!

[@leesahscottage663]

Seriously insane, indeed, absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you

[@markc5959]

So beautiful!!! The painting is cool too. Thank you for sharing

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@dianaguy148]

Jessica u hit this one out of the park!!! WOW WOW AND WOW ❤ U BETTER KEEP THIS ONE!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Hehe, I actually still have it. I have a theory, that no matter how hard I try to sell my favorites, it's not gonna happen. Because, it just doesn't.

[@feyrabass]

I hardly ever leave comments. You're among the lucky few! (You may receive a prize in 6 to 8 business years) If I were not an artist I'd watch you anyway. Du bist so verrückt! I used to work with watercolors. Then I discovered Acrylic Pour maybe 6 months ago surfing youtube. Last week I was at Jerry's Artarama and discovered that everyone was doing it! At Amazon - acrylic pour kits! Dang it. I'm into a FAD. Point is, before my tangent, your videos are extra fun to watch and your art is amazing. Thanks for sharing the splatter blow, the lift and separate, nickle azo gold, and brown - a color I've overlooked. Thanks again for going to the trouble to make and post your videos. Informative AND you're an extra cool chick! Cheers!

[@WinterStromArt]

As you can see I hardly ever response to comments… 🤪. Not true but it happens. I’ve seen your comment weeks ago and thought I responded but I guess I didn’t. Please don’t take away my price! I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much

[@sherichisholm39]

I’m totally digging the dark brown

[@christinaschwertfeger3195]

Absolutely stunning..

[@tina-ec7ce]

One of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES!!! I’m a nut for Red .. main color in my living room Luv luv luv!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😍🤩

[@WinterStromArt]

So good to hear. I’m glad you like it

[@dakotamoone1959]

It's so beautiful I can't imagine how you part with your paintings

[@user-sp9mq6bd9w]

This is my favourite thus far. Just awesome 👌

[@WinterStromArt]

Oh, yeah, one of my favorites as well. Thank you!

[@BrazWallace]

You are by far the best at fluid art and an amazingly gifted artist as well. I've stopped watching the other Fluid art channels and study your videos exclusively for all the clues and instructions like bread crumbs along the trail. Even your exoteric opening has so much detail. What you do can't be easy, but it is much appreciated. Thank you for your gift you so willingly share with us.

[@WinterStromArt]

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! I truly appreciate it

[@laurieransom6305]

Isn’t she the best! I just love this girl.

[@Myidea4]

@@laurieransom6305 me to so talented but I also love Tara from pieces of Tara and Serah Taylor. All three amazing in what they do. They do so much testing and research and share. Love them.

[@angelabertrand9684]

I agree!

[@rhonda5780]

Totally Awesome! Amazing techniques and creative spontaneity. Just enough color to draw the eyes in every direction.

[@sherichisholm39]

I love going back and watching you before you were so busy ☺️you seem more relaxed 😉and very funny😂 teaching us German as well. By the way I’m German and I know none lol but for sure talented still😊😊🙌🏼

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Keeper for me.....you can fix that up, I have a lot of faith in you!!! I love the colors...and your hysterical personality!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you sweet donna1

[@Lynn_Clifton]

This is absolutely a keeper! The finish will take it off the charts gorgeous! I know you weren't exactly happy with the breakdown but you are the only one who noticed, I promise - the rest of us were too busy admiring it 😍😁

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Lynn. I didn’t change a bit before I resined it. It’s one of my favorite pieces so far

[@joannasikorska8729]

Magnificent. You are one of my favourite fluid artists and I love your cooky nerdy personality. So much fun and I Learn So much . Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much for being here! This comment was a mood lifter for sure. ❤️

[@kathycabe658]

OMG, My dear, This painting is magical. The colors are Brilliant. They go together so well.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Kathy! I’m so glad you like it!

[@seasidekreations-australia]

Totally awesome piece of artwork. Perfect colour combination and perfect composition, broken cells pfft doesn't matter as it looks great

[@janbatin4708]

Beautiful depth, yummy colors. And definitely a keeper. 🎶💞🎶

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much!

[@sherichisholm39]

😮😬😱 I just had to pause you to go into the studio and get the air out of my Australian flow jaw🤭😂😬

[@danielletini2004]

Absolutely a Keeper!!!!!! This turned out amazing, I just love it🤩💕

[@WinterStromArt]

I like it more and more. I’ll keep it and not change anything. Thank you!

[@evemahony671]

I can see it’s breath!!! Congrats! ❤

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you! It's one of my favorites

[@margueritejewett7355]

THAT IS STUNNING JENNIFER, I LOVE THIS PIECE . YOU ARE A AMAZING ARTIST . I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT IT TRULY IS STUNNING . GREAT TIP ON GETTING AIR OUT TY. HAPPY POURING TO YOU. THE PALETTE IS RICH AND WHAT A HUGE PIECE YOU ROCKED IT . TOTALLY ROCKED THIS OUT . YES IT SURE IS A KEEPER AND WORTH A COAT OR TWO OF RESIN FOR SURE . GREAT JOB . WOWWWW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you. I did end up resining it

[@jasminmurphy824]

Jaw dropping!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you!

[@robinbrennan4561]

Love the idea of a gold activator. This looks very Asian which I love! Coy swimming in a pond. Beautiful!

[@WinterStromArt]

I get an asian vibe as well. so far I was just thinking of a dragon, but now I see the fins and wavy fish tails

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

Wow Jessica excellent tutorial & helpful making of video. Your pouring technique is very impressive and the result is absolutely stunning. Hope y‘ll have a nice and relaxing weekend Jessica👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️😊😊😊🇺🇦

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Fiedo! Hope you have a good week!

[@animaljammerrares6301]

I love it I love it keep it

[@daisyriad2053]

Amazing 😮❤❤❤

[@amiebrucker231]

Beautiful! Definitely a keeper!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks. Yes, kept it.

[@shirleyandersen4724]

love how this canvas turned out.great colours

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks so much. I was so surprised how good the colors turned out

[@Kelly-rt5jc]

Stunning piece Jessica! I love everything about it. I say keep it and fix what you can.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, Kelly! Yes I will keep it. But I don’t think I’ll work on it more. It’s growing on me

[@user-lu3lx7rr3k]

Your work is exquisite. I want to play around with this idea. I'm just starting acrylic pours, and I like watching others for ideas.

[@smccarter64]

Ok Jessica! Wowsa! Does anyone see a Chinese dragon?? The colors are stunning. I love watching your swipes. Very methodical and delicate. 😀

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Susan! Definitely a dragon vibe in this one! I’m happy you enjoy what I do, that makes it even more fun!

[@loricleary4473]

Absolutely gorgeous Jessica 💕

[@DominikScherl]

Awesome video and super helpful for sooo many! Mrs prof doctor Winterstrom

[@WinterStromArt]

Haha! Thanks for the title!

[@SaskiaSmitArt]

It will look amazing with a coat of resin❤️ We need to step back and not be so picky, your art is the way your art is and it looks beautiful, I don’t care about “broken cells” and your customers will not even notice. It belongs with your art. 🌹

[@WinterStromArt]

You are so right. Thank you for the reminder!

[@maryellenrichards391]

This piece is stunning!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much, Mary!

[@terrybrockhoff8168]

Yes , keep , you are so talented

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Terry!

[@iLUVEoz]

Jessica this is stunning. I love it and it is a keeper :)!! I would love to see a video on how you apply resin if you haven't done one yet. I love watching your videos you truly inspire me. Thank You.

[@tina-ec7ce]

I SO enjoy watching you & your personality makes your videos that much enjoyable to watch… you’re real & down to earth And Crazy Amazing Talented!!! I’ve probably saved every video if yours I watch to use later as tutorials ….❤️🤩👍🏼

[@WinterStromArt]

Haha! Oh that’s so sweet of you! Thank you so much, Tina!

[@sawkawenerska794]

FANTASTIC 👍🎨💕

[@fluidipityfluidipity3085]

Stunning! Amazing colors & composition. Keeper for sure😍😍

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much! I’ll keep it!

[@jjsworld6185]

Whoa!!! ❤

[@WinterStromArt]

♥️

[@debrahaberman5592]

Gorgeous!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you!!

[@AcrylicMagicPours]

Omg Jess incredible. The composition is amazing!

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m usually never happy with my compositions, but this time I like it. Thank you, Joyce. I’m glad you think the same way!

[@biner59]

Magical…you are a talented lady and funny!!!! Brilliant concept💕

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you! I’m glad you like it

[@lorrieklessig5655]

Definitely a keeper. Love love love ❤ it.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you!

[@sherichisholm39]

Love the lesson thank you😊

[@janisedenton4242]

I think it is the trails left after a dragon has passed by and did some acrobatics just for you. Who would know that the lacing didn't hold up well besides you and another acrylic artist who was standing too close and was jealous? I would describe it as dragon fire trails. A keeper.

[@WinterStromArt]

Haha! Ok, I’ll buy that. Thank you so much!

[@tina-ec7ce]

Reminds me of Asian art … Stunning 🤩

[@WinterStromArt]

Me too!

[@juanita920]

I love it! I think it’s beautiful and it has personality of its own.

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m happy you think so! Thanks a lot 😘

[@teristanaford1575]

Beautiful painting, and fun video. You’re adorable!

[@WinterStromArt]

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

[@renescheller426]

Wunder Wunder Wunderschön🤩😍😍...

[@WinterStromArt]

Dankeschön!

[@marisabermudez9891]

Even if the CA did sink, the piece is still stunning, my dear! Love it!

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m glad to read this1 thank you so much!

[@clasinajordaan4995]

WOW...WOW...WOW!!! This is soooooooo gorgeous! I love love all of it...from your colour choice to the end result! You a truly gifted and a great inspiration!!! I've tried this technique and cannot scoop my paint to drag it I don't know if it is because of the brands of paint available in South Africa or the consistency of my paint We do not have Flood Flotrol and I use Dala Flow Acrylic Medium...it does not produce cells I will definitely keep on practicing Thank you for sharing your talent, expertise, experience, knowledge, time and creativity with all You are a real inspiration to me and I'm sure many others!!!!XXX

[@WinterStromArt]

There’s a lot that effects the paint, not only the ingredients also the humidity, heat, cold… it really is a very personal technique and you might have to experiment to get it right for you. I locked myself up for months to find the proportions and ingredients that would work for me…

[@Shake_Stir_Pourrr]

Amazing, Jess. I’m also blown away!! 🔥

[@WinterStromArt]

Hi! ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Tiff!

[@shamakakar1675]

You are so talented! i appreciate your work so much, Watch for hours and learning a lot from you. Thanks so much!

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m so happy to read this. Thank you very much!

[@deborahobrien255]

I love it.

[@leehill7598]

Love it.

[@got2muchstuff]

I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing. You are such a talent.

[@WinterStromArt]

You’re the sweetest! Thanks, Kim!

[@milnerenniks454]

Génial! Love the quirk!

[@WinterStromArt]

Well, that’s good to hear! Thank you

[@sherrye68]

Awesomeness! It is a keeper for sure.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you. Yes, I decided to keep it

[@sheilabassett3188]

Amazing ! Big is the way to go !

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, yes, I think so!

[@jessicacarrillo2602]

You are gifted in what you do! I wish I had Boom gel stain but they are and have been all sold out in the US. ( the white and black )

[@WinterStromArt]

Oh really?! I had no idea. I still have half a bottle, I hope that’ll keep for a bit

[@carolperez1426]

That is gorgeous.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much!

[@tammywilmers9136]

So stunning!! Super love this one😍

[@WinterStromArt]

That’s good to hear! Thank you

[@matthiasmelziarek5890]

Was für Farben! Großartig!

[@WinterStromArt]

Nicht wahr!? Da hab ich echt gluck gehabt, erwartet habe ich es jedenfalls nicht

[@scottcoffelt1450]

Wow! Gorgeous!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, Scott!

[@lamprinedatsika6292]

Wow !!!!! Bravoooooo!!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much!

[@joannecavallaro5606]

I ordered my spinner ! Cant wait!

[@WinterStromArt]

Woohooo! Thank you 💕

[@Kathy-Carr]

First, I adore the purple painting on the wall behind you in the intro. Today’s painting is beautiful! I love your work. Thank you! 💐❣️

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks, Cathy. That one I did with the same method just a dark purple covering the pillow paint.

[@DominikScherl]

BIS EINER HEULT!👍🏼👍🏼

[@WinterStromArt]

Hehe!

[@sandielukie2572]

It has blown my mind and inspired a new horizon. I would like to see your method for the fixes you want to do. What can be.....wow

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much! I’m happy it touched you in that way. I was gonna just trace the lacing a bit and froze the white part, but now I’m thinking to just leave it the way it is. I might ‘over fix’ it

[@sandramettert9658]

I love it. Definitely a keeper. By the way, I ordered a spinner from you!!!! I have been wanting one for a while but wasn't that excited about any of them until I saw yours. I wanted to be able to do bigger paintings. I can hardly wait to get it.

[@WinterStromArt]

Oh cool! It’s on its way! To me the spinner was a total game changer. I’m lucky enough to have the space to leave it in its extended version. I even use it for resining my big pieces. That way I can reach all spots easily I hope, you’ll like it as much as I do

[@vicsfluidart9664]

Just ❤️ beautiful

[@WinterStromArt]

Thanks so much!

[@slagter843]

absolutly amazing

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you!

[@jbart7232]

This is outstanding!!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

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

[@marjbarnes131]

The colors are so subtle on the black background. Your technique results in such beautiful pieces.

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much. I didn’t think the colors would pop that much on black

[@ArtbySusanKing]

I love it, stunning colours

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m glad you like it, Susan! Thank you!

[@triciasohn568]

I have faith you can fix it, and would love to see how you do it. It’s stunning!

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m actually not a hundred percent sure how I will fix it and the more I look at it I might even not do it.

[@Myidea4]

For me it is a keeper indeed. But Jessica I got to know will change the distorted cells to make them perfect. I think they are perfect "sunken" What a beautiful piece. Bravo

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much. I did keep it that way.

[@Myidea4]

@@WinterStromArt I am happy. Your videos are amazing gifts. Love you, your talent and your gifts.🥰

[@darlenebaker908]

Beautiful painting!!

[@WinterStromArt]

I’m glad you like it! Thank you

[@conniekitzman3924]

I think it’s gorgeous ❤️

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much. I’m glad to hear that!

[@art-gallery3257]

Great sharing ❤️

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@johannebrun3409]

Holy crap this is cool

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Jo!

[@johannebrun3409]

@@WinterStromArt awww you called me Jo! I love That 🥹

[@cgalbraith6844]

Love this!

[@WinterStromArt]

Glad to hear, christa! Thank you

[@pamelagunn1045]

Wow!! 😍😍😍😍

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much

[@nevineerian3065]

Magnificent!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much!

[@pamh9674]

Love it! I think it’s the black-I’ve had it “eat away” at many projects 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@WinterStromArt]

That could be. I will mix it up a little thicker next time!

[@sherichisholm39]

I definitely need to order a spinner. I need to try to go bigger even though it’s very scary lol

[@diemeltje1965]

Love it ❣️❣️

[@WinterStromArt]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sblanton56]

It’s gorgeous. Perfect!!!

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you, Susie!

[@tamzart7974]

Absolutely STUNNING masterpiece Jessica. "PERFECTION" Thank you for being here and sharing that awesome creative mind. 😮😍🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😊🤗😂👌🖖🤟👍💞💜

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank YOU! It definitely is way more fun with your sweet comments. ❤️

[@Lilith701]

Exquisite!

[@WinterStromArt]

Merci !

[@jlamar01]

Stunning ❤🖤

[@WinterStromArt]

Thank you so much! Good to hear from you here! ❤️