This experimental painting features swirls of black, grey, and white paints. As the paints began to dry, I took this closeup.

The technique I use to create this kind of paint texture is called “fluid art,” and it relies on mixing a variety of mediums into acrylic paints to influence how they interact. I’ll use materials like glue, isopropyl alcohol, liquid silicone, and a butane torch.

Adrien Converse

Erica Magugliani

Jason Leung

a close up of a black and white abstract painting

This experimental painting features swirls of blue, grey, white, and black paints. As the paints began to dry, I took this closeup.

The technique I use to create this kind of paint texture is called “fluid art,” and it relies on mixing a variety of mediums into acrylic paints to influence how they interact. I’ll use materials like glue, isopropyl alcohol, liquid silicone, and a butane torch.

woman wearing gray jacket standing outside during daytime

Nathan Dumlao

Robert Clark

A buzzard swirls over the river Kamo in Kyoto, hunting fish.

Ed Wingate

Kevin Niu

Aerial view to ocean waves. Blue water background

Rudi West

A black and white photo of a rock in the water

Swirling