#4590

#4590-Delightful Tall Garden of "Weeden"- Eden Fluid Acrylics Pouring 3.15.19
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I begin with a 10"x20" stretched canvas. All the paints I use are acrylic paints mixed with additives to help them flow more easily. All my colors are stored and mixed in squeeze bottles for ease of use. I coat the whole surface with a thick layer of white paint. I have a shallow container of colors leftover and I add many many more colors to it. I dribble looping random abstract ribbons of colors into the bottom 1/3 of the canvas. The ribbons do not touch the bottom edge. I tip the canvas toward the bottom edge to flow and stretch the paint vertically. It pools against the edge of a plastic card I use to stop the paint from flowing away and I tip the canvas back to flow the pooled paint back into the design. I manipulate the design by dragging a flat front spatula up and down pulling the patterns to create the impression of foliage. I also do this with a bamboo skewer. I use the skewer to create spirals and push and pull leaves and add dots to decorate flowers. I love a loop of ball chain to drag out ribbons of textured paint and also to add spiral elements. I add some green to accent the rest of the colors and enhance the overall weedy theme. I forget a stem that gets added after the recording finishes, and also a few other enhancements to finish.
My "pouring" mixture is 3/4 Floetrol with 1/4 (estimated) GAC800 from "Golden" (prevents cracking and adds shine to dry artwork.)mix into it thoroughly. Depending on the paint the amounts of color can vary. I like to begin with half pouring mixture and half color. After that is mixed VERY thoroughly I add more pouring mixture until the viscosity (thickness) is like warm hone. If I want it thinner I add more Pouring mixture. If the color is not strong enough I add more pigment. When mixing colors my amounts are always estimated and then altered to get the right consistency I like. I use plastic squeeze bottles with measurements on the side. I add a marble to my bottle to aid in the mixing process. Marbles work well but exercise caution if you end up with more than one they will shatter in the mixture eventually. It's imperative (Important) that all mixture be shaken thoroughly once before using in any session the first every time! The consistency is usually medium "body" weight, but other weights are usable with minor adjustments. All my acrylic paints are mixed in advance and contained and stored in squeeze bottles. If you are not using squeeze bottles, I suggest using a container that has a tight-fitting lid or seals the container with Glad sticky wrap. I have often used the 4oz size plastic deli containers, and the paint keeps for a long time in them, but you must stir before using the mix again. Floetrol and other flow agents will rise to the top between uses. None of my acrylic paint has any added silicone. To create the pearlescent effects seen in most of my artworks, I use "Golden's" Iridescent pearl "Fine" added to colors. I add a good squirt directly into whatever I am mixing in. I recommend experimenting to find out how much is enough for your ideal shimmer.
Every day I learn new things. I will never stop experimenting, and I am happy to share what I discover with you.
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#4575 wet shown in this video.