Modern Fluid Art techniques are often attributed to a Mexican artist, David Alfaro Siqueiros, who in the 1930’s mistakenly spilled paints onto each other creating abstract forms. The 1940’s and 1950’s saw drip and splatter techniques influenced by Siqueiros’ experiments, in the Abstract Expressionism of the time. Pop Art in the 60’s continued this trend as part of the psychedelic era.
With the advent and expansion of social media, fluid art has become more widespread with many artists experimenting and expanding on the techniques of the past. Today there are some 20 different techniques by which abstract art is created through manipulation of acrylic paint rather than by using brushes. “Pouring,” the fluid art technique most widely known, is just one of these techniques.
Increasing in popularity, particularly due to its accessibility and almost limitless possibilities, fluid art offers a welcoming entry point to abstract art for burgeoning artists as well as collectors. When embellished with texture, brushwork, or stenciling, fluid art can also become a bridge between representational art and the purely abstract. In this way, fluid art offers something for everyone to enjoy and experience.
Fluid Art 101 with Nancy Ras
Create a lovely set of nature printed note cards to give as a gift or use for yourself. Using leaves and flowers with acrylic paint, watercolor, and ink we will print and decorate a set of note cards.
Friday, November 6, 2026 (6:00pm – 9:00pm)
Friday, November 20, 2026 (6:00pm – 9:00pm)
$60 class + $25 material fee payable to instructor at the time of class
~About the Artist~
Nancy Ras, Art by Rozzi, has experience in various artforms, spanning watercolor, guache, and ceramics. She has been focused on fluid art techniques for a number of years and traveled to Slovenia to learn from and work with Fiona, of Fiona Art, one of the worlds’ most well-known and highly regarded fluid artists.
Having moved from California to New Hope, Nancy’s art is often suggestive of the sights and emotions of her native San Francisco bay area.
Nancy began her career as a high school teacher and after completing her PhD she taught social and organizational psychology using many hands on and art- based techniques to adult students. She has always felt it an honor and privilege to teach and continues this love of hers in local fluid art workshops.