THANK YOU !!! YOU AND FIONA ARE MY CHANNELS I LOVE TO COME TO. !!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I'm so glad I found your channel! When so many artists, understandably, can be close-mouthed about their methods, you are so wonderful to share every bit of your knowledge with us! Thank you so very much.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Sue. Glad to help. Plus my videos are my main way that I retain the info for myself so it is a win-win.

Please do not ever stop making these videos! They are SO helpful!!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

More to come for sure Ashley.

I love that you do all the experiments and evaluations for us. That calculator is so useful - I'm sure a lot of people will be very grateful to you for it. 🥰

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I hope it continues to be useful. I plan on adding some more things to help determine amounts of paint for each color and the like also.

@MamguSian

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist That would be amazing ! 😃

And the Nobel Paint Prize goes tooooooo.....David from LeftBrainedArtist...👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Crowd🗣: You rock! You rock! Thanks for the info. Appreciate it as usual. 😁😁

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, maybe one day we'll get art in to every home and then we can think about things like that. 8)

Thank you for your calculation and method based on type and size of art canvas/wood type canvas. You are the only one that I found so far that went into details...appreciate it

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Rosie.

Thank you so much for the response. I really enjoy your channel. I've never painted before watching your channel, now I am pour painting. Thanks again. Take care.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

let me know if you have any more questions.

THANK YOU! I thought I might be guessing on my paint amounts forever and ever! Happy I found you....WOOHOO!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Susan.

Appreciate your recommendations.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad to help Tri.

I fill blessed I found you! You have helped me more than anybody on KZread

@LeftBrainedArtist

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad I am able to help you. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you can't find answers. I am always looking for new ideas for videos so they would be a win-win for me and you.

Hi my name is peggy I live in Kansas. I wanted you to know how much you have helped me with my acrylic pour I finally got the nerve and did my first pour. this is the first one on any kind of canvas and it happened to be the day before I saw your video on not to use those pressed cardboard canvas from Walmart so oh well that's one mistake but like you I will learn from it. I I would like to upload a picture of my art but I'm not sure how to do it I'm pretty smart with computers too so I'll figure it out but I hope you like them they're in shades of blue and I really do want to watch the one you're doing right now about how much paint to use you're so good at helping all of us know exactly what we need and how to use it thank you very much for your time and your talent

@LeftBrainedArtist

5 ай бұрын

You can send me a picture using the email on the contact us page on my website. I don't like putting it in the comments here as the bots pick it up and I get a ton of spam emails. leftbrainedartist.com/contact

Thank you for this knowledge. Yes, I would like more of the technical information. I’m so happy I found your channel. 🌻

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. I hope other videos are just as helpful.

Don't mean to be a nuisance, if you press enough buttons, you find what you are looking for. Thanks, I have printed out your Cheat Sheet. This is terrific - You are so giving with your advice, and beginners like me, are more than appreciative. You've helped create another monster in me, that I really didn't need much coaxing with. This is going to be great. Thanks - have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family.

@LeftBrainedArtist

8 ай бұрын

You too Elizabeth. Please don't hesitate to ask questions here or with my contact form on my website. I am always looking for new content ideas for videos and those are where I get most of those ideas.

Thanks for sharing!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Angel.

I'm a newbie and still learning. So much to learn. But I LOVE it!❤

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It is an awesome hobby that I really have fallen in love with. Who knew that art could replace my tech habits. 8)

Thank you so much! As a "Recovering Over-Analyzer"😂...sometimes difficult getting started, your work very helpful, beautiful & inspiring! Especially enjoyed giant "Fiona flower!" Her amazing artwork with humble, unique style is joy to watch! Thanks again answers to 🤷🏻‍♀️ uncommon questions. 🙏👣💖🕊🌍💗🐾💖🎨🙏

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You got this Lori. Getting started is the hardest part but it is when you learn the most.

@lorimazzola6872

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you...Also therapeutic!😊

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much. I am a beginner painter, so I need all the help I can get. I am actually having my grown up sons and their wives over for a paint pouring party! Can't wait.

@LeftBrainedArtist

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Let me know how it goes!

Thank you so much!! I'm the worst offender for not actually pouring yet but did go buy a bunch of pouring paint and canvases. You're right on your beginner video I caught that I've been perusing a ton of KZread videos. Of course, none of the ones I looked at gave this critical information, so thank you for that!! I'm going to go check out all your other videos as I assume they'll have a ton of information that I didn't even know I did need!! Thanks for great content!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

So glad to help Sandy. Good luck!

I'm a beginner I am using scales. Once I have done a few I'll know the correct questions to ask. Thank you so much for your help. It's practical help we all want and I appreciate it. Much love from Scotland ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Good luck to you Catherine.

Very helpful.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

YW.

I just started painting and I really enjoy learning from you! Thank you!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Sonya!

Hey dude, not really expecting you to see this, but anyway - thanks for doing this cheat sheet. I've always found your videos really helpful, but this sheet is something I just keep coming back to, time and time again. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort. Much appreciated.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. You can also use the online calculator in the description for uncommon sized canvases.

Subscribe to the Pouring Nation newsletter and download the HOW MUCH PAINT ACRYLIC POUR CHEAT SHEET and acrylic pour chart here ►►► leftbrainedartist.com/howmuchpaint Acrylic Pour Paint Calculator - leftbrainedartist.com/calculator

Thanks a bunch.

@LeftBrainedArtist

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure Valerie.

You are doing a great job! Thank you for you website and your videos 😌

@LeftBrainedArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thank you so much! All your posts are awesome.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great info! I like the blog, too. I’m still making my way through it. I did a swipe tonight. They certainly aren’t as easy as they look! Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vonelle. I know the feeling about swipes. Not easy at all.

@vonellevanzant237

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist you are so right! I’m glad it’s not just me. LOL

Thank you for all your help and information! I appreciate your knowledge!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Rebecca. Hope it helps you.

Sooo helpful!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@cherabsadventuresinthephil5951

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist yes your instructions are all so easy to follow! Do you have a video on order of colors?

Ty so much. 🖌 Happy to find you here. 😊🔥

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure. Glad my videos are helpful.

OMG!!!!!! You are so helpful!!! Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help Joan. Thanks for watching.

You were right on!! Thanks!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Wada. Glad to be of service.

Grazie mille David 👍

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Alberto.

Thank you so much. I have just started and was having difficulty understanding how much paint to use each time.. You are a blessing!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Donna.

Thanks so much for this info. My granddaughter and I did our first pours tonight and we definitely didn’t make enough paint. Appreciate the guidance.

@LeftBrainedArtist

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Marian.

Thank you thank you! I'm finding I make too much paint. So I had to get storage cups. But now I know there's some math involved in how much paint to make! Thanx for sharing your brain 🤣

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are more than welcome Dineen. Happy pouring!

Thank you so much

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Any time Branda. Glad to help.

Thank you so very much for the helpful hints. I needed that. Ty

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

So glad Jodi. Good luck.

Thank you! Great info.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Karen. Hope it helps.

Thank you for this! 🙌🏼 Now I just need to find a video to save my beautiful but flawed Dutch pour I made BEFORE finding this video 😆

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

To little paint? You can try brush paint anything that didn't get covered or pour the paint and smooth it out as an outline to your Dutch pour.

@kerria756

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist oooohh. Thank you! I wasn't sure if I could do that once it dried. That's so good to know!

Thank you so much .. this is so informative

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Deepika.

You have helped me so much. I have watched a lot of your work. Thank you very much for everything.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Brian. Glad to help.

ty so much

@LeftBrainedArtist

10 ай бұрын

Glad to help Kimba M.

Thank you SO much!!! Your videos and website have been SO incredibly helpful for a newbie like me! I've started putting a canvas under my rack to catch all my extra paint and then I use that as my basecoat (of course not if I used silicone). Maybe now I will just actually use the amount of paint I need!! :)

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Leah. I'd still recommend keeping the leftovers if you can.

@leahlang7454

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Absolutely. Hopefully I can stop wasting so much paint after watching your video! Thanks for your awesome info sheets! The one for thickness of paint for different techniques has been super helpful too :)

This is EXACTLY the kind of info I’m looking for! Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear that Kari. Hopefully it saves you some time and money.

I use measuring spoons, still a very beginner here

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I like weighing them as it cuts down on my cleanup.

Thank you so much for all the info you give us. My question is If you pre paint your canvas or pour a pillow Is this paint included in the total paint required for your canvas.

@LeftBrainedArtist

5 ай бұрын

Yes it is.

Thank you so much was wondering how to not waist so much paint...

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 Always glad to help you and the environment.

Thank you so much. This is much needed information. I have measuring cups that I got from micheals

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Glad to help Mama R.

@MrsKRomero

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist i took a break for almost a year and now got asked to do a large commission for my first one and was feeling overwhelmed on how much paint I needed 😅

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrsKRomero Now you just need to blow them away.

I always make too much paint, but I finally bought a notebook and will separate by brand and color. Plus different consistency for different pours. I think I would like a video on that.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Working on something special for this Amanda. Might be a month or two for it to come out though.

@amandabutcher1519

2 жыл бұрын

Yea! Thank you!

Brilliant guides, exactly what a beginner like me needs!! A quick question if i may, if you calculate the surface area of a canvas board (regardless of size) does the total amount include medium + water or just the paint alone before adding anything? Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Normally I consider it paint medium. You generally aren't adding much water at the end so that amount in negligible. The only exception is when you are doing paint and water only (think Rinske Douna Dutch pour) since there is no medium and quite a lot of medium being added. I also have a beta Acrylic Pour Paint calculator that will do the math and calculation for you here - leftbrainedartist.com/acrylic-pour-paint-calculator/

Thank for so much for this information! I'm just starting to learn about this art. If I may ask a quick question, when talking ounces of paint for a piece, is that per color? Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Good question. This is the total for the painting surface. Your colors would all sum up to this amount.

I love the shirt 🤣

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jade.

Sorry, but my little mind is questioning, "why use 25 to divide by?" Thanks, you always have some good info.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Because 1 ounce of paint covers about 25 square inches of canvas. So for every 5"x5" square of canvas area you need an ounce of paint. Thick paint you need a little more. Thin a little less.

Where did you get your fabulous t-shirt? I want to get one for my hubby's birthday. Love your channel!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

My family buys them for me so not really sure. I am sure Amazon has a version of it.

4:15 cst you said a certain amount of paint, is that per color per oz? Or total amount of paint in the cup? Please specify?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 ай бұрын

Total paint for the canvas/painting surface. You'd split that for the individual colors you are making.

Would the thickness of the paint affect the amount you would need? I like having thicker consistency (mound on a mound before disappearing) but also I use craft paint so my colors still blend like a thinner mix does for the nicer brands

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It sure does. I have a new paint calculator that can takes thickness in to account. leftbrainedartist.com/acrylic-pour-paint-calculator/

I am so thankful for your knowledge and willingness to help others. Your videos are so helpful. I am so new and have not even done a pour yet, but I have my colors and excited to start. Let me make sure I understand. If I am doing a pour on a 24x24 canvas I would need a total of 25 ounces of paint (576 plus sides 48 total 624 ounces). The total 624 would need to be divided between the number of colors used to determine how much of each color, 4 colors then 156 oz of each color? What about the white color that goes onto the canvas before the pour, how do I figure out my ounces for that or is that part of the total 624? I have Floetrol not sure if it goes in my 4 colors or the white on the canvas; however how do I figure the ounces for that?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You need 25 ounces TOTAL of paint. You can decide how you want to break that up between your colors. I usually put about 30% of my total paint (7.5 ounces) on as my base paint for a normal base coat. You can divide the rest between the colors evenly or adjust based on which color you want to be more prominent. Keep in mind transparent paints will seem to mix and hide more than opaque ones.

@smiles5029

9 ай бұрын

newbie coming up from the rear, a year later. This was an excellent question posed by @sheilabroderick6630 because it is/was very confusing even using your chart. It doesn't account for the sides on the chart. Thanks for more detailed information on calculations. @@LeftBrainedArtist

Wow!! Here is a guy who uses both sides of his brain, right & left, equally! Left for his analytical thinking, right side for his creativity! Woo-Hoo! Personally, I don't use my brain too much for anything. LOL LOL

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I feel like I underutilize mine too Dennis.

Thank you so much! I've just started and most instructions are only about ratio of paint to medium, etc. Do these measurements apply to pouring over something, like a vase? I had an unfortunate session and I concluded I just hadn't mixed enough paint; maybe I didn't thin it enough? Anyway, I'm trying to decide whether to keep it as is, or redo it. 😬

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

This applies to only horizontally applied surfaces (canvas, boards, etc). Vertical are different because of how the paint flows. Technically they should take less but practically I have found vases and the like take slightly more unless you are really diligent about the paint getting everywhere on the base of the object.

@sharigirardeau3367

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you! That's what I thought: a little more paint. My paint was pretty thick and my vase is messy messy. I'm thinking of using air dry clay to embellish it with vines, flowers, something! 😄

Thank you very helpful. I get confused with tilting the canvas. For example I did a thick pour with 4 x cups. It was great. But I wasn't sure how much to tilt off came back and realised I left on way too much so I decided to balloon kisses and then I had trouble with that because too much paint. I am newbie and love your video. Any help appreciated. 😢😅😂

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

I try to make sure when I ma done tilting there is very little movement of paint on top. Otherwise I have too much. If you use the calculator you should only have a bit of run-off and you'll be left with the right amount after tilting.

Thank you for an informative video, I am only new to acrylic painting and of course I use to much paint. My two questions ( maybe a bit silly), but the ounces you calculate, is that all paints combined or each single colour? 🇦🇺🇦🇺 If you catch you overflow colours won’t they be cloudy when you use them again?

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Yes. That is the sum total of all the paints and mediums and water and everything. You generally use them as a base coat or a flow extender as they tend to go grey/brown when they mix and you transfer them to a container for later use.

David, if you are doing a base coat, would that be additional to your paint amount, or would that be included in your total amount per square inch? TY

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

That would include any base coat that you use. So I normally use about 30% of the paint I need for a pour as the base coat when I use a base coat.

Love your Channel. I assumed when you say x amount of ounces of paint that's after it's been thinned down with medium I assume. So it's oz of a paint mixture, correct?

@LeftBrainedArtist

11 ай бұрын

Total mixture correct bob.

Thankyou informative. One question. Why the constant 25?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Great question Mark. It's about an ounce of paint per 25 square inches. Some experienced pour artists 28 or 30 but I found I had to really stretch my paint and for someone new to pouring that is frustrating so this gives is a little extra cushion.

Thank you for all your help! I really suck at math and I really need help measuring my paints and medium. However I can't seem to find the video where you did the cheat sheets where you're measuring paints I've been looking for it forever I hope I find it soon. LOL thank you again for all your hard work.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

leftbrianedartist.com/calculator and How Much Paint Cheat Sheet - eepurl.com/g0lbSr

@oweneugene2281

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist OMGOSH tyvm! I am so thankful for the calculator that's a super blessing! I remain to blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed!😸 Oh thank you!!!

How do you estimate paint needs for 3D objects like vases?

@LeftBrainedArtist

8 ай бұрын

3d is tricky as you can't just use surface area because the paint drips off oddly on 3d items. I try to do approximate surface area + 30%. Then I manually add a base layer of the color I want before I pour and pour over another canvas to catch the drippings for a 2nd painting.

Hey when you say to use 4 oz or 3 oz are you talking about per color or splitting the ounces up? Like if you use for colors for a 4 oz painting, would you split it into an ounce per color?

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Total paint and medium and water combined. If you used 4 colors for an 9 x 9 painting you'd do 1 oz of each for your total of 4 ounces.

Hi thanks for the amazing and useful tips am just planning to start on acrylic pour and was confused on how much paint to prepare 🤔🤔can u pl tell conversion for grams instead of ounce since in India we use the gram or millilitre unit

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

it's about 28 grams per ounce. I usually round up to 30 just to make the math easier. If you go to my website I do show the metric equivalent. leftbrainedartist.com/how-much-paint-to-use-for-an-acrylic-pour/

Great info and easy to understand. I do have 1 idea or but the amounts and size you use are all imperial units, most of the world does use metric. 1 oz is 29,5 ml and 1 inch is 2,54 cm would be nice if you could show that to, for people that are not good in math. Thanks for all the help and info your channels provides.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

I do everything by weight and not volume (grams instead of milliliters). I do have a blog post linked in the description that talks about the metric calculations.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely isn't as comprehensive but might get you started.

@tinus8513

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist did find that a bit later and i'm good in math, was looking into it for my bubby's kid, she is not good in math or English. She gets it now, i did get the cheat sheet and made it in Dutch for her. After i was done playing with paint with her i started myself. I'm more into woodworking, this type of art is really fun to do. Thanks for your anwers.

Does the ounces of paint include the medium. Ex: 8 x 10 needs 3.2 ounces of paint , do you need 3.2 ounces of medium?

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

The ounces of paint is mixed paint (paint + medium + water). I normally consider it just Paint + medium and then let the water be my "extra". So for an equalized example for a 8x10 with 3 colors youd have 1.1 ounce of paint + medium of each color.

Does the amount of paint be for all colors used so that you would break up the total by each color.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

This is the total paint for the painting yes. You would break it up for the amount of each paint you want but the sum total of all paints would be this final amount.

what does putting a pillow down do to the ratios if anything? Thank you for all your help. :)

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing. I use the same ratio as the regular paint. It also counts as part of the total. So if you needed 6oz and you use 33% for your base(2oz) then you only need 4 oz for your colors.

@carrolteel5799

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your videos. I'm getting through them. :) @@LeftBrainedArtist

See I'm not mathematically inclined but that's 4 ounce of paint that doesn't include the medium and the water correct? Or is that 4 oz total? Then how much medium and how much water do you add?

@LeftBrainedArtist

15 күн бұрын

4 ounces total. That depends on the mixture you are doing. I am working on a tool to help make that easier too.

@latasharosich905

15 күн бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist this would be incredibly helpful to me. Thank you!

This is so awesome, thank u for this calculation.. what calculations do u use for a base paint? And how much the for the color design paint? Do u have a ratio? so ex: if i need a total paint bing 60 per say how much is base and how much is the design? I waiste alot of paint.. or run short.and how much water do u add tonlarger canvases?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I usually do about 60% for the base and 40% for the color.

I’m still struggling with my calculations for the amount of paint I need. I understand your length x width + sides. But, that’s fine on a blank canvas. What about the base/pillow. Is that included in this measurement? Because I don’t include or measure that part. I’m only calculating the colors. I think this is messing with my brain!!!! HELP!!! Thanks David!!! ✌️💜😊

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

This is for a traditional pour where all your colors are mixed the same. It would INCLUDE the base amount also. Total = Base + colors.

Hi Dave, I know this video is older but would you mind answering a question if you have time. I am confused about how much of the total ounces do you allow for the base paint for dutch pour? I have 10x20 canvas. So 230/25=9.2 oz. How much for base? Thank you in advance for yoir help! 😁

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

For a dutch pour I use about 60% for the base. 40% to cover everything and 20% for the flood coat. Then the other 40 is for colors. Ultimately with a dutch pour you actually use less paint than a normal pour cause you are spreading the base manually and therefore not tilting off as much.

@kimsmitherman6998

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you so much! That really helps me out, that part has been a bit confusing. Also, thank you again for all your awesome videos. I also noticed that you are really becoming a very good artist 😊

Does this include the white on the canvas? Or is this just for the pour?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

The total paint mixture. That includes the base coat (as long as it is still wet) and the pour paint. I usually do about 30% as my base and then 70% as my main pour paint when I use a base coat.

When you say how much paint you need, do you mean TOTAL ie including pouring medium?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 ай бұрын

Total - paint + pouring medium + water for all the colors you are using.

@Baltihunter

2 ай бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist many thanks 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

How do u figure out how much paint (floetrol included) for the base coat for a Dutch pour. I’m doing a huge one, 4 ft by 2 ft?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

For a Dutch pour it is usually 70/80% base and 20/30% colors. It really depends on how much paint you like to use and how much negative space you are planning to have.

Ok here is my question? When you use a base coat is it the same consistency of the paints that you use to do your pour?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 ай бұрын

95% of the time yes. There are some techniques like the Sheleeart Blooms or pearl cells where the base and top coat are different consistencies.

@rosemarydill4670

2 ай бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist do you have a video of that difference or would you tell me

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 ай бұрын

@@rosemarydill4670 Here is one for the pearl cells and a basic form of sheleeart blooms. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGaY1tmHms_Fcso.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqF1z8upc5DWl7A.html

@rosemarydill4670

2 ай бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you

Another very informative video! Math was never my strong suit so: how do you know how much the sides need when figuring out how much paint to use? Cheers~ TIA

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

.5" sides you just add the one of the length and one of the width (8 X 10 would be 18 more inches). I have a new paint calculator that will do this for you Rich. leftbrainedartist.com/acrylic-pour-paint-calculator/

@rchommel

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtistBeing I'm the only one to ask that question here(lol) , you can tell I'm a newbie at all this!;) I appreciate your patience and responding. Keep on doing what you're doing! Cheers

another bit of confusion...is your calc result the total amount of "paint" or is it the amout needed that includes paint and a pouring medium....

@LeftBrainedArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Total amount of material (paint + pouring medium).

I am in uk. What is it in centimetres and millilitres? Is it still 25% of paint?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, the calculation is very different. Check out my website that goes along with this blog. I have a calculator that does the math for you and an explanation. leftbrainedartist.com/how-much-paint-to-use-for-an-acrylic-pour/

Question- Does that include the base paint?? Thanks

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. I usually reserve about 30% for the base paint for most types of pours Gail.

I have a 36X36 canvas wrapped. However, I am going to only paint t pour on the bottom half and then use a catalyst to drag to the top half. The top have will have wet paint to make it easier to us the catalyst. So, therefore I am thinking about 16 oz of paint. I included the bottom, sides only. I did it on a 12X16 canvas to just test my theory, however, I didn't measure (my bad). I am kinda freaking cause I don't want to waste so much paint. Also, I did not blow the paint I just kinda stretched it out until I got the look (of course only up a bit). Any thoughts I would appreciate it! Thanks

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

If you want to wet to the whole canvas with a thin layer of paint an then do a regular paint pour on half you need at least 25oz of paint. Even just doing the calculation for HALF of the painting doing a traditional pour is 27oz - (36*36+36+36) / 25 ~ 54oz of paint. I would recommend making a big tub of the base coat and just storing any extra for a future pour. You don't want to have too little paint and have to make paint while the stuff of your canvas is drying and setting up.

@tkennedy30

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you so much!!! I appreciate your quick response as always.

In working out paint is it all the paints combined to get the final amount

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

yes, grand totall of all paint and all medium combined.

@karynclafton2916

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks so much. 👍🏼

I can use these same basic calculations for resin, right? I know most resins are 50\50 mix, but I mean can I use the method to estimate how much resin to cover a canvas. (You may have answered this in this video, but I missed it if so.) Thanx.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Resin is not the same. I can't tell you a good ratio right now as I haven't done enough testing there but you'll probably end up with too much if you use this ratio.

@DineenWil

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist ok thanks.

@DineenWil

3 жыл бұрын

I used Google & found this site. www.alumilite.com/volume-calculator/?aff=46 Another KZread'r from that Google search, says to pour dry rice in the mold, then pour the dry rice into a measuring cup to gauge how much you'll need. Although it's still a close estimate. I'll try it next time.

What do you use to measure as in a measuring cup or several for each color?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

I measure with a scale in grams or ounces Vicky. You can go be weight or volume but you need to decide and stick with it for all the colors in a single painting.

@vickyb9918

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist that makes sense. Thank you!

What if you are doing an odd shaped canvas (heart or unicorn) ? I use your calculator for square/rectangular canvases but get confused with other shaped canvases.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Heart use the triangle calculation. Unicorn you can use the base (top of the back legs as the height and the distance from the tail to the horn/nose as the width. That should get you very close.

David, it's me again, where can I find the Cheat Sheet to print out. Thanks.

@LeftBrainedArtist

8 ай бұрын

Here is the link to get it dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/439683/88394280962360446/share

This is very helpful but I obviously need more paint as a base coat vs how much for the top colors. How do I know how much for each? BTW I just left a message on one of your other videos too. lol thanks

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

This is tricky because every technique is going to be different. For dutch pours I use about 60% on the base and 40% on the top colors. I also use WAY less paint becuase I am not expecting overspill like you see on other techniques. For a regular technique like a flip cup or a straight/ring pour I use about 30% on the base and 70% on the pour.

@shannamccurley187

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks so much this is helpful!!!☺

Thanks for the video! This might be a stupid question but when you say ounces are you talking about fluid ounces or talking about ounces by weight?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter as long as you keep the same measuring process. Me personally I do it by weight gm/oz.

@daviddejulio863

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you! Yeah, I've been measuring my paint and floetrol by grams. Currently trying to figure out how to calculate the cost per gram of each material so I can quote prices better and make sure I'm covering my costs.

Still confused. So is that for the pillow? What if your using 5 different colors?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

This is for the total amount of paint mixture to use for a that size of canvas. If you have 5 colors divide it by 5 (assuming you are using them equally). If you use a base coat take 30% or so for most base coats and the rest is for the colors.

I am just starting. l viewed tons of videos. I have an 8x10 canvas with sides divided by 25 = 4 oz of paint. is that 2oz of medium plus 2oz of paint for each color. therefore if using 4 colors i would need 16 oz all together? do I use medium for base color as well.. also what number of colors are best for an 8x10? thanks in advance.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Total paint is 4oz Susan. So 4 colors would be 1/2 oz paint and 1/2 oz medium (plus water) for a total of 4 colors of 1oz each. 3 or 4 is great for an 8x10.

@susanhelene1

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist that was really helpful! can i use a heat gun? what about silicone? i watch your videos all the time but forget a lot. ( lol)

With the paint ratio guide, the amount of paint is per color correct?

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

No. That is total paint per painting based on the size of your painting surface. So an 8x10 canvas you would want 4 total ounces (potentially 1oz of 4 different colors).

@kerrycottingham1056

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have the chart from you. I am right brained so definitely not for math!!

So for a 16x20 I use 20 oz. I got taught to divide it by 16. You're saying to use 12.8 oz instead? That doesn't seem like enough🤔

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't ever had any problems. I do adjust slightly down for thinner consistencies and up for thicker.

@deonaeddy7749

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Ok. I’ll give yours a try first. Thank you

Hi, The base canvas coat, laid down prior to the actual pour, I take it, is worked out on the same principal: sq area ÷ 25. Obviously if a puddle is needed, the above calculation, will not be applicable. Woyld you be kind enough please, to confirm. Many thanks. Vinnie.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

No. Base is about 30% of the total paint being used for the painting. You use the other 70% as your pour. It will cover still because you have the base coat down and it facilitates movement of the top layer.

how do I get the cheat sheet

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

There is a link in the description. Let me know if you have any problems with that.