DREAMY Base with Layered Puddles + Fingers Swipes / Abstract Acrylic Pouring Art Tutorial

[@hottubtimemachine1200]

The marble effect with the colors is magnificent, I always used the end of my paint brush to pull colors but the finger swipe is just as beautiful. You always make beautiful pieces ALWAYS! And when I think there’s no way that’s going to look good you prove me wrong. ❤ to watch you work. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank you so much! What great feedback to receive; thank you 🙏

[@jacquelinestephenson2101]

Lovey Dreamy blues are on the top of my list! Yes more finger swipes !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@ambergoodwinart]

BEAUTIFUL Mark as USUAL!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Amber 🙏🤩

[@CathArtistry]

Beautiful movement in this bluesy piece. The finger swiipe thorugh it really brings out the flow of this. Love it! Dreamy design, Mark 💙

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you very much! 💙

[@3dlovely]

Mark -- wow!! I definitely loved how you finger swiped each puddle. It really made such a difference. I loved the background you created with the one cup with the marble effect. I also like that the end of the finger swipe is now on top. It is such a gorgeous piece. As always, thank you for explaining everything so well. Take good care. Denise ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it Denise, thank you so much for always sharing what you think and for all of your support 🙏🤩

[@carolineg.5461]

i really love the backgrown. I think Is a beautiful piece only with this backgrown with the marble colors. 💙🤍💙 I love the color palette. The finger swipe before you drying the puddle done a beautiful design to your puddle. 🎉 The finger swipe after dutch pour is amazing connection. 💙 Thank you to share this tuto. I love your art and the blue is also my favorite colors. I love the colorfull on my life. My chamber is paint with bright-blue. Like your puddle. 😁 Have a nice day to you Mark!! 😘

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Caroline for always being so supportive 🤩🙏

[@DebbiePagtalonia]

Mark, I really love this technique! This one is stunning! I love it! Please, keep experimenting!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! Will do!

[@hyacinththomas760]

Mark morning thanks for sharing I love it I also love blue ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@antonietta2874]

Beautiful painting!! Love the finger swipe brings so much interest and flow in the painting. Love the color palette.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@carlabeel8997]

What a magnificent pour Mark ❤ Love the background and finger swipes

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much. ☺️

[@SylvieBoisjoliLuc-cd7ke]

Love it realy beautiful ❤❤ the colors wow well done Mark

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Janisel-c4l]

Such a marble-like effect in the base. Beautiful!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@ScamiaMama]

I am in love with the work behind you

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@MargaretKatsouras]

Beautiful,just love the blues…❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Many thanks! 🙏

[@hollyhawkes4082]

Great job. Love the colors and look closely you can see a smiling face.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Holly 💙 Happy Thanksgiving to you 🇺🇸

[@gabiullrich8189]

Wunderschön ist es geworden. Du wirst immer, immer besser. Einfach großartig 🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank you so so much 🤩🤩🤩

[@lyndabuckwright6060]

Gorgeous as always Mark love the colours love the movement love the flow👌💕

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much Lynda 😊

[@lottanilsson6506]

A beautiful painting 😍. Just the base is a masterpiece on its own. The finished composition is very beautiful and a very interesting technique. ♥️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@beckyjenkins197]

This is beautiful mark. I’ve been waiting to see your work all morning. Glad to see this.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Morning! Thank you so much Becky 💙

[@Marie-LouiseArt]

Beautiful design Mark! I must say how much I love your colourful paintings in the background. Just beautiful! The finger swipes brought flow and interest. I love it! You could almost lose yourself in this painting. Happy Friday my friend ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! Happy weekend to you my friend x

[@daisymay4183]

I love the blues. Turned out lovely 😍. Would like to see holiday colors and a beach colors one too. Just a suggestion. Love your art work ‼️❣️😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Great idea!! Thanks Daisy.

[@KelliSmith-mj5hc]

The base is so interesting. Trying that for sure. I would love to see this piece dried, in person. Beautiful. Thank you.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you so much

[@rosaspouringart2328]

love this one , thanks for your teaching 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are so welcome! 🙏 Thank you 🤩

[@eastermajors5385]

Beautiful blues.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏 💙

[@brindavancrafts424]

Love that background - I would have hung that as is!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! I must admit… I nearly stopped with just the background 💙

[@billieaustin3061]

Beautiful!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@AliAli-qu9zz]

Beautiful job ❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊💙

[@lydiasthereva3922]

I like it very mach! So interesting design and impressive result!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you very much! 💙

[@debbieburke6728]

Beautiful! Thankful today for people like you to teach me new techniques! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏 Happy Thanksgiving 💙

[@birutegraziene6283]

Labai grazu,patinka Jusu darbas ir as mokausi is Jusu,aciu❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much that’s great to know 🙏

[@Katsfluidartcreations]

Interesting composition and a lovely blue colour palette 🎨 I love the finger swipes although I’m not brave enough to try it myself 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@wadancraft2015]

That’s so gorgeous 👍👍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@caobita]

Bravo Mark!!! It's absolutely stunning. I love finger swipes and the blues are like fresh cold water. In the right upper corner there is the image of a dog in a distorting mirror. Can you see it, too? Awesome job again 🖒💖

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much as always -hmm I don’t see the dog but I’m grateful to you for sharing what you see.

[@caobita]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt I wish I were close enough to come by to show you. It needs a bit of fantasy, as the shape is distorted 😉

[@beckyjenkins197]

Happy Thanksgiving to you both!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Same to you! Thanks so much

[@nicolacooper8027]

Lovely mark

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Nicola 💙🙏

[@joannedwy7100]

Beautiful!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@gerripeter484]

Very pretty 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@nadinedavies6746]

❤ Love ❤ Love ❤ It x

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@EpiphanyCreations]

This is so great Mark, I just love all the blues together with the black. It's gorgeous!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@CRicharz]

Gorgeous

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@pamelar3607]

I'm a big fan of the blues as well. I loved the idea of not mixing the blue & white just a little for the base. I've the Base just as it was. But all of it turned out Beautiful!!! Happy Thanksgiving Mark.

[@jblakesalon]

I really love it Mark it's very different and exciting, I love your work!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks for sharing! I appreciate you watching

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@andreacarr909]

I might be prejudice because I love blacks and blues so I love this piece. I'm working on coasters now with black and blues but added red tone because I thought it would be too dark. When I look at your creation, it's really beautiful just with two colors! Also, really nice effects with the finger swipes!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment and words. Your coasters sound great 😊

[@ramonaklassen9280]

This turned out quite nice Mark. I would have liked to see more of the negative space though. Looks like the little bit of green didnt show up either. Oh well. But the blues are beatiful. Those finger swipes seem to add a dimention that brings the piece to life. Well done. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩 Happy Thanksgiving

[@OnBeingFurnando]

This is so pretty! I love the colors together. What would happen if you did the same technique but used pearlescent paints🤔

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏 I kind of did with the flower bouquet I did in the pearlescent paints - did you see it?

[@OnBeingFurnando]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt I watch pretty much everything you do, but I will go back and watch it. I still haven't gotten the pearlescent paints, but I need to. I have been having a lot of fun with iridescent paint though!

[@lilioprea935]

Hi, there, @Mark! It's soo interesting and inspiring! I was thinking how would it look in yellow, organge, dark red and white, the same composition, it is a suggestion :) Love it!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Lili 💛🧡❤️🤍

[@lorishaw8116]

This is so awesome and moody. When you are doing your finger swipes, do you go all the way down to the canvas?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Lori - not quite, I literally allow the finger to float 🤩

[@Patricia-p5k6y]

Love Blue,and all your work. Ive actually been looking for a video you did embellishing of a skyline of a city, mixed media of a picture and you did a flow on it. Do you by any chance know what video number it js ? PLEASE HELP , I want to do something similar to that for school. THANK YOU, im a huge fan of allyour work and love that you share and teach with such joy and love for art.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m not even sure I remember the video you’re referring to… I don’t remember doing a city skyline or embellishment I’m afraid. Was it defo me?! Sorry I couldn’t help x

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

It wasn’t the community piece I did with handprints round was it?

[@lenkasimonidesova9100]

Děkuji za ČEŠTINU. Lenka ČR příbram

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@agnesmaillochaud8901]

Hello Mark Je suis une fan du bleu et de toutes sortes de bleus. Alors bravo et j'adore l'idée d'utiliser un doigt car on ressent encore mieux les choses dans son corps et dans son cœur 😁 ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👏👏👏👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Agnes. Just creating and being in the moment is so helpful to connect with the creation itself 💙

[@julieirmer5365]

I love blue, but I wanted a hint of white in the puddle blow out. Just me!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏 💙

[@billieaustin3061]

What is your rule of thumb in calculating how much paint is needed for a canvas?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

I don’t 🤩 I make batches up and just eye ball it but if you do want to calculate how much paint you need Olga Soby has a calculator on her site 👍🏻

[@AliAli-qu9zz]

Hi 🌹❤🌹

[@marlisebruder296]

Lässig schade das Türkis ist untergegangen👍👏❤️🙏🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇭🫶