Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I think I might be falling more in love with the dirty pour. At first, I wasn't sure. It can look sort of regimented, stripey, too formal. But combine the dirty pour with some nice graduated colors, or a limited palette, tilt it well and you could fall in love too.
The dirty pour sometimes gets a bad press. Not only is the name a bit off-putting, but sometimes the results can be overwhelming. Just too much going on - cells everywhere, too much color, too formal in the stripey design. If you prefer the randomness of the flip cup, its understandable that the dirty pour might not be your favorite. But I encourage you to change it up a bit, try something different and give the good-ole dirty pour a chance to shine! I have seen some stunning paintings created with the dirty pour, and can only hope to make one as good one day.
Read the full blog post that accompanies this video: acrylicpouring.com/blues-greens-dirty-pouring-stripes
Learn and improve your acrylic pouring with the biggest community of pouraholics in world. Claim your free copy of the "5 Fundamentals of Acrylic Pouring" course here: acrylicpouring.com
Supplies I Used:
Art Alternatives acrylics in titanium white, ultramarine blue and silver - fave.co/2vt9ZVB
Blick Student Acrylics in cobalt blue
Pebeo Studio Acrylics in iridescent blue green - amzn.to/3n3VfX0
Artists Loft acrylics in Metallic Cobalt Blue (which look green to me) - anrdoezrs.net/links/8356231/type/dlg/sid/blog/fragment/prefn1%3Dbrand%26pmpt%3Dqualifying%26prefv1%3DArtists%20Loft/http://www.michaels.com/paint/acrylic/845161011
Floetrol - amzn.to/3n7PnvW
Treadmill Belt Silicone - amzn.to/3y9LTzF
Gallery wrapped canvas - amzn.to/3HGPQP9
Polycrylic gloss protective finish - amzn.to/3tQMjrY
8oz squeeze bottles - amzn.to/3OeIkOe
Recipe:
Paints are mixed approx 2 parts paint to 1 part Floetrol, plus water as needed for a creamy consistency. Silicone oil is added at a couple of drops per color.
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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I think I might be falling more in love with the dirty pour. At first, I wasn't sure. It can look sort of regimented, stripey, too formal. But combine the dirty pour with some nice graduated colors, or a limited palette, tilt it well and you could fall in love too.
The dirty pour sometimes gets a bad press. Not only is the name a bit off-putting, but sometimes the results can be overwhelming. Just too much going on - cells everywhere, too much color, too formal in the stripey design. If you prefer the randomness of the flip cup, its understandable that the dirty pour might not be your favorite. But I encourage you to change it up a bit, try something different and give the good-ole dirty pour a chance to shine! I have seen some stunning paintings created with the dirty pour, and can only hope to make one as good one day.
Read the full blog post that accompanies this video: acrylicpouring.com/blues-greens-dirty-pouring-stripes
Learn and improve your acrylic pouring with the biggest community of pouraholics in world. Claim your free copy of the "5 Fundamentals of Acrylic Pouring" course here: acrylicpouring.com
Supplies I Used:
Art Alternatives acrylics in titanium white, ultramarine blue and silver - fave.co/2vt9ZVB
Blick Student Acrylics in cobalt blue
Pebeo Studio Acrylics in iridescent blue green - amzn.to/3n3VfX0
Artists Loft acrylics in Metallic Cobalt Blue (which look green to me) - anrdoezrs.net/links/8356231/type/dlg/sid/blog/fragment/prefn1%3Dbrand%26pmpt%3Dqualifying%26prefv1%3DArtists%20Loft/http://www.michaels.com/paint/acrylic/845161011
Floetrol - amzn.to/3n7PnvW
Treadmill Belt Silicone - amzn.to/3y9LTzF
Gallery wrapped canvas - amzn.to/3HGPQP9
Polycrylic gloss protective finish - amzn.to/3tQMjrY
8oz squeeze bottles - amzn.to/3OeIkOe
Recipe:
Paints are mixed approx 2 parts paint to 1 part Floetrol, plus water as needed for a creamy consistency. Silicone oil is added at a couple of drops per color.
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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