Aug
01
One Minute Fluid Acrylic Painting

This piece just reminds me of cotton candy.  If you want to learn more about the process please check out my other videos.  Also, there is a lot of additional information in the comments so be sure and check them out.  You can see all the videos at my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/DannyClarkArt

For all the colors I used in this video please see the list below:

The color that I use in the video are all Golden Fluid Acrylics. Below is a list with links to each color.

Iridescent Gold Fine – http://amzn.to/2uEz1AW
Teal – http://amzn.to/2thlU5q
Quinacridone Magenta – http://amzn.to/2gM3x6V
Hansa Yellow Medium – http://amzn.to/2ths0mn
Titanium White – http://amzn.to/2gM3dVC

 

 

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:

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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

Mar
02
Fluid Acrylic Pouring Test
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High Flow Acrylic – Danny Clark

With my continued acrylic play I have discovered that pouring medium is just an absolute mess.  I have seen some people demonstrate the process.  While I am not one to hold back on making a mess, I do find there is a tremendous waste.  I still do enjoy playing with the process, but my color pallet has not dialed in just yet.

Yesterday I made this little 5X5 pour with a couple of different inspirations.  One inspiration from the process of Ebru Art.

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Ebru Art done with heavy water and acrylic or inks.

Ebru art is a fabulous painting process and creates beautiful patterns that remind me of afghan blankets.  When I was a kid, my grandmother would crochet afghan blankets.  I remember having one most of my childhood.  These were super comforting, but when it was cold, your toes would stick through the yarn, so it wasn’t the best thermal application.

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Afghan Blanket from a non-smoking estate.

 

I tried to capture most of the process in a video on my YouTube Channel.  It was fun but I have a little more work before I commit any larger piece to the process.  If you have any hints or tips please feel free to let me know.  I am always open to new ideas.

 

 

Oct
23
The love of simple.

As a professional I get to photograph a lot of interesting people.  A lot of times I am directed in complex theatrical means to create the WOW image.  My favorite however is a simple portrait that speaks volumes about personality and age related to the person in the portrait.  It’s always amazing to me the way a photo means so much more when the subject is related to unconditional love.  The above photo is a portrait I took of my little girl Zoe.  She is the family cheerleader.  She is tiny in size but large in life.  To me and my entire family, Zoe is a spark of joy in our world.  On the outside others may think she is cute or sweet but knowing her is a gift.  Keeping it simple is what she does best. Keeping a portrait simple is what I do best.

Stay simple America, it’s what YOU do best.

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