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#2987 A Rain-X Rescue With Instant, Outrageous & Stellar Cells, Fluid Acrylics Pouring 6.20.18

I am using a 16"x20" stretched canvas. I use paint colors that are all pre-mixed with additives to help them flow more easily. I dump out a small container created from the bottom of a carton. I "ribbon-dribble" the paint colors from the carton's flat side onto a canvas. I have already primed the canvas with a layer of black paint. The wet coating of paint (applied with a large silicone spatula) will serve two purposes, the first one is to help the next paint I add flow more easily. The second is to add negative space. I tilt the canvas. The agitation caused by the paint stretching creates exciting patterns as the paint flows. I use a silicone spatula to separate some of the patterns. I manipulate the paint using my breath to force air through medical tubing moving paint. I also use a bamboo skewer to manipulate paint. I use the blunt end to make dots, and the length dipped into paint to spread it. Paint can be applied to the skewer and then added to the artwork. And finally, spritz with Rain-X original formula...to magical effect.

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 to my bottle to aid in the mixing process. Marbles work well 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.

#2982 wet, shown in this video.