Artist Problems - Retarded Acrylics 

I got the sense that he was like deliberately trying to reference another more offensive meaning to the word. Like he thought it was cute or funny but it’s just cringey and weird. Like is supposed to be acting like a 9 nine old or it just seems that way? I can’t tell.

You seriously are the LAST person who needs to be trying to call ANYBODY else out for any damn thing!! You need attention so desperately that you haul your ignorantly informed ass all the way to RU-vid just so you can glorify hate speech under the guise of helping others?? You're a miserable excuse for a man.

@@ColoringKaria agreed. He's an idiot.

PC has gone too far. He’s just addressing the discomfort of working with the word and he does it with humor. It’s not hate speech, it shouldn’t offend anyone.

I agree get on with your presentation !

my favorite method

Oh! I should try that!

what do you mean by “blocking in”?

@@suzziexx 'Blocking in' is a basic step in the painting process. Michael James Smith has some good videos of 'blocking in' so you may want to put 'Michael James Smith blocking in' into the RU-vid searchbox.

Same. 😔

Smi Sch i want to paint in acrylics though. oils are too expensive

Hence, adding retarder to acrylics, and perhaps a little more water

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Oh sad

I was painting and giggling, I have happy little retarded trees all over my canvas!

I laughed almost every time, too. There must be a better word, lol.

@@abselby I just choked on my coffee! I know I shouldn't laugh, but...LOL!! The struggle is real!

"This whole line of paint is retarded. Every single one of them is retarded." I lost it! How does he keep a straight face?

@@tinatina4285 yeah, especially since it's sort of also used in music as to slow the pace

isnt that bassically just a shiny gouache?

Do you know how I keep the paraffin liquid for 10 minutes before it solidifies again? If you know and can tell me, I would be very grateful.

@@johyw2267 Sorry, no idea what you’re talking about re “paraffin liquid”

@@jinxxxxxxxxx Oof, 7 months later… No, it’s not shiny gouache. Traditional gouache can be reactivated forever unless it’s sealed. The Atelier acrylics do eventually become permanently dried.

@@goilo888 So, because you are looking for a solution to make acrylic paint liquid for longer, I am also looking for a solution to keep paraffin liquid for longer. I thought maybe you or someone else can help.

Blow-dryer?????

RhomanysRealm Then paint digitally in photoshop

Try starting your painting with acrylics then finish the detail etc. With the water mixable oils.

When using gel I have discovered that I pour paint off of the campus and it’s impossible to use it when it keeps doing that so apparently I’m not letting the underlayer dry hard enough with that be a problem with that would be a problem

I got this thing called acrylic flow medium and I really have no clue what it does I just thought it would help me blend better but I dont think ot does

I want to keep the paraffin liquid for at least ten minutes before it solidifies again, if you know of a product to keep it in that liquid state and you want to tell me, I'll be very grateful

That is interesting...

@Le Petit Génie ok, thank you for your help! I'm brand new and trying to learn some tips :)

A little wee late reply here but it's for others who will see this post . NO you're not suppose to use a hair dryer on acrylic painting. You can cause the outer paint film to dry over the rest trapping the moisture that can lead to cracking and crazying.

Its been 2 years since this comment but in case this reaches you - can you tell me which wet palette you use? I made one to save money, and the next day when I opened it the paint was a weird watery gooey consistency lol. Ive heard mized reviews about the wet palettes in store, so Id love to try one that for sure works if im going to spend the money!

@@Highlikeheaven89 Hi Nicolle, I can't believe I saw your post! I use the Masterson sta-wet palette. It has 3 parts. The box with an airtight lid, flat sponges that fit in the box, and acrylic paper. If you don't want to spend the money on this you can also try a shallow plastic box with an airtight lid. You should be able to get these at a craft store or online. Just choose a size that you like working with. Instead of the sponge on the bottom of the box use paper towels. They need to be moist, but not dripping wet. You may have had too much water on your homemade wet palette. This is an easy fix. Just experiment a little until you get the right amount of moisture to keep the paints fresh, but not soggy. Instead of the acrylic paper, you can use parchment paper. This is in the baking section of the grocery. Be sure to get parchment paper and not wax paper. Another tip is to store the box in the fridge when not in use. This helps it to last longer also. Just keep them cool don't freeze them. Hope this is helpful!

Another option instead of paper towels are those reusable cloths for wiping up messes. They're thinner than a kitchen towel and sturdier than a paper towel so when you moisten it you can squeeze out the excess water and it won't tear easily. I use these also to dab water off my brush and keep my hands clean. I buy generic off Amazon and use them all over the house. Best of luck to you keeping your acrylics moist!

The point for me is slow drying to get the sky and landscape in with ability to blend the colors together, after that, I’m good with the faster dry time.

Golden's Open Acrylics are fantastic, however, they will not have the same open time as that of an oil paint. The open acrylics might stay open hours instead of minutes, like normal acrylics, but not days like oil paints. I am a huge fan of water mixable oils when trying to avoid solvents. The Lukas Berlin has a really nice line.

Open is great paint...its like using oil...but dries faster than oil. If its too thick, it takes forever to dry. You just have to experiment! I have a lot of fun with them!😄

Aislinn Graves I have Liquitex slow dri glazing liquid, Its GREAT! They also make a slow dri gel. 😊

So medium does the same thing? I'm confused sorry. I'm going to be painting a large canvas and I'm afraid to start it because I don't think I'll have time to blend the sky before it drys

@@allietav2206 Yes they do the same thing but chemically they are different.Slow-dri mediums have retarders plus binders (that are similar to the ones inside the acrylic paint) in them so you dont have to worry about using too much and damaging the adhesion to the canvas or paper.Retarders on their own do not have binders in them so they change the chemical composition of the paint it's mixed in and thereby the adhesion properties too.So you need to be mindful of how much you add to the paint ( brands mention the quantity that can be safely used on their labels).Both slow dry medium and Retarder will delay the drying time but the medium will dilute the color too because of the binder in it whereas the pure retarder will only delay the drying time without diluting the color.Both can be used depending on what you want to achieve in your painting.If you want to glaze, then the slow dry medium can be used.If you want stronger colors but with delayed drying time use the pure retarders.Hope this helps!

Thank you 🙏, 💙

Joyce H Anderson & Friends I have been painting with Chroma Atelier Interactive acrylics for four years now and people think my paintings are oil paintings. However, I haven’t done much with the spray, I’m still painting with them traditionally. Do you like them?

Retarder medium should help!

David Stephenson..which brand hair gel do you use. Just to be sure , do you mix these 2, hair gel and propylene glycol together. Or can you use separate?

The main ingredient in acrylic drying retarder is propylene glycol, which slows the evaporation rate of water. While that is also in hair gel, there are many other ingredients in them (that can vary by brand) that could have unwanted effects on your paints long term. Without having tested what they would do, we couldn't tell you exactly what that would be either. A good option besides buying an acrylic drying retarder would be to get slow-drying acrylics (like Golden Open Acrylic Paints) instead of standard ones. Straight from the tube they don't dry out as quickly, and you don't have to add anything extra to them. We completely understand the frustrations of not being near an art supplier and that is why we have our online store where supplies can be shipped directly to you! If you would like to try out a small 4oz bottle of drying retarder, you can find one of our favorites here: www.jerrysartarama.com/golden-acrylic-additives

That is a great point! Thanks for sharing!

Wow I didnt know you could varnish the back of your canvas to help the drying time? If I gesso my canvases will it still work?

Keeps them dry for hours?

I watch Lachri too. If you don't want to bother with an airbrush you can get a fine, even mist spray bottle like Flairosol which should work pretty well.

You never want to use water to thin down an acrylic paint. You need to use acrylic painting medium. This will lower the viscosity of your paint without compromising the paint film. You can try Matisse's in the link, or there are several other options out there. www.jerrysartarama.com/matisse-acrylic-mediums

JerrysArtarama your the best! I think I'll pick up a few and see what I like best!

but that’s the real, official term? how are you possibly offended that he called an unmoving, unbreathing, inanimate object, what it’s supposed to be called?

You are correct that you can layer retarded paint on top of non-retarded paint before it has fully dried and it should be alright. Just keep in mind that adding wet paint on top of still wet paint can increase the drying time for your peice overall. While you can mix pre-retarded and non-retarded paint, it will lessen the open time because there is less retarder overall, but if you are not concerned about this, they are completely okay to mix.

@@JerrysArtarama Thank you so much for answering my questions. I do really appreciate your help and advice. 👍

Thinner, medium, and retarder are different tools for modifying paint. Thinner dilutes the paint, medium alters its consistency or finish, and retarder slows drying time. Each serves a unique purpose! 😊

Wow O. O and what do you do with glycerin? In which percentage to add??

this is something new i read but does it really work well

Julie q That works! I have a little spray bottle with a few drops of retarder in it! Misting it on the canvas and/or on the paints works great!

😂

Victoria Woods LOL you’re funny 🤣

Man, don't I know it! It's definitely something I'll put down in my idea bin. I don't stretch a lot of canvas personally, so I would want to make sure I have all the best information first.

Ron Hochhalter Spray the BACK with water and the canvas will tighten. 😄

You can use any kind of acrylic polymer medium. www.jerrysartarama.com/jerry-s-studio-acrylic-mediums These will lower the viscosity of your paint for glazing, but maintain the paint film. Hope this helps.

gms9810 I use a bit of ky gel (personal lubricant). cheers!

Mhairie Lee you can use that to slow the drying time?? 😱 my mind has just been blown!! 😂

Victoria Woods yeah it works really well and you can get it from the supermarket and it's cheap, well it is here in Australia. cheers!

yes. I was surprised too. I saw that in another tutorial video

Ha, I was wondering if I could use a cream of some sort, then afraid it would crack. I bought some slow dry, but still dried too quick