Window into Outer Space - Rainbow Style - with a SURPRISE addition! Abstract Acrylic Fluid Art

I wanted to create a window effect and I did a mandala in the middle. This is so different! This creation uses various techniques and it's all just using paint and water.
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Today's Tutorial Information:
▶ Technique: Dutch Pour
▶ Pouring Medium formula: My paints are mixed with just water! Yes that's right... only a paint and water mixture. It's a 1:1 ratio - and I can do that because I'm using good quality paints with a good binder.
▶ Color Palette:
Amsterdam - pyrrole red, vermillion, nickel titan yellow, permanent green deep, brilliant blue, ultramarine violet. titanium white, lamp black.
Daler Rowney: Indigo
For the mandala I use a gloss gel by Pebeo.
▶ Hair dryer: When I use a hair dryer I use the Remington D3010 and always use the cool setting and the lowest blow speed.
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.
00:01 - Welcome and Concept
00:46 - Color Palette and canvas size
01:30 - Getting the base color down
01:56 - Layering the paint for the window effect
03:22 - Blowing out the paint
04:30 - Adding some more color
06:44 - Close up before mandala
07:13 - Mandala Art Stencil
08:45 - Close Ups
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Mark
#mandala #acrylicpainting #space

[@judymcgrath1566]

Turned out beautiful Mark! Awesome!! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week Mark.😊💖🌈

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! You too Judy 🤩

[@maryvariola]

I was trying to figure out what I could create for my son 38 and gay. This is it. Thank you Mark . ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re so welcome! 😉

[@janetkendel2086]

I was skeptical at first, but adding the second layer of black and colors made such a HUGE difference! And putting that Mandela in the center......I am in love with it! Thank you and have a beautiful day. ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Janet 🤩

[@daisymay4183]

This is so beautiful. I love the little colorful spots of color. Makes it look like space. The Mandela in the niddle turned out perfect.😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@sylviabraddyart]

Mark, I love this one! It's like light dispursing through a stained glass window.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Oh I love that interpretation thank you 🙏

[@kathyz8203]

This would be beautiful with the Amsterdam pearl colors as well!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Ohhh yes! It’s sure would 🤩🤩🤩

[@CRicharz]

Oh Mark, that is just so beautiful

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Charlotte 🤩

[@AcrylicArtByBeauxandAnn]

I LOVE this! I might give this a try or two, one for my daughter and one for either her friend or my mother-in-law. Thank you Mark for creating beautiful artwork and much inspiration.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words 🤩

[@AcrylicArtByBeauxandAnn]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt You are very welcome 😊

[@cindybrienze8723]

The background is amazing! The mandala just pulls it all together. Beautiful piece Mark

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Cindy 🤩

[@rebeccabarnes3324]

Mark this is so beautiful !! The Mandela brings life throughout the piece. I love it and I love the rainbow colors ! Thank you for sharing this 🙏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are so welcome 🙏 thank you so much

[@joannedwy7100]

Beautiful, Mark!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you like it!

[@willreid3]

Very stunning, loving the stencil in the center and really made it pop !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lavaunnelson4259]

❤ Love the mandela in the middle🎉🎉🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@MaddyT54321]

Beautiful ❤. Love how the mandala turned out too xx

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@tynitahaines4012]

I'm really enjoying this rainbow 🌈 series. And I'm learning so much. Beautifully done.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you 🙏

[@caroletyson9103]

Amazing beyond description! Loved your entire process!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay!! Thank you Carole 🤩🙏

[@louisewest5431]

Absolutely beautiful. well done and thank you for sharing with us.x

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re so welcome! Thank you 🤩

[@estellegoodnight6338]

WOW!! This turned out much different than I expected. It's beautiful! I love the background and the stencil is awesome.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!☺️

[@caobita]

Mark, I can't find any words worthy enough to give you credits for this incredibly amazing piece!!!!! It's absolutely perfect, gives me American Natives vibes and it's touching my soul in a special way. This piece somehow is magical, I don't know how to describe it, but it feels like it's emitting lots of positive energy and looking at it makes me feel calm and relaxed on one hand, but excited / "fully charged" on the other hand. Absolutely gorgeous!!!! This is my new favourite painting. Great job and thanks for sharing 🖒💖

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Michaela! Wow it’s great when you can connect so much with a piece. Thanks so much for sharing what you feel 🤩

[@caobita]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt it made my day to watch you create this wonderful piece of art 💚

[@maureenreid-cunningham900]

You say you don't know how to describe it, but I think you described it beautifully. Often, we don't see our own gifts and abilities clearly. It's likely that you're better than you think you are. 😊

[@caobita]

@@maureenreid-cunningham900 thank you so much! I sometimes struggle with putting my feelings or view into words in a way that everyone gets what I mean, especially when it's not in German, my native language. Apparently, I did a better job than I thought this time 😊

[@LMAbstractArt]

Absolutely stunning. Thank you for taking us through the entire process. ❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You are so welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one 🤩

[@theroch2805]

Wow I love the finished piece Mark but my favourite bit is the outer waves of colours absolutely stunning

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@hollyhawkes4082]

It turned out awesome. I love this kind of painting. You have given me ideas

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀 Yay to the ideas. I can’t wait to see what you create 😉

[@hmmmmidk]

Love the man Dada! Awesome dude! Thank you!

[@user-hg4ic7vs1x]

Oh, Mark, this is brilliant!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay! Thank you 🤩

[@jennibeans8032]

It’s so calming to watch you create your art!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@jacquelinestephenson2101]

Wow, you have totally outdone yourself this time. This is gorgeous.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!☺️

[@savannahandsissysmom]

That mandela MADE it!!!! I love it!!!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@maryannebanich5133]

Love it! The mandala was an exquisite touch!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩 thank you

[@susanasilva2737]

Wow. Didn't see that coming. Love mandalas ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@beckyjenkins197]

I really love using the stencil. Makes the painting a great piece. Love the background too.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! The background was amazing when I was creating it. I’ll take some more pictures and share too

[@3dlovely]

Mark -- I have to say I liked each stage of the creation; however, when you added the mandala, you definitely made it a huge wow! What a beautiful piece of art. Thank you for sharing each step along the way. It is always appreciated. Take good care. Denise ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow, thank you Denise! 🤩🤩🤩

[@user-rx8jr6fy5h]

Holy wow! That is amazing looking

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you!!! 🤩

[@ramonaklassen9280]

Wow! Mark, this turned out great. I love it.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much!

[@antonietta2874]

Beautiful piece! Love the mandala.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay! Thank you 🤩

[@jeanniedorsey6772]

Love your embelishment idea. This turned out amazing! The colors are exceptional!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you like it! Thank you 🙏

[@pamelar3607]

Wow !! How Beautiful !! Loved yr creativity on this one.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@lydiasthereva3922]

The piece turned out interesting, original and mistical! ❤️💙💛💜🌹

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that feedback 🙏

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

Love love love love!!! The stencil really brings outs the rainbow colors!! Just fantastic. I love doing stencils… that one little step can make such huge difference.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! I just thought it needed something extra to help the piece come together 🤩

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Really beautiful Mark..I loved it before the Mandal as well. Reminded me of a fiery sunflower.. So happy that your idea came to fruition and enhanced beautifully the painting.. well done.. always a lovely watch. Thankyou ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Cheryl ☺️🙏🤩

[@pattymccord2537]

That is really really pretty

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@michelegooding3432]

Beautiful! Love watching your videos!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Michele, I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@shirleyoates4584]

Fantastic Mark 🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you 🤩

[@sarahbredow5325]

I absolutely ❤this piece & your videos are like therapy for me ! I can really tune in to your kind guidance & zone out of the recent crap ive been going through over the last month , so thank you

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback and hope Things start to get a bit easier xx

[@pamelahardy4915]

Love this like most of all your paintings ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow really? I think there is one in this series that tops this one so let’s see if you change your mind 🤩🤩🤩

[@dianeh2420]

Love this Mark❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩 thank you 🤩

[@nannermakuk]

As always, this is amazing!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you think so! Thank you kindly 🤩

[@SylvieBoisjoliLuc-cd7ke]

Wow very beautiful ,and very nice work Mark ❤😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@carlabeel8997]

Oh my Mark this is cool 😎 What a splendid idea! I’m gonna put stencils on my wish list ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Go for it! As with all fluid art, it’s addictive isn’t it! Haha

[@heatherdeavalon]

Rainbow fire! ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩

[@nancypeterson7708]

Genius as always👏👏👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀 you’re too kind!

[@ScamiaMama]

Beautiful! Love your videos.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@Lee-Anne-ow3uo]

Totally lovely 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@Sun01-mv2qx]

Mega painting, gosh you are inventive and naurally talented, a joy to watch as always ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@CraftyChickenMom]

Oh my gosh this is beautiful! At first I was like what I can’t see the colors!!!! But then when you brought us in for the close up I could see !!!! The mandella add is pretty dang cool Too ! 💕💕🐣

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay! Thanks so much 🤩

[@debiblakeborough1317]

Hello from Australia. I have been enjoying your videos for a while now and I really enjoy watching your creations.... I have only been pouring etc for four years and when it comes to some techniques I am still on learners plates😊 You have inspired me with thinking outside the box, thank you. Cheers Debi❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! Love Australia such a beautiful country 🤩

[@huhanarare4933]

Just soo beautiful

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@sandranaylor536]

Gorgeous again 😊. Dr. Who vibes 👍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

😊 thank you

[@Lee-Anne-ow3uo]

Amazing work, thank you 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you too!

[@shawnalley3054]

Love it. So inspiring as always.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much!

[@gerripeter484]

Very pretty 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@lyndabuckwright6060]

Beautiful 💕

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@andystocks3252]

That’s a cracking piece mate!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much Andy 🤩

[@lindamckendree2991]

This is very pretty, Mark! I thought it was pretty cool w/o the Mandela too❤️ Nice job!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much! 🤩🤩🤩

[@vickicerda8038]

That's really cool

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@juttakolar259]

Oh!!! Echt schön 😃 🙋 🌺 👌 Grüße von Jutta aus Bayern 👏 👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@bonniemorris8704]

Love this❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay! Thank you 🤩

[@carolineg.5461]

Bonjour Mark!! 🤩 Je dois faire un mandala comme ça!! Un Rainbow-Mandala 😄🌈 Cette toile est unique et magnifique. 💯 Ton thème est comme une fenêtre sur l'univers ou l'espace! 🥰 Je dois te dire que depuis que tu as commencé ta série avec les couleurs de l'arc-en-ciel, j'ai quelqu'un qui est très cher à ton coeur et qui se trouve tout prêt de moi. 😇 Depuis plusieurs jours elle me demande de t'écrire... Ton amie Suzanne. 💚 Elle m'a fait me rappeller que tu avais fait un arc-en-ciel en son honneur en 2023 vers le 1 mars. Aujourd'hui presqu'un an après ce vidéo, tu nous présente une série arc-en-ciel. 🌈🥰 Elle désire te dire au travers moi 😇 que tu lui manque beaucoup. Vos conversations, votre complicité, vos rires, les découvertes que vous avez faites ensemble au fil du temps,... lui manque. 💖 Elle voudrait avoir la chance de te parler à nouveau et de te serrer dans ses bras. Elle sait que tu désirerais la même chose qu'elle. Elle sait qu'elle te manque beaucoup par moment et qu'elle est heureuse que la douleur s'estompe graduellement en toi pour laisser plus de place aux doux souvenirs que vous avez partagé pendant 35 ans. Elle te dit "je t'aime Mark mon ami si précieux". 💞 Malgré que tu lui manques, elle va beaucoup mieux de jour en jour. Elle dit aussi qu'elle pense à toi et vient souvent te voir surtout quand tu es créatif et que tu fais de l'art. Elle aime encore cette partie de toi qui créer de magnifiques oeuvres. Elle repart maintenant et te dit aurevoir Mark!!! 😍😇🤩 C'est maintenant moi, Caroline qui s'adresse à toi. Il y a presqu'un an je t'ai fait un message de la part de ton amie. Je commençais à écouter ta chaine. Je me rappelle que tu m'avais remercié parce que tu avais besoin de lire ce que je t'avais écrit de sa part. 🙏 Et c'est pour cette raison que je l'ai refait maintenant pour toi et elle. Je termine en te disant que j'ai peint vendredi soir passée et je me demandais pourquoi j'avais l'impression que tu étais dans mon champs énergétique. 🤔 ☺️ Je ressentais ton énergie et je fesais pleins de gestes que tu fais normalement dans tes vidéo. C'était comme si tu étais là avec moi. Puis en me couchant c'est là que je me suis souvenue de l'arc-en-ciel fait pour ton amie. Je me demandais pourquoi je pensais à ça soudainement!! 🤷‍♀️ Puis quelques jours après voilà que j'entendais des paroles et un texte se composer dans ma tête qui était pour toi. Alors j'ai su pourquoi je m'étais souvenue de ce vidéo particulier et je savais que c'était ton amie qui avait envie de communiquer avec toi. J'ai accepté de le faire se soir parce que tu es un être vraiment spécial Mark!! 🥰 Alors voilà un message bien spécial juste pour toi cher Mark!!! ❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Hi Caroline! Thank you for your kind words about my work; it’s always very much appreciated and I also value your kind support. Thank you also for taking time to pass on a message from Suzanne- that was very thoughtful of you and I appreciate the words you have shared with me. How long have you had your gift? It was very generous for you to reach out and pass on to me, and it’s very much appreciated 🙏

[@carolineg.5461]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Je dirais que j'ai ce don depuis environ 12 ans. Mais jeune aussi je ressentais. Nous avons tous des dons, ce n'est pas réservé à quelques personnes. Les dons se manifestent de différentes façon pour chacun de nous. Certains ne sont pas prêt à les utiliser parce qu'ils ne croient pas ou qu'ils pensent que c'est un privilège réservé à certaines personnes. Je suis certaine que tu en as déjà puisque le parcours que tu suis et la sensibilité que tu as sont une preuve que tu chemines vers cette ouverture d'esprit. Nous pouvons voir, ressentir, entendre... Parfois c'est seulement qu'on ne le sait pas que ce que l'on vit fait partie de nos dons. Plus on les utilise et plus nos dons se développent au fil du temps. Lorsque je ressens l'énergie d'une personne autant que ce que j'ai vécu vendredi passé m'indique que tu es toi aussi prêt à développer tes dons. 😉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

⁠thanks Caroline. My husband is a medium so totally get it ❤

[@jacquelinepetersen5759]

Very nice!!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you kindly 🤩

[@user-ws9eq9bb8m]

Before the stencil looking into a black hole with a few stars . After the stencil a very different feel both lovely.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩 I appreciate your kind support

[@traeartpeace]

You always inspire Mark!😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

I appreciate that! Thank you 🙏

[@traeartpeace]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt you're welcome 😊

[@kathrynmcclure7873]

Love it❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩

[@marylinegodart4177]

Bravo Marc, c'est très joli, très soft en arrière plan et hyper coloré à l'avant, vraiment magnifique, je vole l'idée 😉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks you Mary 💜 Yes defo give it a go. Thanks, MarK xxx

[@julioa.maestre593]

Fantástico, muy bonito, gracias maestro 🇪🇸

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You’re so welcome! Thank you so much ☺️

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

Absolutely stunning Dutch pouring with a nice mandala Mark👍🏻🌈🙂

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀 I always appreciate you watching and your very kind comments

[@K.ART_vlog]

so beautiful😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@KCoda1248]

Very cool!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@birutegraziene6283]

aciu,labai geras darbas🥰

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩 I always appreciate you watching and commenting 🤩

[@user-ev3qp3ou4g]

Супер 👍👍👍❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@nataliehelmig920]

Very nice! This reminds me of an Olga Sobie painting.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank you! I think Olga is amazing 🤩

[@nataliehelmig920]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt You both are amazing artists!

[@CRIS-fi4cq]

🎉💥

[@GabrielaPatrascu-jt1vv]

I have problems with hairdryer but I love your creation👏👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@smncowardyahoo]

Mark Thankyou, Thankyou Thankyou. Your Videos are Fantastic. Please could you say how you varnish your Beautiful Work .......

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you. I use a spray gloss varnish by Winsor and Newton

[@user-rx8jr6fy5h]

✌️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩

[@marianaliskovska182]

!!!!!!❤🙏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩

[@user-cn3dr2ps2t]

!Здравствуйте, благодаря вам и вашим видео, у меня получаются мои заливки на очень большой процент🙏🙏🙏🙏. Вопрос:: пробовали ли Вы делать заливку по ламинированному ДСП (или по МДФ)? После покрывая смолой? Если да, то как хорошо держится покрытие? Я немного наждачкой зачистила покрытие ламинированного ДСП. Посмотрю как себя поведет это покрытие. Просто хочу покрыть двери от навесного шкафа.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you. No I don’t use wood or resin 👍🏻

[@user-tb4gl2ii7e]

👍🇺🇦

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩

[@hmmmmidk]

Lol. Mandola you know what I mean? Thank you

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You made me smile! Thank you for your kind words 🤩

[@karenwerts2331]

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@CRIS-fi4cq]

Cosa intendi per gel,quale sarebbe😊,grazie

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Gloss Gel by Pebeo

[@CRIS-fi4cq]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt grazieeee 💙