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Super Nova! Finally SUCCESS From An Absolute Mess, Phew Part 2 Fluid Acrylics Pouring #3017-6.27.18

3,111 views · Published 23 July 2018 · 20:00 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: Expressionist Fluid Art Studio Priscilla Batzell · 2018 · Howto & Style

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On the 16"x20" stretched canvas I began in Part 1, I  begin to manipulate/fix the mess that Part 1 made (not published). 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.  In the center of the canvas hidden by a lid is a puddle of black paint. I remove the cover and release the black paint. I use a round-tipped spatula to pull/swipe the black color toward the outer edge of the canvas. This begins to improve the design immediately and creates a more appealing starburst shape. I continue to manipulate the pattern using a bamboo skewer to pull paint outward, making marks through the paint all the way down to the primed canvas. I add lots of dots of color in a wide variety of colors to use for new marks that will enhance and improve the starburst effect. I just keep adding fresh paint and pulling out spikey strands allowing filling out the starburst. Finally, the starburst radiates, as was my original intention. In fact, I actually and very unexpectedly LOVE the finished result! 
There is no PART 1; it couldn't be PUBLISHED. Actually a fortunate accident. A glitch prevented it from uploading.

A propane torch is cautiously passed over the surface of the canvas to release any air in the paint that might result in bubbles forming while the artwork dries or leaving pockmarks if left to pop on their own. Warming the paint will also often encourage patterns to emerge because the paint in combination with the Floetrol used in my pouring mix encourages cells to form.

My "pouring" mixture or "recipe" is simple and starts with 2 parts (estimated) GAC800 from Golden added into any acrylic paint color 8 parts (amounts are always estimated). This starts the mixing process. Mix the paint and GAC thoroughly. Next, I add my mixed Floetrol and (half) DecoArt pouring medium. (Shake it first every time!) The truth is, lately, that's my go-to. I add the same (or more) ounces as the first two ingredients and mix everything thoroughly. The consistency is usually medium "body" weight, but other weights are usable with minor adjustments. 
 
To mix, if you use squeeze bottles as I do, add a marble and shake your paints every time before you use them. 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 lid. I have often used the 4oz size plastic deli containers, and the paint keeps for a long time in them, but you still will have to stir before using the mix again because the 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. By "eye" until I am pleased with what I see. 
 
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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