346. GORGEOUS Abstract Fluid Art Painting!! / blooms technique / bloom recipe

#sheleeartstyle #fluidart #deconstructedbloom

Well, I wasn't happy until I was happy. I think I redid this one 5 times until I was satisfied with the composition. I cut out bits here and there so as to reduce time but left some in so you could see the struggle was real. This is a 12/x24 fluid art deconstructed bloom technique--I like how abstract this one is and really love these colors so you may see them again soon!

I post 2 videos regularly each week--one on Tuesday and one on Saturday. Both will air around 3:00 PM US east coast time. Occasionally you'll get a bonus video for premieres and collaborations--but Tuesdays and Saturdays are firm. xoxo --Karen
Colors/Brands/Bloom Recipe:

House Paint-base aka puddle for the canvas:
Sherwin William Captivate in Extra White Satin -- 4 cup batch mixed with 1/4 cup Golden GAC800 to prevent crazing.

Pouring Medium aka PM—mix with all colors EXCEPT the cell activator:

Valspar Ultra Base C High Gloss Untinted house paint (#833124 from Lowe's); Minwax Polyacrylic Gloss; 3:1 ratio paint to varnish. Mix well.

Brands/Colors mixed:

Golden Fluid Acrylics in Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, Teal, Green Gold
This Little Piggy pigment in Blue Eyes, Harvest Gold, Enchantment

Golden Fluid Acrylics-- I put about 2-2 1/2 ounces of the pouring medium into a 3 ounce cup, then squirt in color until I reach my desired shade.

For tube paint, I added an ounce of paint (heaping tablespoon) to a 3 ounce cup, then added 2 ounces of pouring medium. If still thick then I'll add a teaspoon of varnish to thin.

All pigments are 1/8th tsp. pre-disbursed with a small amount of JoSonja Varnish to wet it, then added into 3 oz. cup of Pouring Medium; stir well.

Cell Activator (last color on your puddle before you swipe or blow it out—no PM):

Australian Floetrol + Amsterdam Blue Violet mixed with a small amount of Amsterdam Oxide Black. 3:1 ratio Floetrol to paint

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[margueritejewett]

HELLO KAREN THIS IS AWESOME LOVE THE PALETTE OF COLOURS AND THE COMPOSITION . GREAT JOB . GREAT VIDEO. SO STUNNING . HAPPY POURING TA DA

[MilkywayArtDesignBySharminKhan]

Hi Karen, beautiful piece. I am mesmerized by watching the control you have on your hair drier.

[wayankartini]

Amazing how your paintings seem to be abstract designs but when you turn them I can see magic landscapes. You are really very talented. I couldn't say if there is one that I like less than the others.

[ellen]

noticed that i like the real stretching out you did on the last one better than the ones earlier that weren't stretched as much. even though it was a lot of extra work to get there that stretching really gave it the watercolor washed look that is so cool with this technique. thanks for all your work, seriously, i love watching you and have been for well over a year.

[lillylover]

Your acrylic pouring is the most beautiful art👌 the colors you use and techniques are the best.

[pourinstar]

omg Karen, They are all soooo gorgeous!! You have such a gift with color... If someone told me they saw a beautiful painting with purple, green, and rust tones, I wouldn't have believed them! ...(but now I know I would think: it must be by Karen!) Keep up the amazing creations and gutsy palette! Lol!

[lindabrown]

All three are georgios. Love them especially the tall one.👌👍

[Kathy-Carr]

Persistence…and with a cold! Sorry you’re feeling sick, get better quickly! Beautiful job with this. ❣️

[teresacassidy]

Fabulous result Karen………oh you really had to work for it, but boy is it worth it …100% yes!!! Stunning . 🔥🔥Hope you are feeling well soon. ♥️💝♥️

[lorijenkins]

Love it! Reminds me of a peacock! Love your videos… you don’t give up on a painting. Thank you for sharing!

[SusanMMattei]

It’s so beautiful. I love watching you.

[carolnelson]

Absolutely beautiful piece! Love it! First time I‘ve seen that sort of transfer painting. Keep up the great teaching!

[angelabstractart]

💚🧡💙💜💚 great colors, and I love the your composition!

[marygidzinski]

Wow! Way to fight for it! It was worth it... fabulous result!

[lemzulueta]

Beautiful landscape! Love love love it!

[laurienye]

That is amazing, I just love that Teal color.

[mamadulas]

Wow! This one was a rollercoaster ride!!😱😂😂 it turned out to be an amazing painting💕 Very nice😁

[pennykay]

Indeed a labor of love Karen! One thing that can be said about you is you are determined, and it always pays off. Very well done. My prayers for you& family to get to feeling better! 🥰

[Jazz-Relaxation]

I am very happy after watching your content and very entertaining 😊😍😍❤❤

[susanscammon]

Karen, I enjoyed watching your process and colors are better than expected! I really liked the painting at 9:40!!