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
When guests walk into a Hawaii Fluid Art location, they’re transported somewhere magical. The franchise’s black walls are donned with vibrant artwork. There are plush couches surrounded by potted plants and tables displaying handmade jewelry. By Brianna Bohn