Reviewed by Quirky Cat on
Paint Pouring is one of those art styles that looks deceptively simple. If you've ever watched a video of an artist at work, then you probably already know that it isn't as easy as it looks. This book, The Art of Paint Pouring, tackles the heavy task of explaining the basics.
I've never done paint pouring before – not counting the messes made on that cheap plastic wheel so many of us had as kids. But I've always been curious about it. For me the biggest intimidation was the idea of messing up – especially considering how many resources seem to be used up during the process.
This guide made the whole process seem less intimidating to me. I haven't had a chance to try any of the techniques out yet, but mainly because I haven't gone supply shopping yet. I am looking forward to trying though! And I feel a bit more confident now, thanks to VanEver.
This guide includes all of the basics, which I greatly appreciated. It covers everything from tools, color basics, how to mix paint, how to finish a piece, and so on. It also covered one of my biggest concerns – recovering leftover paint. I was so concerned about how wasteful this art style could be, so this was a major relief to me. It also had a variety of projects, and even took the time to explain how to work on some surfaces other than paper. It was exceptionally comprehensive.
I'm happy I took the time to read The Art of Paint Pouring. I'm feeling less intimidated than I had been. I'm especially looking forward to trying some of the projects suggested at the end of the book, such as working on different materials.
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 3 May, 2019: Finished reading
- 3 May, 2019: Reviewed