Acrylic Fluid Art
What is Fluid Art?
I specialize in two types of Acrylic Fluid Art techniques: the ‘Pearl Pour’ and the ‘Swipe’ technique. These methods are intricate and captivating, yielding unique and visually stunning artworks.
The ‘Pearl Pour’ process involves a meticulous balance of elements, from pouring mediums and paint types to consistency and layer manipulation through tilting. Satin Enamel paint serves as the base ‘pillow’ layer, interacting with multiple pouring mediums to initiate the unique pearl reaction when combined with top layers of colored paints or pigments. Careful calculations and additional pouring mediums stabilize the binders in the paint, crucial for both Pearl Pour and Swipes. Layering colors in a calculated format is fundamental for both techniques, as are the measurements and consistency of mixtures for achieving the desired reactions.
In the ‘Swipe’ technique, unique cells are created using a ‘cell activator’ mixture along with a base ‘pillow’ layer. The cell reaction primarily occurs due to the interaction between the cell activator and the colored paints or pigments. Precise ratios of paint or pigments to pouring medium are necessary, with tools such as a palette knife employed to apply the cell activator and initiate a cell reaction.
Both techniques involve a dynamic process of layering, tilting, and spinning to develop the composition. Careful attention to removing excess paint is essential to avoid cracking during the drying process. The final touch involves finishing the piece with either resin or varnish, with a recommendation to avoid direct sunlight for longevity.
In summary, the ‘Pearl Pour’ and ‘Swipe’ techniques are not only meticulous processes but also art forms that blend creativity with science, requiring a keen understanding of materials to create emotionally resonant and visually striking pieces from hand to canvas.