See the fantasy
History
In 1996, Adam Ashley began developing a unique artistic technique that he now calls "Fluid Flow".
While designing a tattoo, he created the image of a dancing woman from simple, positive and
negative (black and white) fluid shapes. He further developed this unique style during the next
several years, creating dramatic pieces in a wide variety of themes. Each original
work of art is meticulously drawn by hand by Adam Ashley, using archival ink pens on 80 lb, Bristol Smooth paper.
Once completed, Adam Ashley signs, titles and dates each original work of art.
The name "Fluid Fantasies" was formed to describe the "fluid" nature of the artist's technique and
the "fantastic" imagery that is characteristic of his work.
What makes Fluid Fantasies unique? Seeing the fantasy.
Each Fluid Fantasies piece incorporates a principal from contemporary psychology called "closure".
Closure, is a concept of perceptual organization that explains how humans fill in visual gaps in order
to perceive disconnected parts as a whole. Each Fluid Fantasies piece is comprised of multiple independent
fluid shapes, which when viewed as a whole, create a greater image. In addition, many pieces include
hidden imagery incorporated beneath the primary image, which further inspires the phrase, "Do you see
the fantasy?" Disguise, the piece shown below, is a depiction of a dolphin. However, the secondary
image "disguised" within the dolphin, is a swimming woman. One of the features that makes
Fluid Fantasies artwork unique is that many viewers often don't see the image initially and
enjoy searching to discover the full depth of the fantasy.
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Title: Disguise
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Fluid Fantasies, Inc.
Today, Adam Ashley has completed more than 100 unique pieces, many of which were custom designed based on
the input of Fluid Fantasies customers. Currently, he is developing commissioned pieces for
Fluid Fantasies customers and is accepting proposals for new commissioned work.
Please visit the Commission page to learn more
about how to commission a Fluid Fantasies original work of art. Limited edition Giclee prints are
also available for purchase from the Fluid Fantasies Portfolio.
Thank you again for your interest in Fluid Fantasies and enjoy your visit to FluidFantasies.com.
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