Big like 277 🥰 awesome video upload 😍 full watch done ✅ thanks for sharing impressive content 🙏 sending hugs and infinite support my dear friend 🤝👍

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

TY so much Lakwatsa.

Thanks for the spoon measuring tip . I think it will work with the paints that come in a tube.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

This video is very helpful. I am using my resin scale to measure my paints, and it is working well. Thanks!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I am so glad I moved to using a scale.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, DAVID, YOU ARE SO NICE FOR GIVING US ALL THE TIPS, AND YOU ARE WONDERFUL EXPLAINING EVERYTHING, I LEARN MUCH MORE WITH ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS THAN WITH HUNDREDS OF SOME OTHER FLUID ARTISTS, WOW. YOU ARE THE BEST. GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS FROM 🇲🇽.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Un placer amiga!

I still remember the job interview I had way back in the early 90s for my first job in a biology research lab. One of the questions was asking how I would measure a particular volume of water without a measuring cylinder. I was so pleased my brain instantly thought "weight it". I also remembered what the density of water was too, which for a very nervous 18 yr old was pretty surprising! I actually prefer to weigh my paint (always in grams) because I find it hard to get an accurate volume reading when you're working with thick paints. Scales cost so little to buy and it's totally worth it. Also, I was a little disappointed that you had a regular T-shirt today because I couldn't see the text, then I saw what it said and it made me very happy 😂

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Hehe, that is a new one from the family. Fits pretty well for the open country in Utah where I am at.

@99Marna

2 жыл бұрын

Great story Mary - thank you for sharing!

Good morning handsom,handsome, pray today finds you blessed and paint splattered. I am so close to starting,just waiting on my friend to come help me move things around, so I have my paint area,I am starting with blooms,then ring pour ,can't waite

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Blooms are hard. Be prepared to fail and learn and fail and learn and enjoy every second of it Roberta.

I wish I could like pay you to follow me around for a day or two to point out the stupid things in life that I'm doing, that could be done much more simply than I'm capable of perceiving... the amount of toil in my life is ridiculous. I probably never would have figured out that part at the end, keeping your one measuring cup to make the next. You're clever.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I have chronic laziness so I have to find ways to still success when doing the littlest possible work Jess. 🙃

We love you! Thank you so much!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Aw that is so nice Ana Maria. TYVM.

Using a measureing cup, is accurate enough. A hobby is sopossed to be fun, not a job. There are plastic cheep (30 pk) measuring, cups can reuse them and wash them . Scales cost a lot more than washing a small cup out after using as many as needed

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Scales are so much faster. Worth the $10 for me. No cleanup, easy to and quick to measure.

Yo! My painting last night came out like your painting in this background!! That never happens! You can’t replicate stuff to save your life! (You in the general sense) but!!! I didn’t see this video until today! How did I replicate a painting I’ve never seen! I must be psychic! Lol. The center of mine is different from yours. But they still remind me sooo much of one another. I guess watching your videos yesterday made me channel you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, that is awesomely creepy Veronica. Guess we are more alike than not.

Thank you Left Brain.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad it was helpful.

Agree with Naomi - once again, very helpful! THANKS!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Marna. Have a happy weekend.

Very helpful advice. Thank you for sharing.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Karen.

Outstanding info David keep them coming! 👍😁👩‍🎨❣️

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do Sandra. Thanks again for the pouring cups/swipe tool.

Great video 👍! Very helpful! Thanks for sharing 😊

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Nakisha.

Thank you for all your tips and advice. I've not long been doing acrylic pours and have had mixed results. The information you give is really helpful

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Tegwen. I love your name BTW.

YAY Saturday! (Oh no, the boss didn't go out! I'll have to wait until I get home :( ) I've measured as you do, markings on the side of the cup. Clear cups with no foot on the bottom - I just put my mixing cup inside the cup that's marked. Those are super-thin cheap dollar store cups, and doubling them makes them more sturdy to pour, so I win twice. You taught this well. Thank you! I do use a scale for mixing mediums, since the liquids weigh different amounts. I try to be consistent so that each time I make the medium it comes out the same - if I switch from weight to volume, I'm going to get a different consistency.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome. Once you have your "method" I always recommend to keep to it and change small things as you learn other techniques or different variations of current techniques.

Once again your tutorial has been extremely helpful. You’re the best thank you so much. Enjoy your weekend.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Noemi. Have a happy weekend too. I hope you get to do some pouring.

You have the best tutorial. Finally maybe my acrylic pours are not going to look like a pigs pen. Lol thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Marlene.

Thank you for all the advice. I find your videos are very well explained.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Linda. Happy to help.

I sprung for the silicone cups. 😁. Then I can use them for resin too. Great video, thanks. 👌

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they are really handy.

This is very helpful. I have been using a scal but I think I'm going to go back to lines on the cup. I have a neat trick to show you for marking the same lines on a cup too. I'll do a short video and send you the link. Thanks David!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Doris. Looking forward to it.

This was a really helpful video! I quite often eyeball my measurements when I can, but this gives a lot of easy ways to measure better! Love your tshirt

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! And thanks on the T-Shirt.

I'm a REALLY tactile person and I find that it's quite easy to feel the viscosity. My medium is quite thin so I can usually get it to the right viscosity by straight paint + medium alone for the right consistency. However having also recently been loving using pigments and micas over plain acrylic, adding minwax to the mix, as well as how strongly the powders are pigmented, have made it more of a testing ground at my house. The last month or so has been trying to get the right viscosity for a multi step/style painting I'm working on for my god daughter for each pour type and switching to pigments has probably been the biggest part of that process. But I also do very much love the silicone pour cups as well. But I only have 3 atm so I have to mix, transfer to another vessel and then clean the cup so IDK why it never occurred to me to buy more. It's just so much easier to let the paint dry and then just wipe it out so more just seems like a no brainer my brain didn't brain yet. Thanks!! I need that T for my hubby. And my eldest lol.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear. Sometimes we just need someone else to talk us through it and we make the connections. I am so interested to see how that multi-part pouring is going to come out.

I really appreciate you I learn from you I understand you very well I don't start painting yet I just taking notes right now I'm moving to Jamaica soon and I will have space to paint

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Jamaica?!?! Wow, living the dream. Good luck Hyacinth.

Thanks so much. I'm new to all this. My problem is knowing how much paint to mix up as a base coat vs how much colors to mix.

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Just responded to the other comment you left on the how much paint video but going to paste it here too in case other people are curious. 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.

Tyvm. I’m very new to this. And I’m having trouble mixing my glue and water trying To mix it 70% 30% Like gilly Kube. So I can have it on hand so your help would be so appreciative you would help me out tremendously you’re the first person that explains everything… and you should teach classes you’re amazing ❤️❤️

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help my friend.

@LeftBrainedArtist you have the exact same scale as I do! 🙂

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Is your beautifully decorated like mine Sarah. 😉

@SarahEliz89

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist omg yes! But that gives it some character 😁 lol

I use 1 ounce plastic shot glasses from the dollar store . I use one for each color I'm using and one for my glue. Then I pour both into larger cups

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

How hard are they to clean Wendy? That is always my rub.

@angeladelionado1465

2 жыл бұрын

That seems super simple!! Good Idea.

Could you do some videos on how to use negative spaces in pours

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Sure can. That is a great idea thanks Dolores.

I'm as geeky as you David, why did I not think about making markings on a paper cup??? :-) Lovely video as always!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nikola. Sometimes we just need a little help from a friend.

@NikolaHoward

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist So true! :-)

Another informative video. I pretty much suck at the eyeballing it, so I usually do weigh my paints.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Me too for sure Mary.

Thank you David for another great tutorial. This is the part that gets me frustrated. I am going to use the calculator you have created to mix my paints next time. Weighing did not work for me. Therefore have been measuring by volume. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Sunita. Hope it works for you.

@Lynn_Clifton

2 жыл бұрын

Keep at it! Like David says, at some point it will just click for you, it really will. Also, I do flow tests on paper (actually laminated the third one and simply noted the flow difference on the other side) which has helped tremendously. Once you get to a consistency that you like, mix up bigger batches of the colors you use more often and store them in a jar or condiment squeeze bottle, etc. I felt your same frustration almost to the point of thinking I was never going to "get it" and then bling, just like David said, at some point it will just click. Take notes! There is so much to learn in this art form but I just keep reminding myself that every art form has a learning curve this is just the form that you have to learn the science more than, say, oil painting. Happy Pouring!!

I have yet to get started, still gathering the last of my supplies (I think Saturday is the last delivery). I've been wondering and hopefully you can answer this (I'm sure you can). I bought some heavy body paints, I have the Floetrol (US) and I even bought the GAC 800 to mix in to avoid any of the problems it fixes (sorry brain fart here, cannot recall the terms). That said, while I'm unsure of the ratio I should use with the Floetrol/GAC 800 mix, I'm wondering if I can mix up the three ingredients in advance (paint+2mediums) and put them in those bottles (like the ketchup bottle type on your table there). I bought a bunch of those bottles because I figured I'd be wanting to mix some paints to get many more colors. The question (after this babble) is, if I have effectively pour-ready acrylic paint (like you can buy except homemade), how long will it last--especially since I'm mixing two mediums? And if it has a fairly long shelf life in those bottles ready to go, can I/should I shake the bottle before pouring them out (like I see folks do)? The reason I ask that is everyone is saying not to shake up GAC 800 just before you use it. I'm wondering if that applies if it's mixed with Floetrol and the paint already. And bc I'm a creature like you--math exactness (retired CPA), I'll be using a scale to measure to ensure I always get the same results. I'm thinking I best try my formulas out first before I commit a bunch of paint to them but write down the ratios in case they're successful, right! Thanks in advance, sorry so long!

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Months if you use distilled water. Weeks if you use filtered, and a week or two if you use tap water. Those are all conservative and depending on your location (high mountains or desert will last longer, high humidity with lots of bugs in the air it will last less). yes, mix some paint ge the consistency you want THEN put your paint in bottles or mix your paint in bottles.

I started with the markings on the cups, then I got confident enough to eyeball it cause I got the same cups, but now I got many different sizes of cups cause I reuse many of them, so I change back to a normal measurement kitchen cup to transfer those values to my cups.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

That's great! Get your constants down and then making small modification later and you'll get more quality pours than not that way.

Good Morning, I am a left brain person as well...numbers I'm good at. Love your KZread segments. My question: when you talk 'paint needed , ex. 41.8' . Is this paint and pouring medium as well. I am new to acrylic pouring & it confuses me when painting & pm is together. Is it possible to separate the two (paint + pm = total) when speaking? Thanks,

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

That is total fully mixed paint (medium + paint + water).

Hi David! We can't pour acrylic paint in the sink. What is the best method to clean to clean the things like the pre measured silicone cups?

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

So i scrape them out then let them dry then peel the paint out.

I'd like to switch to using pigments / mica powder any suggestion on how to measure and mix those for pours?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I can't say 100% as I haven't done all the testing I would need to give an "exact" answer. My thoughts right now are that you need about a fingernail scoop per ounce of paint. Then add for color depth. These are almost always going to be more transparent then regular paint.

Another great video, I love how you explain everything so exact and simple for everyone to understand! I love my scale, but some day's I'm too lazy and I've been known to eyeball it...but this is after more then a year of pouring...I wouldn't have dared done it in the beginning...what I do use a measuring spoon's for is my cell activator... I do love the silicone cup's too....I'm such a collector...I love when the paint dries in them and I can peel the paint out....or filling a cup for a ring pour! Thanks again my friend and Hugs from Hollywood! ✨

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I need to take my wife there someday Donna. It's too crowded there for me but she wants to see the world so SoCal and NY are probably on my vacation list once this craziness is over.

@ItsArtByDonna

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist when you do, let me know, my husband and I love to give our friends the Hollywood tour! It would be our pleasure and lots of fun too! I’m originally from NYC I’ve given many a tour when I lived there too! ✨🤷🏻‍♀️what can I say 🤣we love a good tour!

i saw your calculator and like it very much. but i do have 1 question. the total amount of paint it tells me i need for a canvas size, is that amount for EACH color i use or total amount no matter how many colors i use?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

That is the total amount for all colors combined.

How do you clean the silicone cups you showed? Suppose I have half an ounce of paint left in them after finishing my painting, should I let it dry or throw it the garbage and then rinse the cup in the sink?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Letting it sit is definitely an option but it will take a while to dry. I rinse my cup in a container with water I leave on my table. I use that for a few weeks then either let it evaporate dry outside or use the Golden Paint method to remove all the paint so it doesn't get in the water system. If your garbage is open where it gets some air and you don't get holes in your bags you can just dump that last little ounce out in to the garbage. It will actually dry faster all spread out like that.

@lindalowney1404

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist What is the golden paint method?

Like your input, I have some Shuttle Art premixed how do I use them?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I have never used that particular brand of premixed paint. However, if they are the right consistency you can just skip to the technique that you want to use. Any of the ones I do in this video should work - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGun2tqooc_Ok6Q.html That was one of my oldest videos so pardon the lack of video quality.

Thanks for your instructions. What do you use to clean the containers?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I use wax lined disposable paper cups generally. For the silicone or plastic cups I have a kitchen brush I used to get the paint out after it dries and I have pulled out what I can.

@rapunzelrapunzel4325

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks but I have containers with dried paint and rinsing them in water is bad for pipes. Any suggestions for those. I am resorting to dollar store containers.

I weigh my paints. I just find it easier. Although I do like the idea of reusing containers. Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Me too Kathy. Easy and convenient. Now if I could just stop spilling paint on my scale . . .

Aloha Left Brain.. Question about the 'turntable'. I bought a plastic turntable at Walmart, looks nice, so what, but I don't think it's heavy enough and doesn't spin smooth enough because of it's 'lightness'. It's ok for spices in a cupboard, BUT.. I saw a video where this guy used a bar stool turntable and made his own spinning thing. Do you recommend a heavier smoother faster spin turntable? Thanks, Christina

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of people have used the little white turntable to great success. You could add a wooden board on top to give it some heft too. Nothing too thick. That way your canvas has something easier to lay on too.

@youthestar

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Aloha, Thanks for your reply. I love you videos. You teach without all the 'cuteness' and stalling. You're the best of all of them. Thank You! Christina

@youthestar

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Aloha again.. do you have a video talking about heat guns, blow torch, blow dryers? I'm just beginning, haven't bitten the bullet to actually start pouring, but the investment in a lot. do I need all of these items, it's nice to have them, used for different methods and results.. Thank You David. You're the best instructor. no wife off camera butting in.

What is this word “measure” that you keep saying? LOL 😂 I’m just measuring how much fun I’m having while painting. 😱 I do think it’s awesome to know all this tech stuff and I enjoy your vids David! Even if I am not technically measuring! 😍

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

If it is working, keep doing it for sure. but if you are getting inconsistent results, this can be the first thing to change to remedy that.

@Lynn_Clifton

2 жыл бұрын

"I’m just measuring how much fun I’m having while painting." - the absolute best reason to paint! Happy Pouring!!

🌿💜 Thank you! You always come through with good Info . We have exchanged messages before. I'm new, but haven't started yet. I do have my scale now. You gave me a good idea. The bottle you use for h20, I'm going to mark it and mix the paint in the squeeze bottles. I will mix about 5 colors & see how I like it. Mix it up a day before so if decide to shake it I can let it settle. I have a torch for bubbles. Treat it like cake batter. 🤣 Have you heard of people who put a marble into the squeeze bottle after the paint is mixed ? I might try 1. I'd have to weigh the marble. By the way what is your name? What do you think of my idea ? Thanks 🌿💜🌿

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

My name is David Rita. You can put a marble in but that really would only help if you leave the paint in long term (months). Otherwise a good shake is sufficient.

Another useful Saturday video. Thanks a lot. You said you'd put a link to the silicone measuring cups under the video but I couldn't see one. Where are they from please?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh crap. Adding them now.

Ok here I am again. I seen on a tutorial about adding oil to paint. Would that be craft oil or can you use any oil like baby oil

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

The most common are silicone oil (like for a treadmill), WD-40 silicone, or coconut serum.

@terrijones3385

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

When you are measuring the paint … Say I need 20 oz of paint is that including the mix or the paint only??

@LeftBrainedArtist

Жыл бұрын

Complete mix (paint + medium + water).

@desufi7981

Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you

Dont you think it would be so much easier if everything in the world was made of silicone? lol. Just seems like things are headed in that direction. So what about storing the mixtures that are made in these silicone cups as they dont come with lids? Do you transfer the leftover's into different cups with lids or how do you seal these? Great topic and something I have been struggling to figure out as well when buying my supplies. So as far as the scale,is a small one sufficient or do I need a larger one to measure 2 batches of pm for the bloom as I see many doing in videos? Thx David

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it ever BB? Just let it dry and peel it off. I have bottles that I transfer my highly used paint in to. Generally because I pour and experiment a lot I only make small batches at a time.

I have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you. But where is the link for the 3oz silicone cups?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Just added them. Forgot to last night.

Oh I don’t do it right… I do if I feel I know I want one part paint and then to part medium and then the rest is water and then if I put in a cell activator I do all that I feel I can tell by the paint when it thick and then the thin paints and then the paints that are actually made for this type of medium pouring paints… But I always make enough paint to do at least three canvases and then I try 3 Different Way I like doing the flip cup that’s my favorite I’ll do a tree ring and I’m still trying to get the hairdryer… This week I got a torch warning here … Long hair and a torch not a good idea LOL there’s some things I always do I make sure I’m sleeveless are usually remember to put my hair up … I actually pick out my paints the night before I have everything put together I will mix my paints the day that I’m going to use them and I don’t use rubber gloves at this point I need to feel And for some reason wearing rubber gloves doesn’t give me an accurate feel… Know what I find interesting is all three canvases come out completely different i’m still not getting cells like I should be I’m not getting any lacing I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again this is the hardest medium I’ve ever had to work with… Oh and I got my cement plastic container this week getting ready for the cooler weather and I’ll be back out in the garage which my kitchen will be very happy about✌️✌️🤟

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thicker paints and very little silicone is the key like we talked about on the phone. I do love the fall weather coming we. We got some rain here which was much needed.

As always very helpful info. But have a question. Can you measure all your paints say 20 different colours and store them and when ready to paint just use them? If so how long will it be okay to store like in a plastic bottles? I know you will have to stir add maybe more water etc.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

If they are in a sealed container that depends on the water you use. 2 weeks for tap water, 4 weeks for filtered water, and 8 weeks for distilled water are the guidelines I go by Janet.

@janetcoleman3366

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you.. I would have thought a lot longer..

What size scale do you recommend?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I use a kitchen scale. They can do a few gallons which is more than enough for what I do.

I'm a newbie I don't have maths to help me I got 0 for exams, I don't have weights to measure, I just don't getit but came up with 70/30 for my medium but getting 250 MLS glue pva white, adding 70 MLS water to mix, it seems to work for me doing pours swipes ring pours, if for blooms I'll add 75 to 80mls water to glue. Don't copy me I may be doing it all wronge.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

If it works for you Marie than you are not doing it wrong!!!

I use a scale to weigh

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lory. Always a good way to go.

Am I the only person who washes disposable portion cups to reuse?

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are a better person than I am Ginger. 😉

Why would anyone replicate a painting ?...be original....be true to the art form .

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You can't 100% replicate anything with pouring. There are just too many variables. But just like with any other art form you use inspiration from what others have done, color palettes, techniques, ratios, etc to get something similar.

Scales are cheap. Materials are expensive. Get a scale.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I don't disagree but lots of people ask this question so I made a video about it.

I love your videos ... but in the civilized world, we use the metric system.

@carrolteel5799

2 жыл бұрын

it's not relevant. its ratios as in 2:1 1:1 as such

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

HEHEHEHE - As an computer engineer I prefer that too. So much easier to understand.

@LeftBrainedArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Ratios are the key but know how much to make if you are making only enough paint for one painting and don't want leftovers the actual total weight/volume is important too.