Happy End Result with Acrylic Painting and Pouring

Summary

The author shares their experience with acrylic painting and pouring, turning an unplanned project into a happy end result, and encourages readers to try the technique for fun and creativity.

Abstract

The article discusses the subjective nature of art and the unique perspectives individuals bring to it. The author describes their journey of creating a tiger's eye painting with acrylics on canvas, which initially was not intended to be a final piece. Months later, the author repurposed the painting by applying a mini acrylic pour with leftover paint, using water as a substitute for professional pouring mediums. The Dutch pour technique was employed, manipulating paint with air using a straw, which is not recommended for larger pieces due to the strain it causes. The author emphasizes the importance of not wasting canvases and shares the benefits of using a pouring medium, such as improved paint flow, reduced cracking, and color vibrancy. They also provide a link to a YouTube video demonstrating various pouring techniques and express gratitude for the readers' time and support.

Opinions

The author believes that there are no mistakes in expressing creativity, and different people may have different appreciations for artwork.
They advocate for reusing canvases instead of discarding them, suggesting that even practice pieces can be transformed into new art.
The author finds joy and satisfaction in the final result of their acrylic pour experiment, despite it being their first time attempting the technique.
They offer practical advice, such as not using a straw for larger art pieces due to the physical discomfort it may cause.
The author values the reader's time and expresses appreciation for their support and well-wishes.
They encourage readers to upgrade their membership to support the author and the platform, indicating a desire for continued engagement with their audience.

It was not planned

Acrylic painting by author

Art is subjective. We are unique individuals with different perspectives. How we respond to artwork may be different. To me, there are no mistakes when one is expressing their creativity. One person may not appreciate it, but someone else will.

I was learning to portray a tiger’s eye using acrylic on a small canvas. I centered my drawing and completed the painting. I wasn’t sure I would keep it. Sometimes when I practice on canvases, I reuse them when completing other projects. Please do not throw your canvases away.

Just imagine that view of a tiger’s face with a gray background only. Months later, I worked on a different piece and had leftover paint. I decided to do a mini acrylic pour. You can use specific materials such as silicone and floetrol with acrylic that act as a pouring medium. You can mix it in yourself or buy it at the store pre-mixed.

Benefits of Pouring Medium

Help with the flow of paint

Decrease cracks after drying

Maintain vibrancy of color

It was my first time doing an acrylic pour. As a result, I did not have the pouring mediums. I substituted with a few drops of water. I poured slowly around the eye with no specific design in mind. Sometimes, I placed one color over the other and moved the paint with a straw. It is called a dutch pour technique. I intended to have fun and prevent waste.

A dutch pour is an acrylic pouring technique that uses air to manipulate the paints on a canvas. You can use a hair dryer, straw and lungs, or anything that blows air to make a dutch pour. Dutch pours are known for the ribbon like edges and cell lacing that can be achieved using the technique.

I would not recommend using a straw when completing larger art pieces. Your jaw muscles will be tired!

There are other pouring techniques. Below is a YouTube video demonstrating a few methods if anyone wants to try it out. It’s a fun thing to do! I loved my final result.

Note: Although acrylic dries quickly, acrylic pours take longer. It varies from a day to a few days. It depends on the thickness of your pour.

I wrote this piece to cheer me up for a bit. I appreciate everyone’s well wishes.

Thank you for reading. Your time is always appreciated! Till next time.

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