How to use Acrylic gel medium in paintings tutorial

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7 жыл бұрын

I have been asked how do I paint? What is my process? In this video I cover how I use gel mediums in my paintings. It is a layering technique using translucent layers... a lot of them. I find that Liquitex and Golden products work the same. I go back n forth depending on availability. You can get gel mediums at Blick At Supplies, Michaels, and Hobby Lobby.

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@becauseofkarma2913 4 жыл бұрын

"I don't like to follow rules" the minute I knew I could learn something from you. Great video! Thanks.

@jeffrey.a.hanson 9 ай бұрын

I just never read the rules lol. My friend, “How’d you learn to paint so fast?” Me- “By painting…🤷‍♂️” A different friend said the same thing about writing and recording songs. My answer was the same. I look for quick tips, but you gotta just do it.

@solikewowomy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, I love how relaxed you are with your style of pairing !

@violethelen3802 3 жыл бұрын

this is the nicest way explained about using of gel mediums. you are just sooo natural.

@riccifajardo3910 6 жыл бұрын

I like how you explained it casually instead of Being So "Tutorial"

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

thank you

@rahman077 3 жыл бұрын

@@Midwest_adventure_crew well

@rahman077 3 жыл бұрын

@@Midwest_adventure_crew welcome

@makeyourself9110 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for. I’ve never painted before but I have a vision and I didn’t know how to execute it. Thank you!

@crconway7926 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for showing it after it dried...very helpful!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 7 жыл бұрын

No problem. It does make it tricky to paint.

@purpleplump6650 5 жыл бұрын

Wow how cool !!! Didn't realise that would happen. 🤗I like the glossy finish too. 😎

@divya1387 4 жыл бұрын

YOUR STYLE IS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGG!!! its just pretty and natural

@jordanthamar1 5 жыл бұрын

I like the way you think about the painting process, some things just do as they do. This was really great!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

jordanthamar1 thanks

@soniabrickell4268 4 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point , no flapping about . Great and thank you 👍

@kathleenwildey2757 5 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome! I never knew it could do that! Thanks a ton!

@artbyjes 5 жыл бұрын

So, I love the flow of this. I’m a long time artist, but I’ve been using solely oils for like 20 years. Decided to try acrylic and just wanted to make sure the mediums are what I thought/expected them to be and behave like. This was perfect for that. Thank you 🙏

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Jes Ewers glad it was a useful video

@azzuparis 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I just love the fact that, once the gel dries, a translucent layer of color it's the only thing left. Can't wait to try this, thanks!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Azzu Paris 👍

@neophytosjuliana Жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much. You have cleared all my questions and wandering about this product

@Angie4588 4 жыл бұрын

Soooo talented and wise with the mediums....Cute too!

@jcofortco 6 жыл бұрын

YES!!!! THIS is EXACTLY why I've been looking at YT vids for the past 5 hours!! (Granted, I Learned lots about mediums, but not how to use THIS one in the manner I wanted to use it... which is Exactly what yours showed me!) I was beginning to think a'ight, I'm seeking an off-label use or something, since not seeing what I was looking for. Nope! Thanks to you I'm off to my local Jerry's to hand over even more of that paycheck ;) to get THIS. Wanting to use it to create the brilliant, translucent colors I'm seeking for my jewelry. Cheers! xx :)

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

awsome!

@aamerdol01 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this info! Most helpful video I've found so far!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

kaop2015 I’m glad it was helpful

@shirleya4510 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation of using gel medium with paint. I picked up clear leveling gel to use as a modge podge, but ended up using it, by fluke, with paint and scraped with cardboard. Liked the transparency and texture! Love your work and after checking your channel, discovered that YOU were the artist behind Rats Rod. Wow, neat!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Swurl szs thank you. Yeah I’m kinda of into rat rods and hot rods. I need to draw more of them.

@jeffmoodie6144 7 ай бұрын

Just last night I was working on some colour testing and, after everything was dry, I added some red that I like, about 1/3 red 2/3 medium and added thin coats to some of my swatches to gauge the effect. Very similar to working with watercolour with regards to the transparency but I can go more opaque and have control over the wash. I liked the results and what you demonstrate here is bang on. Very much like a subtle glazing technique.

@inky8294 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing great video. Am gonna start buying mediums

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Inky Spector awesome

@NoniOfFive 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick love the idea for using it as a drop shadow!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

NoniOf 3 👍

@carlottawinters6124 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks so much for sharing your technique.

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

Carlotta Winters no problem. I need to share more.

@helgaveezke7818 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE

@sharonallredart 10 ай бұрын

@allredart thank you for the video on transparenc...great demonstration!

@quitabeans Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Thank you.

@jessierobideaux5925 6 жыл бұрын

This was actually more helpful than the people who show the "right way." I wanted to figure out if this would be a good medium to create translucent sunglasses and I think it's gonna be perfect

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope your approach works.

@alfandeddie 6 жыл бұрын

jessie robideaux Agree! There is no “right” way in art. I detest art snobs.

@NoniOfFive 6 жыл бұрын

alfandeddie amen! 🎨 happy painting

@lefthandstory1280 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful friend ,so nice😃🌲✌️.

@Ulocked_Eyes Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your demo!

@tabashrafi9373 4 жыл бұрын

Nice pic of mustang... beautifully done.

@njfacepainter 2 жыл бұрын

And... now I want to try THIS medium! I've just gotten sand & glass beads to try out. This is a great demo. Also, nice Mustang! I'd know those tail lights anywhere. :)

@RubyRiotCreatives 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!!! Thank you!!

@jenifer2592 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you very much for this video!!

@scottpitner4298 Жыл бұрын

Great info man. Thanks

@MsJaneel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! That was actually helpful!!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Janeel Adams awesome. I’m glad it was helpful

@larsrosen6826 4 жыл бұрын

i have to say at first you scared me using straight black but it looks dope!

@meganrcao_art_thebeautyinm8941 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, Thank You.

@christierella 5 жыл бұрын

Love your vids, hope you make more!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Christie Trout thank you. Ive been slacking on my videos. I do need to produce more.

@bennygee3067 3 жыл бұрын

Good shit man. I've been using translucent layers in my work recently as well, washes and glazes. Really does add depth and luminosity.

@Midwest_adventure_crew 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

@Invisiguy 3 жыл бұрын

The use of the rubber spreaders was news to me. If you use a brush, it can go on patchy and have streaks running through, and also brush texture. Very hard to do a truly smooth application with a bristle brush - though nylon works better than natural bristle.

@yvonnewsd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@John-fp6cd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demonstration. New to painting with this gel stuff. The clerk at the store didn't mention it being white at first.

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

John Geis the white before it dries clear has been the challenge for me.

@AndrewInmanartist 5 жыл бұрын

I use matte heavy gel to make my cheaper, thinner acrylic paints to be more heavy body acrylic paint. It turned out okay. Never used heavy body acrylic, so don't know if it made it similar.

@ShampooWow 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I like it

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Senrysa 3 жыл бұрын

A rule breaker in Art ...yaaaaaassss thank you

@lisaesser9086 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sunnyd1928 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank u!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you for watching

@veercoo 6 жыл бұрын

Great Tutorial. Thanks

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

veercoo thanks

@privatetutor1 4 жыл бұрын

Cool paintings! Hey can we paint over dried, heavy gel gloss? Sculpt out an image, then paint or do you have to mix paint into gel gloss?

@yiss7546 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por los subtitulos en español , ya se como usar el gel.

@martinitang 2 жыл бұрын

Glazing medium vs glass gel., how you choose to use each for different effect? Kindly share. I will try the gloss gel.

@JuliaHacker 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very useful!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful

@bipashachakraborty995 4 жыл бұрын

Hi can I use matte medium as a sealer to finish off my painting? Thanks a lot

@sonyadeantonio 7 жыл бұрын

Super helpful

@Midwest_adventure_crew 7 жыл бұрын

awesome. Thank you for watching

@feed_tastes 9 ай бұрын

Useful video

@babylass5322 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial...thx

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sonianelidanarbonarios5608 Жыл бұрын

Lo puedo mezclar con óleo en vez de acrílico?

@karennaturallyartby 7 жыл бұрын

that helps a lot!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it is helpful

@kevinmitchell9139 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work Nick

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@geography2113 7 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thank you for interesting lesson 🇺🇦👌

@jeffrey.a.hanson 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been wondering if I should try the heavy gel to get that oil sheen on certain parts of my paintings. I got a football helmet and some guitar paintings that I really want to pop off the background.

@nicksinclair6847 9 ай бұрын

It does leave a gloss. Lights definitely reflect of the art.

@timmidillard3795 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, just what I need for galaxy pours. Translucence.

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Timmi Dillard 👍

@TMcocoa 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@jacquelinewoodart 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@Danielle-nz9tn 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, can you give more info about the rubber paint applicators you are using? I can’t find them on Dick Blick or Amazon. I am not sure what they are called in order to do a proper search. Do you have a brand name or name of item to look for online? Thanks! Awesome video-nice explanation and I love your art!

@Danielle-nz9tn 5 жыл бұрын

For anyone else who may be looking for those tools, I finally figured it out! They are called generally called color shapers and/or contours. The brand Princeton Catalyst calls theirs wedges, blades and mini-blades. You can find them at Dick Blick here: www.dickblick.com/products/princeton-catalyst-wedges-and-contours/. Also, look here at Dick Blick for a similar type product (featured in this video): www.dickblick.com/products/wide-colour-shapers/. The ones at the second link are much pricier, for some reason, but I think the ones on the first page seem much more versatile.

@robertcook2680 7 ай бұрын

There is no "right" way, but whatever way that achieves what you want. My high school art teacher often referred to "happy accidents;" creative art-making includes happy accidents and eventually "accidents" that the artist has learned and purposely pursues to achieve his or her desired end result.

@hamzaammar5206 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@librsuriah6984 3 жыл бұрын

Can we mix with some water?

@martinitang 2 жыл бұрын

If I used it as a stencil paste, when dried I want to color over it, should I use a gesso layer first?

@Midwest_adventure_crew 2 жыл бұрын

Great question. I’m not really sure. I would always gesso the raw canvas. But that’s just how I paint.

@mr_hppd348 4 жыл бұрын

How do I make paint stay looking wet. I don't like the way paint looks when it dries, Is there an additive I need to mix in with the paint. Are there certain paints better at this? Special technique? I want to keep it looking like it does when I squeeze it out of the tube. I am brand new to painting, but it does seem that artist who glop on tons of paint tend to achieve this? Pollock? PLEASE HELP

@Midwest_adventure_crew 4 жыл бұрын

Jack Funkinstain I use matte finishes. I guess you could cost it with a gloss finish

@troyingram716 10 ай бұрын

I got a bunch of basic liquitex. Does that gel make basic paint profesional? What kind of resin is used in the professional liquitex paint?

@Midwest_adventure_crew 10 ай бұрын

I guess that depends on your idea of professional. I don’t know anything about resin

@donjuliuswilson5387 Жыл бұрын

Dope intro song 🔥. 🖖🏽

@janicejanice6206 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know the rules because I've never painted so when I heard that I figured this was a good place to start.

@terrijuanette486 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you (or someone) can help me out here. I have just a question or two since I don't paint pictures or murals, I paint furniture. Instead of dark waxes & spray on powder glazes, I'd like to try this. I think I could make some cool effects on the pieces that will make heads turn trying t wonder how I achieved that look but I'd need to paint a base color, (like a bright yellow or white or whatever) that is durable, so I need to know if the glazes will work over any water based paint & not just acrylic.

@Midwest_adventure_crew 2 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent question. My answer is...I have no idea. Sorry I am of no help. I do hope you find your answer.

@shortordercurrycooks4050 3 жыл бұрын

What are those plastic knifes/ brushes called? They are cool to create backgrounds. Thank you for sharing this!

@Midwest_adventure_crew 3 жыл бұрын

Palette knife

@ceciliacarreras8331 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Where do you buy the rubber brush

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

cecilia carreras I get them at Blick art supplies (Dick Blick)

@malakabushusha 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@mecca115able 6 жыл бұрын

Like your video im getting back into art. My dad was the best! In my DNA..LOL

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Paula C 👍

@twilsstanton9506 5 жыл бұрын

If you add a little water to your jell iyou will see your black color and keep the translucent quality.

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for the tip. I'll give that a try.

@sooey1654 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you ! Sounds stupid but are they safe to breathe in ?

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

Hot Chloco good question. I haven’t had any issues with vapors or anything like that. I’ve worked in areas not well ventilated without any problems.

@sooey1654 6 жыл бұрын

nick sinclair That's good to hear. I'm pretty new to acrylic gel mediums so thanks !

@randomgirel8258 5 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. Thank you.

@randomgirel8258 5 жыл бұрын

Btw- it seems like the right way to me!

@tonicrouch6886 Жыл бұрын

did I miss something....I did not hear if the paint was oils or acrylic paint?

@TeleporterM11 6 жыл бұрын

Acrylic doesn’t have a lot of technical rules.,that’s why so many people love it more than oils.

@Midwest_adventure_crew 6 жыл бұрын

Roger Bonner that’s why I like it. And it dries faster, which I also like.

@eliani_g5578 4 жыл бұрын

Why are all of these type of videos so old😬. I used the Michael set

@michelacattaneo6815 9 ай бұрын

Sotto titoli in italiano.Grazie

@sandybeebe9149 5 жыл бұрын

I learned not to use water ...and to use gel medium instead ..

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Sandy Beebe 👍

@sereneroche1608 2 жыл бұрын

wikked! Thanks Plus you cute! lol

@Zomfoo 5 жыл бұрын

Why not just use traditional glazing technique?

@Midwest_adventure_crew 5 жыл бұрын

Zombie Fool because I’m just messing around. I found something that worked for me.

@elizabethteixeira1990 Жыл бұрын

Isn't this technique or approach technically just glazing without using a glazing medium?

@Midwest_adventure_crew Жыл бұрын

Pretty much

@tuberider2077 2 жыл бұрын

Great info but the Rap is crap at the start of the video.

@radurobert1 Жыл бұрын

"I don't like to follow rules"🤣so silly

@shipped_my_pants_3000 7 жыл бұрын

Honestly? I think it looks muddy and shitty. Like dried Elmer's glue with dye

@timmidillard3795 5 жыл бұрын

then don't use it

@sebastianfairfax2058 4 жыл бұрын

Off-putting music. Share your paint knowledge; not your music (SIC) preference.