How NOT to do a Dutch pour - Beginner mistakes and easy instructions

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I've done a lot of acrylic pouring techniques but very rarely have I done the Dutch pour. After a few fails we definitely get some noteworthy results.
If you understand how fluid acrylic paints interact and the dynamics of the liquid paint, you really can do any pouring technique. It might takes some failures (the best way to learn) which I demonstrate here.
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@marjorielugg9423 Ай бұрын

I learn more but also get more laughs from you our left brained artist. Never quit for our sake.

@LeftBrainedArtist Ай бұрын

😊😅 Thanks Marjorie.

@phillippawood1720 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching you, showing how to paint with liquid paints, thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Phillippa!

@joycarles8271 3 жыл бұрын

Watching your work is always a teaching moment thank you so much for everything you do I really appreciate it and enjoy watching you! You have a real talent for explaining patiently and carefully what it is you’re doing so that even the Dullest of us can follow you!!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You aren't dull at all Joy. You're exactly like me. Meticulous and thorough. 😉

@xobriquet 5 ай бұрын

@leftbrainedartist Hi David, another valuable experiment for your audience! Dutch pours are so tricky…I’ve scraped loads of paint trying to get something halfway decent. Here’s what I’m learning… 1) I went bigger and that has helped (8x8, 10x10, or 12x12). 2) I also went a little less thin than Soby mixtures-I can’t yet control the travel speed of thinner paint. Using her consistency worksheet and Consistency Standard (CS), when the CS reaches the Test Line, I prefer my paint to be slightly above that first line (the line that demarcates the beginning of the optimal zone). 3) I use a lower-powered blow dryer (1000 watts) on low for now-it “slows the game down” while I’m still learning. 4) To compensate for my blowout cell-making inadequacies, I use the Shelee bloom trick-a drizzle of cell activator mix (in any high density color I like) as the last layer. But I’m a super newbie and I’m just trying all kinds of stuff to figure it all out, so I really have no idea what I’m doing 🤣

@LeftBrainedArtist 5 ай бұрын

I do #2 also. I find it works way better for me.

@paulalarson5783 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Thank you!! I love learning the basics. It helps

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

YW as always Paula. I agree. I never thought I could do pouring and when I first started I just wanted to give up cause I couldn't recreate what others were creating. I realized that I just had to start basic and change what I did little by little until I got the results I was hoping for, or some that I didn't but loved equally as much.

@sandybruderer2084 3 жыл бұрын

Four blows and you are done. I can’t blow for the life of me. First time I tried, my teeth fell into the paint so of course I am discouraged but thought I would give it another shot. This time I tried without the teeth and it still didn’t work out. Guess that’s just not for me🇨🇦

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Try using a straw. You get smaller "waves" but it should allow you do it without those problems.

@lisajones1036 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@doloresdrury8018 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness Sandy You just gave me a good laugh!

@TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to type while laughing..sorry. Try straws for small blows. Okay, that sounded wrong. Anyway, try a blow dryer for larger ...okay, yes...blows.

@doloresdrury8018 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness your teeth fell out?? OMG Sorry but that is too funny. I have a hard time with the dutch pours, But David gave me good advice as well. I have better results now!!!!

@hawkpaul8735 3 жыл бұрын

I've tried Dutch pour twice and failed twice. Now you've made me want to try again. Thanks for a great video.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

YW. I'll probably do a few more videos with what I learn over the next few weeks.

@phylvalen9991 3 жыл бұрын

I love your test videos, I really appreciate your comments re paint weight/density and colour combinations vs what results in muddy outcomes. As a beginner I'm practicing with all my old paints mixed and remixed from my polystyrene magic art days...and have mostly gotten mud but it's helping to get the feel of all the various aspects of pouring. Now I know how to test the various new paints I got. Thank you so much!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Felicity. Sounds like we should start seeing some real magic out of you soon!

@tafkabecky 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you are learning right along with us. And i also enjoyed how you showed what to do and what not to do. This type of painting is a lot of trial and error and its cool when we can all learn from each other. Because you are so genuine, I subscribed after watching only one of your videos :-) High five!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky. That is exactly how I hope people feel. This is totally a trial and error hobby and getting a few shortcuts here and there from each other's experiments is how I like to learn too.

@MishysArtFromTheheHeart Жыл бұрын

I totally agree I’m a newbie and have learned so much. Thank you

@marianne1959 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching pours for months ...haven't tried yet. This video was by far the most helpful!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

So glad Maria. When are you going to start? Even a small pour will be more beneficial to your learning than hours of videos.

@saffronkohler9988 3 жыл бұрын

I have been loving your left-brained approach to these processes.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Saffron. I appreciate that. Helps me learning so much so I figured others might be the same.

@ginac733 2 жыл бұрын

You're amazing and wonderful!! I have no tips, I get them from YOU!! Thank you for all you do. 🙋♥️✝️🇺🇲

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Gina.

@ginac733 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist aw, you're very welcome! I make vids on my main YT site, and I know editing and filming are a lot of work, plus the painting info. I just appreciate fine people like you. 🙋♥️✝️🇺🇲

@TheWorldIsMineForTheTaking 2 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber - you have literally changed the way I look at any paint pour project I do. Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I definitely don't follow the traditional artist's path so I glad to see that it is helping others too!

@zyrapaints4456 3 жыл бұрын

I like the last one you made. it is very pretty. And I like how you experiment and explain everything you do.Thumbs up.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zyra. That's the way I learn so I am glad others are finding it helpful.

@Space_cadet0007 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for showing us your results and what you learned. I’ve been doing Dutch pours for months now. Some good results and a lot of bad. I think on small surfaces less is definitely more and you got that right here but I’d blow softer you can get nice effects. After saying that I think it’s much easier to get a beautiful pour on a larger canvas. Red is my nemesis so I’d love to see if you could do one. 👍🤞🏻

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I'll have to try red for sure.

@dannafryer 3 жыл бұрын

They turned out awesome thank you for teaching us ❤❤❤❤❤

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dannas. This was a fun project for sure.

@noemisartcorner841 3 жыл бұрын

They turned out so pretty. 👍🏽

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noemi. These were really fun for sure.

@alliev8701 3 жыл бұрын

Love these colors! I agree the silver didn't work, so I love that you kept that color out after. Always learning something new everytime I watch your videos!!! Thank you!!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allie. Sometimes . . . ok who are we kidding, ALWAYS we need to inspect and adapt with our painting. That way every painting you do you learn and improve your skills.

@junethiel632 3 жыл бұрын

I know next to nothing about Dutch pours apart from watching loads of vids! But last week I tried on some small wood squares. I can tell you, thin paint works better, and also, blow once over an area, tweak very little after this - you get fab cells and lacing just with paint and water!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks June!

@patriciamalone3553 2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised just paint and water make cells because there are recipes using a lot of other things to get cells… have to try it.

@isabellejourdan 3 жыл бұрын

That's truly awesome. I must try it 😸

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely should. I'll be doing a lot more of these soon.

@Lynn_Clifton 3 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely in love with that blue! 😍😍 I think that's got to be the hardest thing about being a new pourer - I want ALL the colors. Every.Single.One 😆 Thanks for showing this! I love that color combo (without the silver, I agree.)

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynn. I have more blue's than any other color. It goes so well with so many colors.

@TatiQ0 3 жыл бұрын

In my personal life, I love silver. I only wear silver jewelry, I have an industrial style of decorating my home with a lot of silver metal pieces, but I am never really happy with it in my fluid paintings. It’s been hard for me to accept, but gold, copper and bronze just turn out better. It’s nice to hear someone else wasn’t totally happy with silver. 👍🏻 You did a fab job for not much experience with Dutch pours. You definitely paid attention to Rinske.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tonya. I might have to try silver as the base rather than an accent color. It takes over anyways so might as well embrace that.

@TatiQ0 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Silver as à base is a great idea! I might try that. I also bought various silver micas to add. I’m determined to make something silver work so I can keep my theme. I just got an iridescent blue-black from Pebeo that I hope helps make the silver play better with my blues.

@Space_cadet0007 2 жыл бұрын

Tonya, me too!! There’s a lot of grey in my house so I wanted silver too, I’ve tried all ways to do it even tried metallic spray paint in my pours with so so results. I’m beginning to think the only was is to embellish with silver leaf 🤷‍♀️

@TatiQ0 2 жыл бұрын

@@Space_cadet0007 That’s not a bad idea, I will try it! I also bought silver acrylic paint markers. I just haven’t quite decided how I will use it for embellishments.

@marystewart8905 3 жыл бұрын

Love the last one. I have no tips, since I suck when it comes to a Dutch Pour. Rinse and Kanella Ciraco make it look so easy. I actually bought a new blow dryer with a diffuser and I also have the mini leaf blower and purchased the attachments from Tracie Reed's etsy shop, but haven't tried another Dutch Pour with any of them yet. Thanks for another helpful video.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You are always welcome Mary. Definitely will have more to come.

@novallasuter8197 3 жыл бұрын

you're a excellent teacher 👏.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Novalla. I really appreciate that.

@carolehubert8703 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David for your great videos 🙏🤗

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You are more than welcome Carole. Thanks for watching.

@freedombee9900 5 ай бұрын

I LOVED both of the last two pours, ESP THE LAST ONE whiich is TOTALLY GEORGEOUS

@LeftBrainedArtist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@les.creations.giselle1499 3 жыл бұрын

The last one is amazing. big blue flower in a garden🙌

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Giselle. It wasn't bad. Just very one sided. The colors worked well for sure.

@hollygoettelmann154 3 жыл бұрын

Love the yellow, blue & white combination. You might like the results if you use a cheap hair dryer, or perhaps a metal straw? Thanks for your demo!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely something to try next.

@marceyvogt2007 3 жыл бұрын

How did I miss this one? I agree about the silver not belonging with the other colors. Beautiful little tiles. Thank you David.☮️💖🎶

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcey. My wife did too for some reason. She just informed me that I needed to resin those for her. 8)

@SnapKrakenPop 3 жыл бұрын

I personally use a PVA/Gloss Medium mix that’s then watered down thoroughly to mix with my paints for a Dutch pour. I find mixing just paint and water ends up using too much paint and costing more money in the long run!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

So true. Paint and water is definitely one of the most expensive ways to do this.

@missh8008 2 жыл бұрын

So pretty. Love them

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miss H.

@qthqsl 3 жыл бұрын

Eres un excelente profesor ¡¡¡¡ gracias, aprendo mucho.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Es un placer Graciela.

@user-jf4xi4tv3q 2 жыл бұрын

These are gorgous!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@colleenlevy825 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video!! I have only tried a dutch pour twice and both times they turned out ok but definitely not the look I was going for. Rinske and Kanella make it look so easy. It's such a beautiful technique if I could only get it right! LOL. I would love to see you try a dutch pour with a larger canvas to make it easier to see what you were doing. I will look through your playlist to see if you already have a video like that that I may have missed.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

They have so much experience under their belts. I don't want people to give up though because their first few pours aren't as good as theirs. Hopefully this gives people some direction on how to improve on the next painting.

@doloresdrury8018 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips David!!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Any time Dolores. Thanks for watching.

@leetrayer774 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing....your approach is appreciated by this Math major!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Sometimes we just need to look at things from a completely different angle. Especially those of us that never thought we could be artistic.

@maryallison0509 3 жыл бұрын

I did a 4 x 2 inch set of 4 paintings. I used silver gold black and white. With black as the back ground of 2 and white back ground of the other 2. But I put about a fifty cent size pile of paint in the center. And I used the 3 remaining colors in each. But I used a bended straw to make the blow more deliberate. And I blew in 4 different directions. I got a really cool effect. Almost looking like a flower.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, yeah someone else mentioned using a straw. Definitely an idea I'll use sometime in the future Mary.

@rhondaflynn3 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Doesn't look like a failure at all. I loved the one you scraped! Try harder to fail! Lol. Yes, I am binge watching your channel.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You are a gem Rhonda. Thanks. BTW your secret is safe with me.

@aleksandra_acrylic_art94 10 ай бұрын

How pretty the final tile is 😍 thank you for this informative video 🤩🙌

@LeftBrainedArtist 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Aleksandra. Glad to help.

@Spiceyspiney 3 жыл бұрын

I've never tried Dutch pours on a tile. It's way easier on a bigger canvas to get a nice result I've found but now I feel the challenge of doing it smaller 😊 I love the lacing and cells you got and the colours are gorgeous

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

The tile was a necessity while I wait for my wife's hair drying to start dying so I can buy her a new one and claim hers for me. I think there is something magical about how different the little ones turn out though for sure.

@anthonywolfe5304 3 жыл бұрын

I agree it seems with almost every technique it's harder on small canvases

@palwashafineart4839 3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonywolfe5304 i have not done alot pouring ibdo totally different paintings but i have tried in the past yes, I agree ! Small is a bit difficult!

@catherinereid2139 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Well tank you for your experiences I had the same problem !!! To think !!!! I'd love to see with purples and Pink's that's exactly the next painting that I'll do tanks for the inspiration!!!! 🙏🏻😁

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thanks Catherine. I'll put that no my list of ideas.

@SherryStanhope 3 жыл бұрын

Many don't blow base paint over, say it lightens paints. Molly & Kanella are two awesome at this technique! They'll put more base paint around just to help the flow without blowing it over! Love your second o one, great cells! 💛💚

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherry. I'll try that next time.

@SherryStanhope 3 жыл бұрын

It turned out pretty, you asked for suggestions so I just gave a couple examples!

@DeTurquoise Жыл бұрын

Please what is the original reason for the blowing it over at first? I tried it once but it suprisingly worked... But again it didnt :D thx for the answer

@oguislacasa2253 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, DAVID, WHAT A WAY TO EXPERIMENT AND SAVE MEATERIALS, WITH THE SMALL TILES, I HAVE SOME AT HOME SO I'LL TRY TO DO AS YOU. NO DOUBT, YOU ARE A GENIOUS, THANKS AGAIN. BEST WISHES, GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS FROM 🇲🇩.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Oguis.

@oguislacasa2253 2 жыл бұрын

AS ALWAYS, YOU ARE AN ANGEL. BEST WISHES, GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS FROM 🇲🇩.

@labretbear 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! When I say fail I mean it 🤔...when you said it , you succeeded immediately ! Thank you for showing how to fix a color that you don't like ( the gray)...👏🏾👏🏾

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Teddy.

@louise5511 3 жыл бұрын

I have been painting on upcycled vinyl records (small 45s) and it realized this week that this blow method is great for them. My tip is to try drizzling one or two colors around in drops and thin lines, then blowing them out.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea for sure Louise. Where do you get the Vinyl?

@louise5511 3 жыл бұрын

I recently got a big box of vinyl from FreeCycle. Neighbors have also given me some of their scratched ones.

@proximityfpv1722 3 жыл бұрын

I just got all my stuff and nailed a galaxy and a free hand swipe first try- first pours! Just did what made sense, using everything I largened here, Jmo, and a few others regarding tech and tact. They look so good. I used 1 part paint, 1 part luiqetex, and one part glue - with silocone in colors and small amounts of black and white between dard and light colors. I'm using sergeant arts paint that are known for not mixing and I leaned o that to make sure I didn't get mud. didn't mix at all realy so I got cells in cells and white and black multi collored cells in cells right next to perfect strands and lacing like craxy on my swipe. Thanks AGAIN, so much fun and I have two pieces I love - now I need a lot of canvas...

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Well done. Onward and upward from here.

@rons3634 2 жыл бұрын

Well, now I know what a Dutch pour is, so I learned something today. Personal opinion: I've never even done this and I know practically nothing but as soon as I saw the silver in the cup I thought "No-no-no, what is he doing!" Either I just don't like silver or I have a better eye for color than I give myself credit for. Thanks for the instruction!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I think you have a better eye for color than you think. That is one of my weaknesses for sure. Hence why my wife has been dressing me for 20 year.

@DanesCousin 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the last one 😀…. Next time try using a slightly larger canvas and use the tiniest leaf blower to blow the paints 🎨! Love how just the 2 colors worked out... the colors stayed true AND mixed together. Love the crazy cells on that last one... I wish my paint and water recipe would work like that but I think it’s too thin 😕. The Dutch Pour is the only pour that I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT DO perfectly. Still working on it 🤩

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You and me both Erin. It will take a bit more experimentation before I feel comfortable with it. I tried a year ago and had horrible results. I think what I've learned the last while is helping me adjust correctly this time.

@anthonywolfe5304 3 жыл бұрын

Also at Walmart I've been using their metallic paints as well as their color changing paint look different colors from different angles and I'm getting very interesting results. The metallic paints are $2 for 2 oz and the color changing is I believe $3 / 2 oz.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

I have some of the color changing paint. I might need to use it. Great idea Anthony.

@ColvrsmGraff 3 жыл бұрын

I love the blue-yellow combo! It blended nicely. I would use a larger canvas, I've found it's really difficult to get a good Dutch pour on small canvases.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

That is a great point which I will be remedying in future videos. Thanks BB&SKA. Ok 'Babyska' is an amazing acronym if I do say so myself.

@ColvrsmGraff 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist hahaha! I need to change that. I did it so my son could have "his own" youtube channel to post his videos.

@meggeesartlab 3 жыл бұрын

You did beautiful ❤️

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Meg. Definitely a fun technique.

@tinawilliams101 3 жыл бұрын

They look awesome

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tina. Needs some refinement but that's why we do these little small projects before we go to the big boys.

@tinawilliams101 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist I did two small canvas panels today. Just for practice. They turned out really well. 1 was a an open cup pour and the other was a dirty pour. I only used silicone on the dirty pour. Here they are..

@tinawilliams101 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist well I'll have to send u an email with them in it.

@JudeNance 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jude.

@tanjawiegrefe7335 3 жыл бұрын

Deine Bilder sind fantastisch 👏👏👏. Mit Zellen!!! 😍. MEGA ❣ Ich habe auch schon dutch pour mit Farben und Wasser ausprobier. Mein MIX war dicker aber auch schlechter 😪. Danke für deine super Erklärung 🙏🙏🙏. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thinning Dutch pours a little more than you are comfortable really does help make them easier to create.

@ColorfuldreamzwithJessicaG 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this video. I cant muscle up the courage to attempt a dutch pour 😅 I love the real and yellow.. definitely gave me some inspiration for my next pour 😁

@colleenlevy825 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it. It's only paint. I am really new to all of this also and I always get nervous before I try a new technique (I haven't done many. LOL) but I always have to remind myself that it's only paint and I won't know how it turns out unless I try. LOL. You've got this! Happy Painting!! :-)

@grace5817 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with Colleen. I tried pearl cells and finally got a reaction on my 4th attempt. Not good but at least something. Yesterday, I was trying blooms. I have the first three or four failures behind me, haha 😄. Each try teaches me and I keep going until I'm satisfied. I may go back to swipes and balloon kisses for a while so I can have some success, but I will try. Expect to fail for a while and learn from your mistakes

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Here here Colleen. You can totally do it Jessica. Start small and work your way up only changing one or two small things at a time.

@karenavery3672 6 ай бұрын

I just used paint amd water and it gave me great results, but for a really big canvas, it uses a ton of paint, so I think I will add Floetrol, and leave out the Floetrol for the little ones.

@LeftBrainedArtist 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like plan Karen.

@CynthiaPorterStudio 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome. I love to use a straw.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to try that in the next batch of experiments for sure.

@tammyhellier9801 2 жыл бұрын

I have not done one of these but in watching you, I would ask you to blow much lighter and see what you may come up with. It is just my 2 cents worth. You fascinate me, I love watching you work. You are loved! ❤️

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

I totally have a tendency to blow WAY too hard that is for sure. Thanks Tammy.

@madelinekeck6792 2 жыл бұрын

Like them both. Madeline

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Madeline.

@danielleerstad 2 жыл бұрын

Ok but did anyone else genuinely like the first one? I nearly cried when he swept it away 😔

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

So interesting how abstract art like pouring we can look at so differently Danielle.

@allymangan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another inspirational video-went ahead and tried this on 10 cent tiles I got at the Habitat for Humanity Restore. Learned lots and had fun! 😊 I would post the pics but not sure how 🤣

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

That is awesome Ally. You can't post pics in KZfaq comments unfortunately.

@LorraineTapper Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I tried to do this and failed miserably. I watched this video did them again and it worked!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear Lorraine. Love your perserverance. Sometimes it takes a few tries but the results are usually well worth it.

@LorraineTapper Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist I was amazed at the difference between yesterday and today. I did a little test on the paints to make sure it was the right consistency and that did the trick.

@browntroutfisherman 2 жыл бұрын

my biggest take from this video (as a complete newbie) was that if you dont like the pour, just scrape it off and do another one. Seems obvious now, but it wasnt before.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

So true. You never think about little things like that when you start.

@Joywith3LastNames Жыл бұрын

Straws work for blowouts especially if you are doing butterflies look. But softly blow, not all of a sudden with whoosh! Then you mess it up and it’s muddy like mine usually are!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Lol, I went way overboard on this one for sure.

@gabrielebach4418 3 жыл бұрын

I also tried a few dutch pour and I failed. I will try again. Thanks for your advice.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

They aren't simple that is for sure Gabriele. But with a little practice and some good advice I hope they come out better for you.

@palwashafineart4839 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Small is a bit challenging maybe because I work on big canvases!😍👍

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

True. It's just easier for me to iterate on small tiles before I tackle the bigger projects.

@palwashafineart4839 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist i used to do on bigger canvass 12 years ago, but I stopped pouring i do totally different painting but yes I enjoy watching your and few pouring artists!

@kristibunny1620 3 жыл бұрын

I watch these to fall asleep. It seems like blowing the white over the color first let’s it blow in all directions (but agreed less needed with a 3by3 tile. Thx for trying this!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kristi. #true about the blowing. Going to try a bunch of different ways this week.

@kristibunny1620 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist excited to watch ☺️

@pyritecindi7384 3 жыл бұрын

Welllll, as you know I did a big Dutch Pour for my daughter and had some issues. I SO wish I had used more water.... Yours is very pretty, great cells. Thanks for the demo. 👌 Will you a marble or golf ball demo plz😁.?

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

I am slow to jump on trends but I will definitely be trying some of those in the future.

@MelFirestone 3 жыл бұрын

I love Rinske, she's awesome. Check out Kanella Ciraco too. I've tried but haven't mastered it yet. My paints are either breaking or they are too thick. When they are too thick to move easily I cover one side of the blow dryer attachment and focus the air where I need to.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Get a pipette to put smaller amounts of water when mixing Mel (drips instead of slushes). It helped me better gauge how much water I was putting in before.

@MelFirestone 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you. I'll definitely do that😀

@kandacenoelle5265 3 жыл бұрын

Kanella Ciraco has good advice on the Dutch Pours.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍 Yup, I love her stuff.

@givvaz 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool, dude

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrey. They were fun to do for sure.

@evie6183 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this...I have no tips as I haven't had a successful dutch pour yet but I plan to try just paint and water like this!♥ By the way, how did that pretty painting you did last dry? Gosh it's so stunning!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

It was me blowing the white over the paint and over the white again. That lets the heavier white paint create that cool lacing.

@agould105 3 жыл бұрын

What brand of paint did you use? Did you use the same brand for the base and the colors? I’ve often not blown more base over the colors but I go back and forth on that, sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. I love that you got cells with just paint and water.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

I don't remember off the top of my head. Liquitex, Artist's Loft, and Master's Touch are the ones I have most of so that would be my assumption.

@janawest7186 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Amazing! What would it look like if you had pouring medium?

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

That is for sure going to be a future video

@Annbakermodel 3 жыл бұрын

Dutch pours aren’t my thing either. But we keep trying because it is all about continually refining the process for a better product in the end.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

So true Annabelle. Exactly why I try to stick with a technique for a bit before moving on to the next one.

@Annbakermodel 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist good idea.

@jd-sm7qj 3 жыл бұрын

I love ....

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks j d. This was fun too.

@qthqsl 3 жыл бұрын

Explicas la importancia de la consistencia de la pinturas, casi nadie lo hace, y me doy cuenta de que es algo fundamental.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Es cierto. La consistencia is el punto mas importante.

@karenvandeveer100 3 жыл бұрын

You may have created a monster in me (or at least my husband probably thinks so!) I have watched a few paint pouring videos and then I found you. You make this seem so achievable. So I gave it a shot and tried a dirty dump first and then a couple days later tried a dutch pour following your example. It turned out pretty good! I tried a few more today. It's kinda addictive. But I have a question...what is the purpose of the blow over of the base color? Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

I like lots of lacing and that is what that does' it also mutes the colors to give you a softer look. If you want more deep colors you don't have to blow over. FYI, I think anyone can do pouring with a little patience and attention to detail. Glad you are loving it too Karen.

@lindajakub624 2 жыл бұрын

The 2nd one is very pretty. Maybe the silver layered first would work with the blue and yellow.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda. I'll be trying different versions of this combination for sure.

@vanessamoyes6243 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps try it next time with a straw.. luv these colours..xx

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

I am totally going to do that Vanessa.

@annecampbell7671 7 ай бұрын

Hi David, another great experiment with an acrylic pour. I've learned so much following you! Consistency is #1 rule. 🌟

@LeftBrainedArtist 7 ай бұрын

So true. Trumps everything else honestly.

@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane 2 жыл бұрын

I have not had much luck with using just paint and water. It changes the acrylic binder and does not dry properly. I am looking for a thin pouring medium that I can use with my paints to do Dutch pours. Thank you for the video.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you find something outside of Floetrol that works well Diane.

@karengp8263 3 жыл бұрын

Watch Rinske. Do appreciate you and your experiments!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I have. A ton. I love her work.

@karengp8263 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist She is amazing, isn't she! Try doing a line instead of a puddle.👍😃

@zango3134 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried this before, but maybe if you use a straw, creating a skinnier flow of air, the blows and shapes might be more precise! I’m going to try it on a small canvas

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes.

@shelleystuartgibbons9688 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so surprised you were able to have cells form, without a pouring medium or Flotroel. How is that possible? Thanks for sharing your trials and errors!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Cells happen because of the densities of paints. As long as you know you’re using a heavy paint with the light paint and the heavy paint is on top you can force cells to create. Pouring mediums just make it a little easier because they have their own properties to cause cells.

@shelleystuartgibbons9688 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you!!

@ashleigh2243 3 жыл бұрын

Rinske is the goddess of the Dutch pour. I feel like I have to get on my knees and beg her for mercy every time I screw one up.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

#truth. Love her work so much.

@RedHotMother 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t the dutch pour coined such because she lives in the Netherlands? I’m still newish, so I honestly don’t know. But based on my knowledge regarding the better artists in this artistic field, it seems that of those that have been posting content the longest and stuff, the cred belongs to her. Btw, LOVE-LOVE your channel! Great minds think-a-left! 🤫😜

@rosolinotrapani8962 11 ай бұрын

Hi Davide. lt seems incredible that colors mixed with water alone could form cells. I didn't know, there is so much talk about silicone, cell activatr, etc.etc. etc.I understad that for different techiques you have to use other materials.Always great,Bye.

@LeftBrainedArtist 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rosolino.

@user-fm6cb9je4z 4 күн бұрын

Lo @@LeftBrainedArtist

@astridcolvin9719 Жыл бұрын

Finally I know why it wasn't working g for me thanks

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Glad to help Astrid.

@desireeh1967 3 жыл бұрын

Put as last one drop white op the puddle, would give even more cells

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Desiree. I'll try that.

@christiefowler2401 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sorry to bother you again but you are so helpful. Do you have a video on how to fix cracked paint. I mix everything w just water but my base cracked! How I fix it!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

I have a blog post about cracking and crazing that has some suggestions Christie - leftbrainedartist.com/why-is-my-acrylic-pour-cracking/

@christiefowler2401 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks again soooo much!!

@Durga695 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get lacing and cells, if you used only paint and water? Can you kindly explain......I find you so generous in your sharing. Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

The white paint is heavier than the other. So when I blow the white over the other paint, it sinks into those lines and causes the lacing.

@Durga695 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks...yes I forgot, if the paint is heavier it sinks into the layer below...

@beatrizsantospico1439 2 жыл бұрын

diferencia entre usar solo agua o agregar cola y aditivo? gracias espero tu respuesta

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Los dos majores diferencias es la cuesta (usando solo pintura y aqua cuesta mas por grama), los effectos son diferente, y hacerlo correcto con solamente aqua se hace mace dificil (para mi por lo menos).

@pennybasom1445 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the step by step. What is the ratio of water and paint?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

It changes for every paint. I add water till I get the right consistency after doing the normal paint to pouring medium mix.

@grace5817 3 жыл бұрын

The teal and the green where it mixed with yellow are gorgeous! I always love your experiments. One small suggestion is that most modern Dutch pours don't blow the base over the colors as traditionalists do. Doing so generally dulls the colors

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know Grace. That's why pouring is so fun. The spectrum for how to do any given technique is so broad. So much to learn and the have fun with.

@grace5817 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Agreed!

@ericarut Жыл бұрын

If you’re only using Paint and Water where do the cell formations come from without a cell medium?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Density of paint and in some cases lowering the surface tension of the paint.

@TinRoofVintage 3 жыл бұрын

How'd you get cells with just water and paint? Maybe I missed something ... thanks for your very informative videos!

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thinner paints actually are more likely to create cells since the sticking power is so much less thin. However, you get mud more quickly too. In this case I blew the heavy white over the colors so it made lacing.

@tinawilliams101 3 жыл бұрын

Cells are created when air bubbles pop.

@palwashafineart4839 3 жыл бұрын

I am not a pouring paint expert,but yes if you thin the paint it creates cells, but make sure to not only thin the paint with water but also add some mediums!😍👍

@palwashafineart4839 3 жыл бұрын

@@tinawilliams101 i agree!

@kakulchandra2648 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist i was using only hair dryer for popping the air bubbles. but i guess i ll have to get a blowtorch

@jessieleon4355 2 жыл бұрын

do you add a varnish? lovely work!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Not to the paint. Only afterwards.

@tre8906 Жыл бұрын

4:24 that silver looks like a shark 🦈 in a way I love it

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Ooh, i hadn't seen that before. Thanks!

@judymay903 Жыл бұрын

I think I would have tilted it, after the blow, to get rid of a bit more of the white along the one edge. Other than that I was surprised with the cells with only water thinner. The blowing much have been the cause of the cells?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

That long with the consistency and difference in the base and colors. There are a few ways to cause this but it was an interesting experiment.

@helenai13 10 ай бұрын

Finding the right consistency is challenging and key for this technique in particular. Can you please share the ratio paint/water? Thank you in advance.

@LeftBrainedArtist 10 ай бұрын

I have a video about that. Ever paint will be different so it isn't as easy as just giving a ratio. If you are using paint and water you never want to go above about a 60/40 split (paint/water) though so you don't ruin that bonding between the acrylic molecules which will lead to cracking, crazing and quicker fading.

@LeftBrainedArtist 10 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrKYqrF4qbfTXYk.html

@helenai13 10 ай бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks for taking the time to reply and explain, and for sharing the link. I have been following your excellent videos. My first attempt was with paint and pouring medium (glue and water), and although I thought the consistency was ok for this technique, the paint didn’t move at all. In order to still try to save all that paint I ended up using a straw with which I almost passed out such was the effort :). I will try again but just using paint and water, following your suggested ratio and see how it goes.

@LeftBrainedArtist 10 ай бұрын

Paint and glue works just add more water to it to get a thinner consistency. You'll save a ton of many that way which is why it is so popular for new artists.@@helenai13