521. Testing Liquitex Fluid Paint In A Big Bloom Blowout! SO PRETTY!

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Hi all! I'll admit I wasn't feeling all that inspired in this video, but I did test out the newish Liquitex line of fluid acrylics. Both colors (turquoise blue and aqua green) performed well and dried nicely, so I might pick up a few more colors. This is a large bloom on an 18x24 Ampersand cradled board, and I had no issues with it despite not priming it first. I will resin this one since the substrate is so nice and put it in a black floater frame. Let me know what you think! My art is for sale at www.waterfallacrylics.com; or if you don't see it there yet, shoot me an email at waterfallacrylics@gmail.com
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THE RECIPE:
House Paint-base aka puddle for the substrate: PPG MultiPro in Satin from Home Depot, or Color To Go Extra White in Satin from any Sherwin Williams store.
Pouring Medium aka PM Recipe: mix with all colors EXCEPT the cell activator color:
You’ll need: Behr 8300 Untinted Deep Base Paint (Home Depot); Infinity Semi-Gloss Base C Untinted (Lowe's) and JoSonja Gloss Varnish OR Minwax Polyacrylic Gloss. I use a quart measuring cup (HD + get a lid). Mix up 12 oz. of the Behr 8300; 6 oz. of the Infinity, and 4 oz of varnish or the water-based polyacrylic to make 22 ounces of pouring medium. Stir well. NOTE: If your Behr is thin, you may not need the varnish so add a little at a time to get your desired consistency.
Use the colors and brands of your choice! These tutorials are meant to educate and inspire! Here's how to mix:
Pigments: For a 3 oz cup I add 1/2 teaspoon of pigment powder to the cup, then add enough gloss varnish (any brand; I use JoSonja gloss varnish) to cover the powder. Mix well until all pigment is thoroughly wet; then add the pouring medium; mix well. Recommend a Covid mask to mix.
For any brand fluid or high flow acrylics: I put 2 1/2 ounces of the pouring medium into a 3 ounce cup, then squirt in color until I reach my desired shade. Mix well.
For tube paint (medium or heavy body paint), I added an 1/2 ounce of paint (1/2 teaspoon) to a 3 ounce cup, then added 2 ounces of pouring medium. If still thick I add a squirt of Golden's High Flow Medium (thins and extends acrylic colors) OR water, and stir well.
Cell Activator/Color: Australian Floetrol + Amsterdam Lamp Black, 2.5 -1 ratio Australian Floetrol to paint.
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  • @artspaceurunga3167
    @artspaceurunga316723 күн бұрын

    I love your big blooms. Karen, you are an inspiration.

  • @ConnieNabholz
    @ConnieNabholz21 күн бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @luluspittles5424
    @luluspittles542419 күн бұрын

    Hello Picky-Crabby pants! As you know, I love your style and so enjoy watching you create and this lovely piece is no exception. It will look fabulous in a black floater frame. I just want to say, especially since you are having a rough time at the moment, that you are a treasure to me; your generosity of spirit, your encouragement and the exemplary kindness you send out into the world are just amazing. Love you to bits.

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    19 күн бұрын

    Thank you Lulu!! ❤️❤️

  • @TheTracydavis
    @TheTracydavis22 күн бұрын

    sorry u r going thru a hard time-i def know the feeling!!! Right there w u and I think it's nice to hear some personal things for u guys ...makes u so relatable

  • @user-vi2bi1je5u
    @user-vi2bi1je5u24 күн бұрын

    It's beautiful. The darker blue lines give it interest.

  • @petraerhardt5766
    @petraerhardt576625 күн бұрын

    It’s Beautiful Karen!! Love the colours. I always look forward to your videos

  • @lyngunn5557
    @lyngunn555725 күн бұрын

    Hang in there things will get better! Really like the purple in this turned out fantastic!!

  • @pmartin6086
    @pmartin608624 күн бұрын

    That's so pretty! And that is a normal response to stress. Take good care of yourself ❤

  • @katherinemattox6346
    @katherinemattox634625 күн бұрын

    Very pretty.

  • @fredwagner240
    @fredwagner24025 күн бұрын

    Beautiful! 🙏❤

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Irene-Donald
    @Irene-Donald11 күн бұрын

    Sorry you are going through bad times. It’s beautiful Karen, I absolutely love it. My colours are exactly that in my sitting room and I can’t wait to try one.

  • @heatherbell5306
    @heatherbell530625 күн бұрын

    I’m so glad for you that this painting turned out to be the beauty you weren’t expecting… and it IS beautiful! When I’m in a tough place, I sometimes have to force myself to go and create something. I inevitably feel better (especially if it turns out lovely in the end) even if my issues don’t go away. I’m sorry that you’re having a rough time, and I thank you for sharing and continuing to inspire. ❤

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! ☺️

  • @amyharper7854
    @amyharper785424 күн бұрын

    It is beautiful Karen, just like you!!! Chin up my friend and keep painting 💖🌟💖

  • @jacquelinestephenson2101
    @jacquelinestephenson210125 күн бұрын

    Oh these colors are always beautiful and the bloom is amazing as usual So sorry to hear about your problems and hope the best for you

  • @m71113
    @m7111318 күн бұрын

    Gorgeous cells!

  • @debbielewis7341
    @debbielewis734125 күн бұрын

    Crabicky...Pikabby, I could go on and on. The painting is beautiful! At least you can function. I can't when life is bogging me down. Sending hugs, they cure everything!

  • @fionapopovic4523
    @fionapopovic452321 күн бұрын

    You are stronger than you think, Karen. I understand what it is to go through personal issues. I’m also living between my home and my daughter’s home, as both my husband and daughter are having a few health challenges. So I have not a moment to even look at my paints. I know we are all going through our challenges, however I also believe, what happens will happen and can often lead us to a greater happier, more rewarding path. Trust the Universe Karen, it is looking after you 🙏♥️💐💐. This piece is stunning 😍

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you Fiona!! ❤️

  • @LuvPickleball
    @LuvPickleball25 күн бұрын

    Beautiful. Love the colors.

  • @m71113
    @m7111318 күн бұрын

    Prayers for whatever you're going through ❤️🙏

  • @Jade_902
    @Jade_90225 күн бұрын

    This turned out so beautiful!

  • @karl-friedrichjagau9974
    @karl-friedrichjagau997423 күн бұрын

    Marvelous bloom spun out Karen👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️🙂

  • @padmapriyajames
    @padmapriyajames25 күн бұрын

    Love it! Hope that things will sort out you soon. Sending positive energy your way.

  • @judydigisi
    @judydigisi25 күн бұрын

    It turned out Beautiful, Karen!

  • @user-vi2bi1je5u
    @user-vi2bi1je5u24 күн бұрын

    We kije you. Even when you have tough times, like all of us mortals. Keep up the veautiful work . 🙏

  • @sandiguinnartescape
    @sandiguinnartescape25 күн бұрын

    This is so pretty.

  • @joeycasey2323
    @joeycasey232324 күн бұрын

    Beautiful!!

  • @larrypelfrey5103
    @larrypelfrey510324 күн бұрын

    It’s gorgeous love the colors

  • @invisibledimensions
    @invisibledimensions24 күн бұрын

    Always love your amazing work, your stories, and your joyful laughing!😄And what a coincidence, for me, that just this past week I used the same color palette for my "mermaid" ice dye shirts! (and they were a hit at the beach boardwalk show I did this weekend! yay!) 😃

  • @jessicadersa2715
    @jessicadersa271524 күн бұрын

    Karen, you could paint a blank wall a single color and I'd watch!! I hope things get better soon. Sending hugs!!❤

  • @brokenwingrdz4782
    @brokenwingrdz478225 күн бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @caroleok978
    @caroleok97811 күн бұрын

    So pretty! When you're feeling down, don't forget you have a gift. 🥰 See you in August!!

  • @marisabermudez9891
    @marisabermudez989125 күн бұрын

    I like it so much! I hope you will go through all the bad time succefull my dear. Big hugs from Spain ❤

  • @royalriverart
    @royalriverart25 күн бұрын

    I love this Karen, especially the light splash of purple and I love purple.💜I always love watching you do blooms, I still aspire to be better at them and remember your class. Keep doing what you need to for your mental health. I wish you the best as always and I hope whatever you are going through passes quickly and ends in the best results.🤗💜🤗

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you Michelle!! 💙

  • @Daves_drh-acrylic-creations
    @Daves_drh-acrylic-creations25 күн бұрын

    Not boring at all❤❤

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you Dave!

  • @jackieharrison925
    @jackieharrison92525 күн бұрын

    Loved this video, not just for the tutorial and beautiful result, but because of your honesty about how you are feeling! I signed up for 2 of classes at the Fluid Art Boutique in VA. (I live in Silver Spring).I can't wait to to meet you! So excited to learn from you in person! Keep painting these beautiful works of art!

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! 😊 can’t wait for DC!

  • @karenarchibald5583
    @karenarchibald558325 күн бұрын

    Im glad you tried the liquietex I stood in the isle at Michael’s looking at it wondering if I should try it almost text to you all to ask lol. Its very pretty, calming to look at.

  • @LanaLe-xr9ip
    @LanaLe-xr9ip24 күн бұрын

    Very beautiful Karen 😍😍😍

  • @dianneseamer3382
    @dianneseamer338224 күн бұрын

    Lovely, as always! The paintings next to it looked interesting too. And I totally understand about life upsetting the painting thing. I've painted my whole life, but I've gone through yuck times in my life whereby I've stopped painting, but always eventually I get to a stage where I NEED TO PAINT! And I'm scared to because I think I would be able to make it work anymore. I have to really force myself to get back into it, and you know what, once I'm completely immersed in it, it is always there! I can still do it ! But yeah it is hard when your emotions are all over the place. It is much easier when you feel happy & calm. Pity life can't always be like that. Wishing you all the best 🫠

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you!! 😊

  • @isabelvera8464
    @isabelvera846425 күн бұрын

    Que color más bello. Me gustó el resultado 🥰

  • @brendashelonko2149
    @brendashelonko214924 күн бұрын

    This is gorgeous as is!

  • @brendawashington206
    @brendawashington20623 күн бұрын

    Sending hugs, Karen. Not boring at all, she is beautiful. One of my grandfathers sayings, "Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend. " Everyone needs friends to learn and grow but be your own unique self!😁😘

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    23 күн бұрын

    Amazing quote thanks for sharing! 😍

  • @lindalambert3077
    @lindalambert307725 күн бұрын

    Lovely

  • @sandy12183
    @sandy1218325 күн бұрын

    Karen, it is a beautiful bloom! Wishing you the best in life, and everyone has their crabby pants days,weeks, etc... as always I enjoy watching and hearing you giggle 💞

  • @jeanettewhite2144
    @jeanettewhite214425 күн бұрын

    Take care Karen. We are grateful for any video you put out for us and I love it ❤

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you, I will! ❤️❤️

  • @janicemunson3588
    @janicemunson358824 күн бұрын

    I think it’s beautiful!

  • @MaddyT54321
    @MaddyT5432125 күн бұрын

    Lovely colours ❤

  • @tina-ec7ce
    @tina-ec7ce25 күн бұрын

    I love this painting… I love the black lines through it and then the purple stands out… And I know you don’t like that little Cell but I thought he was cute but I understand… And whatever you’re going through lady were right there for you and will be there for you through thick and thin so you do what you Gotta do. We enjoy watching you create a matter what!!!! 👍🏼💙

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @Kats-Art-Canada
    @Kats-Art-Canada25 күн бұрын

    It's gorgeous, as always Karen! Even when you are "crumpy pants" you are still giggly, creative and joyfull to watch! I hope you have a great time in Dublin!💗

  • @bonniesacryliccreationsart
    @bonniesacryliccreationsart25 күн бұрын

    Karen! It's beautiful.... full disclosure: Those are my most fav colors! I'm Wishing you the best, knowing that sometimes life can dull our Sparkle, but you are a shining star! Praying for whatever you have happening in your personal life that you pull through with the most favorable outcome. Huggles....🥰

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤️💙

  • @dianneseamer3382
    @dianneseamer338224 күн бұрын

    PS. Because of you I'm getting back into pouring again 😃 Along with the normal paintings I'm working on at the moment. So a big Thank You!

  • @RebekahSue
    @RebekahSue25 күн бұрын

    Feel better, Spin your heart out so your personal purple shines through. 💜

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    25 күн бұрын

    I love that analogy! Thanks!! 🙏 💙

  • @lynne2945
    @lynne294524 күн бұрын

    It’s really beautiful. I wish you well with whatever is happening in your personal life. Sometimes life throws us lemons but let’s hope things will resolve for you soon. Take care.

  • @carlabass7413
    @carlabass741325 күн бұрын

    Not boring at all, Karen!❤ and I totally understand family problems. You’re still a special person.😊😊

  • @Alysbar
    @Alysbar25 күн бұрын

    I love it 💞

  • @katieriley4279
    @katieriley427922 күн бұрын

    It’s very pretty and you hang in there.

  • @ArtbyDebraRose
    @ArtbyDebraRose24 күн бұрын

    And sweetie, you are a LEADER 🥰

  • @evelynkenna421
    @evelynkenna42124 күн бұрын

    This is very pretty and I, someday, will achieve something like this!!! I am sorry you are dealing with Stuff. I, too, deal with Stuff so I know overwhelming/exhausting Stuff can be. You don’t have to be innovative- there is comfort and reassurance with the tried and true. Hang tough while you deal with your Stuff.

  • @loricleary4473
    @loricleary447319 күн бұрын

    It's beautiful Karen.....💕

  • @ArtbyDebraRose
    @ArtbyDebraRose24 күн бұрын

    Not boring at all Karen. It's really pretty. Whatever is going on I will pray for you. I know what it feels like to have life issues interfere with my creative process. You killed me with Picky Pants and Crabby pants.... Cricky Pants 😀

  • @lisadumas6422
    @lisadumas642224 күн бұрын

    I think it is definitely a keeper I went and looked because I knew I had some of that fluid liquitex and I have the iridescent white, light blue violet and the turquoise. Haven't tried them yet and they are opaque except for the are doesn't white the right. Hope things get better for you on the homefront, I'm kind of going through the same issues just got back from Missouri because of my uncle was not doing well at all.❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮

  • @user-hy3ky2mo1k
    @user-hy3ky2mo1k25 күн бұрын

    So soft and pretty. Your so entertaining thank you 🎉

  • @karenmanson1782
    @karenmanson178224 күн бұрын

    Hello miss picky crappy pants 😝 I’m mrs 😠 pants today. Sick of winter here already.Beautiful colours combo never get sick of aqua teal and waterfall combos. Sending hugs to you 🙏

  • @teresarivas830
    @teresarivas83024 күн бұрын

    I’m sorry to hear you go through hard times, we’re ever is, just think it will past nothing is forever. I know for experience is not easy to hear that went you going through hard times, but went we change the chip is more easy. I found peace and purpose in painting and days start getting better. I hope you find solutions for we’re ever you going through. You are very happy person and what I can tell also a good person . And good things happen to a good people. God bless you, i can’t give a huge but I send you one hope you feel better. love those colors , the painting is beautiful.

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you!! 💙💙

  • @tina-ec7ce
    @tina-ec7ce25 күн бұрын

    I think it’s absolutely beautiful, Karen… And I understand that you’re still a human and you still have life issues other than just painting for us or painting for yourself even for that matter… We love you respect you and appreciate you so you take your time… You know someone I think of all the time is Jody I miss her a lot. If you know if she’s doing OK tell her her people miss her and I really do hope she’s OK.

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    24 күн бұрын

    Hi Tina and thanks! Yes Jody is doing well and has taken up doodling! Maybe one of these days she’ll post a creation video!! 🤞🤞

  • @triciasohn568
    @triciasohn56825 күн бұрын

    Oh haha, I said the same thing. Wish it had more purple.

  • @TheMermaidLaughing
    @TheMermaidLaughing24 күн бұрын

    Beautiful, yes. Boring, not at all! FYI Sherwin Williams has Color to Go on sale! In my area it's $6.77 a quart. For some reason the last couple of containers of Extra White was full of bubbles and it wasn't shaken. Pearly White is really nice. It's kind of like an unbleached titanium.

  • @Littlewings1211
    @Littlewings121125 күн бұрын

    Sorry to hear that you're having a rough time and I hope that whatever is going on resolves and/or improves for you soon. I find that there are 2 ways out of that kind of 'meh' mindset (I have suffered from severe depression and anxiety since I was a teen so do have those cycles of low mood) - one is to do what you are doing, something that you know well and is almost a guarantee of a successful piece because you can do them with your eyes closed (although on the rare occasion that they do go wrong this can make those low moods worse 😅). The other one is to try something completely different and new. Whether that is the 'old faithful' technique but you use a random generator to choose your colours for you, or try a palette you would never normally choose (neons or monochrome reds or brown and beige - anything that is new and slightly terrifying to you) or whether it's a whole new art style - maybe use thick gel medium to thicken your paints instead of making them fluid paints and create a piece with a lot of texture? Or invent some random game/technique and see what you get from it - use a massive canvas, stand over the other side of the room, pour some fluid acrylics in a dustpan and yeet it at the canvas? Go crazy with it. I love this kind of thing because it always gives me a dozen other ideas to try and it usually doesn't matter if the painting that results from it is crap because it was so much fun playing around and being silly. I was rewatching some of Molly's (Artistry) old videos last week for some technique tips for Dutch pours and I came across a video she did at Easter one year. She got a set of plastic eggs that split in half (like the egg you get a kinder egg toy inside) and in each one she put a small amount of paint, a different colour in each egg. She put some "good" colours as well as some "bad" colours like brown and black, then mixed all of the eggs up in the container so that she didn't know which colours were in which eggs. In the video itself she put a white base coat down and then chose 6 or 7 of the eggs at random, pouring the colours on top of each other in a small line across the canvas. She ended up really lucky and getting beautiful spring/Easter type colours and then decided to do one last egg which turned out to be a big line of black paint 😂😂 The painting wasn't the best but she had so much fun doing it and I watched the whole thing again with a big grin on my face. 😊 Anyway, enough of my wittering! I hope some of it was useful or just at least made you smile. Wishing and hoping for things to improve for you soon. 💐💜⭐ Oh - stupid me! I forgot to say the painting is beautiful! I'm a huge fan of deep teals, turquoise, black and purple - especially with a touch of gold - so I really like it. Happy Pride month too! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    24 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much!! I think I will try something new and see what happens! 👍🏼💙💙💙

  • @Littlewings1211

    @Littlewings1211

    24 күн бұрын

    @@WaterfallAcrylics one or the other usually helps me get out of a creative funk. I'm disabled and sometimes in too much pain to do any painting. Over the years I've managed to find a few different hobbies of varying activeness levels so when I can't paint, I may draw or colour, I might be able to sculpt or make some jewellery etc. It's still really hard when there's a part of you that wants to create but your mood and situation makes you feel so 'meh'. Hoping it passes for you soon and I hope you will film yourself trying something new, I'd love to watch that video! 😂

  • @kathyz8203
    @kathyz820324 күн бұрын

    Its stunning Karen❤ Why are you going to stop using PPG?

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    24 күн бұрын

    Bubbles bubbles toil and trouble!

  • @LYNN-bq5cv
    @LYNN-bq5cv21 күн бұрын

    I’m new to this. What is the white material you have down first?

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    21 күн бұрын

    House Paint! Full recipe is in the description section.

  • @LYNN-bq5cv

    @LYNN-bq5cv

    20 күн бұрын

    @@WaterfallAcrylics thank you!!!

  • @cathyborror1938
    @cathyborror193819 күн бұрын

    This is very pretty Karen prayers for you to see you through your rough time btw do you or are you thinking about an alternative for the loss of the behr 8300 since they discontinued it

  • @WaterfallAcrylics

    @WaterfallAcrylics

    19 күн бұрын

    Thank you! I still have a couple gallons of the old version to get through! 🤣

  • @isabelvera8464
    @isabelvera846425 күн бұрын

    Adelante pon en manos de Dios todas sus Problemas el proveerá en su momento. El tiempo de Dios es Perfecto 🙏

  • @tammydecaroart
    @tammydecaroart24 күн бұрын

    Karen when you’re going through things ANY creative effort uses your right brain (creative side) it gives your left brain a rest (left is the business brain). The times where you least want to be creative are the times your brain needs you to be creative. They don’t have to be perfect or “YT” worthy. Maybe push your creativity by doing a different technique you can get excited about. Love you and know you will get through this phase.

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