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This week I didn’t manage to finish a Paddle Brush painting for a video, as I had a busy work week. However, I did create a fluid art swipe in the meantime, and it dried just in time. It had been a while since I specifically focused on this technique. Seeing Jessica swipe again also sparked my inspiration! I will definitely continue exploring the Paddle Brush, but this one just had to happen.

In this piece, I wanted to set an intention in the background and show how beautifully transparent layers can overlap. That worked really well. Something also happened unintentionally—normally I wouldn’t like it—but here it perfectly complemented the vibe of the painting, adding a dreamy and magical touch.

Watch as cells appear, colors blend, and hidden details slowly come to the surface — a truly satisfying process for anyone who loves fluid art, acrylic pouring, abstract painting, or swipe techniques.
Whether you're here to learn more about fluid art techniques or simply enjoy the soothing process of paint in motion, I hope this video inspires you!

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Thank you so much for being here!
Love Suzan,

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How I make my Pillow:

In Europe, it’s hard to find a good house paint suitable for a pillow, or it’s very expensive. That’s why I make my own mix using the materials I have.

Talens Art Creation Titanium White and Owatrol floetrol (1:3 minimal water added or none). I do this in portions (cups) of 35 grams of Titanium White and 105 grams of Owatrol, and usually add 5 grams of water. I make larger stocks of this, and always try to let it rest for at least 2 days so that it has fewer air bubbles...

The colors I used:

TLP Gilded
TLP Honeycomb
TLP Limeade
Golden India Yellow
Golden Turquoise (Phthalo)
Tri-Art Nickel Azo Yellow
Tri-Art Golden Yellow
Tri-Art Vididian Hue
Tri-Art Interference Green
Eye Candy Pigments Matcha Green


I MIX MY COLORS also with Owatrol floetrol. Ratio depends on the pigmentation and thickness of the paint (for example Golden 1:6 or Amsterdam 1:3), also a very small amount of water added for consistency, but slightly thinner than the base. If I use fluid acrylics, I leave the water out.

I first wet my PIGMENTS with a little GOLDEN GAC100 until I have a paste. Then I add a small scoop of binder (Caparol). I also use Owatrol as PM with the pigments and that is not paint. It therefore lacks the binding. And I personally don't like it when colors become 'runny'. So that's how I solve it. Then I also add Owatrol floetrol to this, I do that by eye, in the same consistency as the other colours.

I make my CELL ACTIVATOR with acrylic paint and Australian floetrol (1:2 for swipes). I used Amsterdam Oxide Black and Titanium White here. For the Gold cell activator I mix two different types of Gold. I use Golden Bright Gold and Amsterdam Deep Gold (1:3 approximately). Because Amsterdam works well, and Golden to make the color more beautiful!

I got my spinner from: https://www.ericahughesart.com/


(Music: by Epidemic Sound)