If you are new to acrylic pouring, or even completely new to art and
painting then you might from time to time come across acrylic pouring
terms that can really confuse you. A โdirty pourโ for
example? Yuck! ๐คฎ Why would anyone want to do that?
Among the different types of acrylic pouring, 'dirty pour' may come up in your searches. What is a 'dirty pour'?
Well, it is a technique where all colors are added to a cup or container
at the same time and then poured together to create an acrylic pouring
paint effect.
Below are a few interesting terminology used in acrylic pouring:
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Abstract
Art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to
achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.
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Cells
A goal of many acrylic pour painters, to create movement in their
paint layers where the paint on top separates and allows colors
underneath to show through, usually in round or organic shapes.
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Filp Cup
A form of dirty pour. All colors are added to a cup or container, the
canvas or surface is placed painting side down onto the cup and then
the two together are turned upside down without the paint escaping.
The cup is lifted allowing the paint to escape and flow across the
canvas.
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Pouring Medium
An additive to your acrylic paint, designed to (usually) keep the
paint wet and workable longer, and promote it to better flow and move.
It may or may not โthinโ the paint depending on the product used.
Examples might be the Liquitex Pouring Medium, Floetrol, GAC 800 or
PVA Glue.
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Torching
Where heat is quickly flashed across the surface of a painting while
the paint is still wet. This is often carried out using a chefโs torch
and serves two purposes. It will pop any air bubbles in the paint and
also encourage the formation of cells.
