It's very much appreciated you sharing all the testing and products and how awesome things turn out with the cheapest things you can get by with. So thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Saving money is only behind making amazing art on my priority list so it is always nice when I can do both.

“ Ya just have to do it !!! “ Truer words have never been spoken 😄 don’t get frustrated, it’s ALL relaxing, it all comes out different and PLEASE just play and experiment !!! He speaks the truth and he can teach you many styles, the pitfalls, and keeping things economical. But, I feel like some people get very frustrated with their work, Sometimes I make horrendous pours, but then….. there is a picture “inside” my pour, a horses head, and old woman, on and on, so I’ll outline those in black, I make my work about what it really lays out in front of me. If there’s nothing obvious at first and your like “yuck” Let it dry a bit, look into the picture, there’s so much there. I guess I just want people to enjoy and relax to all of it . There’s no right or wrong, only what you didn’t attempt. ☮️💟&🦄’s

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍A million "YES!" to this. We are are worst critics and it gets in our way to seeing the beauty of what we do more often than we like to admit. Especially those of us that never thought we could be artists but found acrylic pouring as our creative outlet.

Live the effects of the alcohol swipe.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy. They definitely have some cool things going on.

That lacing on the swipe was beautiful! I use alcohol in my resin pours, but I’ve never tried alcohol in an acrylic pour I’m definitely going to try it now!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Just needs a little extra caution but it definitely has it's uses.

That white took over sheesh . So beautiful

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynn. Interesting how that happens sometimes.

I have definitely wanted to set some of my paintings on fire lol

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Amber 😄😅😆 ME TOO!

@ashleigh2243

3 жыл бұрын

you can if it's on ceramic and let the flame burn out by itself, it's a really nice effect

@flame3642

3 жыл бұрын

@@ashleigh2243 that would be a cool short video.

I love this channel for helping learn how to acrylic pour better. Also nacho cheese yum 🤤. Made with cheese though... not paint

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks! I am glad it is helpful.

I'm really glad I found your channel. Learning lots from your sharing. Thank you!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad Bobbie. Don't hesitate to ask any questions that you have.

Gorgeous

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Theresa.

Man these are so very calming love love these.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Holyn. Sometimes I get them right. 8)

That turned out GREAT!! Thanks so much for your teaching us it is appreciated

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Wendy.

I like the effect produced on the first painting, what you ‘prismatic”. I can certainly see it.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I find that if you put tiny layers of white in between your colors you get that effect.

Sooo cool!!! Def gonna try a swipe with the alcohol!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It is interesting that is for sure.

I love that this channel is experiment based! It's so useful and I can't wait to watch more of your videos! 😄

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Amelia. I love making them so it is a win-win all around.

I like the sea foam effect in the second painting 👍

@LeftBrainedArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Both of them are definitely keepers for me. One day I need to think about how to sell my art . . . one day.

Love your lessons!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that.

I'm glad I found a channel that does a logical approach to it, it helps a lot to see why to do certain things and what effects you can get. I was a math student so some of the other explanations can get to feeling a bit abstract to me 😅

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! That was pretty much exactly the reason I started this channel. Thanks for watching Robin.

Thanks..I always appreciate your videos..I bought alcohol because I heard it had an effect but yours was the only channel that explained it well..thanks again

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. I really appreciate the comment and that is was valuable for you.

Incredible. Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thank you for the instructions!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jessica.

Loving this alcohol experiment! Very usefull info. Thank you for sharing this technique! 💖

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Cathy. Glad to help.

Love the paintings and hekp

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to help Susan.

I so enjoy all your videos. I love the fact you get straight to the point. Tha k you for all your hard work in making these videos. 😁

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janet. I do hate the constant pontification we see sometimes. I am the type of guy that wants every conversation boiled down into a cliff notes and I try and do that with my videos. I don't always succeed but I try.

@janetcoleman3366

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist I'm glad I came across your videos as I am very new to acrylic paints, I'm use to oil and used that only. This is so different and I'm totally enjoying what you are teaching. I love to explore diffents ways and techniques and you are making it fun. I only started two weeks ago and already tried many different techniques. Thank you!

Beautiful beautiful but once again we lost all the pink! Lovely end result!!❤️

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Pink is tricky that way for sure as it usually has white to lighten it up which makes it heavier.

Wow soo beautiful thans for explain so nice you are good professeur well done❤😊

@LeftBrainedArtist

5 ай бұрын

So nice of you

10:00 cute 😍👏🏻

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The 1st one the rainbow effect is like an oil slick on a driveway puddle

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It totally is!

You have an excellent way of sharing your creativty. We are on the same plain.Thank u to Your time & knowledge.✌

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

Cool!😎

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

TYVM.

Nacho cheese🤣🤣 this is really cool! I'll have to try this. I love that prism effect as well

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Both the original painting and lighting it on fire were fun. 8)

@vegasmainiac7745

2 жыл бұрын

When is fire not potentially fun?!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

@@vegasmainiac7745 #truth

Wow ont dirait des arc en ciel c'est très beau j'aime bcp la couleur. 💙💜

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup. Ce fut une expérience amusante

Thank you for testing things so I don't have to! :) I have only 50 & 70% so I have yet to try using alcohol in pours, the lower percent doesn't do much

@LeftBrainedArtist

4 жыл бұрын

The idea of alcohol is to reduce the bonding strength of water. That creates cells, lacing, and that transparent affect when added to white. You can do it with lesser proofs of alcohol but as you say, it is a bit more difficult because of the amount you'd have to add.

Many many thanks 👌

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome my friend.

THANK YOU, DAVID, I THINK OIL IS VERY HARD TO GET RID OF SO ALCOHOL WILL BE, AT LEAST TO BEGIN WITH. YOU ARE AN ANGEL, A GENIOUS AND A WONDERFUL ARTIST. DO YOU SELL YOUR ARTWORK? IF NOT, YOU SHOULD, YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD TASTE. MY BEST WISHES, GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS FROM 🇲🇩.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por ver mi amigo. Si lo. Ender pero solamente a amigos y familia. Un día hacería un website para vender.

Wow

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks Linda. This one was actually really fun to make.

Thank you for sharing now not scared to use alcohol!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

YW Janet. Glad to help.

Hi David! Someone recommended your website on fb which lead me to your KZread channel. I'm flabbergasted you don't have more subscribers. I look forward to learning more from you. Your website is laid out beautifully.

@LeftBrainedArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate that. There is so much great information out there it's just hard to piece it all together. I'm trying to help that a bit, especially for people new to paint pouring.

I find that alcohol is sometimes exactly what I need. However, I prefer either Waterguard house paint thinner or air brush medium when I need seriously thin pouring paints. Why? When I spoke directly with a Waterguard chemist a couple years ago, he told me it contains polymers. Of course, we can be certain air brush medium does. (Of the 2, air brush medium has lots more, but is lots more expensive.) Water has none. Water compromises paints’ binding properties. Either of these 2 mediums plus Floetrol produce excellent results except when you need to achieve very quick drying for lacing, etc..

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Great insight Camille. I haven't tried air brush medium but it is on my list. Thanks again!

I'm going to try that..

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Lol Doves, the fire on your painting or the alcohol?

🤦‍♀️ hello David, even with all your explanations and demonstrations, I’ll never use alcohol for pouring. Definitely! I don’t have a hot gun, and I love to use my torch, so….. Very interesting video as usual, but no thanks 😉🌺

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't use it very often either. There are some times when it is the right agent to decreaes surface tension but maybe once every 6 months that is.

Yup-LOVE this!! Holy cow Ps what consistency paint do you think works best for swipes?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Medium thin (barely a mound) for the swipe paint and medium for the main paints (mound but not mound upon a mound).

Question for you: When painting with red and white...how do you get them not to mix and turn into pink? Also black over takes the other colors when I ring pour. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Tysvm for all of your experiments and sharing all of your knowledge with us. #pouringnation

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You have to use thicker paints and potentially higher quality black so it isn't so light and drops instead of rises through the other paints. Sorry I am late on responding for some reason KZread held this comment for review.

wow, I was just wondering about this last night. That prism effect is amazing, and the pieces turned out beautiful! However the only question I have would be, can you put resin over the pieces if you use alcohol? great work!

@LeftBrainedArtist

4 жыл бұрын

You don't have to clean off alcohol like you do silicone. It just evaporates, and it does so much quicker than the water. It won't affect a resin layer at all. Also, these paintings are already dry to the touch not even 24 hours later which is not normal for this size and type of painting.

@musemer

4 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist wow, I think I'm going to opt for this then insead of the silicone, sweet! Thank you!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Silicone makes much better and bigger cells in non-swipe techniques but if you are going to swipe or you want to change the behavior of your paints slightly then alcohol is the way to go.

could you use a dropper for the alcohol or does it have to be incorporated with the paint mixing?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Dropping the alcohol doesn't work as well. It helps break surface tension but not a whole ton. Spraying it on in a mist seems to work better for a thin swipe or other techniques.

I do have a question and hope I'm not writing to much.. But I'm trying house paint and adding flood Flotrol for the pillow and covering canvas, but my question is can I use the house paint with my regular craft paint to use for most of the techniques? Like bloom swipe etc. I know how to get the right consistency so that's not a problem, it's something I have not tried yet but not sure if you have.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Technically, you can. The problem I find is the colors are so dull, except with some select metallic craft paint, that they just don't look good.

I will tell you I have tried to torch a painting that had too much silicone oil on the top and it caught on fire.... So it's not just rubbing alcohol that will do this

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I've never done that. Might have a new experiment/destruction to do.

Could you use a palette knife instead of paper to do alcohol swipe

@LeftBrainedArtist

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely you can.

Have you used alcohol ink instead of just the ISO? (I make my own with sharpies and iso or heet...) Just wondering if you kept the colors the same, would it work? Or would you lose that prism effect in the dirty pour?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Alcohol inks do work but the amount you need to color is not really economical. They are great to add to paints to give some extra umph/body or get some colors that are hard to get from regular paints.

@PourBethany

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist so, it would be okay to add it Into the paint to enhance the color. Would you still get get that prism type effect you got with just plain ISO?

OK, quick question about fire, when I use a torch on a painting (without alcohol, just regular acrylic) it catches fire for a second and then go off. Is it normal? I don't get close to the canvas and the level is always on lowest but somehow it happens every time.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

No. You are to close to the canvas and I assume staying on one play too long. There should never be fire on your paints and you shoudl never see a skin form.

Oh man, I'm just getting comfortable with my formula and you gonna go add something 🆕. You didn't use any silicone, right? I'll watch it again before I try it. Thanks this process was right on time as usual.👍🏿

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

We do don't do comfortable here. I want to break everything as soon as possible. But good on you for sticking with something till you made it work. It makes all the difference feeling like you succeeded with pouring. Too many people do the shiny object shuffle and always compare themselves to others.

This is super interesting. What % was the iso? Someone mentioned alcohol inks, and I wouldn't mind learning more about that... does any of this affect the dry/cure time or how the sealing process is affected (w silicone u have to clean it off b4 u can seal it, so I'm curious if this needs any special treatment)

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

91%. Alcohol doesn't affect dry times (as I don't use much normally) and it doesn't leave any film like silicone does. Good questions Zyrina.

@zyrinaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank u :)

❤❤❤❤

@LeftBrainedArtist

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Erica.

Hi can you share what paint and did u use alcohol ink colours or alcohol ?

@LeftBrainedArtist

11 ай бұрын

Rubbing alchohol. The painting in the thumbnail was actually from this video I believe kzread.info/dash/bejne/i66fvKtuqbbbopM.html. The colors are in the description.

Very cool! Will 70% alcohol work for the swipe?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but not nearly as well. Just don't put too much in. If you feel like you are, add some water instead.

Is a heat gun the same as a hair dryer. Madeline

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

No. It pushes too much air.

What happens if you use a spray bottle with alcohol to mist a finished pour? I know this creates cells in epoxy pours.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

. . . I don't know. But I love that idea.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

My fellow painter Gee Pours uses water in the spray bottle and gets good results.

Did u put alcohol in the white swipe paint or just on the paper towel ?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

In the paint.

@xlauriestarchildstudios7777

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you !

Can you not add it to the paint and, spay it on after tourching?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Some paints won't react much to that and you'll probably want thinner paints overall if you do it that way.

In the second one, does any of the paint have alcohol in them or just the napkin?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It was the same paint so every one had a little bit of alcohol in it. Have you tried pouring with alcohol Michelle?

@michelleb5710

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist No not yet. Thank you for the answer back!

Hola será posible su traductor en español???? Su canal es muy bueno pero no todos hablamos inglés muchas gracias por compartir sus experiencias que Dios Todopoderoso lo siga bendiciendo saludos cordiales desde Mexicali 💯😉😊👍

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Ahora no tengo el dinero ni el tiempo para traducir. Tal vez mas adelente lo podria hacer.

Awesome information! Will 70% alcohol work? Right now, for me it is impossible to find anything over that. Thank you so much!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

It will but use much less than you would with 90%. Essentially it has more water than 90% but I find if I use too much the paint seems to separate (especially low quality white).

@PourBethany

3 жыл бұрын

If you go to the automotive section in Walmart and find a small bottle Heet (12oz bottle in either yellow or red - the red is an ISO-heet) it's just as good as using 90% iso alcohol. I've used both for making my own alcohol ink 🙂 FYI the fluid in the iso-heet (red bottle) has a yellowish color to is whereas the fluid in the yellow bottle is clear

@Kathy-Carr

3 жыл бұрын

@@PourBethany thank you SO very much!

@PourBethany

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kathy-Carr your welcome 🙂 - also, I have never encountered a problem with the yellowish fluid having an effect on any colors during or after using it. Good Luck!

I don't use a torch period, I use a heat gun or a blow dryer, better to be safe than sorry 😁 If you're not careful with alcohol you'll get slime

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It is crazy how many paints, even of the same brand, interact so differently with alcohol.

@RealMelodyBlue

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist it is weird, but I think I know why. Every company uses binders to bond the pigment to the acrylic paint, different companies use different binders.

If no yoech....how to get rid of air bubbles

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

A heat gun or a torch is the best way to get rid of bubbles.

@dalialovesdoggies4361

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist But NOT WHEN yiu use alcohol🤣

Are you using a dry canvas?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

The paint with the alcohol went on a dry canvas yes Patti.

@SDPattiJo

3 жыл бұрын

I am just getting started painting and love watching you.

Well I have my bottles of green and blue nacho cheese... What now LOL

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe, odd how some colors do that and others don't.

@ArtByLynn7070

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist this is gonna be a doozy lol

Will alcohol affect the painting overtime? Is it archival? Thx

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

No, it won't affect the painting negatively.

@thomasry1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, one more Q’s please, can you resin it if it has alcohol or dish soap in the paint? Thanks again

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasry1 Alcohol won't do anything to resin. However, dish soap can and you want to make sure it all gets cleaned out.

@thomasry1

Жыл бұрын

I see! How to clean it? Just wipe with a wet towel? I guess same thing if I add coconut hair oil, have to clean it before resin! Thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasry1 Coconut oil and silicone oil require way more cleaning. You need something that will break down the oil and pull it off. Otherwise you'll get dimpling and the resin will not attach correctly to your painting.

Thank you. I’ve never thought about using alcohol. Maybe now I will.

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Use it very sparingly but it definitely can create some interesting effects.

Nacho cheese...BA HAHAHA

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, it totally looked like gas station nacho cheese. Definitely wouldn't try it though.

Have you tested any dish soap pour painting might be even better, do videos on testing soaps no need glue or silicone

@EndlessSims3

2 жыл бұрын

Oh also using a fine mist spray bottle with water and soap only very small of dish soap please test this and video it…😇

@EndlessSims3

2 жыл бұрын

Oh and I am using from Amazon the apple brand acrylic paints

@EndlessSims3

2 жыл бұрын

Okay what kind of alcohol like rubbing alcohol? Is there a difference?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I have but no videos about it yet. Maybe I can do something about that soon.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like any of the craft paints except the specialty ones like metallics or color shift. They aren't really economical when you price out the paint (see this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5x5xpdsY9nXmco.html) and the color is bad compared to other paints (kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHug0ZKxcriqntY.html)

Alcohol on the paper towel??

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Not in this case.

How much

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

How much of what?

Hola me encanto la idea , pero sería una buena idea poner subtítulos en español , es muy difícil seguirte , gracias 🌸

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Un dia lo hare'. Por ahora la cuesta (dinero 0 tiempo) es demaciado.

be carefull of fumes

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

#truth. I never use that much in my pours but too much and that could be a real problem. The fumes are actually what burn and not the liquid.

What happened to ur hand?

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

I don't use gloves. My hands are massive and I just rip them. That was paint from a previous pour.

@amberzec

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist lol I thought u hurt urself...glad it's just paint! I dont wear them either, I cant feel what I'm doing w them on

Is it spicy nacho cheese!!!😂

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

when I paint with alcohol I drink it, like um my cooking, really?!

@LeftBrainedArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. That is Pepsi for me. Don't leave home without it.

Think I’ll burn 5 of mine

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

That bad a Brenda? Are you sure you ask somebody else who you trust, as we are always hardest on ourselves, before you burn them.