#4334 Priscilla Batzell's Fluid Acrylics, Weedy Spikey Spirally Fantasy Garden 2.06.19
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Using a 16"x20" 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 cover the entire surface with a layer of white paint to help the paint I add onto the canvas next flow more easily. I have a container of colors that were left from another artwork and I use a small plastic sand shovel dipped into it to flow paint onto the wet canvas in wide ribbons on just one end...I tip the canvas to allow the paint to spread and enhance the opportunity for the flowing paint to make patterns as it's agitated. I use an edge catcher against the side of the canvas where the colors are and that helps fill in a few areas and flow the paint some more. I use a silicone flat front spatula to drag and pull paint. I use a silicone basting brush with spaces between the bristles to drag paint in long ropey textured strokes reminiscent of plants in a breeze. I Use the loop of a strand of ball chain in one hand to drag more textured ribbons and spirals sweeping upward into the white negative space above all the colors. I use another small spatula to drag long spikes of paint from the body of colors and last I use a bamboo skewer to make even thinner spikes and add some spirals to there tips
My "pouring" mixture is 3/4 Floetrol with 1/4 (estimated) GAC800 from "Golden" (prevents cracking and adds shine to dry artwork.) mixed into it thoroughly. Depending on the paint the amounts of color can vary. I like to begin with a 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 seals 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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#4326 wet, Shown in this video.
2 мар 2019
