Welzie is a Resin Artist from Maui, Hawaii who specializes in making happy and fun art using the same process as building surfboards. Since a teenager Welzie had ben engulfed in the surfing lifestyle and making art. After graduating UH Manoa in Art, Welzie combined his knowledge of building surfboards with his creative art style. Developing his resin art at the Two Crows Surfboards factory Welzie has gained a fan base of collectors who enjoy his happy and whimsical colors and style.
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Are we allowed to COPY your wave🌊 drawing?
Great video! I'd love to know what you recommend to use to seal my art project and protect it from the elements. It's a wood based project with oil paints on it, but so far I haven't found good sealants that don't also melt the paint. Debating if epoxy is the best route to go or not.
Check out my video on clear coating. Clear oil based spray will work
I have tried twisting in both directions. Did they change the design of their new pens or something? Or is it just stuck on really tight? I even got pliers and now the plastic is slightly damaged 🙃 but still functional I have water brushes that also twist the opposite direction. I'm suspicious It's so that it's not as easy to take off concerning most people in the world are right-handed.
What do you recommend for drawing on? I know they can eat up paper and if the surface is super rough it can eat up the nibs. Also got to say im happy im not the only person who is deliberately covering my hands and arms in art supplies.
"Not watching videos in between customers"... I need to hear things like this. Appreciate the reminder lol.
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Do they work on fabric
Can you refill the pens with common acrylic paints?
You can refill it… but will it work the same? Getting the consistency of acrylic paint to work in the pen tip may be more trouble than it’s worth.
@@WelzieArt thank you for the reply
@Welzie Art Question - what works best for EPP foam material, on RC plane/aircraft ? Can i use oil based pen ? Will in interact/dissolve the foam ? Will it stick well to foam surfaces? Many thanks
You’ll have to experiment on some scrap foam first. I think acrylic will be fine but the oil may dissolve the foam. Good luck
Hi, there! I already checked like a lot of videos about this topic and yours help me a lot. However, I’ve been struggling about prices and values for a bit since I do quite a “unique” artwork. Basically, I do framed art pieces based on Simone’s and it is hard to find others to compare a little bit about how other artists make the approach with this kind of artworks.
It was hard for me in the beginning pricing my art. I just sold my art the most affordable I could. Start your pricing off at a level someone will actually buy it. Sell before raising prices.
Very helpful, thanks for posting.
Thank you!
I have a car that is vinyl wrapped and I want to do a cartoon style comic outline of the car what is your recommendation? From what I saw in the video oil based seems the way to go but would love a proper answer!
Oil based will be the way to go. Try experimenting a little on a part of the car that is hard to see. Good luck!
I've been an on and off again painter for over 50 years, and everything you said. I agree with EVERYTHING you said. Best wishes, best of luck, cheers. :)
Thanks!!
Nice short vid thanks! Would it work on metal?
I’ve sprayed it on metal. Works ok. You should do a couple experiments first
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Can someone help me? I painted a plastic piece with oil paint, can I clear coat it by spraying?
What type of oil paint? Clear enamel spry should be fine on plastic and oil based paint
I've been. Working on an original piece I've created from scratch myself and I think it is amazing I'm almost done with it but I need to figure out how to sell it I dont live anywhere near a place that surfing is popular would you happen to be interested to see what I have and maybe help me sell it
can i spray this over my learners' pastel work to seal/protect?
I think there is spray specifically for pastel, but I do think this will work as well
Do you mind me asking how old you are, what was your timeline as an artist that lead you up to your current age?
That’s a long answer. I’m 41, all the steps that led me to where I am now are on my bio on my website 🤙🏼
Are you multiple people in the shop?
I have a couple people working for me
Hey mate just wondering if you have tried refilling them with tube acrylic paint and some water or a medium to mix the paint with I've got heaps of acrylic tube paints. Also do you know roughly what the posca paint consistency is I'd love to do custom colours and try to get as close as i can to poscas paint consistency. Cheers
Gday mate! I haven’t tried using acrylic tube paint but have always thought about it. The posca paint is about as thick as soy milk. Give it a try and let me know. It would be super fun to have the range of colors from tube paint
@@WelzieArt No worries man thankyou I'll give it a try and let you know. Yeah it would be a good video idea i couldn't find any videos using tube paint to refill them i think acrylic tube paint would be great have so many colour options i buy mine for 99 cents when they are on sale works out really good on the cheap instead of buying big bottles of acrylic paints from the more expensive brands 👍
@TRENT698- I’ve always wanted to use nova paint colors in the paint pens as well. One of these days I’ll try make that video
Sorry if this question has been asked, but I wanted to customize some none leather convers type shoes which markers do you recommend?
I think either pen will work. I’ve never done it before so make sure to do some experimenting on the inside of the tongue before you commit to the whole shoe
a lot of great tips. thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Great tips! I do wonder though, how do you handle situations with people who look at low prices and still tell you they're too expensive? Or say "I don't want to pay that" right to your face? I've had this happen so many times and it's always frustrating. My usual response ultimately amounts to "then don't buy it" in the nicest way I can put it, but people like this are constant.
I know the feeling! A safe way to throw a little back in their face is to say “not everyone can afford it” This will value your art while making them feel uncomfortable. Try it next time and tell me how it goes. It works
I painted a helmet using the posca paint pens and I used the 2X clear, the posca paint began to crack. How do I prevent that from happening?
I’ve made that mistake too. It’s cracking because the helmet is oil based and the posca pens are acrylic. Acrylic can’t go over oil or will crack. Only way to prevent is use an oil based paint over the oil based plastic helmet
@@WelzieArt any suggestion as to what paint pens I can use on helmets? I’d like to continue to draw on them as opposed to airbrushing.
@WAIT4BOB try sharpie oil based pens. I’ve had the best luck with them in the oil based paint pen department
Where can I do prints? How to look for it?
Where can you make prints? Is that the question? I have a whole video on prints. Check it out
Love these tips thank you so much for these tips!!!!
Awesome thanks!
Super helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for commenting!
will it work on coffee ☕️ painting 🖼
Probably will, but experiment first
I'm applying for my first street fair in a few weeks. When setting up does it ever happen where you can park your car in front of your booth then move your car when you're done? Or would I always have to carry everything over?
Great question. Often you get an hour window before the event to pull your car up to the booth to drop off. Then you can unload. Make sure this is possible by reading the rules and time for the the event. I have been to events where you can’t pull up to your booth. So make sure to read the rules to your event
Question: with oil based pens, what’s the best way to seal them? Water based poly?
You don’t really need to but you can use a spray enamel. Do not use water based poly
@@WelzieArt thanks for the fast response! Just curious as to why not use water based poly? I just made a set of cornhole boards for a wedding and will be used as a guest book. My customer wants me to seal the signatures afterwards, I used an oil based white paint to cover the boards, is it a bad idea to use an oil based paint marker to have the guests sign? They will have over 2 weeks time to cure so I am hoping using oil based paint markers to sign will not cause any issues.
@bigdsfishingandoutdoors like the video says. Oil over oil or acrylic is ok but don’t do acrylic over oil
I want to sell my art for thousands. Do you think clients goes to festivals and pay that?
Depends on the festival. Some festivals do have higher end clients. Are you currently selling your artwork for thousands? If you’re not selling your artwork outside of festivals for thousands you won’t be at an art fair. The way to make the most at art fairs is with smaller more affordable items like prints. I used to make my most money on selling my prints
This is cool , wish I found this years ago 😅
Thanks!
Thanks for the explanation! Are both pens suitable for works on primed canvas?
Yes
Can I use the spray on painted leather shoes ( with Ponca marker)?
I’m not sure I haven’t tried that. I would assume so
Thank u soooo much 😊
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You are exactly who I need right now. I’m a watercolor artist and have been told my style is unique due to use of intense color and unusual composition. Ive also learned watercolor Batik which is very exciting and challenging. I’ve joined local art associations here in the New Orleans area, but do not paint French Quarter or swamp scenes lol. I’ve won prizes at local shows and am ready to try the big shows along the gulf coast your videos have given me the confidence and business plans to move forward. Thank you so much😉😉😉
Thank you! Stoked to hear these videos help. You’re going to love expanding your business and growing your art career. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
how do you pack up an art piece when it is purchased? do you use die cut plastic bags with handles?
Usually we don’t bag matted prints. Original artwork is usually placed in the bubble wrap that we brought it to the show in. If you must provide bags or packages keep super simple. Nothing custom. It’s expensive and time consuming. Keep it simple. Simple is more “eco friendly”
Thanks for sharing your amazing work! I also have a unique project and question. I am casting white bonded marble statues and need to paint them with colorful artwork, basically using the statue as my canvas. The statue will be placed in a permanent location outdoors in northern USA (cold, rain, snow, heat). I've been using a Maker-Pro primer as the first coat, letting it dry and then painting using Liquitex acrylics (and similar brands). Then I send it to a fiberglass shop who clear coats it for me. After a month outside, the entire paint job just peels off the statue, like a facial mask. What am I doing wrong?
Painting on Marble doesn’t really work. That’s why you don’t see it anywhere. Since your painting it you might as well use wood so the paint can bond. If you have a good fiberglass shop you can pour the mold with resin and paint that. But you’re not doing anything wrong. Marble just can be painted
Really helpful video, thank you! Would this spray work on a clear plastic phone case that's been covered in Liquitex Gesso as primer, then decorated with Posca pens? I want to seal it to ensure the art doesn't scrape or flake off and make it waterproof. Thanks!
It will work, but there is no way it’s going to not get scratched or peel up. Liquitex is water based and won’t bond to the plastic. So anything on top of that will eventually peel off. Phones take a beating. Not many options for paint to stick on permanently
@@WelzieArt thank you, that's really helpful. My 12yo kid is creating a phone case for her friend and wants it to last as long as possible. Any suggestions of what might work better? She has LOTS of supplies (and talent) but I'm not at all arty to help her!
@SarahMatheson oil based paint markers will be your best bet when trying to art up a phone case
Appreciate you my rad friend🙌
I appreciate you!
Super awesome video! Many thanks n much love for sharing your process🤟
Thank you!
Do you recommend getting liability insurance in case something were to happen in your booth at a fair or perhaps once someone gets your art home. Like say the hanging mechanism broke on the back and fell and injured someone or something? Thank you for your videos!
I do recommend getting liability insurance. I have it and have had it for a while. It’s not that much money and can really save you in a bad situation.
@@WelzieArt Much appreciation! I will look into it.😀
Thank you for the great tips. I would love for you to consider making a video on the do's and don'ts of creating and setting up your booth and displays. For instance, I have been to one particular festival many years in a row, and they always hold it during high wind season and inevitably I see many booth's and art blowing over. Also recommendations on types of displays for art and photography etc. Thanks a million.
Thanks for the feedback!
I'm doing my first fair this summer and this video was incredibly helpful!
Thanks! Hope it helps! You’re going to do great!
SUCH GREAT ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUU
Thanks!! Hope it helps!
Hi, thanks a lot for this video. :D (y) I am starting glabally with paint pens. And I have a kind of trivial question: what about the glass window after several years under a Posca paint? Once scratched/removed (when I will move from this falt) will the window keep any trace from the paint? Thanks again, happy paints
The window might have traces. Especially after a couple years. Best to experiment first 🤙🏼
How long does it take to dry? I plan on using corn hole boards as a guest book for our wedding. Having the guests sign their names with an oil based sharpie paint marker. Do you think if it was sprayed after all of the guests were done that it could be used an hour later?
If it’s warm weather it should be ok. Make sure to spray lightly and don’t let the spray puddle. Keep in the sun till you need to use but should be fine
Do the acrylic pens work on felt
I haven’t tried but my guess is oil based would be better
Tile Grout Pens, from Shein & Temu work very well & Not just on Tiles/Grout. They are water based, but waterproof when dry - I use them for painting my Fishing Floats (Red & Black) Available in other colours also, like Yellow, Green, blue & Metallic Silver.
Great tip thank you! I’ll have to get some of those and test em out. Thanks!
That was amazing! As someone preparing for their first art fest, this was super helpful
Remember to have fun and don’t stress out too much. Just putting yourself out there and doing an art fest is a win!