#3908 Going With The Flow, Lots Of Tools Fluid Acrylics Art 12.04.18

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I use a 14"x14" 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.
A propane torch is cautiously passed over the surface of the canvas to release any air in the paint that might result in bubbles forming while the artwork dries or leaving pockmarks if left to pop on their own. Warming the paint will also often encourage patterns to emerge because the paint in combination with the Floetrol used in my pouring mix encourages cells to form. I add a circle of white paint in the middle leaving the center blank around the circle I use black and blue paint and use a spatula to fill in the blanks swiping to the outer edges resulting in beautiful cell patterns I continue to use the spatula to pull paint and my original plan changes. I try a number of techniques and using a bamboo skewer to manipulate paint, an air tube to move paint, squeeze bottles of premixed colors to add more paint, and finally choose a combination of dragging a ball chain and pulling a basting brush to create new patterns from the center to the outside edges. All kinds of unexpected effects happen, resulting eventually in a very satisfying end.


My "pouring" mixture is 3/4 Floetrol with 1/4 (estimated) GAC800 from "Golden" (prevents cracking and adds shine to dry artwork.) mixed into it thoroughly. Depending on the paint the amounts of color can vary. I like to begin with a halfpouring 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 tightfitting 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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#3902 wet shown in this video
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