Acrylic pour painting is a type of painting that uses acrylic paint and a pouring medium. The paint and medium are mixed together and then poured onto a surface, such as canvas. The paint will spread out and create interesting patterns. Pour painting is easy to do and doesn’t require any previous painting experience. This guide will teach you the basics of how to do acrylic pour painting.
What You’ll Need
Acrylic paint in various colors
Pouring medium (you can use Golden Open Acrylics Pouring Medium or Liquitex Pouring Medium)
Canvas or other surface to pour on
Disposable cups for mixing the paint and medium together
Stir sticks
Protective gloves
Newspaper or drop cloth to protect your work surface
A hairdryer (optional)
Access to outdoors (optional)
Prepare Your Work Space
Cover your work surface with newspaper or a drop cloth. Set up your canvas or other pouring surface. Make sure you have all of your supplies within reach.
Mix the Paint and Pouring Medium Together
Pouring medium is added to the paint to thin it out and make it easier to pour. It also helps the paint dry evenly without cracking or crazing. To mix the paint and pouring medium together, start by adding a small amount of pouring medium to your paint cup. Use a 1:1 ratio of paint to pouring medium for best results. Stir the mixture together until it is well combined. Repeat this process for each color of paint you are using.
Pour the Paint Onto the Surface
Once your paints are mixed, you can start pouring them onto your surface. For best results, pour one color at a time in a small area. Pour the paint from about 6 inches above the surface so that it spread out as it falls. Tilt the canvas around so that the paint moves around and creates interesting patterns. If you want more control over where the paint goes, you can use a small stick to guide it while it’s wet. Once you’re happy with the design, set the canvas aside to dry. You can speed up the drying process by using a hairdryer on low heat but be careful not to overdo it or you could damage your canvas.
Allow Your Painting to Dry Completely
Once your painting is dry, you can hang it up on a wall or display it somewhere else! If you used an outdoor space for your painting project, make sure to bring your artwork inside once it’s dry so that it doesn’t get damaged by weather conditions.
Acrylic pour painting is a fun and easy way to create beautiful paintings without any prior painting experience! All you need is some acrylic paint, pouring medium, and a canvas or other surface to pour on. Follow the steps in this guide and you’ll be creating stunning poured paintings in no time!
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