Description
Book SynopsisLearn even more paint pouring techniques with The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin. In
The Art of Paint Pouring, you learned the basics of creating fluid art—from the essential tools and materials to the most popular techniques. Now with
The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin, you can
build on your existing knowledge of paintpouring by learning many new techniques and variations on your favorites to create your own art.
Written and illustrated by Amanda VanEver, author of Walter Foster’s much-anticipated
The Art of Paint Pouring,
The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin includes everything you need to take your skills to the next level, whether you are a beginning or an established paint pouring artist. From learning
variations on several popular techniques—including flip cup, dip, swirling, spinning, and swiping—as well as more
intermediate and advanced pouring techniques, you'll soon be creating colorful, textured fluid art on a variety of surfaces.
Amanda VanEver's YouTube channel, Amanda's Designs, has a huge following of subscribers who watch her weekly videos featuring simple instructions for creating
various types of fluid art, from pieces done
on canvases and other traditional surfaces, like wood,
to objects such as jewelry, bookmarks, coasters, clocks, and vases. With her expertise, you'll learn about:
- The tools and materials needed for paint pouring
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How to mix paint to the right consistency required for pouring
- Tips for creating complementary color palettes
- How to finish a painting so that it lasts
- And much more
The Art of Paint Pouring features beginning as well as advanced pouring techniques for a well-rounded, appealing approach to fluid art.
Also from the
Fluid Art series, refresh your paint-pouring skills and learn new techniques with:
The Art of Paint Pouring and
The Art of Paint Marbling.
Trade Review"A well-rounded, appealing approach to this uniquely fluid art form." * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Tools & Materials
Color Basics
Preparing to Paint
Creating Cells
Finishing Artwork
Saving Leftover Paint
Step-by-step ProjectsDirty PourFlip CupFlip & DragStraw-Blown PaintVariation: Hair Dryer-Blown PaintDipVariation: Wandering Tree RingSpinning PourString PullVariation: Feather String PullNegative SpaceSwipeEmbellishing ArtJewelry & BookmarksCoastersInspiration Gallery
About the Artist
