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Traveling Ring Pour Transitions To A Sweeping Solution, Fluid Acrylics #3284-8.14.18

1,636 views · Published 22 August 2018 · 20:00 · Indexed 27 September 2026

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

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I am using a 16"x20" 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 spread a layer of white paint using a silicone spatula. This layer helps the colors I add next flow more easily. I have leftover paint to use up and I add new color choices to a small cream pourer added into the layers from the previous "ring pour". I pour out ribbons of striped colors to the canvas in a looping traveling ring pour pattern. I tilt the canvas, flowing the paint, creating patterns and allowing the colors to fill the canvas in a wide striped pattern. I need more paint so I add more to the pour container and continue with the traveling ring pour ribbons. I hold back the flow of paint from escaping the edge of the canvas with an "edge catcher" (a flexible but somewhat rigid transparent sheet of plastic salvaged from packaging). The edge catcher holds the pooled paint and is rocked gently to cover the canvas' side. The paint that is pooled is first squeezed at the edge and then sent back, changing the pattern. I do not really l care for what I see, so I boldly tilt the canvas in the extreme so that all the paint to slides down (and off) and that I do actually prefer. I use a small silicone spatula to manipulate drag and swipe the paint and help cover my edges too. 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 glass 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. 

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