I never would have thought of the drawer liner but I adore the first swipe results you got with it… like rain… could be very useful in abstract. I appreciate the hell outta ya! 😊
@LeftBrainedArtist23 күн бұрын
I know right. I found other artists doing it and loved the results.
@marceyvogt20072 жыл бұрын
I love more color. The liner and wet paper towel were my favorites. Thank you David.☮️💖🎶
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Me too so interesting.
@susanb2377 Жыл бұрын
David, I so love watching you! I learn every video! Thank you for YOU!!
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Susan. Glad to help.
@DorisAtDFDesigns2 жыл бұрын
All 4 swipe tools look great. Thanks for the comparison David. You rock 🤙🤙
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doris.
@tanjawiegrefe73352 жыл бұрын
Vielen lieben Dank für die tolle Erklärung 🙏. Es ist für mich sehr hilfreich gewesen! Meine Favoriten sind der Liner und das nasse Papier. Da kommen mehr Farben hervor. Nochmals Dankeschön und liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪. 🤗
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Ich habe sie seltsam geschichtet, damit ich mein Gold verloren habe. Danke fürs zuschauen!
@BearsDenAcrylicArt2 жыл бұрын
I’ve found that a damp paper towel affords a much more uniform swipe than one that is truly wet. The added weight of the water actually gouges the swipe, hence why it looked so streaky. Another positive is that when you use a dampened paper towel, you can really see how it’s making contact with all of the colors in the swipe. That was helpful to me in the beginning. I like that red catalyst thing that you were using though. It distributed the weight very evenly! Another great video, David. Very informative and helpful, as always! 🐻
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend. So interesting how different they all are.
@carolynbrew37702 жыл бұрын
I use a slightly damp paper towel or if I think I have a bit to much paint that's when I use the dry paper towels..I have got some amazing swipe also started using palate knife
@rebeccahyatt77892 жыл бұрын
I like the liner and the wet swipe tool best. I love lots of color. The liners are also good to place under microwaves to keep them in place. works wonders! Cut small pieces and place each one under a leg. This has nothing to do with painting, but the information might come in handy❣Hey I'm older, I know things. LOL Thank you ,David. You are such a great inspiration. 👏
@pyritecindi73842 жыл бұрын
Those are my favs too. And, thx for the microwave info.😄.
@rebeccahyatt77892 жыл бұрын
@@pyritecindi7384 😘
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Ooh that is a good idea Rebecca.
@lauriewilson47412 жыл бұрын
🤩
@rebeccahyatt77892 жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you so much, have a nice Sunday! You can also use it for casters under furniture! Nonslip grip!
@deelorenzetti7766 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this experiment. I’m with you. My favorites by far was #1 wet paper towel #2 shelf liner-love the lines it created. That’s so pretty, you could actually keep that one. 😉 Thanks for sharing ✌️💜😊
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Dee.
@lynnwilkins87222 жыл бұрын
David, right on time! I'm doing good work exploring the techniques I see. I always come back to your earliest videos, i.e., 'what did David say about this....' Thank you, they're full of gold!!
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lynn. So nice to hear.
@DocRocket1442 жыл бұрын
David, once again thank you for doing these comparison videos. I've been meaning to tell you that I have come back to them numerous times to answer questions that come up from my many........"challenges." LOL Great stuff!
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Challenges are the best learning opportunities Doc.
@pollyprissypantsart2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I like the results from the liner and the wet paper towel.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@marialeitner17912 жыл бұрын
David, thank you for sharing this expirement! Great visuals. Very helpful.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Maria.
@jeanniedorsey6772 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for always doing these experiments. Wonderful training for those of us that are newbies.
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them Jeannie. And happy to help.
@SnarkasticSunny Жыл бұрын
Like the sideways & low camera angle! I could see exactly how thick & how the colors lie on top of base
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I am trying to get more closeup pics for exactly that reason.
@noemisartcorner8412 жыл бұрын
Cool tutorial thank you. My favorite was the liner and the wet paper towel. Have a great weekend.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Me too. All are interesting though.
@deborahelk64042 жыл бұрын
Thank you that was very helpful and because I'm having such a hard time with swipes I'm going to go watch your other videos
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Deborah.
@ShannonGibsonArtDesigns2 жыл бұрын
I love swipe and for me I'm not a fan of the papertowel. I prefer flexible tools that are bit heavier so I can apply more pressure without removing too much paint. Great video!🖌🙂💕👍
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
So nice to be able to use so many different tools for sure.
@TrinaRaysTrekofLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all the different swipes side by side! Great video! I don't care much for swipes, but the wet paper towel was my favorite effect from today. 👍
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@hawkpaul87352 жыл бұрын
An incredibly useful video. So nice to see all the differences. I don't do many swipes but when I do I use the shelf liner. Now I see I made the right choice because I want the colours to show through. Thanks David.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it Hawk.
@vegasmainiac77452 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the different swipe material options side by side. They all have their unique effects for different outcomes. Thanks again for another great video!
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure. I love doing these experiments.
@jensenbabbie2415 Жыл бұрын
I would never have done these tests myself. Thank you for doing them and adding so much information to my flow painting knowledge.
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@rosemaryclark6102 жыл бұрын
always appreciate your informative videos. Thank you!
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Rosemary.
@emilyflotilla9312 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time as always! I really like the effects of the liner and wet paper towel the best.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Me too! So interesting Emily.
@cindyorgill66192 жыл бұрын
I actually like the liner
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cindy.
@EdnaCloud Жыл бұрын
Brilliant demo as usual, thank you fpr uploading
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@javiervidal3662 жыл бұрын
Love your experimentation with acrylics!!! Just need to try electricity next and see if the pour comes alive
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
🔌🌩🔥😜
@carolynbrew37702 жыл бұрын
as always your painting "s are beautiful I love Swiping ‼️I find that a dry or damp paper towels work the best..I think it's a personal choice what works best..thank you again
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carolyn. There is definitely always personal preference and expectation of outcome that are part of how we choose to swipe.
@patriciap63532 жыл бұрын
I love the texture of the drawer liner and the " northern lights" effect from the wet paper towel
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Northern lights. I can totally see that.
@mariontheantiquarian78492 жыл бұрын
Great explanation… really shows the difference. Kim
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marion. I was surprised at how different they are all side by side.
@carrieholdthemaccountable2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁 I have learned a lot from your videos. Much appreciation 👍
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
YW Carrie. Fun to do comparisons like this
@ruthalvaradolopez16232 жыл бұрын
Once again, a fantastic video!
@patriciamarler-bentley85552 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. This technique has been difficult for me. I like the effect that you got with the liner.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite for sure Patricia.
@patriciamarler-bentley85552 жыл бұрын
I plan to give it a try. I would love it if you would do a video about color shift and interference paints. Thanks.
@AnnaBlountArt2 жыл бұрын
Great test video! I’ve never swiped with a drawer liner but I do really like that effect. I also liked your puddle test at the beginning…I almost find that one more useful than the drip test to know if one color will swallow another!
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
It helps a lot.
@AlexanderHei2 жыл бұрын
This video brings incredible value for me! Thank you for doing all these tests!
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Alexander.
@michellejean80682 жыл бұрын
Thats a great tip ...,doing a drip test. Wow. You being left brain. Me being right brain dominate. I can see it all now. Haha. Thanks, love all your works. I totally appreaciate all your tips. Too
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
That to help MichelleJean.
@carolynbrew37702 жыл бұрын
My favorite Way is a damp Paper towel..If my paint isn't all the exact consistency then I don't get all the colors in my swipe if I am doing a swipe I am going to stretch it I use a mound disappear for my base then all swiping color s are abit thicker point is the base coat needs to be able to move .. Another great vedio
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carolyn.
@mywifetheartist2 жыл бұрын
I like the liner.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Me too. Thanks.
@AddColor2Life2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for this experiment!! I like to use those plastic sheets that protect the canvas when you buy in bulk.I also use wet paper towels. I love the blue background! Beautiful color! What would happen if you used less white paint in the swipe with plastic! Maybe more color would pop up through the cells?
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Sure would. Plus putting paints right on top of each other instead of so dispersed.
@amsinin Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and handy to know, thank u so much😊
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ChrisSchneiderArt2 жыл бұрын
That was a very helpful experiment. Thank you 🙂
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. Always nice to do side by side comparisons.
@SandrasSensations2 жыл бұрын
This was a great example of swipe tools and thank you so very much for the channel mention. I hope you and your family are doing well David ❣️
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
No problem. I ‘be already received multiple compliments for the tool. Thanks again.
@kathyjohnson4092 жыл бұрын
Thnx for the great teachings as usual You rock
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Thanks for watching Kathy.
@joeycasey23232 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I use wet paper towel just because you rarely get a skip. Can't use cards or plastic at all, I love the look when they do ghost swipes with them but I just haven't mastered it yer. That liner looks like it might be fun though.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
L Ike that my cells get made in uniform lines.
@pJo29732 жыл бұрын
Thank you great information
@deucepickle20912 жыл бұрын
I literally just walked out of the kitchen from doing a swipe. I put my swipe color onto the paper towel and dragged it over. It was OK but I had too much paint on my canvas so I swiped back over it again but from the other end of the canvas. That distributed the colors a little better.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been known to do that too!
@MrMakeweapons2 жыл бұрын
Hi Left Sided Brain, could you please conduct an experiment using house paint. I specifically want to understand how a unstinted paint house paint thick and thin. I intend to use glue all with this pouring medium. Thanks Cath
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
If you are using glue there is no point in using untainted house paint. I don’t understand what you are trying to do.
@RoseMCreations2 жыл бұрын
Great experiment!
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rose.
@titepupuce2292 жыл бұрын
Vraiment très intéressant 👍
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@lzfluidart83152 жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing 😊
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure LZ.
@sylvialin64532 жыл бұрын
I like wht shows out by using wet paper towel The one shown in the middle. I like the liner too. Love the cells. Prefer more blues. Im.having trouble for not getting cells
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
This and using thinner paints are the easiest ways without using silicone.
@sylvialin64532 жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist Talking abt silicone..not possible to buy from here in my country. I love cells
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
@@sylvialin6453 You might have to look at an auto repair shop or a sewing shop. They have different kinds of silicone that will work too.
@sylvialin64532 жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you. I didnt know those shops sell silicone or flotrol. Thought they are sold only in Art shop. Ive been searching frm Art shops for yrs and they said oh we dont sell these items. So i gave up doing art for sometime unless silicon or floetrol not needed. I do love art tht have cells. Thanks again.
@sylvialin64532 жыл бұрын
Sewing shops here only does sewing. They dont repair sewing machine. I doubt they have silicone. Can u tell me precisely wht is silicon? It is oil or paint or??
@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn2 жыл бұрын
fabulous
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sherry.
@kristinarobinson52774 ай бұрын
Would have been cool if you did opposite out, so the plastic swip tool would have been on the ends.
@LeftBrainedArtist4 ай бұрын
I have done that before. This oen I wanted the longest swipe I could get to see how the different swiping tools worked over a longer distance.
@beckyh6856 ай бұрын
Do you think the glue helped make the cells? LOVE your videos!
@LeftBrainedArtist6 ай бұрын
Every paint/medium has a slightly different effect and some glue's definitely cell more than others.
@marystewart89052 жыл бұрын
What a difference. I haven't done any swipes yet. I save all the fake cc from the offers I get for the possibility of doing a swipe.
@emilyflotilla9312 жыл бұрын
😉🤪🤪🤪
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Totally the best recycling use for them.
@MimiB92262 жыл бұрын
Love this thank you. Are you getting the cells because of the torch?
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
A little bit as it breaks the surface tension and allows the paint to move more freely. Mostly because the white is so much heavier than the other paints so it tends to drop through the paint causing lacing/cells.
@melaniegee2 жыл бұрын
Your cells are great not to have used silicone! I’m still playing around with what I like. I’ve found that when I use glue I have more cells, but the texture of my paintings is bumpy. And I don’t like that.
@emilyflotilla9312 жыл бұрын
You could try adding some Floetrol to help thin, and get cells too!
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Thinning should help that some for sure Melanie.
@melaniegee2 жыл бұрын
@@emilyflotilla931 Thanks!
@melaniegee2 жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you!
@987grgg Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried swiping with a slightly damp chamois?
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
Nope. Does it give you a different effect?
@987grgg Жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist Not so much. It just has a nice weight to it and you can get some great movement.
@jensenbabbie2415 Жыл бұрын
One demonstrator of blooms said she found more cells if she mixed the brands of paints and didn’t use all the same kind. Do you find this to be true?
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
I think it is the weight of the paint more than that but there are some brands that cell more for sure like Amsterdam.
@atlas133882 жыл бұрын
Did you mix the pearl white with the artists loft white?
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Correct. 1 part pear, 1 part paint, 2 parts glue medium.
@christyraeemfinger5740 Жыл бұрын
You sound like Tom green 💚
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
8) I guess that makes me "The Chad"
@lucyc2 жыл бұрын
L9ve the comparisons. Thank you! It's interesting that the 2nd damp paper towel had a very different result. Why would that be? Was it the same one you already used?
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Amount of water was the problem. The second had way less.
@lucyc2 жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks!
@rons36342 жыл бұрын
This is off-topic, but do you plan to do any coasters and resin videos in the future? I'm trying to find out if I have to do anything with my silicone pours before applying the resin and I checked here first.
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
You absolutely need to clean those a TON to get all the silicone off or the resin won't hold and you'll get divots or places where the resin doesn't stick.
@rons36342 жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for that instruction. The trick will be to get the silicone off without taking off a lot of paint. Which is why I don't like using silicone. :)
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
@@rons3634 Silicone always has some paint suspended in it so it seems like it is getting pulled off. Glue will wash off so you can't be to harsh with it. Floetrol and all other mediums and paints should turn in to plastic and not come off at all. If it is, you have something else happening.
@rons36342 жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist My PM was Floetrol and Polycrylic so I guess I don't have to dread the cleaning. Now to decide whether to clean with alcohol or glass cleaner. Decisions, decisions. lol
@florafromaustralia73062 жыл бұрын
Thankyou David for another informative comparison video. I don't have a preference for any of the swipes as I believe they each have their place in their individual applications, although I was a bit disappointed that none of the copper showed through. Was this because it had a different density to the other colours?
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
It’s because my white I used something that made it very thin. Had I just use straight titanium white it would’ve shown through
@florafromaustralia73062 жыл бұрын
Ahh I see. Thankyou for that clarification and thanks again for your time♥️👍🎨
@kua2564 Жыл бұрын
What density did you use for your paint? Your drip test shows them the same, but you didn't use silicone, so how did you get cells? Thanks!
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
You can still get cells without silicone by utilitizing specific paints and other additives. For the wite I am using a titanium white (very heavy) over some mid density and light density paints.
@kua2564 Жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist i read that the swipe colour needs to be thiner than the rest of the colours...now you say you use a very heavy white...I'm confused
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
@@kua2564 I am talking about the density of the paint not the consistency. You want a heavy/dense paint (Titanium White is heavey generally) that is slightly thinner consistency than the rest of your paint for the best cells.
@kua2564 Жыл бұрын
@@LeftBrainedArtist well...if it's heavier and then you thin it down the density has changed and it's not heavy anymore. It doesn't make sense. By mixing the paints, no matter how heavy or light they are when you start, if you thin then down their density won't be heavy anymore.
@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын
If you are thinning the paints all at the same rate the "relative" density compared to the rest is still about the same.
@prudentilla2 жыл бұрын
I've tried Swiping with different things and have never really been happy with the results I tried with credit cards, biz cards plain paper and that plastic "Canvas". Have you tried the wet paper towel one with it wet with rubbing alcohol instead of water? I was watching a channel called "Amanda's Designs" she did a swipe with a paper towel dampened with Rubbing Alcohol got some incredible cell's. you give up on the newsletter?
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
Alcohol is a great way to do it too. My wife doesn’t like to smell it though inside. Kind of on the newsletter. I have a couple of projects looming on the horizon and the time for the newsletter for sacrificed for that.
@angelheart44982 жыл бұрын
I get the best results using corrugated cardboard
@LeftBrainedArtist2 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea and a great way to recycle
@angelheart44982 жыл бұрын
Also I can make the tool the full size of canvas if needed. Like when the swipe technique is just the background.