Contemporary Acrylic Pouring Artist
Unique Abstract Portraits & Modern Acrylic Art
Close-Up
Showing multiple paint layers, bold colors, and textured surface by artist Raymond Stuwe.
Acrylic Pouring Layers
This close-up photograph reveals the intensity and layered structure of an acrylic pouring artwork by Raymond Stuwe (StuRayArt). The detail captures the richness of the medium, where several layers of liquid acrylic paint have been poured and guided across the canvas.
The image highlights the tactile qualities of the painting: thick textures, glossy surfaces, and the interplay between organic flow and artistic control. Bright neon tones-yellow, green, pink, and black-create a dynamic contrast that emphasizes both movement and depth.
My Artistic Statement
My artistic practice explores the dialogue between fluid chaos and iconic form. Using the rare technique of acrylic pouring, I transform liquid abstraction into expressive portraits of cultural legends such as David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Prince, and John Lennon. Their images embody not only homage but also themes of resistance, transformation, and timeless identity.
The process itself reflects life’s unpredictability: colors flow freely yet are guided into precise figurative detail. This tension between chance and control creates works that capture both likeness and essence-inviting viewers to feel theenergy, fragility, and rebellion of the figures portrayed.
For me, art is both a meditation and a statement of freedom. Each painting is an attempt to connect the past with the present, personal experience with collective memory. Through exhibitions, international art fairs, and museum-quality print editions, my work seeks to resonate with audiences worldwide-offering not just portraits, but mirrors of human spirit and resilience.
– Raymond Stuwe / StuRayArt