A 'Chain of Hearts' for your Valentine! Beginner's Fluid Art Tutorial / Acrylic Pouring!
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- čas přidán 10. 01. 2022
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Puddle pours are a fun way to create interesting patterns and are a great introduction to fluid art. But even experienced paint pourers do it too!
Here are my Keys to Success for a 'Chain of Hearts' Puddle Pour:
1. One of the great things about puddle pours for beginners is that consistency is not as important. I used paints I had leftover from doing dutch pours, so the consistency is very fluid. But if your paints are a little thicker, it won't hurt the design. BUT - if your paints are too thick, it might crack as it dries, so keep this in mind.
2. Let your paints sit for several hours before using them to reduce the amount of air bubbles when you pour. As a general rule, the thicker the consistency of your paints, the longer it takes for the bubbles to rise through the paint and release. For thicker consistency paints, I let them sit (covered) for about 24 hours before using them. For thinner consistency, I try to wait at least 6 hours (but I'm often too impatient to wait).
3. Once you start adding the puddles, there is no tilting the canvas in this technique, so make sure to blow or tilt most of your base coat off. You only want enough to cover everything and leave a wet surface. Leaving too much base coat on the canvas before adding your puddles can cause the puddles to shift and move, and ruin the composition.
4. Plan your puddles before you start, not just what your pattern is going to be, but also what order the colors will go in. I often write it down or draw it out before I even mix my paint.
5. THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP: Place a small puddle of your base coat color just in front of each layered puddle. This is the key to creating the indent at the top of each heart.
6. You can use anything with a blunt end to draw the line. A pencil eraser, a bbq skewer, or the end of a paint brush like I've done here. Just remember to COMMIT TO THE MOTION once you start! Starting and stopping partway through will leave an obvious mistake that is difficult to fix.
7. Draw your line starting in the base coat puddle first and follow that through each puddle until you've reached the end.
8. The biggest mistake you can make with this technique is to use too much paint. The larger your puddles, the more they can move and warp.
9. If you do more than one chain as I've done here, I recommend switching up the color order, or even changing colors. And don't be afraid to criss-cross the 'chains' - that's part of the fun!
Colors Used:
Amsterdam Titanium White
Amsterdam Phthalo Blue + DecoArt Metallics Pewter
Amsterdam Crimson
JoSonja Pale Gold
My pouring medium is 25% Floetrol, 25% PVA glue, 25% gloss varnish and 25% distilled water.
My paints are mixed 2 parts pouring medium to 1 part paint, and then I add small amounts of distilled water until I reach the desired consistency if necessary. These paints were very fluid - there was no mound when drizzled off of my stir stick.
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N8_Bright_Art - Jak na to + styl
Very nice and I like the music, too 👍
New sub here from Spokane Valley Wa 💖 I pray that this day finds you blessed and paint splattered 🙏 ❤
Thank you so much Roberta! you too!
I love this! Simple but beautiful 😍! I especially loved the shimmer of the base color! Fantastic Nate! 🤗🥰💜
Thank you so much Gayle! It's fun to do 'simple' sometimes too!
This is beautiful and very doable for a beginner, thank you!! A little success goes a long way when you're just starting something new. Thank you for taking the time to post this!! ❤👍❤
You're very welcome! There are so many possibilities with this - have fun experimenting!
Wow! This was so much fun watching you produce this beautiful piece of art. Yes, you are right Nate, its simple, simply stunning! Let your art and heart flow, see, you do so much more than putting paint on canvas. This painting tells me that a true heart goes on forever. I find this a very powerful piece. Thank you for sharing 😊 xx
Thanks so much Linny! I often think simple is beautiful. Our lives are so cluttered and noisy now. Something easy and heartfelt is so refreshing. Like a person who really knows how to give a good compliment like you!
@@NateBrightArt I only give a compliment if deserved, and I really mean it. X
I am loving all the new life you are bringing to different techniques! I love this! You rock!
Yay! Thank you Janese!
Awwww, very nice. Looks like a love lei.
Someone else mentioned a lei! Now I'm wondering how to make it look even more like one... lol
So pretty! 😊
Sweet and simple! I like it.good idea for valentines.
Thank you Paula! 😊
Nice!!! I love that you added the second chain, it really added to the design. I think I will be trying this, but in a heart shape. 🤔 Thank you! Perfect idea for the season.
Great idea! And thanks again for watching!
Absolutely amazing result i love how complicated it looked at the start and how simple it was, i will be trying this one for sure
A lovely effect Nate. What an awesome idea. Thanks.
Thanks Dawn!
That is so pretty.
Thanks Carol!
Beautiful double strand of hearts Nate....lovely blue background! Creative idea!!!
Thanks so much Donna! It doesn't all have to be super complicated right?
LOL. Glad you liked it!
@@NateBrightArt Absolutely...sometimes the KISS method is best if you ask me! Keep It Simple Sweetie! That's my motto! 🤗
So beautiful so creative ❤️
Thank you! 😊. This was really fun to do too
Freaking AWESOME Nate! What a cool idea. Loved that you mixed up the order on the second chain. 💙💙💙
Thanks so much Kim!
I love it!!! Simple and pretty! Gotta give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Felicia! Good luck and have fun!
Very cool from Canada
thanks Lorna! I hear Canada got a lot of snow recently... hope your safe and warm!
Really nice Nate ! ❤️
Thanks Cathy! Just something simple and fun. Glad you enjoyed watching!
Beautiful love this 😍
Thank you Gerri! 😊
I’m
Kinda in love with it! So fun, very adorable! Thanks for sharing ! Kind of reminds me of a Hawaiian lei !
Oh I see that too! Hmmmm, that gives me an idea....
This is really lovely ♥️. The second chain added so much interest. I will definitely do one of these. Thank you 🙏
Thanks - and you're welcome! lol
Oh Yhis is soooo cute Nate , Ilove it 😍😍😘😘💕💕
Thanks Manon! Something simple and fun to do!
Hate I'm definitely going to try this! Absolutely amazing!
Nate that is. Stupid auto correct
Haha! It's usually misspelled Mate, but you can call me whatever you like. haha!