In 2022, Hawaii Fluid Art began franchising and opening locations across the country. With its team of franchisees, Hawaii Fluid Art has been able to share its unique painting experiences with people of all ages and abilities. By Kelsi Trinidad
Husband-and-wife team Jodi and Shahid Mehmood are no strangers to the world of franchising. With a history of working as FranServe consultants while owning a successful Pilates franchise, the couple was looking for a change in their lifestyle. Specifically, they wanted something that’s a bit more family focused. At the time, the couple’s son was 11, and both Jodi and Shahid wanted a franchise opportunity in which he could also participate. By Kelsi Trinidad
Maya Ratcliff was living in Hawaii when she found herself looking for a weekend hobby, and little did she know that this would just be the beginning of her success story in becoming the founder and franchisor of Hawaii Fluid Art. By Cindy Charette
Since 2021, Hawaii Fluid Art has offered an experience unlike any other. Fluid art is unique because it involves pouring colors and tilting the canvas to create a one-of-a-kind piece. The company also offers classes for resin tumblers, glass painting and resin beach scenes. Regardless of which class a customer takes, they’ll leave with so much more than a piece of art. By Shelby Green
Maya Ratcliff was toying with acrylic paints at her home in Hawaii one afternoon in 2020, when she added some water to drying paint bottles and poured it onto paper. By Patty Horansky
For Hawaii Fluid Art Founder Maya Ratcliff, the fluid art form came to her as a happy accident. When the pandemic hit, Ratcliff was looking for a fun hobby to occupy her time, so she signed up for art classes. By Kelsi Trinidad
When Maya Ratcliff began toying with acrylic paints in her garage three years ago, she never dreamed she would soon be the founder of one of the fastest-growing franchises in the U.S. By Patty Horansky
Elva Alcala of Celina, Texas, worked in social services for some 20 years. She enjoyed her career but longed for a business of her own. As a young person, she loved to paint and draw but put aside her art as an adult. When her employer restructured in 2021, Alcala was let go. “I thought it was time for me to do something different and that I really loved,” she said. “I’ve always been interested in the arts.” By Patty Horansky
Hawaii Fluid Art has finally solved the problem that many of us face: what to get the person who has everything. The studio creates an uplifting blend of retail and art studio space, where customers can create something unique and take home a memory that will last a lifetime. By Elice Morgenson
When patrons enter Hawaii Fluid Art, they are immersed in a dazzling art gallery and studio space filled with colorful wall art, handmade goods and the opportunity to create something spectacular. By Elice Morgenson