Absolutely stunning, Mark! It certainly does look like a seahorse, and the colors are absolutely amazing!! I so enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot about mindfulness from you. Thank you for being such a good teacher and artist.
I've watched you from your first video. Honestly you've come so far. I'm an artist, and love to watch other people create & give me inspiration. I watch you particularly because you have such a gentle, relaxed tone to your videos. Your voice is soothing, and your love of art is palpable. I love watching your progression! Love from Wales xx
Wow what a lovely message to open on a sunny Sunday morning. Thank you so much. Your words of encouragement and support means I much and you’ve really made my day. Thank you for your kindness 😊🙏
Mark from a distance it does resemble a sea horse, but when you gave us that close up as your were moving the camera down it reminded of me of fresh sea water flowing threw lava after it had cooled some, bringing life back to a land that was burnt. The gold being the last bit of hot lava, this is marvelous no matter what anyone sees it as. I guess that is how art is. I want to thankyou for reminding me art is to be fun, relaxing and a tool to help us unwind. You are quite a artist and should be very proud of this creation. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your time and talent with us.
Carol - thank you so much for such a thoughtful and lovely comment. Your feedback really means a lot and I love your interpretation of this piece. Thank you 😊
To me it looks really very beautifully spread out...The colours have also mixed beautifully, the dash of gold stands out and the different blue is Gorgeous.
When I saw what you were saying about the s pour I realized I was going to much. But of course now you just gave me another idea for a new pour. You're the Best
I like this piece as well Mark. And yes the gold makes it pop a bit. I don't see a seahorse but I see other things. I love that the whole thing didn't cell. I am not fond of cells and this is a perfect of cells/non cells. Thank you for sharing, you're an inspiration for sure. I will be back.
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
Oh my god… the struggle is real!!! I have a very finite amount of workspace as well, and I’m very limited in how large a canvas I can work on. 30in is my maximum width. I have no room to tilt either. But, you do such a good job illustrating that, while difficult, working with larger canvases in smaller spaces might be difficult, but not impossible. Beautifully done. 🐻
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
I sort of see a seahorse; however, what I really see is a beautiful painting with outstanding colors. The creation has a lot of rhythm and I really like it. Take good care. Denise ❤
Glad I subscribed as your work is incredible!! Beautiful outcome!! Have you thought about getting the world's smallest blower and attachments from Tracie Reed? That tool to me is so wonderful for dutch pours to help bring out so much more detail. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much Leah! So kind of you to provide such kind feedback. Welcome and hope you enjoy what you see. Not sure if that blower is available here in the UK but will check it out 🙏😊
Mark with your close up, I saw so many faces! It look like a bunch of characters having an interesting conversation! I suppose everybody will see different things. Such a beautiful creation
Stunningly beautiful, I'm just about to dip my toe into the world of acrylic pouring so am a little nervous on mixing ratios but this is a great inspiration. I bought a bunch of Amsterdam acrylic paints so I take it they are a good brand if you are using them 👍
Thanks so much Paul. Yes Amsterdam are great paints and have a great binder so can be watered down without breaking up. Aim for initially one part paint to 0.75 part water and then you can always add a bit more water if you’re doing a more fluid technique like Dutch Pour. Have fun and I hope you enjoy it. Huge warning though…. It gets very addictive haha
@@Flashpg so pouring medium is a liquid you add to your paint to allow it to flow and become more fluid. People use a range of medium and also make their own. I did do a video on how you can make your own when starting out to help get a feel for techniques. People have various ratios but if you use pouring medium I’d start with 1 part paint to 3 parts pouring medium (some people go to 4 parts). Water can be added to make it very fluid (but don’t over water as you’ll break the binders in your paint and it will break up and split).
Hi Mark. Love that piece you just created. So beautiful. Do you list the colors you use on your videos and also which mediums you use? Thanks so much. I’ll continue to watch. Nikki from USA
Hey Nikki - thank you so much. Really appreciate your kind feedback. I usually list all Color’s and details in the description box that goes with that video 👍🏻
Mark, I really like this piece. It seemed like the black base was swallowing up the colors as you blew them out. I have had that problem before so I switched my black to Amsterdam Oxide Black from Artist'sLoft ready flow black. I adore the colors you chose, the blues and gold are gorgeous together. Beautiful painting.
I’m perplexed Mark. What was happening with the black as you blew? I was very surprised how the black came flying up through the petals … or the black was very quickly swallowing the colours. 🤷🏻♀ (The speed with which it happened is what really threw me. I have never seen the like before.) I did like the colours you chose though - a nice palette.
Thank you so much- I know what you mean! I always get that effect/scenario when using a monte mart base - BUT - I did also have too much paint on the canvas too I think 🤔 x
Your paintings are phenomenaly stunning I have a question for you and I hope you can get back to me about it . The question is I have a little trouble getting my consistency of paint right for the dutch pour do you have any tip or tricks I can use to make it better
Hey Janice. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and encouragement. For Dutch pour consistency I make mine very fluid. I use a good brand of paint to allow me to water down the paint to a ratio of 1 part paint to 1 part water. Good paint will allow this as it will have good binder. When you test your paint you won’t see a mound upon a mound in the cup, it will be very fluid and disappear. Also do a drip test to ensure all your colours are the same fluidity. That might help. Getting the base right is key and ensuring it’s fluid enough to blow with the hair dryer - does that help? 🤞🏻
Just wonderful. I am new to this and started watching your video out of curiosity. The first line did not attract me at all but I thought I'll stick around to see the rest. Stunning. I really appreciate that your video is void of senseless comments unlike others. Together with the soothing music in the background, it allows the audience to concentrate on your art and talent. My heartfelt admiration sir.
Wow! Edward, thank you so much for your kind comment. I’m glad you stuck around to see the process. I’m I’m happy to hear you like my approach when creating. Thank you again 😊
I like the colours, but I am not sure somehow the black base and the composition. I am not very confident about the duch pour myself and am struggling to make it work myself. Well done with the huge canvass
Absolutely stunning, Mark! It certainly does look like a seahorse, and the colors are absolutely amazing!! I so enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot about mindfulness from you. Thank you for being such a good teacher and artist.
Thank you so much Susan. Wow your kind feedback has made my day. Thank you so much xx
Easy acrylic pour withv3 colors
So beautiful!
Thank you so much Olga! 😊
I've watched you from your first video. Honestly you've come so far. I'm an artist, and love to watch other people create & give me inspiration. I watch you particularly because you have such a gentle, relaxed tone to your videos. Your voice is soothing, and your love of art is palpable. I love watching your progression! Love from Wales xx
Wow what a lovely message to open on a sunny Sunday morning. Thank you so much. Your words of encouragement and support means I much and you’ve really made my day. Thank you for your kindness 😊🙏
A Arial view of the ocean by Rock cliffs at night!! Beautiful 🙌🙌🙌
Oh I love your interpretation- thanks so much Lisa 😊
Ooooh it reminds me of a big gorgeous fluffy blue boa ❤ Dahhhhling 😊 xx
Thank you! Cheers!
Mark from a distance it does resemble a sea horse, but when you gave us that close up as your were moving the camera down it reminded of me of fresh sea water flowing threw lava after it had cooled some, bringing life back to a land that was burnt. The gold being the last bit of hot lava, this is marvelous no matter what anyone sees it as. I guess that is how art is. I want to thankyou for reminding me art is to be fun, relaxing and a tool to help us unwind. You are quite a artist and should be very proud of this creation. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your time and talent with us.
Carol - thank you so much for such a thoughtful and lovely comment. Your feedback really means a lot and I love your interpretation of this piece. Thank you 😊
It was a magnificent! Yes a beautiful sea horse!!
Thank you so much 😊
This painting is beautiful. Colors are awesome.🤩💞🤩
Thank you 🙏
It reminds me of the clouds parting after a storm
Thank you 😊
Mark , wonderful work, i love all the colours,A Sea Horse for sure
I see the seahorse also! The colors are beautiful, love blues and gold.
Thank you so much 😊
This is an incredible piece of art I would call it the mystical dragon.
Thank you 🤩
I just started to watch you. I think your paintings are amazing
Thank you so much 😀
Wild mystisch und wunderschön❤
Thank you 🤩
Stunning!
Thank you 😊
Very stunning. And yes it does look like a showy seahorse!
Thank you so much ☺️
Wow! That’s beautiful! I love the bits of gold with it!
Thank you so much 😊
Fascinating Mark. Beautiful love to see something similar on my wall. Will give it a go.😊
Please do! Have fun 🤩
Hi, 2:07 Mark,congratulations,this is lovely,does one need to varnish it,thank you so much.
Thank you 🤩 Yes I varnish it with a gloss spray varnish
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Hello, beautiful painting! What brand of paint did you use for the basecoat?
Absolutely gorgeous! And yes I see a seahorse😊
Thank you Kim 😊
Very inspirational Mark.......thanksss
Thank you 😊
Yessssss !!!!! You know I love dutch pours!! Yessss!!!!!
Thank you 😊
To me it looks really very beautifully spread out...The colours have also mixed beautifully, the dash of gold stands out and the different blue is Gorgeous.
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful !!
Thank you! 🤩
You're right this is a WOW!!!❤
Thank you Kym 🤩
When I saw what you were saying about the s pour I realized I was going to much. But of course now you just gave me another idea for a new pour. You're the Best
Absolutely beautiful wow !!
Thank you so much 😊
I'm just starting to try my hand at this, literally but have a long way to go. Thanks, subscribed.
Thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy what you see 😊
To me it looks like you are under the sea looking through a crack and seeing the ocean from inside through crack. Mesmerizing.
Thank you! I totally understand that 🙏🤩
I love the gold popping out
Thank you so much 😊
Love your work.
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful. Just started following from Singapore! I will try smaller boards as it’s more manageable for me where I live.
Welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy what you see
Very cool. Love the colors against the black.
Thank you - I wasn’t totally happy with the black but it’s defo great to use darker backgrounds 🙏😊
Wow! This is an interesting piece. It does look like a seahorse. Great colors too. Keep making more!!
Thank you, I will. I appreciate you watching my videos 💜
Love the colours!
Thank you 🙏
Wow love that ❤ thanks
Glad you like it thank you so much ☺️
Ja so sehe ich es auch wie ein „Seepferdchen „ sehr schön geworden danke fürs zeigen 👍👏🙋🏼♀️🇨🇭🙏❤️
Thank you so much Marlise - appreciate your kind words of support 😊💜
I like this piece as well Mark. And yes the gold makes it pop a bit. I don't see a seahorse but I see other things.
I love that the whole thing didn't cell. I am not fond of cells and this is a perfect of cells/non cells.
Thank you for sharing, you're an inspiration for sure. I will be back.
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement and support- I’m so happy you found me and I hope you enjoy what you see 💜😊
The colors against the the black give it such a softness to the painting Mark. I love how it turned out. Unique for sure. Seahorse movement for sure!
Thank you Ramona. So happy you like this 😊
Awesome!
Thank you 😊
The colors are stunning. So beautiful.
Thank you so much 😊
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
That is beautiful
Thanks so much Dawn 💙😊
Beautiful
😊 Thank you
It’s beautiful. Looking closely and I see so many creatures trying to escape the blue pour. It’s very interesting.
Thank you 😊
Oh my god… the struggle is real!!! I have a very finite amount of workspace as well, and I’m very limited in how large a canvas I can work on. 30in is my maximum width. I have no room to tilt either. But, you do such a good job illustrating that, while difficult, working with larger canvases in smaller spaces might be difficult, but not impossible. Beautifully done. 🐻
Ahhh thank you so much Bear. You’re always so kind and I really appreciate your feedback and support 💙🙏😊
It is most definitely a sea horse and it is beautiful 😃
Thank you Lesley 💙💙💙
It is beautiful! Great inspiration! Thank you.
Thank you so much 😊
Nice piece. Colors are awesome!
Thank you 😊
Yes! The movement is so elegant! Like the paint is dancing! I love your patience as you blow out the paint. Thanks for sharing Mark. Blessings🙏
Thank you so much Lisa 🙏😊
Gorgeous ❤
Thank you Christie 💜
Loved it ❤️
Thank you Jane 💙
It’s beautiful
Thank you so much 😊
Mark, it's so beautiful, fantastic!
Glad you like it! Thank you 🤩
Beautiful work Mark. I love these colours! Thanks so much for sharing!!
My pleasure! Thank you so much for your support Amy xx
I enjoyed this video and your choice of colors is gorgeous
Thank you so much!
Stunning...❤ it...
Thank you! 😊
so creative and beautiful !
Thank you so much 😊
Love the colors & effects❗️
Thank you so much 😊
Love it.❤
Thank you 🤩
This is so magical! I love your color palette 🎨 👍💥
Thank you so much 😀
Very nicely done. I do see a seahorse. Love the colors and the gold is really pretty
Thank you so much!
For the upper 2/3rds of the canvas I see vertebrae. I love the movement and that gold was just right
Ohh yes… thank you 😊
Beautiful piece 👍 br from Finland
Thank you very much!
This is really pretty. I like the colors.
Thank you so much 😊
È stupendo!
Thank you 🤩
I love this thanks for showing me how
You’re welcome ☺️
Le tue creazioni sono sbalorditive fantastiche .
Thank you 🙏
Beautyfule!!
thank you so much Hassan 🙏
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you so much 😊
A seahorse…YESSSS!! But a beautiful seahorse!
Thank you 🙏
I just did a Dutch Pour using your s shape and I can believe how stunning it turned out!!! Thank you for sharing
Yay!!! That’s great! 🎉🎉🎉
Beautiful artwork Mark😍❤️
Thank you so much - appreciate your kind feedback 🙏😊
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
I sort of see a seahorse; however, what I really see is a beautiful painting with outstanding colors. The creation has a lot of rhythm and I really like it. Take good care. Denise ❤
Thank you Denise. Hope you’re well? Thanks always for your kind support and encouragement x
Lovely piece Mark... I can see what you mean it has the feel of a seahorse. Great colours 👌
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful colours and the whole art peace looks like 3D ❤
Thank you Ella. The background swallowed my paints a bit but I do love the effect. 😊
Gorgeous!!! Colors are spectacular ✨️
Thank you Nancy 🙏
Glad I subscribed as your work is incredible!! Beautiful outcome!! Have you thought about getting the world's smallest blower and attachments from Tracie Reed? That tool to me is so wonderful for dutch pours to help bring out so much more detail. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much Leah! So kind of you to provide such kind feedback. Welcome and hope you enjoy what you see. Not sure if that blower is available here in the UK but will check it out 🙏😊
Like it a lot! 🙏🏻
Thank you 😊
Mark with your close up, I saw so many faces! It look like a bunch of characters having an interesting conversation! I suppose everybody will see different things. Such a beautiful creation
Wow thanks so much 💜💜
Stunningly beautiful, I'm just about to dip my toe into the world of acrylic pouring so am a little nervous on mixing ratios but this is a great inspiration. I bought a bunch of Amsterdam acrylic paints so I take it they are a good brand if you are using them 👍
Thanks so much Paul. Yes Amsterdam are great paints and have a great binder so can be watered down without breaking up. Aim for initially one part paint to 0.75 part water and then you can always add a bit more water if you’re doing a more fluid technique like Dutch Pour. Have fun and I hope you enjoy it. Huge warning though…. It gets very addictive haha
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Thank you for that advice, I also bought some Amsterdam acrylic pouring medium, add that to the paint and water too?
@@Flashpg so pouring medium is a liquid you add to your paint to allow it to flow and become more fluid. People use a range of medium and also make their own. I did do a video on how you can make your own when starting out to help get a feel for techniques. People have various ratios but if you use pouring medium I’d start with 1 part paint to 3 parts pouring medium (some people go to 4 parts). Water can be added to make it very fluid (but don’t over water as you’ll break the binders in your paint and it will break up and split).
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Great thank you, I’ll watch more of your videos as I’m sure I will learn a lot. Thanks again
I see Nessy!! I love this piece!💜
Thank you 😊
Heck ya looks like a seahorse 💜🙏
Thank you Tanya 🙏😊
Very pretty.
Thank you! 😊
❤❤❤ it!!!
💙💙💙
Beautiful I love the colors you used!!
Thank you Carol 🙏😊
Very different but amazing.
Soooo pretty 😢
Definitely has seahorse vibes!
Thank you 😊
I Mark,,Im so happy with my seahorse,thanks again,may I ask when do I vernish?should I wait like 3 months,many thanks.💫
Thank you. I’d wait at least a few weeks 👍🏻
Hi Mark. Love that piece you just created. So beautiful. Do you list the colors you use on your videos and also which mediums you use? Thanks so much. I’ll continue to watch. Nikki from USA
Hey Nikki - thank you so much. Really appreciate your kind feedback. I usually list all Color’s and details in the description box that goes with that video 👍🏻
Mark, I really like this piece. It seemed like the black base was swallowing up the colors as you blew them out. I have had that problem before so I switched my black to Amsterdam Oxide Black from Artist'sLoft ready flow black. I adore the colors you chose, the blues and gold are gorgeous together. Beautiful painting.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and encouragement 😊🙏😊
Don't know why your channel was recommended but I'm glad they did. That piece was absolutely beautiful. Will sub and watch more.
Well…. I’m so glad they did and our paths have crossed. Thank you for your kind feedback and welcome. Hope you enjoy what you see 🙏😊
I’m perplexed Mark. What was happening with the black as you blew? I was very surprised how the black came flying up through the petals … or the black was very quickly swallowing the colours. 🤷🏻♀ (The speed with which it happened is what really threw me. I have never seen the like before.)
I did like the colours you chose though - a nice palette.
Thank you so much- I know what you mean! I always get that effect/scenario when using a monte mart base - BUT - I did also have too much paint on the canvas too I think 🤔 x
This is beautiful , you have a special talent !
Thank you so much Cleo 🙏😊
Your paintings are phenomenaly stunning I have a question for you and I hope you can get back to me about it . The question is I have a little trouble getting my consistency of paint right for the dutch pour do you have any tip or tricks I can use to make it better
Hey Janice. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and encouragement. For Dutch pour consistency I make mine very fluid. I use a good brand of paint to allow me to water down the paint to a ratio of 1 part paint to 1 part water. Good paint will allow this as it will have good binder. When you test your paint you won’t see a mound upon a mound in the cup, it will be very fluid and disappear. Also do a drip test to ensure all your colours are the same fluidity. That might help. Getting the base right is key and ensuring it’s fluid enough to blow with the hair dryer - does that help? 🤞🏻
Molto..bello!!!
Thank you so much Laura 💙
I love it. I want to do something like this, but I fear it won't turn out. I love how you keep challenging yourself. I am starting to do this.
Thank you Holly. Always great to push yourself as you get to learn how far you can actually go. Thanks as always for your support 😊
Fantástico. Estou aprendendo e já me sinto uma Artista Plástica. 🎨 SUCESSO em sua vida 🙏
Thank you so much Rosi - that’s really kind of you and I really appreciate your kind words of support and encouragement 😊
Just wonderful. I am new to this and started watching your video out of curiosity. The first line did not attract me at all but I thought I'll stick around to see the rest. Stunning. I really appreciate that your video is void of senseless comments unlike others. Together with the soothing music in the background, it allows the audience to concentrate on your art and talent. My heartfelt admiration sir.
Wow! Edward, thank you so much for your kind comment. I’m glad you stuck around to see the process. I’m I’m happy to hear you like my approach when creating. Thank you again 😊
Hello Mark
Are you using a normal hair dryer to do this art work,.
Thanks
Steph
Hi Steph - yes a normal one. More details in each video description 👍🏻
Hermoso cuadro
Thank you so much 😊
Well done sea house smile
Thank you 😊
I like the colours, but I am not sure somehow the black base and the composition. I am not very confident about the duch pour myself and am struggling to make it work myself. Well done with the huge canvass
Thank you 🙏