This is a comprehensive course in which Molly from Molly's Artistry takes you through start to finish her process of the swipe technique. She teaches you tons of different recipes to get amazing results in your abstract fluid art paintings!

Fluid Art Method

The swipe technique is a fluid art method in which colors are layered over one another and then swiped over by another color. The results are absolutely beautiful and have so much interest due to the cells and lacing. This technique has so much versatility and can be used as the main focal point, or as a background for other artistic techniques.

The Background

Molly’s Artistry has been experimenting with the swipe technique for many years. This art technique involves mixing various mediums with acrylic paint, then using various swipe tools to create gorgeous cells and lacing. There are so many different recipes out there and Molly shares her EXACT recipes with you to help you create your own beautiful works of art! Molly shows you MANY different ways that a swipe can be used to create a gorgeous painting.

And the best news is….

This course will teach you step-by-step how to create many swipe technique paintings. This course will also give you MULTIPLE DIFFERENT recipes that are simple to use and available in many different areas of the world. This technique can be easily learned by people of all ages and backgrounds – including YOU! You do NOT have to have an art background to enjoy this creative painting technique.

1) Materials & Supplies

• Discover what Materials & Supplies to use – recommended by Molly
• Learn about various swipe tools and how to use them
• Learn about the various mediums that help create cells and lacing



2) Acrylic Paint & Mixing

• Understand the components of Acrylic Paint
• Discover EXACTLY how to mix your paints and swipe catalyst & get the right consistency 
• Get multiple different recipes for your swipe catalyst

5) Multiple Different Ways to Swipe

There are many ways to manipulate the paint with a palette knife to create gorgeous paintings with cells and lacing. Molly shares with you some of her favorite techniques in a step-by-step format so that you can create beautiful artwork as well! 

• Negative Space Swipe – Learn how to use negative space to make the colors be the focal point
• Hombre Swipe – Create a beautiful color gradient swipe
• Puddle Pour Swipe – Utilize multiple colors to create a unique design with lots of interest
• Ring Pour Swipe – Create an amazing focal point with lines and swirls while creating lacing and cells
• Swipe and Scoop – Let loose with this super fun technique where the outcome is left a bit to chance
• Large Canvas Swipe – Make a HUGE statement and learn how to create large artwork using the swipe technique