Texture Blending & Movement - Creating Depth and Layers into a piece

[@dixicup702]

Love what you did here. The blended colors and texture just makes this piece pop.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sallymccornack2800]

I love the texture in this. Really makes the metallics shine

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Sally 😊

[@janerexroad2498]

That's very different and I love it! I think I'm going to try it!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Jane! Yay! Go for it, it’s the biggest compliment when someone watches something you’ve done and they want to try it themselves. Have fun xx

[@lydiasthereva3922]

It so original and elegant artwork.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Lydia 😊🙏

[@rth5911]

I like the idea, brighter colours may have looked nicer, but l still like the resulta👍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mamadulas6578]

Very cool 😎 And I really like the colors 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Mama Dulas 💜 Hope you’re well xx

[@emilyflotilla931]

Interesting process! Thanks for sharing. I like the texture!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re very welcome. Thank you so watching 💜

[@PunmasterSTP]

I really like the unique workflow, as well as the finished product! Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 👍🏻

[@PunmasterSTP]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Hey you're most welcome!

[@marylyndurie8157]

I’m rushing to find my balloons. This is my favorite technique using balloons I’ve seen! Brilliant!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Have fun! Yay! Thank you 🤩

[@ramonaklassen9280]

Love love love this! I've done a few like this but never turned out. You did well on the colors and technique. Not to much and not to little. It's very unique and beautiful.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Ramona - it was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it 😊👍🏻

[@ManonPetitArt]

Hey Mark , that was a very interesting video on textures and the final results were stunning my friend . Thanks for sharing . Big Hugzzz 😍😍😘😘💕💕

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Manon. So happy you enjoyed this one xx

[@charlenehatter5058]

Oh my goodness, this technique is so cool. I’m so happy I found your channel.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Awesome! Thank you for finding me and welcome. Hope you enjoy what you see 😊

[@lisawilson3360]

Fan freaking tastic I am so sick of the same old same old on KZbin and you broke the mold you went through the ceiling I love it

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank you so much Lisa! Do you think I should do more like this next year? 😊

[@jmkirkmk]

Love it Mark! I love playing with different tools and techniques! You did an outstanding job on this one!!❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Jeannie - really appreciate your feedback 🙏😊

[@joanabraham2780]

This one is a new technique for me that I’ve been dying to try. You tutorial is SO helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Joan! Makes me smiling knowing my videos help 😊

[@sherridd]

You amazingly creative! I so enjoy watching and learning your videos

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@AmysAcrylicArtistry]

Mark! Wow!!! Loving the texture in this!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Amy, really appreciate you watching 😊

[@VerartybyLinda]

Wow, this is great, I love how everything blended so well, very nice.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Linda 👍🏻😊

[@lotteliese5689]

Great, elegant and very very beautyful 🌈 Thanks a lot for sharing your arts, your talent, your techniques. For me your tutorials are always very instructive and educational. You explain very well and it is a pleasure to see the beautiful results that provide a lot of inspiration and motivation. Love to watch your videos. Best wishes for you 🪷

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

My pleasure 😊 and thank you so much for your support 🌸

[@ladygwarth]

I love that Mark, the texture works really well with the colours.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much Lesley 😊

[@debbiebraun1773]

Oh WOW Mark! This is incredible!!! It's just amazing how you created such depth with what looks like a relatively easy technique,or you make it look easy😄thank you for sharing this it's truly inspiring 💜💜🎨

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank YOU so much Debbie for such lovely feedback - your support and encouragement is always appreciated xx

[@michgo4226]

Oh my goodness where have you been for the last 4 months. Very much needed to see more creativity besides just pours

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank you so much!! Glad you found me!

[@karinliebtschokolade8157]

I L O V E this video! Thank you for this wonderful advice, I'll definitly try 😍👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍀

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are so welcome, thank you Karin 😊

[@rosannahutson9757]

I love textured pieces and this one is lovely ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Rosanna 🌟

[@corinnebetts5772]

A-MA-ZING !!!!👍🏻👏👏👏👏👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@diannephillips5104]

This is sooo cool Mark and the colours are amazing.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Dianne - hope you’re well xx

[@bozenabakiera4954]

Wow, very interesting... I love such challenges,,👍👍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤗

[@6736ganderjlo]

That turned out really cool. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are so welcome. Thank you for the lovely feedback 😊👍🏻

[@michellesallerson8201]

Love this Mark. You are a wonderful artist.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Michelle. Wow that means a lot 🙏

[@Kathy-Carr]

Very pretty and unique (to me)! Gives me an idea or two. Thank you Mark!! 🌺👋

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re very welcome, how exciting. Thank you so much 😊

[@jaderene]

This was super cool!!!!🤯🤍💕❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@agatawysoka2626]

Świetny obraz, bardzo cenię Twoja kreatywność.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@patriciagist8296]

I'm definitely going to try this,I love it,absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing I learn alot from you.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Patricia, that means a lot. Have fun experimenting and hope you do give it a go 👍🏻😊

[@demetajbarrington]

Totally love ❤this 😊

[@justjoie2]

Beautiful 🙌🏻. Love the detail!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@annwhite5700]

I love love it!!!!!! Just beautiful 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!!

[@msudawgma]

Pretty neat Mark, makes me think of the 20's.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 👍🏻

[@annettewikstromartesdeanne5765]

Love this! 🆒😎😎😎😎

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nancyferrell-c1f]

Looks good, I like that technique

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks 👍

[@lisagerring7909]

Just loved the process!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Lisa 😊

[@SamanthaHoward-j9u]

A great piece and something a bit different for you. I’ve been experimenting with modelling paste and sand texture and I’m finding it really enjoyable 😁

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Sounds great! I really want to add sand 🤩

[@SamanthaHoward-j9u]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt I got a tube of Pebeo white sand texture gel and can recommend it 👍🏼 very reasonable off Amazon was about £6 for a large tube.

[@lydiaveldhuizen3157]

Its your creation I thougth and it a No for me, but then after finishing its stunning beautifull. 😂❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀 Yay!

[@elizabethmichaels2071]

Wow. Very Cool!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks! 😊

[@margareterickson2361]

Love this…great job.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Margaret 😊

[@silviaberes5638]

Love it!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@josiecapps2555]

Really love this..thank you 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@loukyb]

Love it 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@nikkibpainting]

Very cool!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@caobita]

To be honest, when you started using the balloon, I said "Oh nooooo!!!" because I liked the way it looked before and then it got "ruined" 😅 Anyways, the end result is a beautiful abstract piece of artwork. Good job, Mark🖒💕 The only thing I don't like about it is that it reminds me of a big pile of tangled rabbit fence and how much work it would be to untangle it 😂

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Michaela - I always look forward to your interpretation 😊😂😎

[@caobita]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt 😁

[@marybarton5651]

Wow...I really like this

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Mary 😊

[@marybarton5651]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt you are welcome...love your work. I am learning something new about pour painting every time I see one of your videos. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rosaliestrampel8990]

Very nice

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@meganconnell-cox6425]

/hey stranger!!! Been a long time eh? LOL You are SO DANG CREATIVE!!! not sure where you got this idea....if it's just your mind or if you saw something that inspired you.....but I love this!!!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Hey Megan thanks so much. I’ve been playing around with some ideas so thought I’d just share this one on how I sometimes blend and get texture 👍🏻 Have fun trying it 😊

[@mariehaeck3649]

WoW très beau 👍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@meganconnell-cox6425]

Mark, I have not done a painting in several months....I got into some other things, making homemade crafts, macrame, calligraphy stuff....I have NOT been inspired to paint.....................YOU, SIR, HAVE DEFINITELY ADJUSTED MY SAILS OF CHANGING INSPIRATIONAL WIND BLOWAGE....LOL...i thank you for this! I cannot wait to try this. (I can go back and watch it again, but in case you see this and answer me FIRST: were ALL of your colors metallics? and which video of yours is your ratios video? it seems like it was forever ago, so if you happen to know the video #, I am gonna need a refresher!!!!😁 Thank you in advance, and keep up the incredible, creative flow!!! Have a great day tomorrow!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much! My link to how I mix my paints are all in the description box in the video. Hope that helps 👍🏻 and have lots of fun creating 😊😊😊

[@meganconnell-cox6425]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Thank you! I knew they were somewhere available to everyone who watches your stuff....like I said, it has been long enough that I forgot...thanks again! I would love to show you the signs I have made for my yard sale I will be having this coming Saturday.....not originals, I can't take that credit, but the artwork, that's all me. Thank Goodness for sites like Pinterest! These are definitely gonna catch someone's eye/attention! I am going to go to your page....look for your email; on second thought, You might still be in my contacts (cuz we have already emailed each other before, haven't we? LOL...I am getting old, too, so my memory is not what it used to be! Talk later!!)

[@sylvia-3827]

I loved your piece more before you’re blended it with the ballon, but anyhow it’s beautiful Mark

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Oh thank you! Appreciate your feedback 😊

[@maureenbuxton1752]

Wow. Mark go to town....... Different.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Maureen 😊💜😊

[@3dlovely]

Love it! I never saw anything like it and really enjoyed watching it being created. What are those little plastic things called? I wanted to look for them on Amazon, but didn't even know what to start to type in. You need an Amazon store so we can purchase through you! As always, take good care and thank you for sharing your talent.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you as always Denise. So I picked these up in a DIY store and a Cake Shop. Some are tools to decorate cakes and some are used to grout tiles or wall adhesive. If you look for a grouter you should start to find them. I expect they sell them in $ stores as they sell them in £ stores in the UK too 👍🏻

[@3dlovely]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Thank you. I am definitely going to check out the dollar store first. You are so creative!!

[@lilioprea935]

Hi, there, Mark! Suuuper smart and interesting idea/technique! I love the result and I think in reality is muuuch more amazing! Where did you buy that tool making stripes or how is it called? Thank you for your marvelous inspiring ideas!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Hey! You’re very welcome. They sell them in cake shops (it moulds icing) and DIY shops for grouting tiles xx

[@ellau2766]

❤

[@sherylmadison5593]

This piece is great. I loved it before you blended it with the balloon as well as the end piece.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 😊