The tip to not pour paint down the drain? Wow, I’m glad I saw that. No one ever talks about clean up! Thank you!!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that could turn in to a real bad thing.

I wanted u to know I've watched a million videos I've read alot about Acrylic pouring I even been taking notes and your the only one that has really gave me useful information that actually helps me. Thank You So Much!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad Brandi. That was my experience before too so I thought I'd remedy that deficiency on KZread.

Thanks for the great tips! I can't wait to do this

@LeftBrainedArtist

Күн бұрын

Have fun Deborah.

Another gem, thank you ❤

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Yes this is exactly what I wanted. Totally understandable easy information to help my journey into this art.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Ай бұрын

Wonderful! let me know if you have more questions Mary.

@maryvariola

Ай бұрын

@LeftBrainedArtist can u use clear all purpose glue ?

@LeftBrainedArtist

Ай бұрын

@@maryvariola Yes. I try to leave that one a little thicker as it gets squirrly with lots of water.

You are such a great teacher 👏👏👍

@LeftBrainedArtist

14 күн бұрын

Glad you think so Maurice.

You’re a rock star. Thanks for the great info. 🎶💞🎶

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan. That reminds me I need to pick the guitar back up. It's taken a back seat to my pouring.

@rebeccasmith4305

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist that is me

That was amazing, thank you so much. 🤩🤩💕

@LeftBrainedArtist

9 ай бұрын

Glad to hel Shona.

cool drip tub/pan thingy !

@LeftBrainedArtist

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Really easy to make - Video about it here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoB8xdOQaaSxp9I.html

Great video Have this storied in my file for reference.. Getting better but still a long way to go.. Thanks again Bob.

@LeftBrainedArtist

11 ай бұрын

It is all about practice for sure Bob.

I love how you combine analytics and creativity, you create such good content and save us all so much time and money. Thank you!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I really appreciate that Debbie.

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us . Very Very helpful!

@LeftBrainedArtist

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure Marina. Thanks for watching.

Hi David, I have a tip for people like me who are clumsy. I haven't been pouring long and have knocked over paint after taking time to mix them...so frustrating! I just saved an appropriate size amazon box and put my cups in while I am pouring. This prevents me from accidentally knocking them over and I can just pick up the whole box and move them around. I hope this helps someone else out like it helped me. It is great for working in a small area. Take care:)

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, that is a great tip Rhonda. Done that a few times myself.

@mattersofthehartbynat8815

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip Rhonda, thank you! I have seen another great artist, from Australia, who took a thick piece of polystyrene foam and cut holes in to sit her cups in!! ♥️♥️

@lisawilson3360

Жыл бұрын

Put your Paints in a wooden crate, you are so much less likely to knock them over ...... I put mine and squeeze bottles and water bottles from the dollar store I get wooden crates from Mich or Lobby .......works great for me good luck

@martino8114

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist hey Dave new to your channel, and fluid art. Quick question I didn’t see this being addressed in my searching so here it is. Why not just buy ready-mixed acrylics??

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

@@martino8114 Cost per ounce of ready made vs make your own is significantly higher.

Idk why, I just love this guy. Maybe it's because he's the first channel that popped up when I decided to actually try pouring, but I don't think so.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Well shucks. I do appreciate that.

@MimiB9226

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist What do you use for your varnishes? Also where do you purchase the drying apparatus once the paint is completed

Very good morning bro ty

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Tamera.

THANK YOU!! THAT'S why I was getting cracks. Damn... The one 👎is a bottle of Apple Barrel white paint...lol

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It just isn't good at all. Sorry Sarah. But now you know right?!?

I just found your channel and love it for beginners. I have done my first pour will do a second one today.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 ай бұрын

Wonderful! So glad to hear that Linda.

Every Saturday morning I look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing all these tips.👌

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure Cindi.

I LOVE #9

@LeftBrainedArtist

9 ай бұрын

I loved putting this one together. So many good people and great ideas out there.

Dude you break it down and keep it simple. My pours have improved so much since I've been watching you and taking your advice! Thank you and please keep up the wonderful informative videos!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing to hear Em. Glad to be of service.

❤ Thank you. I started learning Fluid Art this month, thank you @leftbrainedartist community for ALL these tips. #9 really resonates with me (oops) - time to self-correct 😅

@LeftBrainedArtist

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Jodie. I hope you have a fantastic time learning.

Rule #2 😂 love it ❤️ thank you for this vid !! I always look forward to your videos!! 🙏🏾

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you Julia.

Thank you David 🙏👋

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You're just burning through these I see Joshua. Have you started pouring yourself?

To number 7, I also use wood cat litter to throw paint/water mixtures in it. It will make lumps and I can throw it into the garbage :)

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 ай бұрын

That is a great idea I hadn't even thought about.

Great info,,,,,,,,Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching Jim.

Just gotts say i love your tshirt.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Robyn.

dunno how I missed seeing this, I love the suggestion of not too many changes at once ... it is very hard to cultivate awareness of what's happening with multiple and random input ... I love how you demonstrate minutiae of what's happening, things which my untrained eye would miss but are so helpful. Lots of times I get caught up in the excitement of the pouring process, and then I like or dislike a painting but am left with What happened? How did that happen? etc. Being aware is so important and big part of the discipline. But also I love seat of the pants style, both valuable.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

So true Barbara. Sometimes you need to just go with the flow and let that energy out. Sometimes the meticulous step by step approach gives the most value.

Great information in your video. Thank you. Glenis

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad to help Allan.

The lid on that ranch wild coyote dressing container, save that lid put holes in it and use it with the container for pouring, the results are amazing

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh I love Wild Coyote and we definitely have a few of those around here.

@gloriagiefer3013

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist I use the jif peanut butter plastic jars that have those lids also

Wow. Amazing video🎉

@LeftBrainedArtist

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

Great video!!!! Thank you!!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Ingrid.

Thank you for these very helpful tips

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome although we have my audience to thank mostly Peggy. 8)

I don’t know how to thank you!! Wonderful ideas!! #1 Leveling where you are drying as well. #2 My white paint has been cracking as well...apple barrel white. #3Storing extra paint in an extra crate. #4 Thank you for the how much paint do I need calculator!!! What a saver that will be. Thank you for your very helpful video!!😊

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

The Pouring Nation does try to help each other out. These were great tips from the community. Thanks for commenting Michele.

@pattiobrien5408

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh. The first white paint I bought was the apple barrel. It’s so bad and ruined paintings. I returned it.

Great tips! Thanks!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchign Debbie.

This is a great video so informative, thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Lind.

This is valuable stuff.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 ай бұрын

I am glad to help.

I really appreciate this video! It’s exactly what a REAL beginner needs thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Laura. Good luck pouring!

Great tips, thanks hugely 🙏

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Vicky-Maree. Glad to help.

This was so awesome thank you for sharing

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Jeanette. Thanks for watching more of my vides.

I so enjoy your videos!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent to hear Jackie.

Thanks a lot for the great tips 💕👍❤️

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome Elena😊

@elenabrent1861

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist 🥰

You are such a good teacher. I’m a right brained geek (😃) and I find you always entertaining and I appreciate your left sided approach! Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Joan.

Good job on letting your audience participate. I always get so much from your videos. You really should start your own fluid art online school.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I have some things in the works. I'll definitely announce it once it is complete.

You can get a bucket of clumping cat litter and use that to discard paint/water.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Ай бұрын

👍👍thanks Siouxzanne!

Thanks for sharing. Very informative.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Betty.

Great tips!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching more of my videos Betty.

Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome Iris.

This is a great video for learning 👍

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Very helpful, thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Natalie. Thanks for watching.

I learned recently that stirring silicone a lot equals tiny cells and stirring a little gives you bigger cells. I hate waste so your calculator helps me be sure to use enough paint.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent news Grace. How much and when you heat your painting make s huge difference too with silicone cells.

@goetzcreativeartsandcrafts

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing advice for stirring silicone! Thank you!!!

@amymbeauty8765

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist I'm curious about that. When is the best time for torching or heating? Do the different times give you larger or smaller cells? A good video idea on best ways to get best results with silicone!

Super good info.....again! 😊

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Peggy. How were your latest pours?

@peggyburt6861

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Just got my studio finished yesterday! So my first pour should be early next week. I'm so excited! 😊

Your clips on youtube are quite useful for beginers to initiate. I am a hydropower environmentalist and working at construction site. This art has been tremendously attracting me. Thanks for ur clips.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Tej.

Great tips, thanks so much...

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Marjorie. Good luck pouring!

wow, this is really important & nobody has mentioned it yet about putting paint down the drain, this is so very important!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

No one wants to have to re-do their pipes in their house.

Just, thank you!❤❤❤

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Janja. Happy pouring!

I wish I would have found this a year ago. I felt like a chemist trying mix after mix not turning out like the art I was viewing- but it was acceptable. You have made the most sense of all. I do love what this art is all about. Thank you for your time!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found me and that is was helpful Selma.

Great tips bro😊 thank you so much

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Bhavithra. Glad I could help.

David, you can use gesso instead of acrylic paint. The only difference is that gesso is thinner than acrylic paint. Also you can use bamboo dish racks to separate your paintings. It keeps them apart and also keeps down the possibility to get scratches or dents. People also need to understand that oil breaks down plastic and if the don’t clean the oil off then they will eventually see the paint flake off or better yet find something other than oil to make cells. Hope you can use that information in the future.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely I can. Thanks Pam!

All good to know. Thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You bet Patricia.

Great advice

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa. So glad I have great viewers willing to help each other.

Juicy stuff covered & much appreciated. Thank’s ! 🤗

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I have to give credit to my viewers on this one.

Great tips

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Maryam.

I'm a new fan !! Diana

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Diana.

Thanks for the nice tips

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Anu.

Thank you! Need to rewatch and putvin my notebook. Much appreciated!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Any time Colleen. But thank your fellow viewers. They are the source of all these great tips!

Great video!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Celena.

Thanks!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

THanks so much John. Appreciate the comment and the donation!

Yessss changes... go by increments and go all the way through until tou get you new thing down?!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

So true. A little patience means everything.

Just found you. You answered many questions. Thanks

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that Crista. I hope they help your pouring journey.

So helpful, thankyou. I've just had two beautiful paintings crack and was devastated 😢. I'll be off today to get some good quality white paint.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Jane, try adding an awesome accent paint inside those crack (gold, silver, black). I've actually turned a few paintings that cracked in to some of my more favorite ones after filling the cracks with paint.

thank you!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it was useful Kristin.

Love step #9! Very wise suggestion.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We have all definitely learned the hard way on a lot of these.

Thank you so much

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome

Great tips! One more comment to prevent waste. If you are just trying a new technique, you could consider doing it on an acrylic sheet instead of a canvas. That way you can clean it off and try again instead of wasting canvas or using more white paint to start fresh. If you really like the end result you can still display it on the acrylic.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great tip. I've never thought to use one of those although I have used panes from thrift store pictures before which is similar.

Number nine! Yes, I need to understand better why something was successful, through incremental changes to my process.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Such and easy thing but I am always in a hurry to do the next biggest thing.

More great tips. Love it. Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Cynthia. Thanks for watching.

O loved that classe. Thanks

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are more than welcome Carmelita.

I love D.I, love your videos, you are a big help!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad Cheryl. Thanks for watching!

You are so fantastic I can’t stop telling you, I have pour painted already but you have really helped me thank you again

@LeftBrainedArtist

11 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

My gosh… so so so helpful. Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Maggie. Thanks for watching.

Omgosh great tips thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Any time Linda. Happy pouring.

I’m so glad I came across this video. Being relatively new to pour painting, I wasn’t sure how to cleanup after the pour. Everyone tells you not to allow paints to go down the drain….makes sense….but no one gives tips on what to do. Everybody doesn’t have an ideal place to do this art, but many do have the desire. Thanks so much for that tip as well as the others.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Peggy. I hope you love pouring as much as I do.

I’m so glad I found you. I’ve unsuccessfully pouring for a few months and was on the verge of giving up...so thank you for your time, Knowledge, and creativity

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You got this Luci. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

Excellent! Thank you 🙂🍀

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

great tips! when i stack, i still always cured or not, but wax paper, paper towels, or plastic pvc sheet between them. if i store any its either wrapped in box or still wrapped stacked in plastic tubs... i have one tub i put canvas redo;s so when i need a canvas to try something or test or even out, i go to that tub. here is a great tip from Momma Bear... ... i use a certain shoe rack to stack and dry my canvas on. That way they are safe and drys dust free. i have one tall shoe rack with a cover on it. it has a dozen shelves. Comes with a pull over nice zippered cover that goes over the whole unit. i stack small ones at top, and larger ones at bottom on the shelves next to one another pending on size of canvas to how many you can get on a shelf.. it helps keep dust off them, even if i can not fully zip it closed, if the lower ones have bigger ones in it. Its also very reasonable priced to use as a canvas drying rack. Think i paid less than 40 bucks at amazon for it. not bad... :)

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. I've seen people use baby cribs on their side with boards between the slats too.

You are always such a great help! I appreciate you so much!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Kathelyn.

Thanks David for sharing these tips. They are great.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Sunita.

I really like how simple and articulate you are!! I love understanding things so I really appreciate what you do! Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

David your a wealth of information...always the great teacher!!! Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Mary Lou!

Thank you so much for all your great tips on acrylic pouring !

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Hope they really help you get your pouring game going Janet.

Reducing Air Bubbles. I avoid storing paint in squeeze bottles because air at the top of the bottle might (not sure yet) mix with the paint when being squeezed out. So I use jars with lids where I can pour my paint out without the air mixture. Also I can clean lid jars out when needed. Also with lid jars I can stir my stored paint to keep it consistent in storage but with squeeze bottles I would have to shake them and cause more air bubbles in the squeeze bottles. I find lid jars as the best way to store and can still pour right from them even from large storage bottles into smaller bottles for immediate or next day use. ___Paul in Maine

@LeftBrainedArtist

5 ай бұрын

Interesting. The benefit of a squeeze bottle is that small tip, especially for pouring like Kanella Ciraco or Olga Soby.

@paulthomasshepherd5156

5 ай бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Regarding keeping your paint in jars with covers and still wanting that small tip of a squeeze bottle, just use an eye dropper.

very informative!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Another excelent video, thank you, David!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

As always Ruth it was my pleasure.

David your videos are awesome. They have given me so many helpful hints, guides, and understanding of the fundamentals of acrylic painting. Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! That is exactly what I am trying to bring to my videos Diana.

Thank you, best information ever! Keep them coming.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do Stevie.

Thanks so much for the calculator! You are the best!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! So glad I made that if only to use it myself. 8)

Once again you gave information that I appreciate. Thank you and all the people that helped this video happen. 👍🏽👍🏽

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! The pouring nation is amazing for sure Noemi. You included.

Helpful tips. Thank you!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Lisa.

Great video!! Agree with all tips and 100% on the white paint. Thanks!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Erica. The white gets me every time.

Great tips, David. I especially needed the one about changing just one thing at a time. On your change to you shelving to stack your canvases upright: I do stained glass. For stacking my glass on its side (glass is strongest on its side), my hubby drilled holes in the shelves and ran dowels down through the holes. It works great.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

That's kind of what I am thinking but with rope. I've seen a few other artist's do that. We'll see. I just need to start selling them honestly.

@immozelle

8 ай бұрын

How about bookends?