Paint and Water Dutch Pour / How I Mix My Paints / Acrylic Pouring / Fluid Art / Abstract Art

Paint and Water Dutch Pour Consistency Tutorial for how to mix your acrylic paints!
So i am very aware that i said dont mix ml and grams and i did it anyway! Was not quick on my thinking feet on this one LOL. These of course are all approximations anyway and will vary depending on each brand and color you use. I do no measure in my regular practice. Something else that maybe I did not clarify well is that a scale measures ml in terms of water. It will not give you the appropriate ml of something other than water. Either way, hope you found this somewhat helpful and the consistency test at the end is the best concept to take from this video!
Happy painting!

As a simplified version you can use the ratio ~ 30:20 paint to water as well.

Inspiration for the dutch pour is Rinske Douna

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I will link in the comments the website Just Paint from Golden that discusses how much water you can feasibly add to acrylic paints and mediums without affecting their longevity.

For this dutch pour technique I use amsterdam paints mostly and some winsor and newton and some arteza. They all hold up relatively well although amsterdam are the best.

This does not work well for craft paints or less pigmented paints with poor binders. I do not normally measure my mixtures so this one took me some time.

But when i originally started this type of pour i thought i was putting about a third water in with my paints and i realized that it was more like 40 to 50%. So i decided to make this video to help others that have trouble with figuring out the ratios and doing the calculations.

I covered a lot so if i misspoke or if there is something i forgot that you would like to add, feel free to drop me a comment in the comment section!

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canvas size: 12x12in

TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:16 How to spread the white acrylic base paint
3:53 Layering the paints on the canvas
5:10 How to air swipe a dutch pour
5:49 The blow out
7:55 The wet result close up
8:50 The dried result
9:31 Consistency Tutorial for acrylic pouring
11:48 How much water you can add to acrylic paint
13:11 grams vs. mL in paint measurements
15:26 Art math
18:14 Measuring and weighing acrylic paint
22:02 Adding water to acrylic paint and mixing
22:58 The consistency of dutch pour paints
28:38 Mixing different pigment colors
30:59 The paint drip test for consistency

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[ronb]

This was so appreciated. I know starting out, my paints were too thick. It took me awhile, along with a scale, practice and tips from you and Rinske to get to a place where my consistency is now appropriate. You are one of the few artists that is willing to help others. You are an inspiration!

[vitorsoares]

Words for what? She is an American artist and collaborates like no one else in teaching a very beautiful art... the pouring of fluid paints. Well taught, really well...but, at the very end, the amount of water to balance the right fluid, a lot of experience came to the top. God bless you !!! 🙏

[kasiehill]

I’m a retired high school art teacher and you are a very good teacher! Clear, concise, and thorough. Great job! #respect

[TSBS]

Molly!! Holy guacamole I wish I had seen this video 4 wrecked canvases ago🤣. Finally the penny dropped when you said don’t have your base paint too thick on the canvas or it will swallow your colours. Also that drip test was the final piece of the Dutch pour puzzle that I have been struggling with so much. You are totally amazing. Thank you so much for your attitude, beautiful work and all round lovely person that you are.

[tiffanymerlo]

Molly, I am brand new to pouring. I have yet to do a single one. This video is amazing. Both intimidating and incredibly informative. Thank you for doing this! And thank you to everyone who commented! You're comments are also incredibly helpful. Hugs to you all! Here goes nothing! :) At the very least, it'll be fun!! :)

[fluidinspirations]

I just happened on an acrylic pouring video a few weeks ago and have been absolutely mesmerized by the process. Decided I wanted to make a couple as gifts for my oldest daughter- but with the pouring medium, and it was such a horrible epic failure! Watching this video where its just water and paint gives me hope that I can actually make something! Thank you Molly for teaching an old dog some new tricks!

[yvonnepalmer]

Oh Molly, you are an absolutely, fantastic teacher! Your passion for your craft is evident. Not to mention your patience, love, and kindness in the expression of the simplest thing.
Thank you, thank you, so much for taking the time to go indepth. All my questions were answered without asking any. Wow! You are a gem. Love 😃❤ and blessings to you and family!

[nasreen]

The best video ever for giving detailed info on ratios and consistency for Dutch pours that I’ve seen on YouTube. Very valuable Molly and it’s much appreciated 🙏

You crack me up with your buzz line every time...”Hayappy Painting” thanks for watching, 😂🤣

[cueenandheressence]

This is one of thee best explanations for acrylic pouring I've heard so far honestly

[clutchesllc]

Thank you. I have been looking for someone who actually breaks this down and explains each step. Answered a lot of my questions.

[QuayHollywood]

I think this was a great starting point for some of us trying to get in to fluid art. Now we can have a baseline and build from there. THANK YOU

[Aussie]

Thank you so much for the épurements are showing them correctly.
It has been my biggest struggle as there are not many artist that explain and show EXACTLY how to do and how to test it.
Very grateful.🙏

[ellinmariee]

I really appreciate you showing and explaining the why to preparing the paints. You are an awesome teacher.
I will be referring people to your channel.

[sassydiva]

I’m literally in love with the fact that you blow out the base paint instead of spreading it around with a spatula!!

[marybryan]

Thank you, Molly, for one of the best demos and explanations of mixing colors!

[kerria]

This is the best consistency video I've seen yet! Thank you for this. I was so sure my paint was thin enough until I put on my canvas and tried to blow it and blew it 😆 I now know I was bringing my stick up way too high and I'll be looking for the triangle from now on 🙏🏼❤😊

[shellywhite]

It came out looking like an orchid. Very pretty

[dawnconti]

You are not only talented and funny but very kind to share this technique. 😊 very appreciated!!

[liaclark]

I am a beginner, love the art, your demo is great, thank you Molly

[kathleenalcaraz]

I am a beginner and REALLY want to watch again carefully, but ya know - life.... Thank you in advance, as a newbie to Pour, this is just what I've been searching for. You obviously put in a lot of time and effort. Much Love from Colorado EEUU