Dustpan Pour Experiment - Acrylic Fluid Art - inspired by BR Turner Art

[@julieirmer5365]

So glad you went back and put more paint on with dust pan a second time. It really made it interesting.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you!

[@willyguliker4697]

Love the vibrant colors.Turned out nice.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Willy 👍🏻

[@lavaunnelson4259]

YES ! absolutely gorgeous !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you!!

[@Kathy-Carr]

I see a little birdie! Very vibrant - I need to try this!! Thank you, Mark!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Kathy 💜💜

[@kellieedwards7295]

i was just about to comment that i love the swan face and neck

[@carlakoyak1129]

Wow. What fun. Turned out Fabulous

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Carla 💜

[@CRicharz]

Wow, that looked fun. I tried a bloom and stretch today. I love all the colors

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ramonaklassen9280]

Love the colors Mark! Wow!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bevwalters3473]

Wow love this. Very out there 👍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Bev 💜

[@dalefrank5543]

That was so sweet! I was nervous! But its cool.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you 🤩

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

Hi Mark very interesting abstract pouring experiment. The color combination you have chosen is very vibrant.👏👍🏼👨🏻‍🎨

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your feedback and support

[@jacquelinestephenson2101]

What fun! Reminds me of the ‘60s mod paintings with a twist

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Jacqueline 😊

[@sheilaroberts6560]

Oh my goodness that's so awesome! I need to buy a spare dustpan! I'm inspired!❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much and yay it’s great when you can inspire other artists to try this out. Have fun!

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Very cool..loved watching you use the dustpan shovel.. Icecream would have been great while viewing.. I'm in Australia but my son lives in the UK.. Great job 👍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Cheryl 🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@njow7586]

I’ve used these paint quite a lot and they do flow a little better with a dash of water. Great piece mark 👍🏽

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kimbristow7861]

Brilliant 👏 👏 love it Mark. 😀 you did get a little paint on you !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yes I did 😂😂😂

[@tuncayorucartteacher4407]

Your work is great Congratulations

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much that is really kind of you to say 😊

[@janerexroad2498]

That was fun! 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Jane, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

Super cool Mark!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Julia 😊

[@miasworld9405]

Thanks mark i loved these happy colours and vibes and a great result Well done xxx

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you as always for the lovely feedback xx

[@cherjones1717]

Love it!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Cher 👏🏻👏🏻

[@barbaraskinner4924]

This reminded me of 1930sstyle of abstract artwork. You were very brave to use all those colours, can't wait to see you do similar work xx

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Barbara, I’m going to give this another go and make my paint slightly more fluid

[@catherineandrews4755]

Great to try something different. You rocked this Mark as always. X 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Catherine 💜💜

[@DominikScherl]

I prefer your more organic Styles over these ones :) but very vibrant and good to watch !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Dominik 💙

[@perpetuasantossilva8593]

For sure you had some fun, it looks like you did 😀! You are brave! New technique, new brand, new colours. I enjoyed watching the process and the results are very interesting. Love that electric blue line across the canvas. Very beautiful. Well done Mark! 👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so so much for your lovely words of support and encouragement- really appreciated 👏🏻👍🏻

[@leanneward5244]

It’s pretty 🥰👍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Leanne 😊

[@gilliankennedy3610]

Hi Mark!!! So I'm in Northern Ireland and I use the x4 which is thicker so you don't need to use as much but I love it. I certainly take my hat off to you for your piece it turned out brilliant!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Hey Gillian! Hello to you in NI, always nice to meet people “closer” to home. Thank you for your encouragement and support

[@Karen-dq2pn]

That is one hec of a great first go ….smarty bum lol 🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

😂😂 thank you 🙏

[@saundrawilson3950]

Mark this painting came out beautiful. I think it’s one of your best paintings that you’ve done I love it love it love it love it. Happy holidays to you and your husband

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so so much. And thank you for your unending encouragement and support- it really means a lot. Happy Holidays to you 💜

[@williamtorain260]

That's cool I do art work like that also but not with a dust pan yet

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Give it a go. So much fun 🤩

[@AmaterianAngel]

I loved how it looked after the first pour and tilting. Then you grabbed the dustpan again and wow it just evolved so much! Do the better quality paints crack less even when they are thick on the canvas? I think it might be some of the cheaper paints I'm using. Have really enjoyed doing some of those open Dutch pours, but they all seem to be cracking on me. P.S. Yes to Ice Cream!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Amy. There could be various reasons you’re getting cracking, let me help: 1) paint quality - if you water the paint down too much say for a Dutch pour, if you’re not using a quality paint the binder in the paint may break down. Good quality acrylic paints do allow you to water down quite a bit more than craft paints 2) if the paint is thick on the canvas and not a consistent layer on the canvas then when it dries it will dry at different rates and cause cracking 3) the temperature in the room your painting is in is not a consistent temperature hot/cold/warm changes can create the cracks too 4) cracks might appear if you have an oil on the canvas (if you’ve handled the canvas quite a lot your natural oil (hands) might have transferred onto the canvas Hope that helps 😊😊😊

[@AmaterianAngel]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Thank you! So much more to learn ^_^

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

@@AmaterianAngel yes but you will and it will be worth it as you progress along your creative journey 👍🏻

[@AmaterianAngel]

​@@MarkJRatcliffeArt A journey my hubby is forced to endure. "Where's the dish brush?" "What are you doing with that squeegee???" and now "What do you need the dustpan for?..."

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

@@AmaterianAngel 😂😂

[@VerartybyLinda]

I’m so pleased it’s not just me who has background noise going on, if it’s not the dogs barking, it’s my son shouting at his computer!! 🤣 I loved these colours, do you know what the paints are mixed with Mark? I loved that blue, really stunning. 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Linda, they are ready mixed paints I was using/testing so not sure what their ingredients are (not listed on the label). I added a little water so some of them to create greater flow but could have added a lot more. Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement 💜

[@lindamckendree2991]

I like this, Mark. You did a really nice job! The colors are great. The piece reminds of the Avengers. Strong colors and powerful. Just need to pop an Avenger on it!😅 I think dust pan pours can be tricky and you nailed it! Be well.❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Linda. That’s really kind of you 😊😊

[@bozenabakiera4954]

Good morning, can you tell me what company they are. these paints? They are beautiful. Maybe I can buy it in Poland?😀 Greetings from Warsaw.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you. They are called X2 Free Flow Acrylic - I purchased them online in the UK from Amazon

[@bozenabakiera4954]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArtThanks, I can see that with the help of someone I will eventually have to go through these procedures and register with Amazon. Maybe I will be able to create unusual abstractions for my grandchildren. Have a good day Marek...😊

[@pauldejesus9644]

very nice

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@pauldejesus9644]

did you mix the colors first or is that straight out of the jar

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

This piece was out of a jar as I was testing paints I’d never used but I mix all my own now 👍🏻

[@bozenabakiera4954]

I translate it through a translator but I hope that my words of delight with colors and consistency will be well translated... There was a moment when you had to stop spilling, but I don't think you heard me 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate you translating. 💜🙏💜

[@bozenabakiera4954]

hello, I made beautiful colors and exaggerated in expanding the scoop came out prettier than the picture next time I will do everything differently😂. I'll just let the paint flow by itself and do nothing else😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Sounds great! 🤩😊

[@kimbristow7861]

I was telling you marble!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

😊💙

[@jenniepierce2977]

Thick paint I think

[@brujita1712]

I wanted you to stop at 11:50 😅

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

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