Fluid art has been around since the 1930s. David Alfaro Siqueiros, a Mexican artist and political activist, can be credited with the invention of fluid painting. I am a Graduate of The Visual Art School of Montreal and attended Ontario College of Art. I was formerly a potter until my career as a massage therapist and esthetician made working in clay not possible because of the stress on my hands.
In 2019, I started painting in acrylics using a fluid technique. By mixing various viscosities of pigment, I create swirls, streaks and cells which I then manipulate with a brush, palette knife and a tilting technique. The focal point of my paintings is light. I incorporate metallic golds, bronzes, and silver paints. I use high quality archival panels and canvases that are acid-free to retard deterioration. Professional quality acrylic paints have a higher concentration of pigment and are less likely to fade over time. I use a water based varnish that protects and further illuminates my paintings. My work is abstract though often various aspects of nature - rocks and minerals, the oceans and waterways, vegetation and even wildlife, inspire it. I have pieces that are smaller to mid-sized, including 6" x 6", 8" x 10", 9" x10", 9" x 12" and 10" x 10". I am open to creating commissioned pieces using colors and techniques of your choosing, and in various sizes to accommodate spaces in your home or office. You are always welcome to make an appointment to visit my studio. You can reach me at [email protected] & Karol Fluid Art on Facebook. I’m located in the Lehigh Valley, just west of Allentown, PA.
