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I am using a 10 " x 20" stretched canvas. Colors layered into a silicone cupcake mold that I squeeze to pour (with white added between every color.) 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 my canvas with a base layer of white paint to help move paint when I tilt the canvas, it's also a catalyst that helps produce patterns in the paint.
I swiftly add 6 curved stripey ribbons of paint from to the wet canvas. I tilt the canvas multiple directions to spread out the paint and create patterns. I allow the paint to flow off the canvas onto an edge catcher and salvage the paint on the edge catcher using my silicone spatula and add the paint rescued back into the design of the artwork. I use a bendy straw to agitate the paint with hopes of making cells and cover some negative space. I dribble more paint , tilt briefly add a bit more black paint from a squeeze bottle as an accent and some minor tweaks using a bamboo skewer to pull a few tendrils and that's it. I use 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) Deco-Art 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.
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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