Welcome to the new Lava River Acrylic Pour Abstract Art tutorial. This time is going to be a very interesting mixed media art project. I have created some texture on my canvas, which is, by the way, 20 by 20 inches. 

I have texture on the sides, and I want to have my fluid painting design mainly in the center part. This is going to be a very multi-layer, multi-step painting process. 

"Embrace" is a secret message for this acrylic painting. And the color I want for the central part of this fluid painting is very warm and vibrant. 

I have the vermilion orange, and I would like to use it as the main color of the flow. I'll be working mainly in the center, but I don't mind if some of the fluid acrylic paint gets on the sides. I don't really need to create a border or anything, as I will work on it later. I'm going to paint over it, so a little bit of paint is not a problem there. Next, I have some primary magenta.

The next color is a mix; it's the metallic mix. This is copper with some iridescent orange. For some darker colors, I have a red-violet with a slight extra violet, as well as a mix of naphthol red and carmine red. For the highlights, I want to use some golden yellow and titanium white.

Let's see how such an abstract art idea turns out. And without further ado, let's get started.

This abstract painting is fully finished. I added epoxy resin in the center, and I love this combination of really multi-level textures with a smooth glass-like finish, and vibrant hot colors just shining from underneath. If you would like to learn how to finish painting with epoxy resin for a beautiful, smooth, liquid glass-like finish, I teach the entire process in this online course. 

This combination of painting techniques and finishes truly fascinates me. And to be honest with you, I don't know yet where I'm going with it, but I know that I'm moving in the right direction. It feels amazing to explore this creative evolution truly, and I hope you will join me on this journey of discovery into new acrylic pouring techniques.

I hope you enjoyed this acrylic painting tutorial, and I look forward to hearing from you!

Colorfully yours,
Olga Soby