Let’s Talk Colour, Paint, and Letting Go
Hello! Thank you for stopping by and stepping into my corner of the internet, and welcome to my first blog.
If you’ve ever tried to force life to go exactly according to plan, you already know it’s absolutely exhausting. That’s pretty much the exact reason I fell head-over-heels in love with fluid art. In a world where we’re constantly trying to manage every little detail, schedule our days, and predict the future, my studio is the one place where micro-managing just doesn't work. Instead, it's a total partnership between the paint, a bit of chemistry, gravity, and completely letting go of control. I get to choose the colours, mix the mediums, and guide the canvas, but at a certain point, the physics take over. The paint blends, pushes, and creates its own path, and I'm just along for the ride.
Because the paint has a mind of its own, the final piece becomes a living thing, and everyone ends up seeing something entirely different when they look at it—almost like finding shapes in the clouds. You might look at one of my darker, dramatic pieces and see a violent volcanic eruption but someone else will see a deep-space galaxy forming. You might look at a softer, marbled canvas and see a slice of natural stone but the next person may see an aerial view of a winding river. There is no right or wrong answer here, and I absolutely love hearing what people discover when they stand in front of one of my canvases and look closely at all the tiny, hidden details.
But if we're being totally honest and letting you behind the scenes, there is one thing I try to control before the paint hits the canvas—and it's a massive, daily battle. I have to confess that I have an undeniable, borderline-ridiculous obsession with the colour blue.
Out of the Blue
Blue is my absolute favourite, and if I’m not careful, it will completely rule my studio. It has this incredible, magnetic pull on me. I’ll sit down at my workspace, put on some music, and tell myself, "Today, we are doing something completely different." But without fail, my eyes automatically drift right back to the teals, the deep navies, and the electric blues. To break free from that pull, I have to work really hard to step out of my comfort zone. I have to physically force myself to put down the blues and reach for entirely different palettes, spending hours experimenting with molten oranges, rich earth tones, deep moody greens, or bright, sun-drenched yellows.
I absolutely love that challenge, and the rush of seeing a totally unexpected, fiery colour palette come together on the canvas is amazing. It stretches me as an artist and keeps things fresh. Yet, no matter how much I love those fiery experiments, I always find myself drifting right back home to the blues. There’s a certain depth, peace, and fluid motion in a blue palette that just speaks to my soul, and I've come to accept that it will probably always be a signature part of my creative journey.
This constant push-and-pull between my natural comfort zone, my love for texture, and my experimental phases is exactly how the gallery takes shape. When you look through my work, you'll generally see it jump between three distinct vibes:
The Blues & Oceans: This is me unashamedly leaning into my favourite palette. Expect high-contrast, swirling depths of electric blue, deep teals, and rich blacks that look like a stormy sea, breaking waves, or a midnight sky. It’s moody, powerful, and deeply mesmerising to look at.
The Suede & Gold Marbles: Soft, airy greys and crisp whites mixed with bright, textured ribbons of gold leaf. I love working with gold because it adds a whole new dimension to the fluid patterns. These pieces are incredibly tactile and elegant, catching the light beautifully and shifting in personality depending on how the sun hits the room throughout the day.
The "Step Away from the Blue" Experiments: The fiery, dramatic results of me fighting my instincts. These are my warm-toned, intense pieces—think rich corals, liquid golds, and glowing ambers cutting through dark canvases like liquid light or molten magma. They bring an immediate, vibrant burst of energy to any space.
Alchemist’s Marble
Over time, I’ve learnt that confidence doesn’t always arrive with a bold entrance. Sometimes, it builds quietly, step by step, as I show up for myself day after day. It grows when I choose to try, even when I’m unsure of the outcome. Every time I take action despite self-doubt, I’m reinforcing the belief that I’m capable. Confidence isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about trusting that I can figure it out along the way.
The key to making things happen isn’t waiting for the perfect moment; it’s starting with where you are. Big goals can feel overwhelming when viewed all at once, but skill and momentum builds through small, consistent practice. Whether working toward a personal milestone or a professional dream, progress comes from showing up — not perfectly, but persistently. Action creates clarity, and over time, those steps forward add up to something real.
I’ve discovered that I don’t need to be fearless to reach my goals. Honestly, sometimes it’s terrifying, the cost of the paint, the price of canvases, the mess! But, I just need to be willing. Willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to believe that I’m capable of more than I knew. The road may not always have been smooth, but growth rarely is. What matters most is that I keep on going, keep learning, and keep believing in the skill that I’m developing. It’s an ongoing process and I’ll always be learning with every single painting, from both the successes and the failures.
At the end of the day, I create these pieces because I want and, in some ways, need to. I love what I do, I enjoy the whole process, even the mess! It’s straightforward and unpretentious in a way that traditional art sometimes doesn’t manage. I’ve also never been a fan of traditional, stuffy "art speak" or the idea that galleries have to feel exclusive, quiet, and intimidating. To me, art is simple: it’s just about how a piece makes you feel when you create it, look at it, and how it transforms the energy of the room it hangs in. It doesn't need a complex, academic explanation. It should just bring you joy, spark a bit of curiosity, or give you a calm, beautiful place for your eyes to rest after a long day.
So, whether you’re hunting for a bold statement piece for your living room walls, curious about how fluid art actually works, or just here to scroll through some gorgeous colours to brighten your afternoon, I’m so glad you found your way here. Over the coming months I’ll add to these blogs and I hope you’ll find something of interest. Who knows, it might inspire you to start your own journey.
In the meantime, grab a coffee, take your time looking around, and……..
Enjoy the flow!
Bex Haigh
