Circular “Fluid Paintings” Mimic the Colorful Swirling Surfaces of Alien Planets

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

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Artist Natalie Muir creates hypnotic works of abstract art that are a fusion of color and texture. Created in a circular format, she uses a combination of fine pigments and art-grade resin to realize the multifaceted pieces. They are nearly 16 inches in diameter and within that space, an array of hues greet one another on a wood substrate. When this happens, the colors crackle, splinter, and swirl in ways that will mesmerize you—and nearly send you into a trance.

Muir’s approach to the resin artwork focuses on the “behaviors of colors” and “the thoughts they inspire and their relationship with human emotion.” Looking at these shiny works, we each have our own response to the pigments and how they’re used. Within a single piece, some might see the splendorous universe, while others might see a tempestuous swirling ocean or even a rock formation; this difference is the beauty of Muir’s open-ended approach to her fluid paintings.

Each of these pieces is felted on the back and ready to hang on your wall. She sells her work through her Etsy shop—many of which are now on sale.

Natalie Muir creates abstract resin artwork whose texture and intense hues will evoke an emotional response.

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Fluid Painting by Natalie Muir

Fluid Painting by Natalie Muir

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Resin Artwork by Natalie Muir

Resin Art by Natalie Muir

Resin Art by Natalie Muir

Resin Art by Natalie Muir

Fluid Painting by Natalie Muir

Fluid Painting by Natalie Muir

Fluid Painting by Natalie Muir

Natalie Muir: Etsy | Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Natalie Muir.

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Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
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