Paint and Water ONLY - Beautiful Phoenix - Abstract Acrylic Pour Fluid Art Painting Tutorial

This one was only paint and water on a black base - and just WOW!! The details around the edges and the crisp vibrancy make this piece very special - let me know what you can see.
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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
▶ 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
00:40 - Canvas size and color palette
01:27 - Starting with the base coat
02:27 - Layering the colors of the rainbow in REVERSE
03:35 - Popping the air bubbles
03:55 - Blowing out the creation
04:50 - Composition
05:26 - Close Ups
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#fluidart #water #phoenix

[@rachaeljardine5309]

Often, you are my favorite part of the day. I have my coffee and watch your videos. You are very talented and your voice is so comforting. I think you could read me the phone book. If anyone is old enough to remember what that is. 😂

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow, thank you! And yes, I’m old enough to remember the phone book hahahaha

[@caobita]

100% agreed. I couldn't have said it better. And well, seems I'm old enough to know what book you're talking about. In Germany it was very thick, filled with names and numbers and had a yellow cover saying "Telefonbuch" 😉

[@docgillygun9531]

Took me two hours to watch this. Calm music and Mark's soothing voice and tranquil atmosphere kept putting me to sleep. But the rainbow outline all the way around that phoenix really frames it beautifully within the negative space.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Susan.Burns63]

🌟👏👏👏👏👏👏you dear Mr Radcliffe, I have watched, attempted and followed literally dozens of YT artist's and still struggled. I watched and attempted one of yours, and out of my dozens of paintings, I've created my own masterpiece and my art teacher is including it in an up and coming amateur exhibition!!!! WOW! And it's thanks for your wonderful and calm and truly artistic natural talent for teaching, you're amazing sir 🥰🇦🇺💐

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow, thank you!! You’re so kind and thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement and support. And many congratulations to you too! Yay!!! That’s amazing 🤩

[@Susan.Burns63]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt well it's down to you and what a gifted artist you truly are and you've taught someone on the other side of the world ( this technology amazes me dear 😊. God love ya 🥰🇦🇺

[@VerartybyLinda]

Ooh Mark, that is perfection. 😍 Love love love that piece, I totally see the Phoenix rising awesome job 👏👏👏👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow, thank you! 🤩

[@joannehonore894]

Oh Mark! This is gorgeous, rainbow colours are so vivid!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much!

[@ТатьянаЧуйкова-ф8л]

Дорогой Марк ! От Вас сейчас исходит такая удовлетворённость , такая мягкость … Так тепло и мило … Такая лёгкость Ваших действий … Как будто картина взяла Вас в свои руки и через Вас выражает себя…

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@americannightmare2109]

I need to try this

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Absolutely 💯

[@carlakoyak1129]

Sometimes you just know right away when a piece is special. The way you were able to keep the rainbow colors is magical. No mud and the outlines. Well done Boo

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️ it’s one of my all time favourites for sure 👍🏻

[@heathernordland-page9168]

Gorgeous piece

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you!🙏

[@AdrienneBurton-ix4um]

Hi Mark, greetings from the Mid North Coast, NSW, Australia. I was struggling to get to sleep last night, so decided to use the time to watch this fantastic creation grow into the phoenix. Absolutely gorgeous ❤ Listening to your soothing & relaxing voice & watching the Phoenix grow relaxed me so much that I was asleep probably only 10-15 minutes after you had finished. You always show such calm when you paint 🎨 with a touch of excitement as the creation comes together. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with all of your fans.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow that’s amazing and I’m happy to help! Haha Thank you so much for your kind comments and encouragement

[@Headbox1]

Encapsulated in a rainbow 🌈 absolutely stunning 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@pamelar3607]

Absolutely Beautiful !!! I Love This One SO MUCH !!! Great Job Mark! Again !

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you like it! Thank you Pamela 🤩

[@Wasp573]

Dear Marc, you created something beautiful. I also love your voice. ❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow, thank you!🤩

[@Marie-LouiseArt]

Beautiful Mark! I love the pre painted canvas and what a lovely size. You are brilliant with large canvases. Beautiful colours and result my friend! Eeek! Love it!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Oh thank you! 🤩

[@3dlovely]

I definitely agree with you -- I see the Phoneix! I especially like the lines around it and how it kept the order of the rainbow. Absolutely fantastic! Take good care. Denise ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Denise 🤩

[@sannziemba8995]

Mark, I watch you all the time as one of my Mentors. Your work is always so creative.. This one is a showstopper for sure..

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank you so much I really appreciate your kind comments and support

[@ramonaklassen9280]

This one turned out unique. Awesome colors and design. Im so happy I finally see the consistency of pain and water as well. You are amazing Mark.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so so much as always Ramona 🙏🤩

[@lindamckendree2991]

This is beautiful. I love the simplicity of the piece and the vibrancy of these powerful colors. Nicely done.❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@ritaclarke5987]

YES!! I do see the Phoenix in this.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩

[@Susan.Burns63]

Yes dear, I'm watching and learning again 👍💐❤🇦🇺

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wonderful 🤩🤩 Hope you enjoy x

[@miker.3623]

Sure, I'm a "Cellular" kinda guy, but is by far MY favorite blow-out. Like those bubbles too. Bubbular! I C the phoenix also...

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thanks so much 🤩

[@caroletyson9103]

Truly gorgeous - and I can definitely see the phoenix!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay! Thank you 🤩

[@g8rmomof2]

Fabulous! I can’t believe it’s just water!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

I know right? You do use more paint with just water and no PM but it’s so vibrant

[@PetraWeigel-v4h]

I love vibrant colours❤. This piece is fantastic🎉🎉🎉. Thanks for sharing. I'll try this immediately and I'm very excited for the look. You made my day🥰

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@MadeNCda]

It is stunning! ❤ So vibrant and colours saturated. Perfection 🥰

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that

[@carolineg.5461]

Bonjour Sweet Mark !! 🤩J'adore ton phoenix. ❤❤❤Je vois bien sa tête. Les couleurs sont fabuleuses sur le fond noir. J'aime le coutour avec les couleurs de l'arc-en-ciel inversé. Super dutch pour avec des couleurs vivantes. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Le phoenix est un puissant symbole qui signifie un cycle de mort et de renaissance ou de résurection. Ça me tellement dans le moment de ma vie ou je me retrouve. 😉 Je dois abandonner ce qui ne me sert plus pour laisser entrer du nouveau dans ma vie. ❤🥰 Si le Pheonix est apparu aujourd'hui, c'est qu'il doit avoir un message pour toi aussi assurément. 😉😇 ❤️‍🔥❤ Et un message pour ceux qui ont regardé ce vidéo aujourd'hui ou qui le verront plus tard lorsque le message sera pour eux. 🤩 Bonne semaine spécial Mark !! 🌈🙏🌺

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Caroline 🤩🙏🤩🙏

[@JudyEss]

This painting is just stunning. It’s gorgeous. I love it.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!☺️

[@ClareSmith-wb5vb]

😃absolutely breathtaking, well done 👏 truly a peice to be very proud of 💛

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!☺️

[@Sun01-mv2qx]

Outstandingly marvelous! And in the comments many always remark on Ur great talent and comforting voice 🙂🙏❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks a lot 😊 I appreciate your kind words

[@caobita]

Wow, this is stunning. I am always amazed how well you do blowing out on these big canvases, and these beautiful vibrant colours on a black base look absolutely gorgeous 🖒💖

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! This is my favourite one and I just love all the rainbow edges on this

[@ManonPetitArt]

Hey Mark this is fabulous! Love love love this piece . The colors really pop on that black background . Thanks for sharing Hugzzzz 🥰🥰😘😘❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much my friend. Hope you’re recovery is going ok xx

[@JustJaneyArt]

Super pretty and this really is one of the best paintings I’ve seen you create!! Lovely!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@daisymay4183]

I love the reverse pouring of the rainbow colors. Blew out beautifully. I just love the tiny colorful cells and the rainbow ring edges. What a vibrant creation Mark ❣️🌈

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@clairemillette4645]

Wow mr votre toile est majestueuse et superbe les couleurs et le design est magnifique felicitation j'adore 👍👍👍🥰🇲🇶💙💚💛🧡♥️🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank you so much ☺️

[@RosanneCrump]

This so vibrant!! The colors are amazing.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@sallywilliams9875]

Gosh Mark I really love this one , colours are so stunning. I must try doing this one 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Susan.Burns63]

PS adore this wonderful piece is just pop's out with vibrance ❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you ☺️

[@RochelleMacBeth]

This is gorgeous Mark and I'll definitely have to try this

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

You should 🤩 thank you 🙏

[@RobinDsArt]

I love vibrant colors on black.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@mywifetheartist]

Great background and beautiful colors. ❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kathyz8203]

I agree Mark it’s exceptional❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay! Thank you 🙏

[@carlabeel8997]

Love your incredible Dutch pour ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

Absolutely stunning!!! I love it… ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!!☺️

[@ambergoodwinart]

So beautiful Mark! ❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much!

[@sandranaylor536]

Turned out so smooth and beautiful 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@paulahamel7671]

This was your best! I love 💕 it!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow, thank you! 🤩

[@OnBeingFurnando]

I am in love with this! Just beautiful!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@lindadejesus3840]

Stunning, love those colours

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@CherylCampbell-fx1yb]

I really love this piece I really love how these colours just work so well together,you really have done an amazing job with this one

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Cheryl. I appreciate your kind words 🤩

[@maryannebanich5133]

Love it Mark! Very clean!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks!! I appreciate that 🤩

[@lanaoconnell2910]

Ooooweeee! This is awesome 🤩

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you!! 😁

[@leoniedeeker6601]

What a ripper 🎉🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@CRicharz]

Love this piece Mark

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@susanasilva2737]

I was wow! 😮 So beautiful Mark ❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@mopalmer991]

Beautiful as always ❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@larrypelfrey5103]

Beautiful striking painting, Pat Pelfrey

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@beatakarkowska5534]

So simple and soooo beautiful 👏

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnaandrews3769]

Stunning. Love it.❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@CarolKay-z1g]

As usual beautiful!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@tess.horine]

That is so cool and Beautiful!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much I appreciate you taking the time to respond

[@Janisel-c4l]

Absolutely stunning!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@ruthheisler4941]

Beautiful and vibrant

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@hyacinththomas760]

It's gorgeous beautiful colors

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@antonietta2874]

Beautiful painting!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@HughWilliams-pz2hl]

Wonderful you are so talented wow love watching and listening to your voice so calming❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@maryvariola]

Love it Mark ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@LMAbstractArt]

Brilliant! I love it💜

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😄

[@tamarasmith5889]

OMG it's gorgeous

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@lisachandler1452]

I love how this turned out…great job!

[@lyndakowalke8858]

That’s a real phoenix rising what you have created! The colors are so vibrant - it’s just amazing! Lynda🧚🏼‍♀️💕

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@Tina-q3j]

It’s beautiful 🤩

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@bevgordon7619]

I am very sad that the purple only showed a portion in the overall composition. Luv the black background! Interesting how it feels, to me, differently when paints are wet and glossy and matte once dries. I’ve seen one artist coat their’s and it really made their painting even bolder

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you. I always add a spray gloss varnish 🙏

[@frederiqueiacovoni7014]

Very very nice 🥰

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks 🤗

[@traeartpeace]

Beautiful!❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@gerripeter484]

Very pretty 😍

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@DineenWil]

Excellent! I'm guessing because you used the same brand, except the indigo, then you didn't get any cells. I REALLY LIKE that. This came out so very nice!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yes! Thank you! Cells happen due to density of paint, so as all was same density there was no cellular reaction 👍🏻

[@DineenWil]

Thanks for the reply answer. I'll remember that. Same consistencies are the toughest. Awesome painting!

[@lilianelassource2257]

Magnifique, beautiful

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@shirleyoates4584]

Amazing mark ! Well done

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Shirley 🤩

[@hollyhawkes4082]

I love it. You use 1:1 with the water and paint?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Holly. Yes that’s correct 👍🏻

[@SamanthaHoward-j9u]

Wowee Mark that’s stunning 😮I bet you won’t sell it 😁

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

We shall see…. 🤣🤣🤣

[@JYPSY88]

gorgeous work, @MarkJRatcliffeArt ! for your paint colors list, what kind of paints are they? Fluid acrylic, heavy body, etc?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩 They are literally standard acrylic paint out of a tube - so I then use the water to make them fluid.

[@tyjuanathomas3995]

Nice❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks 🤗

[@janebradley4516]

That’s really great, what fab colours 🌈. What hair dryer do you use please?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️ All the info should be in the description 💜

[@marilynrivera2981]

❤❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🙏

[@GarySmithH926pdc]

Hi Mark. Another great video. When you refer to the mix as 1 part paint 1 part water. Is that by weight? For example 10g paint 10g water? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

That is correct Gary, and thanks so much for your kind comments, they are always appreciated 🤩🙏

[@GarySmithH926pdc]

Thanks for the advice Mark. Keep on pouring 👍

[@gretchendiegel4926]

THIS TURNED OUT AMAZING!! Do you sell your work somewhere? I'd love to buy that from you!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind feedback. Unfortunately this piece isn’t currently available for sale. 🤩

[@gretchendiegel4926]

If you ever make something with the colors in the rainbow and want to sell it, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!! 😘❤️

[@birutegraziene6283]

Aciu,labai grazu❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@BeckyGrim]

Hi Mark! How much does the room temperature affect the drying process? My room is slightly cool. Thanks! Becky Grim/USA

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Hi 👋 Cooler room temperature is better than really warm as the piece will take a little longer to dry. If it’s too warm then the paint can dry at different rates and that’s when you get cracking. Also make sure there isn’t air flow near the painting like an air con or fan as that also creates cracking too

[@BeckyGrim]

Thank you so much! That really helps! As soon as I figure out how to send you my painting, I will!

[@BeckyGrim]

Also, I am using American floetrol but am not seeing any cells. Is my paint too thick? I tried to make them all the same consistency.

[@julieirmer5365]

When in portrait it looks like an iris bloom.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@kymholcomb7534]

Do you do dirty pours?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Not often but maybe I should?

[@kymholcomb7534]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt I love all of your techniques. There's a lot that I try, you're such an inspiration!!! I do a monthly challenge where everyone gives me a base color, a dominant color, and a back to basics technique. Then I spin the wheel and who Evers colors are chosen gets to use my timeline to promote their business, and creativity for the whole month. This month a dirty cup was chosen with Paynes Grey as the base and silver for the dominant. I was hoping to follow your lead again 😂. If you do a dirty cup please let me know. Oh and you can always join in on the monthly challenges

[@karenwerts2331]

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩

[@chrissieburke727]

Why did ur black not eat that beautiful color?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

All the paints are same consistency 🙏

[@chrissieburke727]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt mine was too

[@itswhatsinsidethatcounts6443]

Lol, I saw the phoenix before you said anything! This is a beautiful piece, and I'd be proud to have it in my home. Hopefully, I'll be able to do something that is a little bit like it. It won't be as pretty as yours, but I'll try anyway!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much. Happy creating and you can do it xx

[@ОлегС-к6ж]

👍🇺🇦

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩