Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “Natalie Reynolds paint” thing popping up, and I got curious. Decided to give it a shot myself, and let me tell you, it was… an experience.
Getting Started
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First things first, I needed to figure out what exactly this was. Did a little digging, turns out it’s about creating abstract art with, like, super fluid paints. Sounded messy, sounded fun. I’m in.
I gathered my supplies, which basically involved raiding my old art box and hitting up the local craft store. Here’s what I ended up with:
- Some cheap canvases (because I knew I’d mess up).
- Acrylic paints in a bunch of random colors that spoke to me.
- Something called “pouring medium” – this is the key, apparently, to make the paint all flowy.
- Cups, popsicle sticks for mixing, and a whole lot of plastic sheeting to protect my kitchen table.
The Messy Part
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So, I mixed the paints with the pouring medium. The instructions I found were kinda vague, like “until it’s the consistency of warm honey.” What does that even mean? I just eyeballed it, adding medium until it looked… drippy.
Then came the pouring. I tried a few different techniques. One was just straight-up pouring different colors onto the canvas and tilting it around. Another involved pouring the colors into a single cup and then flipping it onto the canvas (this is called a “dirty pour,” I learned).
Honestly, it was controlled chaos. Paint went everywhere. My hands were covered. The table was a disaster (thank goodness for the plastic!). But it was also incredibly satisfying to watch the colors swirl and blend together.
The Waiting Game (and the Results)
The hardest part? Waiting for it to dry. These things take forever to dry completely, like, days. I kept poking at it impatiently, which probably wasn’t the best idea.
Once they were finally dry, I was pretty surprised. Some of them looked… well, like a toddler had gone wild with paint. But a couple of them actually turned out pretty cool! The colors created these amazing patterns and cells that I definitely couldn’t have achieved with a brush.
I put the paint that I think is the best in the living room.
Final Thoughts
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Would I do it again? Totally. It’s messy, unpredictable, and a little bit addictive. If you’re looking for a way to unleash your inner artist (or just make a glorious mess), give this Natalie Reynolds paint thing a try. Just be prepared to embrace the chaos!
