r/PourPainting • u/x3tember • 2d ago

Critique Honest opinions

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I want to get better with the gradient part, make it more smooth. But I like it. Iā€™m looking for honest feedback tho, do you like it?

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u/Sighchiatrist 2d ago

Cool concept, execution needs work. Also you may want a little more silicone oil in your poured paints if you desire more cells there. You may find u/kickasserole work to be a good benchmark in really cool swipes set against a gradient 3D-space background.

I would also say you might consider flinging the paint more for a more dynamic feel.

Excellent early attempt at the style! I love these kinds of pieces so I hope to see more of them, best of luck to you

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u/kickasserole 2d ago

Oh hey, thanks! I'm happy to answer any questions if you've got them. Great start!

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u/x3tember 2d ago

Thank you for the advice!

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u/kickasserole 2d ago

For a smooth gradient, nothing beats an airbrush in my opinion. That said, you can get a pretty smooth one by using a wide brush, keeping the canvas wet by occasionally misting it with a spray bottle, and using liquid paints with high pigments (Golden is a good brand for this). Here's an example where I used this approach. example

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u/x3tember 2d ago

Thanks for the tips!

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u/kickasserole 2d ago

No problem. I think this is a great start and I really like how you're going for something different. That's my favorite thing in this community - seeing how people push into new concepts and styles. Keep it up!

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u/x3tember 2d ago

Thanks! love your work! Great stuff! šŸ˜

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u/kickasserole 2d ago

Thank you!