The TWIST of BLUE 🌪️💙 Flow and Movement Brilliance / Abstract Acrylic Art Painting

[@lauren9667]

I had to watch this twice to take it all in. Your color choices were daring - and they were stunning together. I would call this painting “Life”. The one end is birth and the colors reflect the experiences we will have and the things we will learn. The center is the action of living. It has its twists and turns. The blues are everyday life, the darker colors are the tough times we all encounter, and the gold represents the most meaningful periods/events in our lives. The other end is “”old age” where we reflect on the life we lived, remembering the good, bad, and great memories. That’s how it made me feel. The beauty of abstract art is that there can be as many interpretations as people who view it. You created another masterpiece!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow!! Lauren - thank you so much!! I absolutely love your vision and interpretation of this piece. Thank you 🤩

[@daisymay4183]

I just love the gold and blues racing and twisting thru the piece. Color combination is awesome. Love it ❣️❣️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you like it! I appreciate that

[@allandavidson9176]

I love the blue, copper and gold combination.The composition really suits this one. Regards Glenis

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much

[@donnaandrews3769]

Beautiful. Love the color combination. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration. ❤❤❤😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@saidabouayoub9952]

ce que j'adore dans vos créations c'est la continuité dans les idées ...avant de couler vos peintures vous savez ce que vous voulez et je peux même affirmer que vous imaginez exactement le résultat...très beau tableau...bravo Mark❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Aww I really appreciate that thank you 🤩

[@karengardner3501]

Great piece. The colors are nice together. Kind of dramatic without being in your face, perfect ❤🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@matthewgreve2451]

The final details in the composition are a stunningly beautiful and detailed work through the natural process of the drying process. Awesome results by a master craftsman, who knows his way around a canvas! Excellent form and great style! You have done yourself proud with this project.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you very much! You’re always so kind and generous with your feedback

[@caroletyson9103]

Sigh . . . thanks to your beautiful painting and your soothing words, my Thursday is off to a wonderful start. I’m in Washington State, northwest USA.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️ 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@IsabellePerret-Gentil]

Coucou 👋Mark c est magnifique 😍😍je te souhaite une excellente journée 🤗🇨🇭

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@pabeniques]

This painting captured me. Very, very stunning 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sanjahotko8585]

There's a lot of gorgeous details. Gorgeous colors combo as well. Have a fabulous day!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! You have a great weekend

[@3dlovely]

Had to wonder how these colors were going to work together, but they are gorgeous! You have such an eye for color and I am always amazed. Also, I love how you explain everything. Your videos are definitely like taking a private course. Thank you. Denise ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate this Denise and I know you’re always appreciative

[@MaddyT54321]

Beautiful colours 😊 I loved how you could see the pearl blue 😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much Maddy 🤩

[@carlabeel8997]

Happy dance indeed 💃🏼 This is stunning Mark!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much Carla 🤩🤩

[@hollyhawkes4082]

Mark, this beautiful. Colors work well together. You are so inspirational.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you Holly 💙

[@mehtapakkok4670]

Her zamanki gibi çokkkk güzel💜💜💜💜💜

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

I appreciate you, thank you for watching

[@Headbox1]

Definitely gonna give this ago , another stunner 🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Brilliant - have fun 🤩

[@tynitahaines4012]

This is GORGEOUS. ❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@HeatherMcCarthy-kt7qh]

Love your color choices and techniques. Gives me so many ideas to try ❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Awesome! Thank you!🤩

[@alwayscreateful]

This is beautiful! That copper is a show-stopper, I really need to work with the color more.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you - yes I love that color

[@marylinegodart4177]

Bonjour Mark, particulièrement belle ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Merci 😊

[@DebbiePagtalonia]

Mark, this one makes me happy! Happy Dance 💃! Beautiful!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay! Thank you!🤩

[@jeanhansford6312]

I like your channel Mark .. you are so clear on the description. Lovely art . Ive learnt off you .😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@AmysAcrylicArtistry]

I too had to watch this piece twice Mark! You totally nailed the composition! I have been in a bit of a creative funk and this piece has inspired me to try another Dutch pour in the morning! Thanks for sharing my friend!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! We all get those creative moments Amy believe me. Just go back to doing what makes YOU happy and your tribe will be there 💙🤩

[@AmysAcrylicArtistry]

@ using this Color palette this morning!! 💕

[@Janisel-c4l]

Beautiful! Such flow! Love it! 💗

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much!!☺️

[@jentaseibold4019]

Wunderschöne Farbenreaktion..das mit dem Föhn muss man beherrschen der Meister kann es..ich übe noch

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much. It’s fun to practice so hope you’re having fun too

[@dianeh2420]

Very beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@leoniedeeker6601]

Love the color combination.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 🤩

[@chriscaart3691]

So beautiful, dear Mark! I love the colours 😍. English is not my mother tongue but I understand all what you are saying very well. At this crazy time it is so relaxing for me when I am watching your video. Thank you so much! (Sorry for my English). Greetings from Germany! 🙋‍♀️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Your English is perfect! 🤩 thank you so much for your kind words and message. I really appreciate it

[@auntkaren12]

Love the color combination!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you!🤩

[@pamelar3607]

Great video! Love the Colors & The End Result. U really make it look so easy to do. Such an Inspiration..

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@clairenicholas9454]

Hi there Mark..love it..thankyou ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you Claire

[@lisadworaczyk-x2u]

Beautiful Piece! Its Mesmerizing

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you very much!

[@christalpeters]

I like those colors

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@maryvariola]

👏 Brilliant 👏 ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@ИннаВетрова-э8м]

Марк, Вы как всегда потрясающий.. Красота в простоте. Спасибо что делитесь такими работами. ❤️

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow thank you so much I appreciate that

[@gerripeter484]

Beautiful colors turned out awesome

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mossydreamz]

oooooh, thank you thank you, this just gave me a really good understanding of how to lay out my paint for a piece i'm currently working on! love this result, the shimmer is lovely.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Glad I could help! 🤩🤩🤩

[@franlewis8906]

Hello Mark! Fab! xx 🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Hey, thanks 🤩

[@AmysAcrylicArtistry]

I love this piece Mark! I wasn’t too sure about the colour pallet but WOW! it’s beautiful!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you Amy 🤩

[@AmysAcrylicArtistry]

@ you’re very welcome!!

[@caobita]

WOOOW Mark, what a stunning piece of art with so many gorgeous details!!! There are so many things I can see that it would fill a book. Just to mention one example: those shady black creatures coming out of deep holes in the right lower corner at 8:03. The colour palette is great choice and it was so much fun to watch you create this perfectly balanced painting. This is definitely one of my favourites. Awesome job 🖒💖

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yay!!!! Thanks so much as always

[@marciahershkowitz4823]

“There are barriers and challenges ahead, don’t let that out you off.” Important to have a good base.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩

[@mywifetheartist]

Beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@n2zartist]

Very nice colors!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 🙏

[@HughWilliams-pz2hl]

Beautiful ❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindadejesus3840]

Beautiful 🎉

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@lilianeroucher3900]

Cest superbe merci😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@rozildalemos7411]

Parabéns!!

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@carolineg.5461]

Bonjour Mark !! J'espère que tu vas bien !! 😃 J'ai regardé ce tuto hier mais trop mal pour écrire. 🤷‍♀️ Je trouve ta pièce magnifique. Tu as un choix de couleurs qui sont très belles ensemble et font ressurgir de belle réaction cellulaire. 🎉🎉🎉 Mais à moins que je me trompe la toile sechée n'est pas identique à la toile humide. J'ai l'impression qu'il y a eu un pépin lors du séchage?... 😟 J'aime tout de même cette oeuvre d'art. 🥰💙💜❤💛 Je te souhaite un beau week-end rempli de belles choses. 💖💖💖

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Hey Caroline 👋 Oh no sure what you mean, no problems (I didn’t think???) - hope you have a wonderful weekend

[@nataliehelmig920]

Funny I had the same thought as you Mark before you even said it that, that one area needed some more paint and then you did it lol. So how are you measuring out your paint and water? Another fantastic piece as always. 👏😊

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you. I use a 1:1 ratio and make up batch’s of the colors

[@ramonaklassen9280]

It's beautiful Mark! Love it. You didn't mention the pearl color after it dried. Are those white areas the pearl blue? Was awakened at 3:45am to pray and when I finished there you were..lol

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Wow early morning for you Ramona. Yes some of the white but up close you can see the glow. Maybe I didn’t capture it on camera enough?

[@ramonaklassen9280]

@@MarkJRatcliffeArt that could be the reason, yes. Up early means a good day...lol I believe. Said a little prayer for you this morning too.

[@troymayo7914]

Love the color palette. The composition had changed some in the middle when you displayed the dry version. Was that intentional? I think it still looks nice.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you - I think it expanded a little once dry

[@kathyz8203]

❤❤

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

🤩🤩🤩

[@BbakesMnl]

Hi, Sir! What's the difference between using water and pouring medium with acrylic?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Just a different way to do it 👍🏻

[@savannahmichalahkofoed3137]

With what do you rub down your reused canvas?

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Sand paper 👍🏻

[@gailthomas2631]

If your canvas is not pre- gessoed, do you gesso it before putting on your colors

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Yes always but I mainly buy pre prepared canvases that have gesso

[@AmadaYanez-sh1mn]

Beautiful alright❤😂

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you 🤩

[@karenwerts2331]

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

Thank you Karen

[@chrissieburke727]

The orange almost looks cracked

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

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