The idea of using a color wheel used to make my head spin—remember the old song, Spinning Wheel, by Blood Sweat and Tears? I guess I was intimidated by the concept, as it wasn’t a tool I’d ever used. Remembering how I first felt about them, gave me a reason to research different types and …
One of the most common questions we get in our Facebook Group is where to find pouring medium. If you live in the United States, you’ve got the luxury of having an abundance of mediums at your disposal; , Floetrol, , etc. We forget that not everyone has access to these mediums, but recently I …
I’ve been on a gray kick lately—and I don’t mean my mood! It seems like soft or deep cool grays have found their way into every corner of my life… my studio walls, my clothes, and now, my pours. Creating a gray monochromatic pour might not seem very exciting, but there’s something very classy about …
Color theory. I’ll be honest, when I first heard this term a few years ago, I felt a little overwhelmed. I’d been sketching, painting, and “arting” (as my family called it), for about 20 years and had never thought much about the logic behind what I was doing. Supplies I Used The thing about color …
Master the Basics of Color Theory for Harmonious Pours Read More »
Back for just a little bit of painting fun today. Nothing too crazy, or at least I hope it doesn’t go that way. No, we should be safe. I’ve decided to take a break from my usual recipes and pouring mediums and just go back to basics with PVA glue. I’ve not used it very …
Mixing Acrylic Paint With PVA Glue as a Pouring Medium (Recipe) Read More »
The number one question we get from artists just starting out in acrylic pouring is, “how to mix acrylic paint for pouring?” In this guide we’ll cover all you need to get the right paint consistency no matter what materials you’re using. To thin and mix paint for acrylic pouring you will use two main …
Perfect Consistency Recipe: How to Thin and Mix Paint for Acrylic Pouring Read More »
My little island lifestyle doesn’t support a constant supply of fresh paints, but what I do like to do is recycle and make the most of what I have. I used to make a lot of soap and beauty products a few years back so I still have a lot of leftover supplies sat idle. …
