Original Abstract Fluid Art and Landscapes
My art journey started with hearts, but my abstract work is where I get to play with chaos. These pieces explore the movement of water, the changing seasons, and the organic patterns that happen when paint just decides to flow on its own.
This fluid art piece captures the energy of a powerful ocean wave. I used a Dutch pour technique to move the paint, creating the spray and motion. It’s about washing away the old and welcoming fresh, healing energy.
A close-up of the wave, showing the delicate lacing and cells created by the flowing paint. It’s these small details that make each fluid art piece a unique world to explore.
Another detail shot of the wave, focusing on the deeper blues and the bubbling texture of the foam. It feels like looking into the depths of the ocean.
A duplicate of the close-up, this image highlights the beautiful chaos and organic patterns that fluid art can create.
This detail shot shows the splash and spray of the wave, capturing a moment of intense energy.
This piece, titled "Autumn," is an abstract landscape of birch trees. I started with a fluid pour background and then embellished it with brushwork to create the tree trunks and branches. It’s about the beauty of letting go.
A duplicate of my "Autumn" piece. It represents my own journey of finding my way to fine art, a place that feels like coming home.
A close-up of the "Autumn" painting, showing the texture and layering. The yellow and red leaves are created by the underlying fluid pour, while the black trunks are painted on top.
Another detail shot, focusing on the interaction between the poured background and the painted trees.
This macro shot shows the rich textures and colors of the autumn leaves. You can see how the paint has cracked and created patterns, just like real leaves.
About Beyond the Heart: Abstract Explorations
When I create these abstract pieces, I do not use a brush in the traditional sense. Instead, I control the flow of the acrylics, letting them interact to form organic patterns, cells, and lacing. It is a process of letting go of control, where the paint makes the final decision on how the texture settles.
My Approach to Abstract Art
My fluid art experiments are where I get to play with the chaotic side of color. Unlike my textured hearts, which rely on heavy palette knife work, these pieces are about trust. I pour, tilt, and wait.
Why Fluid Art?
I love the unpredictability. Whether I am capturing the energy of a crashing ocean wave or the quiet layering of an autumn forest, the medium does the heavy lifting. You might notice the cells in my work, those small, circular patterns created when different paint densities interact. I do not force those, they just happen, and that is the beauty of it.
Embellished Landscapes
Sometimes, a pour needs a little structure to ground it. That is where my embellished abstracts come in. For pieces like my Autumn series, I lay down a fluid background and then use brushes to paint delicate branches or details on top. It gives you the best of both worlds: the chaotic, organic flow of fluid art and the intentional focus of traditional painting.
Practical Care
All these canvas pieces are finished with a double coat of professional archival varnish. This protects them from dust and UV fading, keeping the colors punchy for years. They arrive ready to hang, no framing required unless you really want to add one. If you are picking a piece for a specific room, let me know, and we can chat about the color palette that fits your lighting.
Surekha Sundaram
Hi, I am Surekha. I stopped chasing perfection a while ago and started chasing feeling, which led me to this messy, honest art style. If you want a piece that feels like it breathes on your wall, we should talk.
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