Acrylic Pouring for Beginners – Deby Coles

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Welcome to the totally fascinating and addictive world of acrylic pouring

Learn how to create gorgeous abstract art in acrylic paint. For the complete beginner, even if you have never painted before. I’ll explain everything you need to get started and show you how, step by step, every step of the way.

Escape from your worries, literally pour them all away!

This course will turn you into an artist even if you have no previous experience. Even if you can’t draw a cat, and a stick man is your limit when it comes to artistic talent, you can create beautiful abstract paintings with just a little practice. And I promise you will have a lot of fun doing it. There’s a reason why people will tell you acrylic pouring is addictive – once you start, you just can’t stop the joyful feeling you get when you create with paints and colors.

Some of the reasons why people of all ages and backgrounds LOVE acrylic pouring:

“It’s fun and a great stress reliever and never boring”

“Our whole family has a hobby they can do together”

“It makes me feel good about myself”

“It’s an amazing outlet.. I can’t wait to get home and flow with my colors. It helps my mind to be clear and neutral.”

” I have chronic pain 24/7 due to failed back surgery but I realize when I’m finished painting I hadn’t taken one pain pill. It seriously helps me lose myself in the process.”

” I don’t get frustrated trying to get something right, and don’t have to paint detail. This is almost instant satisfaction… it’s fun and exciting to see how they will turn out.”

The course includes:

• 17 exclusive step by step or informational videos
• Everything is pre-recorded so you can watch in your own time and at your own pace
• 5 painting techniques to get you started on your pouring addiction
• Tips and tricks to help you make better paintings, avoid mistakes or how to fix them
• Helpful links to where you can track down supplies you might not find on the high street
• Links to other helpful information and videos to expand your knowledge
• A FREE copy of the popular Getting Started with Acrylic Pouring ebook ($9.99 value)
• Ongoing support and appreciation for your art in the Facebook chat group
• A feeling of happiness, relaxation and satisfaction with every pour!

Examples of paintings you can create with these techniques.

Video tutorials are available for all of these paintings.

Course Curriculum

Welcome and Introduction

• Welcome
• Safety considerations
• Is it OK to use silicone in my paintings?
• Acrylic pouring terms and definitions
• The science of fluid acrylics

Tools and equipment

• Surfaces to paint on (12:15)
• Something to paint with – your paints (5:32)
• Pouring mediums (5:19)
• Other tools and supplies (14:50)
• Additives for cells

Mixing your paints

• How much paint do you need?
• Mixing your paints
• Testing paint consistency (4:35)
• Easy cells recipe for beginners (6:14)
• Suggested alternative recipe (6:11)
• Do you want to get cells? (3:55)

Preparing to paint

• Preparing your surface (1:09)

Five painting techniques

• Ways to ‘pour’
• What is a ‘regular’ acrylic pour? (13:36)
• Puddle pour (12:55)
• What is a dirty pour? (9:26)
• How to do a flip cup painting (9:36)
• Creating cells with a swipe (15:07)

More tips and info

• Paint opacity (6:47)
• Is my painting a failure if I don’t get cells?
• Paint and the environment

Finishing your paintings

• How long does it take to dry?
• Reusing your canvases
• Cleaning the oil from your painting (6:58)
• What should I use to make my painting shiny again?
• Varnishing (7:12)
• Finishing the back of your paintings (8:57)
•  Selling on Etsy

Troubleshooting problems

• Muddy colors
• Bare spots on your canvas
• I can’t get cells!
• Cracking paint
• Pinholes
• Varnish is separating

Other resources

• Other resources
• Wrap up
• Class feedback form