Swept Away Advanced Paint Pour Instructions
with Ellen Kanner
Before beginning, refer to Ellen Kanner’s instructions for mixing your paint here
“Swept Away” is a more advanced type of paint pour than what I have described in previous posts. In this painting I used three sets of paint pours. I created the sand with golds, browns and white. I created the middle waves with turquoise, darker blue and white. I created the top section of the ocean with turquoise, dark blue and white. This was a great deal of preparation, because, as you can see, it was like creating three separate paintings.
Each section, therefore, had its’ own main layered cup for pouring. I also left about 1/3 cup of prepared white paint on the side for the waves which I did at the end.
Instead of flipping each cup for each section, I poured the cup of paint in a horizontal direction. I did one section at a time.
Starting with the sand, I poured the cup of golds, browns and white in a horizontal direction in a few rows where I wanted the sand to be. I then maneuvered the paint in this area.
I did the same for each section of the ocean. It was very challenging, because I had to tilt the canvas in a way that each section of paint wouldn’t cover the other area. I also wanted the sections to be cohesive and merge with each other.
Once I was content with the paint, I used the extra white to pour between each section. I then used a straw and blew in all different directions which allowed me to get the result of the blues going onto the sand and the waves, going up in the air, etc. I had to view the painting from a distance to see where the waves still needed to go, or where the sand needed to be. This was quite an experience because I didn’t know how it would turn out!! I was extremely happy with the result.
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About Ellen Kanner:
Ellen Kanner is a fluid acrylic artist, creating specialized acrylic paint pours. Currently, I show my work in galleries in New York City and Long Island. I also teach workshops. My work is commissioned, and I create customized projects for clients. My art is inspired by emotions and nature and are organic and one of a kind.
Prior to using this medium, I spent a decade using ceramics and stone. Since discovering the paint pour technique, it has become my true passion.
Her work can be viewed here:
Instagram: el_paintworks
Website: www.elpaintworks.com
Email: elpaintworks@gmail.com