#2468-Superb Dynamic Swipe Fantastic My Book's Cover Vol 1 Fluid Acrylic Artwork 4.8.18

#2468-Superb Dynamic Swipe Fantastic My Book's Cover Vol 1 Fluid Acrylic Artwork 4.8.18

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I begin with a 12"x16" 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 add colors to the canvas in a zigzagging pattern and put a thick layer of gold at one end. I use the gold as the "Swipe" color. Using a wet cotton rag dipped into the gold color and resing just long enough to soak some color up. I then drag the swipe tool (made from a dampened cotton cloth) from the gold color to the other end. I take a risk with the patter and tip the canvas to flow the paint. I use a bamboo skewer dipping it into the paint and waggling to uncover colors, allow patterns, and leave behind streamer like lines. I love how this turned out!

My "pouring" mixture is 3/4 Floetrol with 1/4 (estimated) GAC800 from "Golden" (prevents cracking and adds shine to dry artwork.)mix into it thoroughly. Depending on the paint the amounts of color can vary. I like to begin with half pouring mixture and half color. 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 marble size steel ball bearing to aid in the mixing process. Marbles work well too 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 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 tight-fitting lid or seal the container with Glad sticky wrap. 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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#2456 wet.shown in this video.

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