I had some leftover pink, green, and white acrylic paints from a previous pour and didn't want them to go to waste. I layered them inside a split cup and let the paint flow naturally to capture the vibrant energy of spring tulips.
It's always so satisfying to see how much beauty you can squeeze out of simple leftovers instead of scraping them away.
Today I let the rainbow dance.
I layered my split cup with shimmering pearl colors, topped them with white and black… and then let everything wander across the canvas in a slow, feathery straight pour. The black only peeked through in tiny lines, like shadows between wings, adding that gorgeous 3D depth that makes the whole painting feel alive.
You can check out the quick process here: https://youtu.be/r_cL7rQjrME?si=aUfVhhD-4NVYLt0g
This pour felt like watching feathers ignite with color — wild, and a little rebellious. I don’t chase perfection. I chase movement, I chase feeling. And this one?
This one moved exactly how it wanted.
If you love fluid art that’s bold, bright, and a little bit magical, grab a warm drink, breathe, and enjoy the dance of these rainbow feathers with me.
Sometimes, the simplest acrylic pouring techniques create the most beautiful surprises!
In this video, I'm going back to one of the fundamentals of fluid art: the Flip Cup Acrylic Pouring Technique! 💜🩵
Using a simple flip cup pour on a round canvas, I'm exploring the magic that happens when the paints flow, blend, and reveal their beautiful patterns. The combination of icy blues, pearly whites, and dreamy pinks and purples creates delicate lacing, intricate cells, and an almost frozen-ocean effect.
It's a wonderful reminder that you don't always need complicated techniques or fancy tools to create something special. Sometimes, the basics are all you need!
What happens when you combine a split cup, metallic acrylic paints, and a swinging motion? Something surprisingly elegant! ✨
For this acrylic pouring experiment, I loaded several metallic colors into a split cup and swung it back and forth over a black base coat, allowing the paint to create long, flowing ribbons across the canvas.
The final painting has a modern, elegant feel, even though the process is wonderfully unpredictable.
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In this video, we'll take you on a journey to create a stunning and lively neon garden using the popular acrylic pouring technique known as the "flop cup." With vibrant neon colors and a dynamic pouring technique, this painting is sure to add a pop of color and energy to any room. Join us as we explore the world of acrylic pouring and create a one-of-a-kind neon garden masterpiece!
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🎉 Thank you for your support, and happy pouring! 💖
In this video, I'm putting Mont Marte Clear PVA Glue to the test and using it for a blown acrylic pour on an 8-inch round convex canvas.
For my pouring medium, I mixed:
🔹 70% Mont Marte Clear PVA Glue
🔹 30% Water
I also used my favorite recipe for creating lacing and cells — my pearl white mixture:
🔹 1 part Vallejo Pearl Medium
🔹 1 part Titanium White
🔹 3 parts pouring medium
For the painting, I created a puddle of colors separated by the pearl white mixture and then blew the paint using a 3D-printed attachment designed for blowing paint.
I love how the paint spread and transformed into these delicate blue, white and subtle earthy patterns. The finished piece almost looks like frozen water, coral, or an underwater landscape. ❄️🌊
This was also a fun little experiment to see how this PVA glue behaves as a pouring medium and how it works together with my pearl white mixture.
I wanted to share this short experiment where everyday household WD-40 spray was used as a cell activator for fluid art.
The way it repels the acrylic paint creates these gorgeous, organic cells that perfectly mimic the petals of an Anemone flower. It’s amazing what you can do with simple things you find in your garage!
Have any of you experimented with WD-40 or other household oils? How do your pieces hold up over time compared to regular silicone oil?
Who knew WD-40 could be an art supply? 👀
This is a quick demonstration of how the oil-based spray reacts with water-based acrylic paint to force massive cell separation, resulting in a beautiful flower pattern. It's a super fun and affordable hack if you don't have professional pouring mediums or silicone drops at home.
Can one powerful blow really create a flower? 💨😲🌸
I started with a smooth white base, then poured a puddle of sapphire blue, pearl white, red violet, and shimmering 24K gold. After covering it all with a layer of black faux pillow, I took one deep breath… and blew just once... (I had to correct with few little blows) The paint exploded into a beautiful abstract flower, glowing softly with golden lacing and pearly shine. ✨
Sometimes, it’s that one spontaneous moment that transforms paint into magic — and this painting is proof. Join me in the studio, relax, and enjoy the mesmerizing dance of colors and flow.
Experimenting with string pull technique for abstract feather shapes. Loving the delicate contrast on the canvas!
In today's fluid art experiment, I'm creating a bold, psychedelic flower using a Spiderweb Strainer Acrylic Pour technique! I combined black and white with fluorescent violet, green, and orange acrylic paints to create a dramatic, Halloween-inspired design with a mesmerizing flower-like pattern.
Full video: https://youtu.be/QAvgpajVrHU?si=_9OaCdU52hH-IlaX
The process is simple but exciting! I poured paints through the spiderweb strainer and then removed the strainer and spun the paint to reveal this unusual, almost otherworldly flower. The contrast between the dark background and those vivid fluorescent colors gives the painting a playful, slightly spooky vibe. 🎃🌸
Tell me in the comments: Does this painting remind you of a Halloween flower, a psychedelic mandala, or something from another galaxy? 🪐
🎨 MY POURING MEDIUM RECIPE:
I used Elmer's Glue-All mixed with water as my pouring medium.
• Pouring medium: 70% Elmer's Glue-All + 30% water
• Paint mixture: 1 part acrylic paint + 1 part pouring medium
• Final adjustment: Add water gradually until you reach the desired pouring consistency.
This is another experiment in acrylic pouring and fluid art, where simple tools and unexpected movements can create fascinating patterns. I love exploring new ways to use paint and discovering what happens when I let the colors flow!
If you enjoy acrylic pouring, experimental painting techniques, colorful fluid art, and creative DIY art ideas, you're in the right place.
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Thank you for watching, and happy pouring! 🎨💚🧡
What happens when you layer the paints in a split cup in the opposite direction? 🤔🎨
For this acrylic pouring experiment, I used a two-chamber split cup and deliberately layered my colors in opposite ways inside the chambers. Then I used the split cup to create a wandering straight pour, allowing the colors to move, twist, and blend across the canvas.
The combination of deep blues, purples, burgundy, and shimmering gold created a flowing, almost river-like effect that I definitely wasn't expecting. 💙💜✨
I love these little fluid art experiments because sometimes a small change in the process can completely change the painting!
Watch until the end to see how the finished piece turned out. ❤️
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I wanted to share a short clip of my recent artwork. It is always a delight to watch how a few dollops of acrylic paint transform completely when the paper towel is lifted. For this piece, I applied layers of vibrant, fluid acrylics over a dark background and used the "flower dip" method to create the petals. The lace-like patterns and cell structures that emerged in the center turned out even better than I expected! I would love to hear your feedback or any tips on how to achieve even cleaner lines with this technique!
I love experimenting with unconventional gadgets in fluid art, so for this quick piece, I decided to pour my acrylics through a simple dustpan to create a unique tree ring effect. I used Elmer's Glue-All as my pouring medium.
Full video: https://youtu.be/QCXEs8zTE1A?si=KhZfTGiZxVX0ieyG
The way the paint swirled together and formed these cells and lacing was super satisfying to watch. Would love to hear your thoughts on using household items for art! Have you ever tried something similar?
What happens when you combine a flower-shaped cup, beautiful acrylic colors, napkin and a little pearl magic? 🌸
In this video, I'm trying a Reverse Flower Dip technique using Elmer's Glue-All as my pouring medium — and the final flower turned out full of delicate petals, lacing, cells, and shimmering color.
The process is surprisingly simple:
🎨 Pour the black base onto the canvas
🌸 Place a flower-shaped dessert cup upside down
💜 Pour the colors onto the bottom of the cup
✨ Add Pearl White or metallic paint between the colors to create beautiful petal lacing
🌸 Carefully remove the cup
🪵 Use a skewer to gently shape the petals
🤍 Place a paper napkin or towel over the paint
🌷 Slowly lift each corner, leaving the center for last
🔥 Torch gently to remove air bubbles and activate the pearl and metallic paints
And then… the flower blooms! 🌸
If you enjoy relaxing fluid art, acrylic pouring and experimental techniques, I hope you'll enjoy watching this one come together. 💜
What would you call this flower? 🌸 Let me know in the comments!
Ready to dive into one of the most beautiful and satisfying fluid art techniques out there? 🌼 In this full tutorial, I’ll walk you through my entire Reverse Flower Dip process — step by step.
Whether you’re a total beginner or just curious about how to get those gorgeous petals and cells, this video has you covered. I’ll show you how I layer my paints, how to press the napkin just right, and how to lift for that bloom moment that never gets old. 💫
This technique is therapeutic, a little messy, and totally addictive — so grab your paints and pour along with me! 🎨
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Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried this technique — or if you’re about to for the first time!
Sometimes, keeping things simple is exactly what a painting needs. 🎨✨
For this acrylic pour, I wanted to see what would happen with a split cup and a few flowing ribbons of color over a rich teal base. No complicated techniques or elaborate tricks—just layered paint, movement, and a little bit of letting go.
As the ribbons stretched across the canvas, the colors began to create beautiful flowing patterns that reminded me of ocean currents or layers of moving water. The finished painting has a modern, minimalist feel, while still being full of movement and detail.
I really love how the simplicity of the process turned into something so dynamic. 💙💚💛
If you enjoy acrylic pouring, fluid art, and relaxing paint experiments, I hope you'll enjoy watching this one come together.
🎨 Technique: Split Cup / Ribbon Pour
Pouring Medium: Elmer’s Glue-All
Colors:
• Phthalo Turquoise
• Prussian Blue
• Aqua Flash
• Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold
• Azo Yellow Medium
• Pearl White mixture
• Black
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I'd love to know what this painting reminds you of.
This time I went all-in with metallics—gold, bronze, copper with carmine red, pearl white, and black. The way they flowed together blew me away! The result is full of drama, shimmer, and feathery effects that feel almost alive on the canvas. I love how the metallics catch the light and create movement with every shift in perspective – it’s like watching fire dance with shadows.
Fluid art never stops surprising me, and this piece is no exception. I hope it inspires you to play with color and shine in your own pours. 💛
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Hugs! 🎨
Fiona
One dip… two paintings. How does that work?
Full video:https://youtu.be/HXhWtjG-\_i4?si=eVifxzn1rBtNczzy
Today I’m experimenting with the Double Dip technique—using two canvases and a small amount of paint to create two paintings at once.
The fun part is that you don't really know what you'll get until you pull the canvases apart. The paint creates its own patterns, movement, and little surprises.
Today’s pour was a little different—I had the chance to try out a Spin-the-Shot gadget that my dear friend and student Rozzi brought me all the way from the USA. 🎉
Full video: https://youtu.be/O8-dOVY_qGI?si=6sLATtnRcSJiJd3B
The idea was simple: pour paint into the bowl and watch it flow beautifully through six little tips. But… We forgot to take out the ball that blocks the hole, so nothing came out! 😅 Instead of stopping, I decided to pour the paint straight from the big bowl—and to my surprise, the result turned out absolutely amazing. ✨
This is a wonderful reminder that fluid art is full of surprises, and sometimes the best creations come when you least expect them. I hope you enjoy watching this piece come to life as much as Rozzi and I enjoyed creating it together.