I know, brown isn't everyone favorite color. Other than brown, what colors do you find it hard to work with?

This by far is the best video out there for beginners who are ready to pour! Really appreciate all the helpful tips and everything I need to get started!

Finally someone who understands what newbies need to learn without complicated mathematical puzzles! I'll be back!!!

I wish this video had been around when I first started. I watched loads of videos but nobody was as helpful as you are. A phrase I heard a lot was 'make your paint the consistency of warm honey'. As I'd never seen warm honey it meant nothing. Your mound upon a mound etc was much more logical to hear. Thanks for everything you've done David. I'm sure this video will help people new to the hobby.

Thank you very much for your videos. You are a wonderful teacher. I just turned 83 years old and decided to do something different. I bought my canvas and tools and started to pour. I made some big mistakes and then I found you. I am watching all your videos now. This has been probably two months since I started. Now I am pausing and learning the right way. However, when I show to people what I already painted they love them. So, that encourage me to learn more and do it right. Thanks again.

I am new to this technique and out of the hundreds of other videos I’ve watched no one has explained this in such detail like you did. Thank you so so so much.

I'm one of those that have watched too many videos trying to find answers to basic questions. Thank you for covering them. Now I'm going to ty it.

I've learned more from you about acrylic pouring than any other artist on yt. Thank you so much for teaching HOW to mix, pour, etc.; & sharing your knowledge & talent with everyone.

Thank you so much for putting this together!!!🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 I am a beginner and was so overwhelmed as to where to even start!!❤

Wow!! This is one of the best acrylic pouring videos that I have ever watched. You have a amazing way of explaining everything in a way that makes things less intimidating. I can’t wait to start pouring. Thank you.

I like to let the paint dry and then make jewelry with it. I like to catch it on the plastic side of freezer paper. When dry the paint peels right off. You can also tilt the paper to to spread out the paint and adjust the composition.

Great tutorial, much appreciated. You certainly know your stuff. Greetings from the UK

You are the best teacher out of the 8 I've watched. THANK YOU

This is a really brilliant tutorial!! I have wanted to start but been afraid I would waste all my money and stuff it up - you have given me the confidence to start!

I just did my first pour and it came out amazing! However, if I hadn’t watched these videos, I would have had a hot mess. I bought a beginners set, and the instructions for mixing their medium with their paints made it WAY too thin! So I used all of your tests and got it right. I am so excited! Thank you for giving us these lessons. I normally do acrylic paintings that are very detailed landscapes. So this was a breath of fresh air 😂

I’ve been watching a lot of acrylic pours and you are the best at explaining the why. Thank you.

I painted a little in high school, then in 2015 my mom wanted me to do a painting for her. It had been so long, I found myself watching KZfaq videos and discovered FLUID ART! 300+ paintings later... I still get confused about all the different "Formulas" and "Techniques"! My studio, lol is in my 100 year old basement and the floor is NOT level... Your videos have made things much better! Thanks David!

Starting this week David! Thanks for this video. I'm out gathering what I'll need to begin pouring. I'm excited. I'm a semi-retired professional tour entertainer and have contemplated doing this for about 5 years now. Your video pushed me into get off my behind and start enjoying a new hobby. I'll show you my first pouring. Thanks again! God bless you! Here we go! 😊👍👌

What a guy! My hero! After a year of buying a fortune worth of supplies, you have given me the courage to finally do a pour! I can do this! Thank you!!!

You are not just a great teacher, David, but such a sweet guy. I love learning from you. I also need to know the why of things as it helps me to retain what I've learned. I really appreciate all you do and your encouragement.

This is a EXCELLENT tutorial for beginners.

Wow, thus is the best video I have seen. The consistency and leveling tip blew me away. I have watched many pouring videos and none has explained the tricks of pouring. Now I am more confident to try acrylic pouring. Thank you very much.

Unbelievably, I had never heard of or seen any acrylic pour paintings before, and I'm 69 years old! Fortunately for me, l stumbled across one of your videos the other day and l was instantly hooked. I've just ordered my first couple of canvases and some paints and l can't wait to start painting. Thank you for inspiring an old bloke to paint again after so many years.😊

I’m blown away…SO much practical and well-presented information for newbies like me. Thank you!!!!!!

This is the most exhaustive explanation of why we do anything related to pouring Thank you so much ❤

Thank you, thank you, David!💋 So many "Artist's" out there, that show what they can do, never fully explain or help you develop unless you subscribe or pay, to become better in chosen mediums, with them! You, my lovely, are a special soul, with your sharing and not adhering to making a fast buck with a few wee tantalising ideas! I love doing my Landscapes. But needing to stretch out into something new! Pours are so tantalisingly and different, and family and friends will be blown away, with me going out on a new adventure! Love you!❤❤😊

Thank you for this video! I'm certain there are others out there, but this is the first one to break it down in an understandable way. You very simply provide what needs to be known about mixing paints and what to use for beginners. Once again, thank you!

DAVID, FIRST TIME THAT SOMEONE EXPLAINED SO CLEARLY WATH TO DO IN FLUID PAINTING. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

This is absolutely the best video for beginners or anyone on YT for pouring. Your information, presentation abd demonstrations are invaluable. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. It is anazing.

Best tutorial ever! Every bit of information is precious! Thank you so much!

Uhhhg The paper dropy tilty thing is such a good idea!

Just a friendly tip, if you put the paint (the thickest) into the cup first then the glue (the second thickest) , mix them, then add the water (the thinnest) into that a little at a time you'll have an easier time emulsifying them.

Your methodical approach to acrylic pouring is a fusion of art and science that I love about your videos. I have too many other hobbies to start up acrylic pouring. But, your videos provide information and tips that are also helpful for other craft applications using acrylic paints and/or mica pigments. 😀

I love acrylic pouring w/ a blowdryer to spread it out! So much fun! I have created 5 paintings that are super cool and I now feel accomplished as an actual artist! Thanks for making videos, so many people can learn a lot by watching them. Experimenting on your own is also very important, but the pro tips help so you don't waste time/money. Thanks LBA!

David you are a godsend. Thank you so much for this video, because this tutorial is well needed for beginners, such as myself. Most of the designers make it seem as if no prep is needed before you start. You answered all questions that beginners need to know… And I thank you for that. This was very helpful, you explained everything to a T. Well done.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I'm glad I found this video from you! I have a lot of school glue that I ordered from Amazon, and now I have a way to use the glue. I even have a bottle of extra strength Amazon glue, which is just like Elmer's Glue-All. I've got tons of clear glue, too. Thank you again for this!

THANK YOU for actual coherent instructions in one vid! Bravo!

I'm so glad I found you!! Thank you for your videos!

This is an Appellee named title 🤣🤣🤣 I resemble this remark 😝 I’ve bought and stored ALL of the supplies over 2 years. Still scared to dip😬 My toes into the dirty pour water 😂 Thanks for the Nudge

The one you are covering is just beautiful

I’m a “traditional” artist. I’ve worked in oils and acrylics for years - ever since poor health sabotaged my IT career. Mostly landscapes with a foray relatively recently into abstract work. My daughter asked me a few weeks ago if I could do a large painting for her & her partner’s bedroom. She wants something either “ocean swirls” or “space/galaxy”. I’d watched pouring videos a few years ago and tried a few little pieces but didn’t really have the space to set something up to handle the mess. My husband told me a couple of weeks ago that I should have said something and promptly created a space for me in the utility room with a plastic lined wooden tray he built from scrap wood. I’ve been watching you and a few other artists and every few days trying a different technique on small 9x12 canvases. Thank you for explaining the reasons behind various things, like why you layer colours in specific ways etc. I”ll keep practicing and keep watching for more inspiration and knowledge.

I love your technical explanations

Thank you so much for your videos…They are so easy to understand and follow because you explain everything as you go and don’t keep secrets about how you accomplish your techniques! I had been trying for two years to get cells to my satisfaction and became so frustrated that I stopped painting all together….all the other artists just added to my frustration….but now after watching your videos, I’m ready to begin again and feel more confident that I will be happy with my efforts! Thank you again David! From a tired old lady….😂…..Peace!! Out!! 🌹

You explaining how you need the steps is how I think about art. So that’s left brained? So interesting. I need the steps and like to know why.

I was experimenting and managed to get some nice results with a light brown and a nutmeg brown and orange, yellow, and dark copper. Sort of a Halloween vibe. The dutch pours on a white background turned out surprisingly good.

All of them came out so beautiful

I am delighted to find a left brained artist! Just what I needed to understand the important basics! Thank you!

This is the first video I have watched about paint pouring and you are an excellent teacher. I need to know the why and you fill that need. I stumbled on you accidentally and lucky I am.

Wonderful class, David!! That was extremely beneficial with well presented encouragement. Thank you for caring enough to teach us.

This is an EXCELLENT video, and your narration is perfect! I have been painting for over 20 years and started pouring many years ago by trial and error with a lot of waste. this is a game changer for those who are just starting out. I love your teaching method!

Thank you for this. I need to rewatch and take notes. One of my big questions is what to use as a pouring medium. There are so many variations out there. I will start with paint, a jar of pouring medium and water. I have all of that and a TON of different paints. Tammy also has great videos but again, so many different recipes. I will have more questions as I go along. I have to get started!

Love your training sessions. Thanks. ❤

You are a very good teacher. I love this video. Thank you David. 👍👍

My favorite Art Science teacher! SO glad I found this channel!!

I appreciate your way of sharing knowledge. Thank you

Thank you so much! So glad I found your channel. You are such an inspiration.

I also need to learn with step-by-step instructions as well as know the why's, what's, how's etc. This is THE MOST informative video on KZfaq!! Thank you so much. I am so new to this (haven't even done a pour yet) and have spent hours and hours watching videos on KZfaq and NOBODY explains and demonstrates like you do. Brilliant video!! Thank you so much.

Thanks so much for your videos!! First time I've tried things that actually work!!

Love this and I watched sooooo many videos I love that you explained everything so well! Now I get it and I’m gonna try this. You saved me a lot of moola thank you for taking the time to make this for us ❤

Great video!! All the basics covered clearly and concisely!!

You really focus on what is Relevant👌‼️ Thank you for sharing your Experience🤲❤️Toom@CapeTown

I smiled at your comment about the power of hair dryers. I have a speckled brick garage wall and a bit of a harlequin concrete floor thanks to the hair dryer method. I have a heat gun and a gas burner so I guess I can ditch the hair dryer.

I am a WHY person as well. Once I know the Why I understand it and most of the time don't have any other questions. Just at the mixing point and really enjoying the video. Makes so much sense to me. Thanks. I'll watch to the end.

what is good about him is that he is not so wasteful, he avoids that by measuring every liquid he uses. Thats wonderful. Now am going to pour painting..i never appreciate others lecturing bec they do a lot of waste..Painters need to protect their environment too..

A valuable resource! Thank you for the great tutorial!

THE video to start with as a newbie!! After lot’s of other video’s, I was still missing so many levels of “understanding”! Thank you for your left brain!

You are exactly talking to me 😂I really appreciate you and I’m going to do it for real ❤❤❤

Blazing new trails! Newly sub'd due the great explanations. The painting at 50min, looks like a topography to me.🤠

Wow!!! Loved this video! I am also a left brained person and finally someone understood this about a lot of us. Everything in a logical organized reasoned way. Thank you so much. After watching my first video with you, my head is not spinning with, “what if I do it wrong” and all those other insecurities.

I just LOVE the detail you provide. Nobody else does that, it seems. So so helpful. From another left brainer (retired scientist).

I really appreciate how clear & concise this video was. I have watched a lot of paint pouring videos & yours is by far the best teaching video I have seen, so thank you!

You are a fabulous teacher! Every aspect of mixing is covered! Thank you! Think I will be able to start after watching your video! I have been watching for days and didn’t know where to begin!!! Think I can make a go of it now. Once again…THANK YOU!! You have a new devoted student.!

Do you have a Patreon account? This is the most informative essential video for anyone trying this medium for the first time. You are an outstanding teacher . I highly recommend your videos to any student young or old . You cover many if not all of the possible frustrating problems a student might encounter which in turn encourages the student to keep trying. I plan to watch all your videos on every technique first- saving time, tears and money. Simply amazing.

I did it and I can't thank you enough!!

Thanks a bunch. One of the reasons I'm interested in pours but haven't started is because every video leaves out important information, or uses terms pourers understand, but I don't. I've been trying to hit a lot of beginner videos so I can fill in some of those gaps. Then I found yours. Very helpful!

This is the best information I've received for thus far .

Thank you. I'm a new fluid artist and I am teaching my kids as well. This was extremely helpful. ❤

Love this video. Thank you so much. I want to try but was scared of expenses. But now I can try starting small.❤

Great information. Especially to a newbie. Thank you.

Great video, there were some stuff I didn't know and now I do. Thank you!

Always good to get back to the basics.

It’s looks fabulous!! I love this!!

I have been pouring because of you and have made art I like!!! Thank you❤❤❤

OH, the WHY! That's the exact reason I had so much trouble with Algebra. It's also the same reason that trauma/ER nursing is the easiest thing I've ever done. I also need to know why so that I understand what outcome is expected ... so that when I mess up, I can correct logically. You'd think I would be good at mechanics and coding and whatever, but alas, it makes me cry. I've been doing art all my life and it's completely intuitive. I can "feel" when the color is right, or the composition is correct, because I have to trust my open eyes. I have Aphantasia, which means I can't imagine holding an apple in my hand if my life depended on it. I need everything explained in detail so that I can make a mental map "in the dark" if you will, rather like a blind person finding their way around their house. Once I know, I know, and I know what's not right by ... "feel"? Weird combination, yes? I can also see round, square, level, plumb, and mirror without the aid of tools. I'm a woodworker, so I still check, but usually don't have to. I can fold a box in my head, but only with my eyes open. Close my eyes, and I can't imagine what it should be. Everything is a uniform black. Even weirder. This is a great video for those who want to know everything to get started! Thank you so much for taking the time to break it down. I teach a pouring class because I've been doing it for decades (but cells are relatively new to me). There are some that want all of the information and some that are okay with just diving in. Matter of fact, I'm teaching a traveling pour this weekend, so I'll be sure to add some of the highlights. I appreciate your breakdown because it helped me to understand what those who are nervous about doing the simplest pour may require in explanation to help them to feel comfortable. You're always a huge help, so thank you for all that you do!

Oh my goodness!!! I just found you and am SO grateful for your style of figuring things out and teaching! !! Although I am a very right brained person, when I have to do more "left brain" activities, I appreciate the steps and reasons all laid out for me. Thank you thank you thank you!

Thank you so much for explaining the reason for scraping off the drips. You are wise. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and appreciate the details in mixing, pouring, layering, etc. Great job!

I'll probably come back and watch this again when I get back to pouring. I have two or three different sizes of the screw hooks that I use, also have the big push pins too, along with the small ones. Another awesome video, thanks.

i just love your first pour!

I have paintings I created 30 years ago with cheap craft paint. They are as bright as the day I painted them! So when I started painting again recently, I still had those old pants and they were perfectly fine for learning how to pour paint. I read somewhere acrylic paints only are good for like four years. Mine have been stored in a climate controlled environment. Non of them were moldy (smell bad) or dry. Only the reds were too chunky to use (unless texture is desired) Wow

New to acrylic pouring and I have been struggling with ratio's of paints and pouring mediums. So glad I found your video you explain so easy to understand thank you.

This is why I absolutely LOVE your videos. I'm a former developer and now I'm a systems requirements analyst. I 'feel' art through requirements. Requirements are art. Acrylic painting is such a perfect venue for the combo of art and analytics. All art is based on analytics and experience just like software dev. All artists know their medium. You are a true open source artist.

Subbed the second you said you needed to know the "WHY" during a lesson. Thank you for providing this way of teaching! Looking forward to binging more of your videos and getting started with pouring for gifts!

love love love your instruction video. I've played with all the techniques and never really figured out why a couple issues were happening. This helped me a lot. Thank you so much for taking the time to express the why's and how-to's 💖

Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant, thanks for video.

Thank you so much for encouraging and explaining to us beginners!

Thank you so much for giving us this great lesson. Now I am more confident to work with acrylic. I learned to understand better how to paint with acrylic.

I also wish I had been taught by you two plus years ago. Thanks for showing beginners the ropes! ❤

Thanks David for using the poop emoji analysis. That really helped me finally understand consistency of paint poring! No really mean that seriously!

OMG, David. I’ve been thinking about starting for a few weeks now. I want to start pouring! So this is what I need to hear. Thanks so much! Watching for second time.

Thank you David for your indepth, and easy to understand video.