In today’s tutorial, I want to create a Gradient Effect Criss-Cross Pour Painting. Not so long ago I did a rainbow flow on a black and white color split base, and to make it a little different, to try something new in my acrylic pour paintings, I added colors sort of in the chess order and then I blew them in the criss-cross motion. The colors were not in line and that created this really cool criss-cross braided effect which turned out awesome. In this pouring paint tutorial, I decided to create a gradient from cold to warm. 

For my color palette, I have from dark blue all the way through violet, and dark red all the way to orange. I think that should turn out really cool. And for my base, I also want to stick to a black and white color split and work on a black and white color split.

Primary Magenta  
Red-Violet 
Blue-Violet  
Ultramarine  
Turquoise Blue 

All right, my friends, this fluid painting is dry. Dry but not finished yet. I didn’t get a chance to finish this pour painting with epoxy resin yet. Because it’s been only like five days and as you know you need to wait for at least two weeks before you finish your abstract fluid painting with resin or varnish. So, this gradient effect looks absolutely gorgeous dry. I think this idea to work with the Dutch pour technique in criss-cross motion allows to create such modern and beautiful abstract paintings. I really like the top part here because it does look like it bursts from behind these colors. And this pop of gold looks like a gorgeous flaming flower. And this whole effect does have a very floral look. I think it’s absolutely gorgeous abstract artwork. I hope you enjoyed the process and looking forward to hearing from you! Happy creating!

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