3 AMAZING Paint Pouring Techniques with Artist @lee.estelle_
Sometimes in order to get creative, you’ve just got to know how. So, we asked model and artist @lee.estelle_ to show us a few of her favourite painting techniques and WOW - what an easy and effective wall to create your own wall art! Get inspired, learn from a pro and try something new. P.s. We’re now into watching paint being poured.
1. Paint Pour
• Pour layers of paint into an empty cup as shown
• Use different colours or rotate a mix of 3 or 4 until the cup is full (this took me 7 paint layers)
• Pour onto the middle of your canvas or card in small circular motions and be patient - don’t rush it!
• Leave to dry
TIP: Using white paint will help the colours not to get too muddy and create areas of light and shade in the final piece.
• Pour layers of paint into an empty cup as shown
• Use different colours or rotate a mix of 3 or 4 until the cup is full (this took me 7 paint layers)
• Pour onto the middle of your canvas or card in small circular motions and be patient - don’t rush it!
• Leave to dry
TIP: Using white paint will help the colours not to get too muddy and create areas of light and shade in the final piece.
2. Comb Technique
First clip is the comb technique, not much needs to be explained here as you can see it all.
• Pour horizontal layers of paint over your canvas or card
• Drag a comb or forked tool over the paint to mix
• Tip excess paint of the edges and dry
TIP: Use forked household utensils or create a comb shape from old cardboard packaging and experiment by creating different patterns and swirls.
First clip is the comb technique, not much needs to be explained here as you can see it all.
• Pour horizontal layers of paint over your canvas or card
• Drag a comb or forked tool over the paint to mix
• Tip excess paint of the edges and dry
TIP: Use forked household utensils or create a comb shape from old cardboard packaging and experiment by creating different patterns and swirls.
3. Crocodile Skin
• Pour your paints in horizontal stripes across your surface
• Using a damp paper towel, spread the paint from top to bottom as shown
• Move the paint around until the canvas is covered
• Dip the comb into Liquitex (or silicone-based alternative) and get the crocodile skin effect by pricking the surface of the paint in rows as shown
TIP: Get creative by experimenting with different combs and tools, the beauty of this technique is watching and exploring the ways the silicone reacts with the paint.
• Pour your paints in horizontal stripes across your surface
• Using a damp paper towel, spread the paint from top to bottom as shown
• Move the paint around until the canvas is covered
• Dip the comb into Liquitex (or silicone-based alternative) and get the crocodile skin effect by pricking the surface of the paint in rows as shown
TIP: Get creative by experimenting with different combs and tools, the beauty of this technique is watching and exploring the ways the silicone reacts with the paint.