Watercolor pouring is an amazing technique and it allows us to make wonderful works of art. In this week’s Fluid Art podcast you are going to meet Leslie Lambert and her amazing work using watercolor. If you like this kind of art and are eager to learn more about her watercolor pouring techniques, then you …
Acrylic pouring seems pretty straightforward: mix, pour, tilt, masterpiece. While it isn’t the most complicated art form, or the most technical, there are some small issues that can trip up even an experienced a fluid artist, resulting in a slightly less than ideal outcome. Some simple, completely avoidable mistakes are common among beginner and advanced …
As an artist it’s easy to waste a lot of time trying to create “The Perfect Painting,” especially if you still consider yourself a beginner. In today’s episode, Steve Chase walks us through how to overcome this common dilemma and a couple methods he uses to replicate his pieces. Steve has lived in central South …
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Consistency is key: how many times have you heard this phrase throughout your life? Consistency in acrylic pouring comes down to the ratios you’re using for your paint and medium. What those ratios are depends on what brands of paint and medium you’re using. For this article I’ve tested and researched all the most popular …
Acrylic Pouring Ratio Guide: Floetrol, Liquitex and More Read More »
There are a lot of different acrylic pouring techniques, and more seem to pop up every day! While some find this intimidating, I think this variety represents what’s best about acrylic pouring: it’s accessible to everyone. One of my very favorite techniques can be super simple, or a bit complicated, and that’s the dip technique. …
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In this post we’ll go over how to create a tree ring pour. First, you will need to decide on what colors you’ll use and what size and type of surface you want your artwork to be on. If you need some color inspiration, you can always refer to a color wheel like the …
Recently there has been a lot written in the AP blog about using two part epoxy. What is Epoxy Resin Used For in Art? overview describing how resin can be used to create jewelry, coat furniture, seal organic items like dried flowers, and so many other things. Sara Wagner got way more specific when she …
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Acrylic pouring (also known as fluid art, liquid art, and paint pouring) is one of the most accessible art forms around, but there are a few things you’ll want to know before you start. I’ve created this tips guide to help paint pouring beginners avoid common pitfalls and use your time more effectively as you …
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It’s time—you’ve watched a ton of videos, read all the blog posts, and drooled over the gorgeous pictures of acrylic poured paintings. So why haven’t you done your first poured acrylic painting yet? Maybe you’re worried about what it will look like, the costs, or what someone else may think? First off, just breathe. I’ll walk …
How to do Your First Acrylic Pour – Step By Step Guide Read More »
Let’s get it straight out of the way: resin is expensive, and the sight of an uneven cure or resin that simply hasn’t cured is enough to make any artist furious! Luckily, an uneven resin surface and/or uncured resin can be easily fixed or avoided, and we’re going to teach you how.  Uneven Surface …
