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Paint and Water Dutch Pour Consistency Tutorial for how to mix your acrylic paints!
So i am very aware that i said dont mix ml and grams and i did it anyway! Was not quick on my thinking feet on this one LOL. These of course are all approximations anyway and will vary depending on each brand and color you use. I do no measure in my regular practice. Something else that maybe I did not clarify well is that a scale measures ml in terms of water. It will not give you the appropriate ml of something other than water. Either way, hope you found this somewhat helpful and the consistency test at the end is the best concept to take from this video!
Happy painting!
As a simplified version you can use the ratio ~ 30:20 paint to water as well.
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I will link in the comments the website Just Paint from Golden that discusses how much water you can feasibly add to acrylic paints and mediums without affecting their longevity.
For this dutch pour technique I use amsterdam paints mostly and some winsor and newton and some arteza. They all hold up relatively well although amsterdam are the best.
This does not work well for craft paints or less pigmented paints with poor binders. I do not normally measure my mixtures so this one took me some time.
But when i originally started this type of pour i thought i was putting about a third water in with my paints and i realized that it was more like 40 to 50%. So i decided to make this video to help others that have trouble with figuring out the ratios and doing the calculations.
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canvas size: 12x12in
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:16 How to spread the white acrylic base paint
3:53 Layering the paints on the canvas
5:10 How to air swipe a dutch pour
5:49 The blow out
7:55 The wet result close up
8:50 The dried result
9:31 Consistency Tutorial for acrylic pouring
11:48 How much water you can add to acrylic paint
13:11 grams vs. mL in paint measurements
15:26 Art math
18:14 Measuring and weighing acrylic paint
22:02 Adding water to acrylic paint and mixing
22:58 The consistency of dutch pour paints
28:38 Mixing different pigment colors
30:59 The paint drip test for consistency
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@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! Hope you found this helpful! Let me know your thoughts! Here is the web article I was talking about www.justpaint.org/how-much-water-can-you-safely-add-to-acrylic-paint/

@debbiestead4586 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your excellent video on mixing ratios, it's answered a lot of questions for me and I always enjoy your videos. Could you tell me if it's possible to touch up a dried dutch pour? I ended up with a lot of white patches where I blew out the paint with the hairdryer and it needs more colour - or can I paint over the whole canvas again?

@junewynn6699 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT IS YOUR SCALE CALLED AND WHERE CAN I FIND ONE PLEASE?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 жыл бұрын

You can do both, paint over, or you can take your finger and smudge the color on after it is dry in the places you need

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 жыл бұрын

I have no idea what it is called, my husband got it from Walmart a long time ago

@TheaCamara01 4 жыл бұрын

Molly, great video. What are you using for the base? The Amsterdam white or a semi-gloss house paint? And are you adding water to that?

@14227ronb 4 жыл бұрын

This was so appreciated. I know starting out, my paints were too thick. It took me awhile, along with a scale, practice and tips from you and Rinske to get to a place where my consistency is now appropriate. You are one of the few artists that is willing to help others. You are an inspiration!

@ryans7146 4 жыл бұрын

I agree Molly is great. I also love cozcreations, she asked me to email my first go at paint pouring to her and she was really supportive. Her art and videos are amazing too.

@sholt2816 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you too Molly. I agree totally with this comment. Just wanted to take another opportunity to say thank you.

@sheilawelford9725 3 жыл бұрын

Do you add silicon. Your paintings are always wonderful.. I have more failures than successes! Do different silicone give different cells? So many questions!

@orietbardot1534 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, this lady is ace. I had given up, but not anymore.

@reneebanbury7066 3 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing video. I haven’t tried this art yet, but I thought I would research the heck out of it before I try. Thank you for sharing!

@kasiehill7937 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a retired high school art teacher and you are a very good teacher! Clear, concise, and thorough. Great job! #respect

@fluidinspirations5441 2 жыл бұрын

I just happened on an acrylic pouring video a few weeks ago and have been absolutely mesmerized by the process. Decided I wanted to make a couple as gifts for my oldest daughter- but with the pouring medium, and it was such a horrible epic failure! Watching this video where its just water and paint gives me hope that I can actually make something! Thank you Molly for teaching an old dog some new tricks!

@tiffanymerlo 3 жыл бұрын

Molly, I am brand new to pouring. I have yet to do a single one. This video is amazing. Both intimidating and incredibly informative. Thank you for doing this! And thank you to everyone who commented! You're comments are also incredibly helpful. Hugs to you all! Here goes nothing! :) At the very least, it'll be fun!! :)

@irlhills4570 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm new as well . If you would like to start ,but feel intimidated maybe start with a paint set thats ready to pour. I did my first one with a ready to pour set off of Amazon. I have always wanted to paint with acrylics and let my intimidation get in the way. My best advice is to just do it. So far I've done an abstract , pour, and an actual landscape ( landscape was my most intimidating). Starting is sometimes the hard part ,but you will love it and ots SO therapeutic! I try to paint once a week. Its my stress relief bc while I love my kids being around them 24/7/365 without a break means I needed to do something. And I love it !! And I feel its ok to make some mistakes. My first pour i didn't have a torch and the pour was beautiful. Thought there was a speck of dust so tried to get it out. It was a bubble ans made a whole. So then tried to fix it and made it worse. Wish I hadn't touched it. Someone wanted to buy it actually. However, it was a lesson and I just painted over it with white to use it again and practice more things. You will love it !!best wishes !!!

@parisasun2541 Жыл бұрын

@@irlhills4570 thank you so much for your post. I will follow your advice to buy ready pour paint. I am really called to try but I have never done it. A bit insecure about the torch … which I won’t use right away… good luck. We are in 2022 and I am sure by now you are a pro.! 🙂

@TSBS986 4 жыл бұрын

Molly!! Holy guacamole I wish I had seen this video 4 wrecked canvases ago🤣. Finally the penny dropped when you said don’t have your base paint too thick on the canvas or it will swallow your colours. Also that drip test was the final piece of the Dutch pour puzzle that I have been struggling with so much. You are totally amazing. Thank you so much for your attitude, beautiful work and all round lovely person that you are.

@EpicRobloxTomboy 3 жыл бұрын

Sameee, I had the same issue.

@kelliquinn1342 3 жыл бұрын

Boy I loved your comment and I hope you mean when you ruined 4 canvases that you at least try to scrape them or paint on top of them. I have a 3 paint rule I ditch them after 3 attempts. Oddly enough some of the ones that I paint over turn out to be the best.I think it's lack of pressure ruining a canvas. Anyway I'm glad your light bulbs went off this is so much fun.Molly is awesome!

@TSBS986 3 жыл бұрын

Kelli Quinn LOL yes if it is wet and not salvageable, I just scrape it and use it again- 3 scrapes is my max. If it is dry and I hate it, I sandpaper it lightly and paint over. You are right tho! Two of my best loved paintings were painted over ‘ruined’ canvases 😁

@devilsadvocate5406 3 жыл бұрын

Belinda-Anne Watson "

@kingdomchild5206 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Way too much base paint😔

@yvonnepalmer9912 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Molly, you are an absolutely, fantastic teacher! Your passion for your craft is evident. Not to mention your patience, love, and kindness in the expression of the simplest thing. Thank you, thank you, so much for taking the time to go indepth. All my questions were answered without asking any. Wow! You are a gem. Love 😃❤ and blessings to you and family!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@shubie127 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. You’re a great teacher Molly.

@natasp3709 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Molly, you and Olga, are the best! We are watching you almost every day with my kids. Appreciate your good mood, how professionally you explain all the staff. Happy painting to you in continues😉👍

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ladygwarth Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are super talented and are a lovely teacher, you always make me smile .😁

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@nasreen9627 4 жыл бұрын

The best video ever for giving detailed info on ratios and consistency for Dutch pours that I’ve seen on KZfaq. Very valuable Molly and it’s much appreciated 🙏 You crack me up with your buzz line every time...”Hayappy Painting” thanks for watching, .....Byeeeee 😂🤣

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 жыл бұрын

❤❤😂

@clutchesllc1930 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have been looking for someone who actually breaks this down and explains each step. Answered a lot of my questions.

@shellywhite3850 2 жыл бұрын

It came out looking like an orchid. Very pretty

@karenscott1976 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you went into so much detail in the mixing process! Thank you.

@QuayHollywood 4 жыл бұрын

I think this was a great starting point for some of us trying to get in to fluid art. Now we can have a baseline and build from there. THANK YOU

@carolremmington667 4 жыл бұрын

That was so so helpful - thank you! The drip test - wow, I can use this for whatever pour I'm doing to make sure I've got the right consistency. Your vids are always great!

@bettygentry9672 Жыл бұрын

Your explanation of mixing is worth gold. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

@cueenandheressence 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of thee best explanations for acrylic pouring I've heard so far honestly

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 жыл бұрын

Ty!

@sassydiva87 4 жыл бұрын

I’m literally in love with the fact that you blow out the base paint instead of spreading it around with a spatula!!

@coraanderson8415 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, Molly. That was great! I have struggled with this for so long. You are a really good teacher! I so appreciate you taking the time to teach this. 💕🥰

@Gretchens 5 ай бұрын

One of the best videos I have seen and very helpful. I was ready to throw my paints away because I wasn't getting pouring at all. This video got me interested in pouring again.

@lorrainelewis2607 5 ай бұрын

same here well eplained molly

@Carole_Williamson Жыл бұрын

Wow, these colors are absolutely stunning

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@sholt2816 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. To me this is the hardest part... knowing the ratio of paint to water or other medium. Your are a really good teacher. Thanks again!!

@sherryl2005 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my stars! This piece is gorgeous and the video is exactly what I needed! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@gerdavanderlinde6790 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson about mixtures. I LOVE your work!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@Aussie413 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the épurements are showing them correctly. It has been my biggest struggle as there are not many artist that explain and show EXACTLY how to do and how to test it. Very grateful.🙏

@ritashea 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info on mixing your paint! That was truly helpful. I have had a difficult time getting the consistency of the paint right, and this clarified everything! ❤️

@ellinmariee 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you showing and explaining the why to preparing the paints. You are an awesome teacher. I will be referring people to your channel.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@darlasantiago6962 2 жыл бұрын

You are such an amazing teacher. You explain things and don't make a new person to this art feel like an idiot!! For asking questions. You and Rinska are such inspirations for us "wanna be s" and Olga . Wonderful!!

@lindabrown7436 Жыл бұрын

Molly this was more than helpful, it helped immensely to clear the fog up for me. Thank you for doing this video.

@gunillajonsson3964 4 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely perfect way of showing the consistency. Soo good video! Thank you Molly!

@michelecachia5450 3 жыл бұрын

Je viens de découvrir les tableaux et les techniques des différents artistes. Suis fascinée. Problème, les commentaires et les explications sur les pourcentages peintures et eau sont difficiles à comprendre même avec le sous-titrage. Dommage, je resterai sur ma faim, J'essayerai seule. Merci quand même...

@kerria756 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best consistency video I've seen yet! Thank you for this. I was so sure my paint was thin enough until I put on my canvas and tried to blow it and blew it 😆 I now know I was bringing my stick up way too high and I'll be looking for the triangle from now on 🙏🏼❤😊

@suzymac4121 2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean stick and triangle.

@jodie8999 3 жыл бұрын

The drip on the paper test changed my hobby world . Thank you Molly. Your art is my inspiration. :)

@aunyawilliams9705 Жыл бұрын

I just noticed these arts you do they are all wonderful I have epilepsy and it keeps me OMG so relaxed watching them all thank you I love it

@alicegeorgekelly7808 4 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful, thank you so much. I learned so much.

@yelenasartstudio9083 3 жыл бұрын

Girl, your amazing! Absolutely love how well you explained the mixing! And the Painting is absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing!❤️

@deannamarsala5160 2 жыл бұрын

OMG THANK YOU!! I tried my first dutch pour yesterday & I knew my paint consistency was wrong but couldn't figure out quite why. Now I know! I've learned so much from this video, much appreciated 🙏💙💜💚

@caciliaeferl1094 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Video! I had often troubles with my mixing. So I spent a lot of money for nothing! You make the change now! 👍👏🤗

@liaclark2393 2 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner, love the art , your demo is great, thank you Molly

@kathleenalcaraz8868 3 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner and REALLY want to watch again carefully, but ya know - life.... Thank you in advance, as a newbie to Pour, this is just what I've been searching for. You obviously put in a lot of time and effort. Much Love from Colorado EEUU

@dawnconti9288 Жыл бұрын

You are not only talented and funny but very kind to share this technique. 😊 very appreciated!!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@beverlypeterson291 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I was wondering exactly how thin your paint needed to be & you showed us that so clearly!! ❤

@mistywhite9128 4 жыл бұрын

Oh Em Gee, Molly!!! Where has the drip test been all my life!? That is a lifesaver! You see I don’t have a scale and so I just kind of eyeball the consistency and I’ve started getting better, but I know I’m not where I need to be yet. And I know I made my white too thin once because it broke everything up. This was so extremely helpful, That drip test was worth everything!

@franpost9800 3 жыл бұрын

Oh so valuable! I needed that so badly. The test of the consistency was remarkable. Thank you so much Molly.

@ankeklapp6183 2 жыл бұрын

I love your instruction, thank you so much ! I am totally addicted to watching you paint

@susanemerson269 2 жыл бұрын

That demonstration helped tremendously- thank you

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@sherillcurran6457 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you, the drip test is such a good idea!! Thank you again, oh and loved the painting too 😍

@paulagoynes7848 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering one of my major questions with a visual. By the way, the painting came out beautifully!

@sandybeachlane1528 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate how you are sharing your knowledge and talent so generously to us. I am learning a lot from your videos and am excited to try out paint pouring specifically dutch pour technique. Your works are stunning.

@caroliannuzzi9676 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the lesson on consistency. I love watching your shows. Going to do with grandkids. So excited

@francoforleo4971 Жыл бұрын

Hi Molly, I have watched many KZfaq tutorials on fluid art and I just have to say that out of all these, this particular post has been the most informative and helpful to me. Thank you so much!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped!

@dawnvavra5992 3 жыл бұрын

As always, thank you Molly. This is helpful. I have an ongoing battle with mixing my paints and will apply the drop test. I have a good digital scale but as you demonstrated drop per drop all is not equal. Grin.

@celinne1 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing this! The math helps a lot as well as the testing. You are simply a wonderful person! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@MarthaVillalta-tc9up 2 жыл бұрын

Omg 😱 I really appreciated how detail you explain how to mix and test the consistency of the paints. Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@EDBailley 4 жыл бұрын

Thank so much Molly for showing us how to get the right consistency of paint for a Duch Pour, it is a challenge to get it right, I know it took me forever to figure it out, I'm no good at math so I hard for me to get it right. That painting is georgios, I love it. I had to cheat in school and use a calculator, made my teachers mad lol but I told them well it's either that or we will be here forever so they finally said well then carry on lol

@stephanien3974 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm new to this and have wasted so much paint trying to figure out the ratio and which mixing medium to use. I'm feeling confident going forward.

@userMarinainCol 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tutorial at the end. Perfect! The drip test seems to be the only way I understand consistency. I wish everyone would use it. You really are helpful to us beginners.

@michellepearce7887 Жыл бұрын

Thank for all of your advice - you are an excellent teacher & a brilliant, inventive, clever artist & a wonder with colours. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, with every video you do I learn something each time. I love playing with paint but am a novice artist. Cheers. Michelle 🌺

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Жыл бұрын

thank you so much Michelle! appreciate it

@dleigh4534 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍 Really like this piece!! The colors are amazing!! Great job Molly!! 💜💙💚💛🧡❤

@kristinesouza8649 4 жыл бұрын

When you started with just the dots - before the gold - it looked like Elmo (from Sesame Street) peeking out through the white. LOL It turned out beautiful!!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 жыл бұрын

🤣❤

@okhoneybee 4 жыл бұрын

Kristine Souza I was thinking the same thing

@1tuffcookie689 4 жыл бұрын

😂 I thought that too

@deborahbreslauer7781 4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I said that too.

@nirmalbatra5651 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing important tips for colour mixing in proper ratio ❤

@SteveHsFavorites 7 ай бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1980">33:00</a> I really appreciate you doing this video. This is a way we can make sure our paints are going to do when poured onto the canvas. I did the addition of water by eye thinking I had it right. The next morning when I checked the painting it had numerous cracks. I switched to Amsterdam paint and had no problems with 20 different pours. I think with your lesson I think I can get even better results. Thank you so much!

@trekkie271 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as always! And so helpful! Any tips for somebody setting up an Etsy shop?

@doves1100 3 жыл бұрын

I love how explain everything in detail for us. It's really helpful.♥️

@tracyblakeley2709 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful on how you get your Dutch pour paints ready Your tutorial was perfect Thank you

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@junerobbins425 3 жыл бұрын

Molly, thank you so much for your demonstration at the end of mixing your paint. Especially the demonstration of the test on the paper of the measured drip.So smart! That is the most informative thing I have seen so far concerning how to know if my paint consistency matches throughout my colors. So thanks to you I understand a lot better now exactly how to test if all colors are mixed the same. Good & very important knowledge to have. Thanks again for taking the time show us that. I can't wait to see the difference it will make💜

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 жыл бұрын

thank you june, glad it helped!

@privatename6478 4 жыл бұрын

When you're using the scales, you're actually measuring in grams (which equals millilitres of water) which is why the mL are a bit out from the measuring cup. 30mL of water =30g but 30mL of paint doesn't necessarily =30g.

@karenavery3672 3 жыл бұрын

So if my scale just have grams can I use grams for it all?

@lisakennealy1695 3 жыл бұрын

Mmm....yeah...I was puzzling over scales that weigh in millilitres... Cos 50mls of syrup is not the same as 50mls of water when you come to weigh it. Syrup is heavier. So I'm scratching my head but I'd choose weight. Grams. Love the channel Molly. You're cheery and that does me good. :) See I'm smiling. :D

@johannebrun3409 2 жыл бұрын

This is STUNNING

@lauramccarty4043 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Molly. This was very helpful. I have been experimenting with several brands of paints and each is different. I appreciate you taking the time to explain the ratios and how you mix with water.

@jans2138 4 жыл бұрын

Im here just watching all the acrylic paints in the background... and damn... so many... I wanna have em😍

@leannantey5780 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought....you can tell she loves her Amsterdam paint!

@kandacestaggs8166 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I am only a few months in and I find it almost scary to add water because I started out with cheap craft paint and when I added water it always broke. Then i moved to thicker paints but was still wary of adding water. Now what i do is the drip test (thx for adding that i thought i waz being a noob lol) and i also get a piece of paper and add the colors like i would on a dutch pour and blow it out to see how it moves. Then add water accordingly. I am just set on having my paints thicker lol. Thx so so much for this I learned alot

@Skirliegirl 3 жыл бұрын

I would never put these colours together, until I saw this, so thank you Molly!! I did a couple for myself and then for others that loved the result, so thank you!!!!

@dianasydney9373 3 жыл бұрын

What I had been looking for ..... thank you so much for explaining this in a concise, user friendly manner!!!

@rudieye6666 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Molly, thank you so much for this tutorial! I've found my pouring mixes too thick for a while, so this makes so much sense. I've been wanting to add water, but worried about the adhesion. But, what do you add to the mix to get the cells?

@ooohlaa13 3 жыл бұрын

that is my question too.

@francescacaviasca7333 2 жыл бұрын

She said she just uses paint and water and the cells come from the use of different brand paints in one painting.

@trudi1962 2 жыл бұрын

I'd also like to hear an answer to this question. I have never achieved cells with just paint and water 😢

@momunfilteredca3823 3 жыл бұрын

Molly do you use a clear coat to finish your acrylic paintings? They look so shiny. My paintings look more matte.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 жыл бұрын

Yes liquitex gloss varnish but in the video they are not varnished yet

@suzeglenn976 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Molly. Thank you so much. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@marybryan7191 Жыл бұрын

Thank you,Molly, for one of the best demos and explanations of mixing colors!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@1jugglethis 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious to know if using a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of each paint brand (and color within that brand) could be useful for determining how much water/pouring medium is needed to achieve a desired consistency.

@camrouxbg 2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure how much that would help. You might be alright just working with volumes and mass in a graduated cylinder. If you are careful with your graduated cylinder, you should be able to make your own scale conversion for each colour, brand, etc. But if you have a hydrometer and want to try it, I'd say go for it.

@1jugglethis 2 жыл бұрын

@@camrouxbg After thinking about it for a while, I decided that using the hydrometer would be pretty darned tedious :)

@keith726able Жыл бұрын

Don't bother with the hydrometer - you'll just make a mess and it really won't help. Use a scale, measure in grams. In the end, any volume differences caused by different paint densities will be fixed when you add the water to get the final consistency, and that's all that matters.

@1jugglethis Жыл бұрын

@@keith726able Agreed. I decided to abandon that idea after considering it for a bit. Besides, most paint companies have a tech sheet with the SG of their paints on their websites. No need to reinvent the wheel.

@keith726able Жыл бұрын

@@1jugglethis I'm a chemical engineer - used to measuring everything to the last decimal place. Paint pouring should be fun, not a math exercise. However, consistency is everything, but you can make adjustments at the end. That flow test is the best advice ever - that's all that really matters after you've gotten the thickness close. Even if you mess up the math, the final test is the flow blobs - when they're all the same you're ready to go. I hope you're having fun, making incredibly beautiful artwork.

@EpicRobloxTomboy 3 жыл бұрын

math finds its way into everything ):

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 жыл бұрын

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@sapnachaddah3514 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Molly for your lovely art work and for explaining everything so nicely ❤️🙏

@deannamoser2986 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You are a wonderful teacher and a fab artist. I’m in Florida too. You always make me smile and I can feel your reactions.

@drutherford24able 4 жыл бұрын

All this time I've been wasting $$ on paint mediums when all l really need is just add water? Wish I had seen this video months ago. Why would people be using paint mediums? Thanks for the heads up. Lol! I've been mixing my own medium half flotrol annd half polyurethane. Expensive...

@ooohlaa13 3 жыл бұрын

but I think she specifies this with just water is just for dutch pours? maybe check out her other videos I am pretty sure she has one on lots of pouring mediums and their qualities.

@ginac733 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!! LoL, loved this video. Can't wait to try it with water instead of flotrol! No wonder mine always look like mud pies! 🙋💕🇺🇲✝💕

@mkiljhg2099 4 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite fluid artist on this platform! I know I’ve said this before but you were a huge inspiration of mine to start my channel and it would mean so much to me if you checked it out! ❤️🥰

@thebountyhunter2783 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is you are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this. I think these paintings are beautiful.

@Lydia-gf7dz 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Molly for sharing this. It is so helpful. Your paintings are so vivid and beautiful.

@Alexanne13 2 жыл бұрын

This was great, Molly. Thank you so much. Pulling out the scale rather than eyeballing it.

@chellyg910 2 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant! Thank you so much. I always hear other artist talk about the consistency of paint but never had anyone show me what too look for. Thanks again!

@ani81k 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful I can believe you got cells with just acrylic and water

@sunriver3327 3 жыл бұрын

It's one of the best vidéo about mixing paint with water. I didn't understand why my paint don't move. Thanks a lot

@debrahaberman5592 Жыл бұрын

I've been struggling with the mixing process, and have become so frustrated I almost decided that maybe this just isn't for me. Then, this video came up, and I have renewed faith that I should keep trying to get it right. Thank you for explaining this in such great detail! So appreciate your skills at teaching, and your beautiful art.

@user-iv8wc3qe3t 3 ай бұрын

Hallo Molly, es ist wunderbar dir zu zusehen. Ich finde das du ehrliche Infos gibst. Hab Dank dafür. Dankeschön ❤

@TheLindsell 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much 🙏 I’m so so so thankful that you did this tutorial, I’ve been watching so many of your wave 🌊 videos & lots & lots of your other Dutch Pouring videos & the way you explained the consistencies of your paints just makes so much sense & I’m now really excited to try my very own Wave Dutch Pure blowout artwork. You are AMAZING 🤩🙏🇦🇺🌊 Thank you 😊

@katieshore5139 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Molly for your mixing tutorial at the end..I’m interested to know how it still makes cells with just water..it’s magic 😃 I really love your art and your fun chatty personality ❤️

@juanita920 2 жыл бұрын

Yes so helpful! I so appreciate what you did in sharing how to mix with water. You just don’t know how I appreciate it. Thank you. And your painting is lovely.

@joaniesmith-heartscapesstu9303 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative and delightful lesson. I now know that my paint was way to thick, I am new to this and you are one of my favorite teachers, thank you for all you do.

@bpriyankad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video💜. It is helpful. As a beginner I could learn a lot. This is a tutorial that will help understand the ratio and the perfect calculations before starting a acrylic pour painting. Thanks a ton

@karenburdick982 3 жыл бұрын

Love that flower! Definitely going to try this one! Thank you for sharing this.

@vitorsoares9289 Жыл бұрын

Words for what? She is an American artist and collaborates like no one else in teaching a very beautiful art... the pouring of fluid paints. Well taught, really well...but, at the very end, the amount of water to balance the right fluid, a lot of experience came to the top. God bless you !!! 🙏

@carolperez1426 3 жыл бұрын

I watched again. This is so helpful. Thanks a bunch.

@cbrm3067 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Molly. Consistencies are defintely something I struggle with, I suppose I'm afraid of having them so thin, but I need to learn to just leave them alone once mixed. Great video I could watch you all day and your lovely happy demeanour.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 жыл бұрын

It is so tough, one of the hardest things to master! Hope you found this helpful!