My Story

Rachael Ann Furuta

Founder and Creator of Art Rayz

Multimedia
Fluid Artist

I specialize in acrylic pouring. I pour paint onto canvas, wood, and other flat and three dimensional surfaces. Pouring paint is a complicated and tedious art form. It takes a few trial and errors to get it right. The more you experiment, the more enjoyable pouring paint becomes. When you know how to use your tools, pouring paint turns into a meditative process.
Every fluid artist works differently, and there are many ways to mix and pour. The pour is always unknown. Each one turns out unique. Original pours are one-of-a-kind works. You cannot plan what your pour will look like. You can only choose your color palette and how you want to pour and tilt.
Painting this way taught me a lot about patience and the acceptance of the unknown. This art form can connect you to the present moment. Your skill is not based on planning. It’s based on your ability to improvise and go with the flow. Alive are those who live in the present.

Owner, Creator and Operator

BFA in Visual Communications Design
Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York

Skills Fine Art, Fluid Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Branding, Photo Editing, Event Coordination, Art Education, Visual Communication, Sales, Vending, Art Entertainment, Resin Finishes, Faux Finishes, Custom Matting and Framing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Meet our team

Makoto Furuta

Makoto Furuta is our Events Manager and Lead Product Designer

BFA in Industrial Design and a Sustainability Minor
Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York

Skills Woodworking, Metalworking, Product Design, Sculpture, Sanding, Finishing, Origami, Ceramics, Lighting Design, Part Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Shipping, Transportation, Installation, Layout Management