458. A Tiny 8” Deconstructed Bloom? Wait Til You See The ADORABLE Results!!!

#artexperiment #deconstructedbloom #fluidart Join me on a journey through a painting day filled with equal parts motivation and laziness! In this exciting YouTube video, I decided to try something new: creating miniature deconstructed blooms on an 8x8 inch canvas. Little did I know, it would prove to be quite a challenge! With limited space to blow the paint and a shortage of room for tilting, I had to get creative. Armed with my trusty paint scraper, I took charge and bossed the paint around, hoping to form a decent composition. As I stared at the smooshed puddle I had created, I eagerly spun it out, willing it to transform into something beautiful. After 2 hours and 5 attempts, I finally achieved a result that exceeded my expectations. This painting exercise is not for the faint of heart, but it truly opened my eyes to the endless possibilities hidden within a smooshed puddle! It served as a great practice session and resulted in the creation of an adorable bird. Join me as I share the ups and downs of this artistic adventure, offering valuable insights and tips along the way. Discover the joy of experimenting with miniature deconstructed blooms and witness the transformative power of persistence and creativity. Don’t miss out on this captivating painting experience! Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell to be notified whenever I upload exciting new art-related content. Let’s explore the world of painting together and unleash our artistic potential! My art is for sale at HUGE shout out to my Patreons: Susan, Tricia S; Jennifer, Rosemary, Judith, Liz, Denise, Carol, Shelley, Christie, Roy, Stacy, Mary, Lorna, Cheryl, Nikola, Katherine, Lorrie, Lori, Barbara, Anna, Susan, Jax, Jane, Allison, Angela, Carly, Dianne, Sparkle, Peggy, Tamison, Elise, Judy, Feathers, Amy, and Stevelyn!! THANK YOU so much! If you would like to join our Patreon group you can sign up at the link below. Depending on the tier level, you’ll receive creating exclusive videos, lessons, learn how to create custom colors, learn how to create mixed media pieces, resin tips, and get to join our private Facebook group! PATREON: ************************************************************* THE RECIPE: House Paint-base aka puddle for the substrate: PPG Multi-Pro in Eggshell (Home Depot). Pouring Medium aka PM Recipe: mix with all colors EXCEPT the cell activator: Behr 8300 Untinted Deep Base Paint (Home Depot); and Valspar High Gloss Ultra Base C Untinted base (Lowe’s). 50/50. Mix well. NO varnish added! Use the colors of your choice! These tutorials are meant to educate and inspire! Here’s how to mix: Pigments: For a 3 oz cup I add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of pigment powder to the cup, then add enough gloss varnish (any brand; I use JoSonja gloss varnish) to cover the powder. Mix well until all pigment is thoroughly wet; then add the pouring medium. Golden, Atelier, and Da Vinci 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. Mix well. 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 I add a squirt of Golden’s High Flow Medium (thins and extends acrylic colors) and stir well. All pigments are 1/8th tsp. pre-disbursed with a small amount of JoSonja Varnish to wet it (stir really well), then add into a 3 oz. cup of Pouring Medium; stir well. Cell Activator/Color: Australian Floetrol TriArt Carbon Black. Not quite 3:1 Floetrol to paint. Buy Australian Floetrol, This Little Piggy pigments, Amsterdam paint, silicon mats, stir sticks, amazing cradled wood panels and so much more!!! I am a SheleeArt affiliate! Sign up for the her course today and receive a 15% discount! Go to and use the code sheleeartwa15 to save!! Amazon Shop: Get my favorite products here—I receive a few pennies and there’s no cost to you! Some of my favorite items include the collapsible doggies pools and rubber tubs, cake spinners, picnic tents for covering resin, and tons more! I am an affiliate with Pixel Paint Designs! They carry Australian Floetrol, and Pebeo Studio Acrylics! and use the code Karen10 to save 10 percent! KS Resin Ultra Elite is my go-to for wall and functional art! KSResin coupon code —save 5% when using this link! Or apply WATERFALL5 when checking out! SOCIAL MEDIA: Join our Facebook group! Fluid Art Addicts: Email: waterfallacrylics@ Insta: INFO ON PRIVATE LESSONS: Sponsor: