Olga Soby taught me her Secret Recipe (kind of)

Summary

In this video, the creator shares their journey of learning acrylic paint pouring techniques from Olga Sobe, particularly her unique split canvas and Dutch pour methods. After completing Olga's online course, the creator applies the knowledge gained using specific colors, such as dioxazine purple, turquoise, and iridescent gold, on a large 24x24 canvas. The result is a stunning display of beautiful cells and effects, proving the effectiveness of the course. The video encourages others to try Olga's techniques with a special discount code for the course, promising fantastic results for anyone eager to learn.

Takeaways

• 😀 The artist admires Olga Sobe’s acrylic pouring techniques, especially her split canvas and Dutch pours.
• 😀 The artist struggled to replicate Sobe’s techniques before enrolling in her course.
• 😀 The course provided valuable insights into Sobe’s methods and techniques for acrylic pouring.
• 😀 After completing the course, the artist felt confident to try Sobe's pouring techniques on a large 24x24 canvas.
• 😀 The artist used a color palette recommended by Sobe: dioxazine purple, turquoise, titanium white, primary yellow, and iridescent precious gold.
• 😀 They aimed to achieve a diagonal push effect with their pouring technique to open up the design from the center outward.
• 😀 The artist successfully created beautiful cells in their pour, validating the effectiveness of the course.
• 😀 They noted that they might have used too much gold in their pour, which could have been more sparing, as advised by Sobe.
• 😀 Despite some imperfections, the artist was pleased with the results, especially for a first attempt on a large canvas.
• 😀 The artist recommends Olga Sobe’s course for anyone interested in learning acrylic pouring techniques and offers a 10% discount code for viewers.

Q & A

What specific techniques from Olga Sobe's acrylic pouring style is the speaker trying to learn?

The speaker is trying to learn Olga Sobe's split canvas pours, Dutch pours, and other techniques she uses to create stunning effects in her acrylic pouring art.

Why did the speaker choose to take Olga Sobe's course?

The speaker chose to take Olga Sobe's course to learn directly from her and to understand the techniques she uses to achieve her signature pouring effects.

What are the main colors the speaker uses for this acrylic pour?

The speaker uses dioxazine purple, turquoise, titanium white, primary yellow, and iridescent precious gold, which are colors recommended by Olga Sobe.

What is the speaker's goal in trying this acrylic pouring technique?

The speaker's goal is to see if they can successfully recreate Olga Sobe's pouring effects and if the course's instructions help them crack the technique.

How does the speaker plan to approach the pour on the canvas?

The speaker plans to do a diagonal push, where the pour will open from the middle and spread out to the sides.

What is the speaker's reaction to the results of the pour?

The speaker is amazed by the beautiful cells formed in the pour and considers the results fantastic for a first-time attempt on a big canvas.

What aspect of the pour did the speaker feel could be improved?

The speaker feels they may have used too much gold and that the section with yellow and purple turned darker than expected, which they plan to adjust.

How does the speaker feel about the effectiveness of Olga Sobe's course?

The speaker believes that anyone can quickly learn the technique from the course and that the instructions are clear and effective for replicating Olga Sobe's pouring style.

What types of pouring techniques can the speaker's mix be used for?

The speaker's mix can be used for various pouring techniques, including the open cup, flip cup, and straight pour, as demonstrated in Olga Sobe's videos.

Is there a discount for Olga Sobe's course, and how can it be accessed?

Yes, the speaker mentions a 10% discount code for Olga Sobe's course, which can be found in the video description, along with the course link.