We just had to find out the hype behind fluid painting. Join us on our discovery!
Story & Photos by Nur Syarafina
Andy Warhol once said, “Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
When we see artworks, we instinctively try to decipher the message behind them and understand the artist’s thought process. It is simply human nature to be curious when we see things that are out of the ordinary, and that is why art has an alluring appearance towards people.
However, not all artworks have a deeper meaning to them. One of the art trends that has been circulating the internet is fluid painting. It is a technique of pouring acrylic paints onto a canvas.
The great thing about fluid painting is that you can create colourful effects and patterns without using a paintbrush! I was amazed by seeing all the stunning results as you won’t be able to control what the outcome would look like. Hence, I invited the rest of the CATCH team to put our artistic skills to the test!
We split ourselves into two groups: Aida and I (Syarafina) versus Amandy and Xynthea.
We bought two 12 by 12 inch canvases, acrylic paints, and plastic cups. We also brought additional materials such as strings, straws, and water.
The challenge was to create an artwork in 15 minutes. Both pairs had to showcase their artwork using colours found in a kaleidoscope. Here is our take!
Sunsets Remind Me Of You
Aida and I used red, yellow, blue, and purple paint to create a sunset and the night sky. We started off by pouring the paint onto the canvas and subsequently adding more colours on top.
Afterwards, we slowly tilted the canvas, creating a ripple effect. We also tried using straws and strings to create patterns and spread the colours out evenly.
Aida explained, “Whenever the sun starts to set, maybe your mind starts wandering too, thinking of a certain someone you would want to see it with. The night sky (on the canvas) looks messy as it represents those thoughts in your head.”
Meteor Fireball
Although Amandy and Xynthea didn’t have an idea in mind, they went for vibrant colours like red and yellow. After picking out their paints, they drizzled them all over the canvas.
They also used straws and chopsticks to mix the colours in and added drops of paint onto their canvas to create textures. In the end, they were satisfied with the artwork they had created.
Amandy said, “All of these yellow (spots) represent the falling meteor from the burning sky and the purple (colour) represents the ground.”
Overall, the challenge was a success as the artworks turned out incredible. I was surprised that it looked better than expected despite it being my first time. I highly encourage you to try this activity out with your friends. It allows you to let loose and create meaningful memories with them. It does not require one to have a particular skill set. You can kick-start your creativity using a couple of materials. Besides, art is subjective to everyone, so go and create astonishing artwork!