FLUID ART 01

FLUID ART, also known as acrylic pouring or paint pouring technique in which pigments are thinned with a pouring medium (and sometimes a little water or gel medium) until they reach a pourable, syrupy consistency, then layered or mixed and poured or slid onto a canvas or panel to flow and mingle into spontaneous, marbled patterns. Colors can be combined in a single cup (dirty pour), stacked in a cup and flipped onto the surface (flip cup), or poured as individual streams and then manipulated by tilting the surface, swiping with a card, or using tools to create cells, lace, and veils—often aided by a small amount of silicone or other additives to encourage bubble-breaking and cellular effects. The surface is moved gently so the paints interact and settle into organic swirls, ribbons, and pockets of color, while gravity does much of the work; once the desired composition appears, the piece is left to dry undisturbed, typically for 24 hours or longer, and is finished with a varnish or sealant to protect the glossy, durable surface.