Paint Application Techniques
Single Pour
For single pouring, one type of paint is poured into a single cup or container. The paint is then poured in a thin stream onto the canvas to obtain a clear and contrasting color shape. Several colors are poured separately onto the canvas and then spread across it. This creates a clear boundary between the paints, and each color is clearly visible.
Multicolor pouring
In multicolor pouring, several colors of paint are poured into one container and then transferred to the canvas. First, prepare several cups with paint. Take a cup with the color that will be the main one. Next, pour the secondary color in a thin stream into the center of the cup. Make sure that the paints do not mix – pour the paint into the cup carefully and slowly. Next, you can add a third color, also pouring it in a stream or adding just a few drops, depending on your idea.
To transfer the paint to the canvas, you can use the following technique. Hold the cup of paint in one hand and the canvas in the other. Turn the canvas face down and place it on the cup of paint. Hold the canvas and cup tightly together and turn the canvas over. Lift the cup and let the paint spread across the canvas. Spread the paint across the canvas by rocking it from side to side.
Splashing
You can add expression and dynamism to your painting using the splashing technique. Pour a little paint into a cup and splash it onto the canvas at an angle. The stream of paint should hit the canvas with force and create a sharp, dynamic pattern.
Liquid acrylic with added silicone
To create a whimsical honeycomb structure, you can add liquid silicone to the cup of paint. Just a few drops will suffice. Silicone does not mix with paint, and having a lower density, it “floats” to the surface of the paint, exposing the lower layers of the painting. This creates a very interesting and beautiful structure.
Use toothpicks and straws
To create a fine pattern, you can use toothpicks and cocktail straws. Through the straw, you can “blow” the desired pattern, as well as distribute the paint if it has not flowed in the direction you want.
With toothpicks, you can create a delicate pattern and “swirls” on the surface of the paint.
Blowing the pattern with a hair dryer
After you apply the paint to the canvas, you can use a hair dryer to blow the desired pattern or move (distribute) the paint in the direction you want.
Add gold leaf
After you have completely applied and distributed the paint, you can decorate the painting with pieces of gold leaf. This will add a bright accent to the painting, and the gold leaf will also play beautifully when sunlight hits the painting.