✨ Acrylic PASTEL Magic ✨ Pearlescent Liquid Puddles + Marble - Acrylic Pour Paintings

I wanted to show you how to create more of a muted or pastel tone to the pearlescent colors to show a different effect and technique.
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▶▶▶More about this Tutorial:
▶ Technique: Puddle Pour and Marble
▶ Canvas size: 20x20 inch
▶ Pouring Medium formula: My paints are mixed with a pouring medium using Floetrol/Owatrol (1:3 Paint: Pouring Medium) with just a dash of water to make it slightly more fluid.
▶ Color Palette:
Amsterdam: Lamp Black (Base)
Amsterdam Pearlescent: Pearl White, Pearl Yellow, Pearl Red, Pearl Blue, Pearl Violet, Pearl Green
▶ Hair dryer: Remington D3010 and always use the cool setting
Time stamps:
There are hints, tips and knowledge sharing throughout the video! So stay tuned throughout to get full advantage of the process and information.
00:03 - Welcome and Color Palette with Concept
00:40 - How Pearlescent paints work
01:00 - Liquid puddle pour
03:29 - A look at the pearl reaction
03:52 - Add the marble and tilt
05:05 - Close up of marble effect
05:20 - Tilt out the paint
08:17 - Close Ups
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[@janmaulMansfield5436]

Hi Mark, I just discovered you about a month ago and am in love with this technique. I always use a black base because it gives the colors just the right amount of shading. I also use pigments once I can see the halo of the color just to give it a different look. Thank you so much Mark, I think you are amazing!!!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! They are so much fun and I know quite a few of us are playing with these at the moment. I only discovered them in January and been experimenting ever since. I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement and support- so thank you so much for being here! Hope you continue to enjoy what you see.

[@deesdavi7592]

Pastel but with a luminous quality. Angelic. Love love love love

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@paintedpiecestudio3967]

I love how you speak and is soothing and keeps me focused on the moment and nothing else. Thank you for that

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that

[@kathyz8203]

Beautiful marbleized effect. This would be a terrific background for a stencil!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

I think so too! Maybe I should…Thank you so much 😊

[@SunKissedKrissy]

Beautiful outcome working with a dried black base. 😍 I’ve noticed that w my pours, as well - less flow without the wet liquid base. Great experiment! The end result reminds me of a lovely opal. ✨💎✨TFS!!👏🏼👏🏼

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@agnesmaillochaud8901]

Mark c'est très intéressant de voir d'autres possibilités avec ces peintures Pearl et c'est très doux. Donc pourquoi pas !! ❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@jmcc1766]

Love the softness of this painting!

[@trishdavison1]

I just wanted to say that I love watching you and your art is beautiful! I paint to help with anxiety and PTSD and most of the time it works 😅 thank you for all you do ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

That’s amazing and thank you for sharing that with me. I appreciate you 🙏🤩

[@kateg6029]

Wow! You have to show us with the varnish on it. This is really beautiful. Reminds me of ink painting with alcohol. Stunning pic

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much - I will, once it’s done I’ll post it here for you to see

[@kateg6029]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Thankyou, I suspect you will be thrilled with it. I have mixed some paints today, will be trying some things out tomorrow

[@carlakoyak1129]

This will be beautiful against a dark wall. Thanks for sharing Mark. I so appreciate your experimentation and expertise

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Carla 😊

[@oldcatlover]

Mark, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I have always gone overboard with my iridescent and metalics. You are teaching me moderation in all things...

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are very welcome and thank you so much for your kind words 😊🙏

[@susanburg118]

OMG Mark…I think this is your best piece ever! You art inspires me so much!!!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@christinepeel8100]

Rainbow clouds! Beautiful

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@angelfromhellshawna]

It's still GORGEOUS!! 💜😍💜😍💜😍💜

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@mystuff1953]

❤❤❤❤ you are always so informative and have encouraged me to get back into my art after a huge loss of my husband, hes been gone for a year this month after a very long battle with throat cancer that metastasized and went to his brain I just want to thank you that's all❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Firstly I’m so so sorry to hear of your loss. You must be devastated and I hope you find some comfort with your art. Just don’t put pressure on yourself and enjoy the process 💜💜💜

[@mariphillipas2083]

I’m so sorry for your loss….

[@mystuff1953]

@@mariphillipas2083 💞

[@pattymullin8515]

It must be mesmerizing to watch the pearlescents develop and come into their own. That was the perfect use for a marble too! Everything came out beautifully, Mark.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Patty. Yes absolutely- I just love watching them transform 😊

[@nancydunston1215]

WOW, MARK, WOW!!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY 💯 BEAUTIFUL!!! ❤❤❤

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

I love this!! This gives such depth & layers to the canvas. I can imagine walking by & being surprised as it changes in the light!! Such fun to experiment & learn. Please post/show when you have completed it. 💖💖💖

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@3dlovely]

Mark, I love the muted tones. It is so soft and calm. I think this one has moved up to my third favorite. I definitely like when you use the marble in your creations. It really makes a difference bringing the colors together. Thank you for showing what happens when you have a dry base. I find it very interesting. Take good care. Denise❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you like it! Thank you so much Denise xx

[@antonietta2874]

This is beautiful. Love the way the paint colors look so soft.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@mariamerigold]

Looks like petrol!! I love it, I've always been mesmerised by puddles of petrol on the road so this is a top tier painting for me!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yes! I know what you mean. Thank you 😊

[@ArtbyDebraRose]

Mark this is so absolutely beautiful. I am going to try this as I have a jar of each one of these mixed already. But, I think once dry I may use a Mandela stencil. I think this makes a gorgeous painting in its own as well. So soft and beautiful. ❤️❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much. I was thinking of embellishing it as I think it makes a cool background for something. Have so much fun and let me know how you get on

[@amandaross-wallis4138]

Love the softer pastel look created in this piece. I keep putting off using my pearlescent paints as I don’t want to waste them. Watching the videos in this series is helping me to choose which technique to use them with. Thank you for your inspirational content and for always replying to my comments. 🌈

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are so welcome and thank you so much for your kind words of support x

[@marlisebruder296]

Mit diesen Pearlfarben ergibt es tolle Muster und Effekte 🤩👏👍🙏❤️🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇭

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rebeccabarnes3324]

Thank You Mark! Very interesting to see the reaction. I really appreciate your continued experimentation !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@hollyhawkes4082]

I love the pastel look. It is beautiful

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Holly 😊

[@paulastrong7571]

Pretty! I like the muted colors.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@daisymay4183]

Nice pastel version of these paints. Got to experiment in order to learn. Wonderful Soft Result. I love how it shimmers in the light. Very Nice Mark😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Daisy 😀

[@LonelyFarmerScythe]

I love your work. With the pearlescent paints, I sometimes wish the development of the colors could be stopped between when the colors start to develop and full development. I like the look of the hint of color on the edges..

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you very much!

[@christy7635]

This is my favorite so far ❤❤❤!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow really?! Thank you 🙏

[@VerartybyLinda]

Yet another stunner Mark. Have you managed to varnish any of this series yet? I bet it really makes them pop, this one will look awesome with varnish I’m sure. I did start to think you were going to run out of paint, well done you for stretching it out.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊 No I haven’t varnished any yet. Big job ahead 😊

[@caobita]

WOOOOOW Mark, I am absolutely stunned. This piece is soooo beautiful. I love how it dried. The colours are so precious. Definitely one of my favourite pieces. Funny part: at the beginning of the video I thought: "Well Mark, you better add enough green to the canvas so that I won't be disappointed." And now look at the end result: great amount of a lovely green 💚 You made my day. Thanks 🖒💖

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Haha 😂 thank you Michaela. There is always room for green 💯 💚💚💚

[@caobita]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt yesssss 💚💚💚🍀

[@Marie-LouiseArt]

The shimmer and hues of colour at the end are gorgeous Mark! What a satisfying outcome. You must be so pleased ❤🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jaicenbaker9349]

BEAUTIFUL… as always!! 🥰

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 🤗

[@PrincessJazmina]

Wow I think this is my favorite one!!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow really? Thank you 😊

[@g8rmomof2]

Everything you do is amazing!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re so kind thank you 😊

[@Daves_drh-acrylic-creations]

I can think of so many ways to apply this idea ❤️ thank you for this experiment ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are so welcome! Have fun and thank you for your support 🙏😊

[@barbmcbride2653]

Thank you, I am loving this Mark! One could create a beautiful, ethereal background for a painting! ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you like it! Thank you 😊

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

Awesome outcome Mark👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️🙂

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you so much 😊

[@suzannefullerton983]

Beautiful Mark!❤❤. Love those paints!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊😊

[@brendawashington206]

I love that you experimented and shared..I really like how different it is😁😘

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@alexandriamonk2345]

ITS SO BEAUTIFUL 😭

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@beckyjenkins197]

Love these colors. Absolutely beautiful

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@beckyjenkins197]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Hi Mark I wanted to show you a photo of a Dutch pour Bloom. But you don’t have anything that I can send a photo of it. On the bottom side, looks like paint spilling down. I don’t know how they did this. Whether sprayed with water or another technique. Just wondering if you possibly know how to do it. It’s a beautiful piece. Thank you!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

@@beckyjenkins197 hi Becky. Send me an email [e-mail] - do you know who the artist is because they might also have a video? Send it over and I can take a look 👀

[@gerripeter484]

So soft and beautiful 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@anncollins3453]

This is gorgeous!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@fernlintner65]

I love the softer color I have always wished to stop before the last stage because they are so very bright love it!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@kriseismark499]

Beautiful, i love seeing when you use the marbel it makes soo lovely pattern, must try that. I have tried but my marbel whas to small....love your videos you make a lot of beautiful things,thank you fore sharing that whith us..👍💙🥰

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoy the videos. Thank you again for all your support

[@eileen.333]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@judymcgrath1566]

So soft and delicate!! Love it!! Thanks Mark for sharing this with us. Have a wonderful day. 😊💖

[@louisec6213]

Stunning !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you!

[@nikkibpainting]

Love the outcome! I'm gonna have to try this!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You should! Thank you 😊

[@georgannmartin-kumm100]

Mark this is wonderful❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@Katsfluidartcreations]

Hi Mark, that’s really interesting 😊 I did a travelling open cup with theses paints with a liquid black base in my last video and I had the same result, muted pastel colours, however when I varnished it brought the colours to life. Lovely piece Mark 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much. So much fun experimenting 😊

[@nunezmelisa]

Super beautiful!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@bonniebarnhart386]

Thanks so much. I’ve wondered how it would work without the black liquid. Now I know.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for your support

[@OnBeingFurnando]

This is beautiful! I love it!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@JanWise-m5e]

Love this Mark!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@victoriacollins4435]

Ohhh wasn’t expecting that ,I’m definitely trying.Ive done a few with the wet black puddles underneath but this is very different.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@CRicharz]

It is stunning

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@julieirmer5365]

I like it! Great experiment!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you!

[@nellyvuyk]

Wow I love it!!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

I'm glad you like it, thank you 😊

[@mywifetheartist]

So beautiful.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@BERNIEARTFLUIDE]

Super👍 très bonne expérience, ces Peintures ne fonctionnent que sur le noir, peut-être tu aurais dû peindre la toile en noir🤔 Bonne journée 🎨🙂

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊 I did paint the canvas black - that was part of the experiment 🙏😊

[@michellebrewster7390]

Hi Mark. I wanted to ask you about the base paint color. I have used black, and the colors come out beautiful. What do you think about a dark blue, or dark green, as the base? Would the light bounce back from something besides black? Thanks for any help you can give me. And thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Hi Michelle, it would if they base was dark. Dark opaque bases are the best 👍🏻

[@nicolacooper8027]

Thanks mark an interesting experiment ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much Nicola 😊

[@pamelar3607]

I Like The Pastel colors. I enjoy seeing whats the end result. So how about adding some gold acrylic to mix? Thanks for the inspiration inspiration!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much - did you see the one I released Monday with gold in?

[@pamelar3607]

Yes I did & i commented to u. But that was a bit different than this one. Love em all !!

[@JosiWeaver-re5wt]

Can’t wait to get started with my pearlescent paints. I wonder if it would work to mix in puddles of with other paint?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Go for it! Just remember the Pearlescent’s need a dark color to go with it to help it change color and pop. And also remember when layering the effect opaque and transparent will have on the effect

[@sharonlee782]

Love this one 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@dianewhitesell2277]

Love this. Have you ever tried using a midnight blue instead of Lamp Black base?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

I’ve not… not yet 😊

[@kathyjohnson1133]

I absolutely LUV THIS. I REALLY LUV the design. Oh wow MARK this is AWESOME. I REALLY REALLY like it. It's REALLY to me anyway Abstract. I know u could sell this piece if u wanted to. GREAT Work Mark. I LUV IT.❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much!

[@lisadumas6422]

There's so many different techniques I've tried with these paints and I still have more mixed up and I'm probably going to pour over that 2 ft by 3 foot 1 that swipe I'm just not doing it. But I love that effect you got you could always do something on top of it I think it's beautiful. And I love pastel.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@michelleryan6002]

Ohhh Looks like opal or moonstone 🖤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Oh yes! Thank you Michelle 😊

[@carlabeel8997]

Hello Mark ☕️ I want to jump in those puddles 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@iulianamantescu1283]

Complimenti 👏👏👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@lieyunnita3633]

NICE SO SOFT !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😋

[@carolineg.5461]

Hello Mark, I love this piece. The colors is so soft. 💗 The color is more delicate. You demonstrated the impact of the wet black paint under the pearlescente paint. It's so interesting. 🤩 Yesterday i see a video on youtube. The guy explain than we can mix those colors you use with other primary and tertiary colors. The video is not for pouring but I believe we could apply it. If you're ever interested in seeing the video, I'll leave you the contact details. (Title is Amsterdam specialities pearl colors: Experience Box) The name of the channel is "Royal Talens" Have good day to you sweet Mark !! 🌈🌈🌈

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Caroline I’ll be sure to check out your recommendation 😊

[@lindawhiteshaman]

I don't understand where the colors came from. Are the different white have color in them

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Pearlescent paints “look” white but when they are mixed with a dark color like black they react and turn into a color - it’s all to do with the transparency and how the light bounces off the background and through the paints too

[@Missy62785]

Needs a super gloss 😮

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yep! I need to varnish soon haha

[@zagarcollinson2615]

What if a liquid black paint was the base for those puddles

[@writartstudio]

Have you tried this result under a black light? I'm wondering 🤔

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

I haven’t…. Hmm… 🙏😊

[@melbobmacias]

Not as vibrant than with the black puddle, but I do love these muted colors!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊