Apr
14
A little purple acrylic pouring piece.

This was a little piece I am working on for a friend of mine.  It will be the background but the creation of this part is always exciting! Hope you enjoy!

Materials Used: Custom 8-inch wood panel (I make these myself)

Paints:
All Golden Fluid Acrylic
Titanium White – https://amzn.to/2JMLyHA
Iridescent Pearl Fine – https://amzn.to/2EM5Ayf
Dioxazine Purple – https://amzn.to/2ELTK7p
Quinacridone Violet – https://amzn.to/2H1DVj2

Pouring Medium:
Flotrol – https://amzn.to/2vjBYJm
GAC 800 – https://amzn.to/2HC9XyU
Alcohol – 91% – https://amzn.to/2EIuQWl

Dispersion Agent:
Cutting Board Oil – https://amzn.to/2JMkvwr

Resin Coating:
https://amzn.to/2ELEDe7

 

Mix your paints in separate cups. The colors are all tints, so they are set at a 1:1 ration with white.

1 part White to 1 part Pearl
1 part purple to 1 part white
1 part violet to 1 part white

Mixing the Fluid Medium

I add about three parts floetrol to 1 part GAC. Make sure to strain the floetrol, so there are no chunks. After the floetrol is strained mix it well then let it sit for about 30 minutes. This will eliminate any bubbles created by the mixing.

Putting it together:
Add your pouring medium to your paint. Keep in mind the floetrol, and gac dries translucent so the colors will look a little dull. This will change as it dries. Once you have the paints mixed, add a few drops of alcohol and mix well.

I mixed these colors in a “dirty cup.” As I added paint, I dropped in 1 drop of oil to help disperse the paints.

Pour it on and let it go. Let the paint dry for a couple of days. Then you can add any coating you like. I added resin as a top coat.

Thanks for watching.

Jul
06
Creating Resin Lacing with Folk Art Paints

Repeatedly I have been asked about adding glitter to a resin painting.  I don’t normally use glitter in my pieces, but I wanted to try it out.  Recently I have been playing with Folk Art Paints, and I purchased some of their metallic paints along with a glitter paint.  My intention was to use these colors in resin to see how they mixed and moved within the medium.  I was pleasantly surprised with the results.  I am not sure I would use these paints in a large piece, but it looks good so far.

Below I have a list of the products I used and some info on how I achieved the results.

Resin is a unique medium in that there are a ton of factors that influence the behavior.  Temperature, humidity, types of paints, types of resin, etc. In most cases, the results are specific to you as well as how you mix the resin.

When I mix up my resin, I do so in one large batch and then transfer to the selection of colors.  When I add the color, I only add in small amounts until I get the depth I like.  Mixing the paint is similar to seasoning soup, it is really up to the cook’s preference.

After I have all my colors figured out, I add denatured alcohol to thin out the resin.  You can add a little or a lot, but it may affect the way the piece dries and levels if the paint is too thin.  Lastly, I will add a little treadmill silicone to the color that I want some lacing.  Not all colors will work, and gravity does make a difference.  If I am trying to achieve that cloud lace look, I will let the base layers sit a little bit before I add the final white color.  This will keep the colors from mixing too much and allows the layer to have more depth.  You can also do this as a separate layer using clear resin and white.  Layering resin colors are beautiful and give a piece much more depth.

That is pretty much all I do.  I hope this information is helpful and you get to create some art!

The products I used in this video are listed here.

Jun
24
Is using silicone really better? Do we really have to torch? Comparing two low cost acrylic pour techniques using Folk Art Brand Paint with and without silicone and no dangerous torching!

I often get asked if I can show how I would create a painting using less expensive craft paints.  Last week I did a demonstration using Anita’s All Purpose Acrylic Paints.  These were inexpensive and easy to use.  I had some beautiful results, and after finishing the piece off with epoxy resin, it was spot on.  This week I am trying out Folk Art Paints by PLAID.

PLAID makes a lot of excellent craft products from Mod Podge to glues to different craft paints like the Folk Art and Apple Barrel.  According to their website, the Apple Barrel and Folk Art paints are UV stable and stay true indoors and outdoors.  I sent a request for more information regarding how light fast the paint is and below is what they responded to me with:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your inquiry. FolkArt Acrylic Colors and FolkArt Outdoor Paint
Pigments have been rated highly resistant to fading.

Paints are rated on a light-fastness scale that runs from 1 to 5.

1=Excellent
2=Very good
3=Good
4=Fair
5=Poor

All of the FolkArt Acrylic Colors and FolkArt Outdoor Paints are rated Excellent or
Very Good (1 or 2). These paints are made from some of the purest pigment available,
which results in its superior quality.
Unfortunately, FolkArt Paints do not contain any U/V inhibitors.
Thank you for contacting Plaid,

EP

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In addition to the paints I am often asked if torching a paint is really necessary.  Well, I am in no place to decide what an artist does to create their work so I can’t really say what is necessary.  The two pours done in the video are both excluding a torch.  There are times when I will try it but in most cases I don’t torch simply because I don’t want to torch.

For the video attached, I did two different pours.  The first pour was a request to use one of my recipes using Floetrol, paint, alcohol, and silicone.  I did this painting with no intention of torching the paint as I wanted to show how you can get an overload of cells without adding heat to the paint.  The second pour is using one of my recipes that I use a lot.  The recipe used was simply Floetrol, Paint, and alcohol.  Both give unique results, and it is really up to the artist to decide what they like.   Below I have a list of the products I used as well as the recipes I used to create them.  Both of these pieces are available on my Etsy page which supports the YouTube channel.

Recipe 1 – 6X6 Square Panel (These panels I create myself)

  • 25ml Floetrol
  • 15ml  paint
  • 5ml 91% alcohol
  • A spray of silicone in each color then stirred.

For this recipe, I used these measurements for each color.  The total amount of fluid was roughly 200ml or almost 1 cup of paint.  Additionally, I added one last spray of silicone to the top of the dirty cup before flipping it over. I wanted this painting to have a TON of cells.

Recipe 2 – 10 inch circular panel. (These panels I also create and are available on my etsy page)

  • 25ml Floetrol
  • 15ml  paint
  • 5ml 91% alcohol

This recipe is fairly straight forward.  One tip is to add your alcohol last as it will evaporate quickly. It also seems to work a little better if the paint is poured out rather than flipped.  I like the look of ribbons and smaller cells.  They tend to give more of a planetary look than a organism look.

Materials Used:

These two pieces are available to purchase on my Etsy page – https://www.etsy.com/shop/DannyClarkArt

Jun
12
Fluid Acrylic Pouring with Liquitex Soft Body Acrylics

In this video, I use Liquitex Soft Body Acrylics. These acrylics are smooth but not as fluid as Golden Fluid Acrylics. In each of the colors, I also added some Liquitex Basic Iridescent Medium. I was hoping there would be more effect in the final result, but this was not the case. I think it is better to use an iridescent paint to get the true effect.

Overall the paints were responsive and held up nicely when drying. The colors stayed fairly true. I think if I were forced to use these, I wouldn’t have a problem but overall I am not overly impressed to change from any other brand I may be using.

The pieces in the video are available for sale on my Etsy page. Please feel free to visit and find something that will support the YouTube channel.

In the video I used the following materials:

  • Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic Paint 2-oz jar, Mars Black – http://amzn.to/2svVVtB
  • Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic Paint 2-oz jar, Iridescent Rich Copper – http://amzn.to/2s4KTZI
  • Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic Paint 2-oz jar, French Gray/Blue – No Longer Available
  • Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic Paint 2-oz jar, Brilliant Blue – http://amzn.to/2rUTArn
  • Liquitex Professional Iridescent Effects Medium, 8-oz – http://amzn.to/2shpm27
  • FLOOD/PPG FLD6-04 Floetrol Additive – http://amzn.to/2svCfpI
  • B’laster 16-SL Industrial Strength Silicone Lubricant – 11-Ounces – http://amzn.to/2smKVza
  • Distilled Water
  • Crystal Clear Bar Table Top Epoxy Resin Coating For Wood Tabletop – 1 Gallon Kit – http://amzn.to/2rUVx7b

Youtube demo art is available to purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DannyClarkArt

Jun
05
Painting a Skateboard Deck with Fluid Acrylics & Resin Coating

This last week I was asked to come up with a few skateboard decks for a skate shop. Before I dove head first, I wanted to see how everything would work on a surface that is not necessarily flat. I documented how I did this, and I think it turned out pretty well. Still not sure if the weight of the resin will impact the ride but that will be phase two. Even though these are just going to be on display, you never know when you just have to carve out.

May
19
How to transfer an image on an acrylic pouring painting.

I have been asked a number of times in my YouTube comments to explain how I transfer an image to a painting.  In this short video I go through all the steps I take to create such an effect.  Its a simple process that takes some time but always very calming and relaxing.

Here are the materials I use in the video:

May
10
How To Add Golden Acrylic Color to Resin – Dirty Pour Technique

I have been asked a few times if I would show a step by step of a resin pour.  In this demonstration I did a more subtle example more to show the paint mixing than manipulating the resin on the panel.

Each color was added to a small amount of resin. The transparent colors had denatured alcohol added to them as well as the base layer white. Additionally I sprayed a little silicone at the end of the video to show the results. After the painting sits for a while it will have more of a soft cloudy look that includes transparent layers.  I hope you give this a try.  As you will see in the video there can be spills and messes but it is all worth the end results.

List of products used:

Golden Fluid Acrylic – Ultramarine Violet – http://amzn.to/2q4m69q
Golden Fluid Acrylic – Titan Buff – http://amzn.to/2qtq4co
Golden Fluid Acrylic – Teal – http://amzn.to/2q49yi8
Golden Fluid Acrylic – Cerulean Blue Deep – http://amzn.to/2qtNRsX
Golden Fluid Acrylic – Iridescent Pearl – http://amzn.to/2q4ul53
Golden Fluid Acrylic – Iridescent Bright Gold – http://amzn.to/2q4gbB0
Golden High Flow Acrylic – Fluorescent Pink – http://amzn.to/2q4xd1X
Pro Marine Supply Epoxy Resin – http://amzn.to/2q4sSf6
Blaster Silicone Lubricant – http://amzn.to/2pB2s1G
Denatured alcohol – http://amzn.to/2qUZ2L2

May
06
Creating Cells with Color Shift Paints in an Acrylic Pour.

This weekend Zoe and I have been playing with some new paint.  Last night we made a piece using Color Shift Paints and we rather liked the results.  So today we thought we would share with our YouTube Channel how we did the pour.  The receipe we used was rather simple.

In each cup add the following:

  • 2 Parts Paint
  • 2 Parts GAC 800
  • 1 Part 91% Alcohol.
  • 5 to 10 drops silicone

People have asked why I use alcohol and it is really just preference.  You can use water I just know that the alcohol works for me and I like it.  Additionally the alcohol can help act as a dispersing agent with the silicone. Once these pieces have dried and we have coated them in resin Zoe wants to put them on my Etsy page.  Of course they won’t be $2500 like she asked but they will be for sale.

Below is a list of the products we used with links to where they can be purchased:

 

May
05
Time lapse resin painting using interference paints over a dried cure.

Sometimes when I create a piece I have every intention of it coming out right.  Unfortunately this is not reality.  In this video I take a piece I previously painted and give it new life with another resin pour.  What I like most is that some of the original color does peek through the paint.  Its sort of a happy mistake.

Here are the products that I used:

If you want to see more of my videos please visit my You Tube Channel – http://www.youtube.com/DannyClarkart

May
03
Triple Pour with Lots of Cells – Latest Video.

This weekend I tried something a little different with my test canvases. I did a dirty pour with three flip cups, and I think it turned out OK. Below is a video from my YouTube channel with all the details. Additionally, I coated the piece in Art Resin.

 

Eventually, the piece will be available on my Etsy Page that I was finally able to setup. I am busy with so much other that stuff it seems like I am moving in slow motion. The Etsy shop is pretty much where these little test pieces reside. Otherwise, they collect dust in my house. So check it out and buy something will ya!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DannyClarkArt

As always here is a list of the ingredients I used to create this piece. I hope this inspires you to try it out. It’s not hard just sometimes messy!

Floetrol — http://amzn.to/2qqusJ7
Silicone — http://amzn.to/2qwgceR
91% Alcohol – http://amzn.to/2qws7cq
Golden Hansa Yellow Medium – http://amzn.to/2qCBh6B
Golden Titan Buff – http://amzn.to/2pW7eKM
Golden Raw Umber – http://amzn.to/2p6JUWH
Golden Quinacridone Magenta – http://amzn.to/2qCF3g6
Golden Cerulean Blue – http://amzn.to/2pGdYLV
Art Resin – http://amzn.to/2p3SdSn

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