5 Tips for Dutch Pour Beginners | Why Opacity and Transparency Matter
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I'm going to share with you 5 critical tips for achieving the acrylic dutch pour painting, or blowout painting, of your dreams! The video walks you through the process of creating a soft and gentle dutch pour paintings on a 20" x 10" deep edge canvas. As I create the painting I'll explain each tip and why it is important. Make sure to stay to the end as I'll give a very thorough explanation on why the transparencies and opacities of the paints matter so much for this technique.
0:00 Intro
0:14 Why paint the sides of your canvas for acrylic pouring
1:17 How much base paint do you need for a dutch pour?
1:48 Creating the composition
3:37 How to use your blow dryer for the dutch pour technique
4:33 Finger swiping tips for acrylic pouring on canvas
5:42 Choose your colors wisely! Why transparency and opacity matter when choosing your paint colors.
8:40 Encouragement for new artists
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Colors used: (Soby Mix refers to Olga's Secret Pouring Recipe, link above)
Base (custom blue mix) - Soby Mix Group 2
Amsterdam Titanium White - Soby Mix Group 2
Pebeo Iridescent Blue Green - Soby Mix Group 1
Amsterdam Prussian Blue - Soby Mix Group 2
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As a non artist trying to get into this new hobby I appreciate your clear explanation. It IS a lot more complicated than it looks. Your paintings are lovely. I’m saving this video!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Probably the best explanation I have seen for a Dutch pour! And the painting is exquisite! Thank you.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! I’m so glad you liked it.
OMG! Of the hundreds of videos I've watched, you uniquely convey meaningful dialog. Taking nothing away from the abundant videos giving us visual instruction for paint pouring, your explanation has given me more help as a novice artist than anything else I've watched. Thank you. I just hope you are a teacher as your side hustle because if not, the profession is missing out on a great instructor!
@beccaharkinsart
7 ай бұрын
Hahah!! I’m not a teacher but I grew up in a family full of teachers. I ended up taking on a teaching role in my corporate job and I loved it! Now my goal is to bring understanding and confidence to those on their fluid art journey so others can find the same enjoyment in the practice of art as I have. Thank you for your kind words. You have encouraged me more than you know.
I want to tell you that I’ve been painting for over 4 yrs now. I’ve never had an explanation of the different paints and how to layer them effectively! Thank you so much for the information Becca 🥰
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Becca you are sensational in every way!! Thank you so much. I’ve watched so many videos by different artists over a 3 year period and you are tops-very special. Beautiful person and magnificent work❤️
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Awww thank you! What a compliment!
Very clear explanations. Thank you for taking the time to explain this. Your painting is beautiful!!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much your video has been very helpful to me, I started painting less than two years ago at the age of 73 having so much pleasure with us and videos like yours really help me a lot, again thank you!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
One one the most helpful basic videos I have seen on it and encourages me.
Every time you post, I go somewhere peaceful and watch/listen to you. You are so reliable. I know that in your explanations I will learn something new or be affirmed in something I had been thinking about. Thank you for your unrestrained sharing and for your honesty. BTW, I love how the white makes the petals looked polished.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you for sharing that with me. I try to be a light amongst so much darkness
@user-zg1pd4dt6w
9 ай бұрын
@@beccaharkinsart 今天榮幸認識妳! 黑暗中的一盞燈❤ 💖💖💖💖💖💖
You’re an instructor at heart! Thank you for the simple explanation!
@beccaharkinsart
2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@PINAYAKO76
Ай бұрын
@@beccaharkinsartI’m about to create a 6’x5’ acrylic pour, the biggest one I’ll make yet! I plan on using the standard opaque, metallic, and pearl acrylics. I’m so excited! Just to make sure I understand what you’re saying, it’s best to pour opaque, transparent, opaque, transparent, etc. so the colors remain vibrant and bold, correct? Also, what’s the best way to determine the composition? Thank you in advance for your input!
Just stumbled across your channel while scrolling KZread & the colors of your piece is what caught my eyes !! I absolutely LOVE Blues. I have been pouring for several years & enjoy many of the techniques out there. I have been a Sub of Olgas since I very first started & adore her & her work. I have learned countless "recipes" & have had sucess with each, & do not believe there is just any ONE "magical recipe mix" that is going to change anyone's ability to create beautiful artwork no matter the technique. However, as you pointed out, there are many very important tips to becoming more skilled. All of the tips you mentioned are all very important & will be extremely helpful to anyone who may be struggling or are just starting out. You created a great video & I noticed in the comments that MANY are very thankful to you for sharing these tips & you very kindly replied to the each , I also noticed that anyone who metioned Olgas class did not receive a reply & it just makes me curious as to why. I absolutely am not trying to imply anything negative , just simply curious just as I am curious as to why, after so many years of Olga being one of the very most popular, highly subbed to Channels that she decided to start charging her many many subs who helped greatly making her channel what it is today . Thank you for the great video 😊😊
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
I’m not sure?!? It definitely wasn’t intentional not to comment on anyone who mentioned Olga’s class. I’m a huge fan as well as she has been my main inspiration for this method. Thanks for your kind words. :)
Very informative and helpful. And the product is beautiful.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Delicately peaceful painting. Thx for tip on transparency, opaque, and layering.
@beccaharkinsart
5 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
Becca, thank you so much for taking time to teach in this video. You are a very pleasant person to watch and listen to. Your art is beautiful.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Awww, I’m glad you think so!
I have a few canvases, I have a few paints, but I haven’t the nerve to get going with this. Thank you so much for the info in the latter part of your video; VERY helpful! I am now a subscriber. 😊
@beccaharkinsart
Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Sua arte é um prolongamento da sua alma e coração. Vejo vida nela. Obrigado pela aula! Ps.: linda blusa.
Thank you . The explanation is so helpful !
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
This painting is so good. Such good colours and tips lovely and inspiring to watch. Friends for life. Happy creating ❤🙏
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Beautiful!!!
Excellent. Thank you for making it easier for an old lady. Lol
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thanks! ❤
Love your art.
10+ super! Gracias!!!!
Amazing!❤❤❤
Lovely 😊
Great info. Thank you!
Love this and the colors
Omg that is the most simplistic to tell about color and weight also!!!
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
Me encantó, te amé 😊❤😊
Thank you😘
Thanks for explaining or for me trying to understand. It is a bit confusing to me. I will just keep on watching and listening to u and Pleasant Mark and MOLLY. Y'ALL are really so Talented and the best part of it is that u REALLY try to teach us about everything. I will try to keep on listen and hopefully one day it will just click.❤❤
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
I feel so humbled to be included in the list with such magnificent artists!
Great tips. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the explanation. Great job and love the painting!
OMG I am so glad that I pressed on your video. You are the first person that I have found that took the time to really break it down for me. You have definitely earned a new Sub. I am now looking at the play list.❤ 🙏🏾 THANKS 😊
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for subbing!
Very informative!! Always love your blow outs!! Another gorgeous painting!! Thanks for the great info!!!
J'adore, c'est magnifique !
Excellent video! Thanks.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Thank you soo much for your information. It’s very helpful to me. God bless you!!! ❤️🌹🙏
Perfect explanation of types of paint, Thank you
Thank you so much!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
Gorgeous!❤❤❤
@beccaharkinsart
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
This was very helpful. Thank you!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing 🎨 😊
@beccaharkinsart
4 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
Love your work.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to explain this.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Such a great video, Becca! Loved all the tips
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Olga! 😀
Beautiful❤❤
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Fantastic info.
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Lovely color palette! Beautiful outcome!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thanks!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
Beautiful. And thanks for the information.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure
Absolutely gorgeous Becca! ❤
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Excellent video! Very informative without being too wordy. Great Job! Subscribed!
@beccaharkinsart
3 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you so much for this explanation!!!
@beccaharkinsart
13 күн бұрын
You're very welcome!
This wonderful help. Thanks!
@beccaharkinsart
4 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
Thank you. Very well explained. Beautiful dutch pour. I have a tendency to put to many colors on my canvas.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! I have done the same but I find that I like the simple ones best.
Beautiful 😊
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
Beautiful ❤
Very very helpful 👍. Thank you 😊
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
Wow, beautiful.
@beccaharkinsart
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely beautiful.
@beccaharkinsart
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Thank you for a great explanation.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
OMG I was watching this thinking how the hell am I going to get those to connect this is so beautiful! And then you did the finger thing ❤ Thank you for this
@beccaharkinsart
3 ай бұрын
Finger swipe = magic!
This is such a helpful video, thank you 😘
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
Hermosa ❤
Wow! Really pretty! And thx for the info as well!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much becca you are awesome
@beccaharkinsart
6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
Amazing video and painting.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
You explain this beautifully, thank you! :)
@beccaharkinsart
5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome ☺️ thanks for watching!!
So much great information. All of your tips are so helpful! And your finished product is always beautiful!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this information it was very helpful.
@beccaharkinsart
4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Super useful tips/tutorial, thank you!
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Becca, the more I learn about paints, the better my painting gets. I took Olga's course also and love her mixes too😊
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
You are extremely talented and a great teacher.
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
Beautiful !! Love the colors and teaching us about colors and transparency of different colors!!
@beccaharkinsart
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
Amazing painting and your explanation was wonderful! 😊
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for this video, it is really helpful. I love the finished piece 😍
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
Beautiful painting❤. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated!!!
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
Thank you Becca, your dutch pours are very nice. I bought also Olgas course, the recipe is very well. It is a lot to learn and my paints will be better every time. ❤
Thank you for the clear explanation. Gorgeous painting by the way. I absolutely love it.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thanks Becca. Very useful. Debra in Australia
Best explanation of the reasoning of layering. Thank you so much!
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
Oooh.amazing very beautiful ❤❤🌷🌷🌷
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
Very beautiful! Love your hair!
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! It is so freeing to be able to embrace my authentic hair!
Thank you Rebecca. Excellent and informative video! 😊
@beccaharkinsart
5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
This video makes it so so much easier for me to understan why i love some of my tryes and others not so much! Thank you❤
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
Thank you Becca, your dutch pours are very nice. I bought also Olgas course, the recipe is very well. It is a lot to learn and my paints will be better every time.
Beautiful piece and I really appreciate the important points. Great information and easy to understand.
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
This was awesome!! I have so much to learn. Thank you!!😁
@beccaharkinsart
8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
thank you for this explanation....I see I will be learning for a long time!
@beccaharkinsart
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Learning is half the fun!
YOUR EXPLANATION WAS AMAZING SO SINCERE AND FROM THE BOTTON OF YOUR HEART. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
@beccaharkinsart
2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
Thank you for your information, it really helps & makes sense of some of the mistakes I have made. 👏🏻🎨👩🎨
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, lovely painting. Your demo was wonderful. Thanks again. J 😊
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your detailed explanation. Last week, I used your link to take Soby 's class, very helpful! Soby does not mention much regarding opacity or transparency, but emphasizes a lot for the paint density. From your this video, I can tell you really want to help others who are struggling in fluid art.Very appreciated. Can you tell me more about each paint opacity or transparency you used in this piece please? Thanks for your attention.. Base (custom blue mix) - Soby Mix Group 2 ? Amsterdam Titanium White - Soby Mix Group 2 ? Pebeo Iridescent Blue Green - Soby Mix Group 1 ? Amsterdam Prussian Blue - Soby Mix Group 2 ?
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Yes, I was surprised that she didn’t mention it. I also noticed that Phthalo blue for Amsterdam and Liquitex have completely different opacities which is crazy to me, and will vastly change how I use them, so I thought it would be helpful to explain what I’ve learned through my own practice.
@sherrycai2383
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your reply. In this piece did you use all color paint opaque ? Base should be always opaque too ? @@beccaharkinsart
Gorgeous.... Gorgeous... Gorgeous. Such a beautiful painting.❤
@beccaharkinsart
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Merci pour votre dévouement à expliquer certains principes concernant les matériaux d'art. C'est la première fois que je tombe sur votre site et vos explications simples et judicieuses m'incitent à m'abonner à votre site.
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
Thank you Becca ....every little bit helps me to learn more about this art technique....I love your Dutch pour it is beautiful...
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thank you, Becca 🙏. The information you have given, in this video, was very clear and concise. Great tutorial. Your Dutch pour piece, is so soft and flows so beautifully, loving the colour palette on this piece ♥️💥🙏💐💐
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Loved your explanation. Simple yet clear. Well done 👏 🎉 Love the Dutch pour and colours you used as well. Very calming indeed
@beccaharkinsart
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you for this great information. The painting is stunning.🤩💞🤣
@beccaharkinsart
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome