#2477Dynamic Circle With Tendrils, Fluid Acrylics Pouring 4.09.18

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I am using an 11"x 14 " stretched canvas. All the paints I use are acrylic paints mixed with additives to help them flow more easily. All my colors are stored and mixed in squeeze bottles for ease of use. I cover the surface completely with a layer of white paint using a large silicone spatula. I use a small squeeze bottle of black paint to outline a circle in the center before anything else. I add paint from squeeze bottles in small colorful tileshaped bits surrounding the circle, created using acrylics with Floetrol added. I use a squeeze bottle to create a multicolored circle. I drag a small spatula from the inner circle outward so the circle begins to look like a wreath. I also use a bamboo skewer to drag thinned spiky tendrils until I am satisfied.

My "pouring" mixture is 3/4 Floetrol with 1/4 (estimated) GAC800 from "Golden" (prevents cracking and adds shine to dry artwork.. Mix it thoroughly. Depending on the paint the amounts of color can vary. I like to begin with a halfpouring mixture and halfcolor. After that is mixed VERY thoroughly I add more pouring mixture until the viscosity (thickness) is like warm hone. If I want it thinner I add more Pouring mixture. If the color is not strong enough I add more pigment.
When mixing colors my amounts are always estimated and then altered to get the right consistency I like. I use plastic squeeze bottles with measurements on the side.
I add a glass marble to aid in the mixing process. Marbles work well but exercise caution if you end up with more than one they will shatter in the mixture eventually. It's imperative (Important) that all mixture be shaken thoroughly once before using in any session the first time every time!! The consistency is usually medium "body" weight, but other weights are usable with minor adjustments.
All my acrylic paints are mixed in advance and contained and stored in squeeze bottles. If you are not using squeeze bottles, I suggest using a container that has a tightfitting lid or sealing the container with Glad Press'n Seal. I have often used the 4oz size plastic deli containers, and the paint keeps for a long time in them, but you must stir before using the mix again. Floetrol and other flow agents will rise to the top between uses. None of my acrylic paint has any added silicone. To create the pearlescent effects seen in most of my artworks, I use "Golden's" Iridescent pearl "Fine" added to colors. I add a good squirt directly into whatever I am mixing in. I recommend experimenting to find out how much is enough for your ideal shimmer.

Every day I learn new things. I will never stop experimenting, and I am happy to share what I discover with you.
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#2466 wet. Shown in this video.