Beautiful! As a beginner it was interesting for me to see how you pivoted to get closer to your vision. You're always wonderful to watch and I'm very much enjoying your Northern Lights series.
Loving the beautiful colours, it’s like rainbow waterfalls. Colour, fluidity and movement. It’s about energy and how it can be transferred and evolved. You are so talented and creative xx
While I love your creation so far, I definitely would love to see the trees of which you spoke. However, if left as it is, I think it is beautiful right now too! Denise ❤
First of all, you were very lucky to see blue. It’s the rarest color you can see in the northern lights. I appreciate that you showed the entire process - it teaches us that it’s ok to not totally like what you’ve done and make changes. It’s another reason fluid art is fluid. I definitely like the second piece better - especially when you added more paint. It definitely pops now. I think a few trees would make this painting perfect. Until now, the series has made me feel as though I was in the atmosphere watching in wonder. This piece shows the lights almost raining down. Yes, you nailed the blending of the colors, the intense section of one color, and the fading away of those colors. But there is definitely a vertical feel to it. By adding trees, I think I would feel grounded - and that the universe was raining its precious gift down on humanity. Just my ponderings… P.S. I got my first paints in the mail tonight. I’m going to play with layering before I do a full pour. ❤
Oh Mark! I love the whole process and showing us what you didn’t like. I loved the swipe and can already see a beautiful forest in there with a pop of pop to give it that special northern lights feel! I would love to see this next video to see what you do next. I would be tempted to do a silhouette again the trees or a moon rising up! This one makes my imagination go wild! You are an awesome creative my friend! ❤❤❤
Les lumières qui prennent naissance dans le noir est tout à fait la bonne inspiration quand on a la chance de voir les aurores boréales et vous avez parfaitement réussi votre coup...Le bleu a bien trouvé sa place dans la palette des couleurs et votre combinaison dutch et swiping a bien marché...Votre talent et vos idées bien nous impressionnent...Bravo Grand Mark❤
About a week ago we had a fairly cloudy night and a full moon. The moon radiated into the clouds creating an aurora like effect. Not the Northern Lights obviously, but a small scale halo of light shimmering around the moon. I took pictures through the trees and the pictures are marvelous. It truly recreates the feelings and experience I had that night. So I think adding trees may be exactly what you're looking for. The painting is beautiful as is - it's YOUR vision and what YOU want to do next that's important. Thank you - as always.
Bonjour Mark, 🥰 je vois dans ton introduction à quel point ces Aurores Boréals que tu as vu sont importantes et positives pour toi !! 🎉🎉 Je peux aussi voir le plaisir que tu as de nous partager ce phénomène si merveilleux. Tu mets tous les efforts possibles pour nous montrer ce que tu as vu. 💚💚💚 Merci de créer ces oeuvres pour nous. Aujourd'hui tu as vraiment suivi ton inspiration jusqu'au bout. Et le résultat est magnifique. 🥰❤❤ Je crois qu'il serait beau d'ajouter des arbes en bas de la toiles. Se serait encore plus réel de voir un forêt avec les aurores remplir le ciel qui est au dessus. Mais c'est toi l'artiste alors à toi de choisir. 😀 Bon week-end à toi doux et inspirant Mark ! 😉❤❤
I preferred it before the cells erupted through and the gorgeous purple dominated to me. I say “enhance “ with black shadow birches with silver accents and a white/silvery moon in the corner.
I think this is beautiful. I would love for you to try pearl paints alongside your purples and greens and don’t forget a dark blue even though the base is black. I add a toothbrush spritz of pearl white and once it dries you can add some tall black trees! It’s the magical forest you’ve never seen!
I like how u changed it. It really came together once u swiped it. I was wondering how it would to blow it slightly after u swiped it so it would give a more natural look instead of the straight lines just from the swipe ? I don't think I've ever seen u swipe & the just slightly blow it. But I do like it a lot. & to add the trees or mountains at the bottom will really set it off. Great job Mark!!
Hallo Marc ...ich finde es sieht hervorragend aus❤! Nicht nach Nordlichtern. Ich denke dabei eher an Seegras, einzig der pinke Teil ist ein wenig zu homogen für die Komposition in meinen Augen. Leg es erstmal zur Seite und vielleicht bekommst du noch eine Inspiration. Manchmal sind wir zu festgefahren in unseren Vorstellungen, dass wir gar nicht sehen wie wundervoll unsere Werke sind, wenn auch anders als geplant. Ich finde die Farben übrigens wundervoll und würde wenn ich es gemalt hätte, wirklich lediglich den pinken Block nacharbeiten und etwas darauf applizieren aus Zeitung o.ä. nur halt eher einen Fisch oder Octopus 🐙... Liebe Grüße 😊
When swiping, do you have to swipe straight or can you move a bit from side to side? If so, could you show us? I think some trees as you suggested would enhance this.
Thanks Linda. You can change direction for sure. Check out my swipe playlist with over 80 creations showing different ways to swipe xx Swipe Technique ruclips.net/p/PLKBfy3w5NpCNJ3rL-JUyi47dr85Ky6Jdu
Hi Mark, I'm a bit earlier than usual & I'm glad about that. I love seeing how this creation evolved the further you went with it. I really like the way it turned out but feel some embellishment would not go astray. I'm happy to say that my arms (& the rest of my body parts) seem to be getting stronger each day & feel that it won't be that long till I'm able to put all your lessons to work. I HAVE been busy stocking up on the things I'll need. I have canvases, paints, various tools for texture, marbles, balloons, hairdryer & butane torch. As each pension had come around I picked a couple of items so should have everything needed. I've even taken notes as i've been watching your videos. So thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. I feel confident (without being overly confident) that when I do start a creation of my own, I will not be nervous & the artwork will flow reasonably easy. I have to have everything in place before I start a new venture. I have OCD but rather than finding it a hassle, I find it very helpful. I always know where things are & those things are usually in order. So again, thanks for your exceptional teaching skills, the calm way you deliver those skills & as always, your positive attitude about not just your creations but the positive attitude you show to each of your fans as we set off on our own creations. Thank you for befriending us & for being a friend to us. Cheers Adrienne, Australia 🦘🇦🇺🪃
Wow thank you so much and I hope you have a continued successful recovery and please keep in touch and let me know how you’re doing over the Christmas period 🤩
IMO, the streaks are too vertical, pictures and video I’ve see of the northern lights the are wavy. Maybe when you swiped the paint you should have done it is a wavy pattern. You really saved the painting when you swiped it though.
Beautiful! As a beginner it was interesting for me to see how you pivoted to get closer to your vision. You're always wonderful to watch and I'm very much enjoying your Northern Lights series.
Thank you so much! That means a lot 🤩
Love how ot looked after the swipe. Looked like the streaking of the Northern Lights. Love it Mark❣️
Thanks so much 🤩
Hi Mark, i'm so happy that you have changed the technique. Love it. I would like to see the lights dancing in some trees. I think this could be magic
Thank you! 😃
Loving the beautiful colours, it’s like rainbow waterfalls. Colour, fluidity and movement. It’s about energy and how it can be transferred and evolved. You are so talented and creative xx
Thank you so much 😀 that means the world 🌍
Cudowny obraz😍🤩
Thank you 🤩
While I love your creation so far, I definitely would love to see the trees of which you spoke. However, if left as it is, I think it is beautiful right now too! Denise ❤
Thank you Denise xx
Thanks for sharing your whole process. The great thing about paint pouring is that it’s not done until you decide it is. Love your color choices.
You are so welcome! 🙏
Great job Mark. Trees would definitely be awesome!! Thanks again for sharing. Have a wonderful day.😊💖
Thank you! You too! 🤩
Beautiful! I hope I get to see the lites some day.
I hope so too! They are amazing and I’d love for you to experience it
Beautiful northern lights!!! I also liked the first version, but the swipe is better and I would love to see a few trees. Great job again, Mark 🖒💖
Thanks so much! 😊
Mark this artwork is very pretty 😍
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing painting, love the way you turned it around to get was your were looking for! I would definitely add trees at the bottom ♥️
Thank you! Cheers! 👋
First of all, you were very lucky to see blue. It’s the rarest color you can see in the northern lights. I appreciate that you showed the entire process - it teaches us that it’s ok to not totally like what you’ve done and make changes. It’s another reason fluid art is fluid.
I definitely like the second piece better - especially when you added more paint. It definitely pops now. I think a few trees would make this painting perfect. Until now, the series has made me feel as though I was in the atmosphere watching in wonder. This piece shows the lights almost raining down. Yes, you nailed the blending of the colors, the intense section of one color, and the fading away of those colors. But there is definitely a vertical feel to it. By adding trees, I think I would feel grounded - and that the universe was raining its precious gift down on humanity. Just my ponderings…
P.S. I got my first paints in the mail tonight. I’m going to play with layering before I do a full pour. ❤
Thank you so much!! Ohhh I’m excited for you to paint 🎨
I think it’s really pretty as it is.
Thank you 🙏
Oh Mark! I love the whole process and showing us what you didn’t like. I loved the swipe and can already see a beautiful forest in there with a pop of pop to give it that special northern lights feel! I would love to see this next video to see what you do next. I would be tempted to do a silhouette again the trees or a moon rising up! This one makes my imagination go wild! You are an awesome creative my friend! ❤❤❤
You are so welcome, and thank you always for your kind support. Xx
Les lumières qui prennent naissance dans le noir est tout à fait la bonne inspiration quand on a la chance de voir les aurores boréales et vous avez parfaitement réussi votre coup...Le bleu a bien trouvé sa place dans la palette des couleurs et votre combinaison dutch et swiping a bien marché...Votre talent et vos idées bien nous impressionnent...Bravo Grand Mark❤
Wow thank you as always. I really appreciate your support
Thanks
Thank you so much for your kind donation x
Looks like pretty grass! Add some flowers and trees!
Thanks so much. I think trees will defo appear
Great save. Now embellish it some, maybe? You are a blessing to watch. Even when you are unsure of the outcome. Great job my dear one.
Yes! Thank you! 🤩
I can see trees in your picture already. Bring out the trees more. It will be fabulous 😊
Thank you, I will 🤩🌲
Yes, add a forest with hills or mountains!
I think I will 💚🤩
Your hair looks nice today on the side!
😀
About a week ago we had a fairly cloudy night and a full moon. The moon radiated into the clouds creating an aurora like effect. Not the Northern Lights obviously, but a small scale halo of light shimmering around the moon. I took pictures through the trees and the pictures are marvelous. It truly recreates the feelings and experience I had that night. So I think adding trees may be exactly what you're looking for. The painting is beautiful as is - it's YOUR vision and what YOU want to do next that's important. Thank you - as always.
Thank you so much as always for your support
Bonjour Mark, 🥰 je vois dans ton introduction à quel point ces Aurores Boréals que tu as vu sont importantes et positives pour toi !! 🎉🎉 Je peux aussi voir le plaisir que tu as de nous partager ce phénomène si merveilleux. Tu mets tous les efforts possibles pour nous montrer ce que tu as vu. 💚💚💚 Merci de créer ces oeuvres pour nous. Aujourd'hui tu as vraiment suivi ton inspiration jusqu'au bout. Et le résultat est magnifique. 🥰❤❤
Je crois qu'il serait beau d'ajouter des arbes en bas de la toiles. Se serait encore plus réel de voir un forêt avec les aurores remplir le ciel qui est au dessus.
Mais c'est toi l'artiste alors à toi de choisir. 😀
Bon week-end à toi doux et inspirant Mark ! 😉❤❤
Aww thank you Caroline. I appreciate that xx
Cool, I think a city skyline would look nice and be a lil different from same old same-o😊
That would be cool!
@MarkJRatcliffeArt I think so 😎
Northern lights are practically impossible to view in a city because of the light pollution
I preferred it before the cells erupted through and the gorgeous purple dominated to me. I say “enhance “ with black shadow birches with silver accents and a white/silvery moon in the corner.
Great idea I love that!
Beautiful work Mark! I like your idea of adding embellishments 🎄🌲🌳
How about doing a disrupted open cup with twirling and swirling the cup 🧐
Thank you Carla xx
Coucou 👋Mark j espère que tu vas bien 🤗c est vraiment beau 😍😍🇨🇭
Thank you so much! I’m good - hope you are too
I think this is beautiful. I would love for you to try pearl paints alongside your purples and greens and don’t forget a dark blue even though the base is black. I add a toothbrush spritz of pearl white and once it dries you can add some tall black trees! It’s the magical forest you’ve never seen!
Love this idea!!! Thank you 🤩
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I like how u changed it. It really came together once u swiped it. I was wondering how it would to blow it slightly after u swiped it so it would give a more natural look instead of the straight lines just from the swipe ? I don't think I've ever seen u swipe & the just slightly blow it. But I do like it a lot. & to add the trees or mountains at the bottom will really set it off. Great job Mark!!
Thank you so much Pamela 💚🤩
I would love to put trees on it❤
Trees I think will defo be the embellishment 💚
Hallo Marc ...ich finde es sieht hervorragend aus❤!
Nicht nach Nordlichtern. Ich denke dabei eher an Seegras, einzig der pinke Teil ist ein wenig zu homogen für die Komposition in meinen Augen.
Leg es erstmal zur Seite und vielleicht bekommst du noch eine Inspiration.
Manchmal sind wir zu festgefahren in unseren Vorstellungen, dass wir gar nicht sehen wie wundervoll unsere Werke sind, wenn auch anders als geplant.
Ich finde die Farben übrigens wundervoll und würde wenn ich es gemalt hätte, wirklich lediglich den pinken Block nacharbeiten und etwas darauf applizieren aus Zeitung o.ä. nur halt eher einen Fisch oder Octopus 🐙...
Liebe Grüße 😊
Great tips! Thank you so much ☺️
When swiping, do you have to swipe straight or can you move a bit from side to side? If so, could you show us? I think some trees as you suggested would enhance this.
Thanks Linda. You can change direction for sure. Check out my swipe playlist with over 80 creations showing different ways to swipe xx Swipe Technique
ruclips.net/p/PLKBfy3w5NpCNJ3rL-JUyi47dr85Ky6Jdu
where did u see the northern lights? I live in Finland but still have never witnessed them😭
I saw them here in the UK - they literally covered most of the UK on 10th Oct
Sieht toll aus aber mir gefiel es am besten bevor du mit dem Papier abgezogen hast .Danke für deine Arbeit 🙏💖👏👏👏🙋🏼♀️🇨🇭
Thank you 🤩
The trees will add very good dimension - do it!! The ink looks a bit patchy - the swipe was definitely better than the blowouts
Thanks so much 🤩
Hi Mark,
I'm a bit earlier than usual & I'm glad about that.
I love seeing how this creation evolved the further you went with it.
I really like the way it turned out but feel some embellishment would not go astray.
I'm happy to say that my arms (& the rest of my body parts) seem to be getting stronger each day & feel that it won't be that long till I'm able to put all your lessons to work.
I HAVE been busy stocking up on the things I'll need. I have canvases, paints, various tools for texture, marbles, balloons, hairdryer & butane torch.
As each pension had come around I picked a couple of items so should have everything needed.
I've even taken notes as i've been watching your videos.
So thank you for being such a wonderful teacher.
I feel confident (without being overly confident) that when I do start a creation of my own, I will not be nervous & the artwork will flow reasonably easy.
I have to have everything in place before I start a new venture. I have OCD but rather than finding it a hassle, I find it very helpful.
I always know where things are & those things are usually in order.
So again, thanks for your exceptional teaching skills, the calm way you deliver those skills & as always, your positive attitude about not just your creations but the positive attitude you show to each of your fans as we set off on our own creations.
Thank you for befriending us & for being a friend to us.
Cheers
Adrienne, Australia 🦘🇦🇺🪃
Wow thank you so much and I hope you have a continued successful recovery and please keep in touch and let me know how you’re doing over the Christmas period 🤩
Nooo. I wouldn’t have. To me it looked like ocean bottom before you put paper thru it. Beautiful nonetheless the less but loved it before
Thank you! 😊
Lovely as it is, but dark tree shapes would look very North American 👍
Thanks so much 👍🏻
Draw some people too.
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IMO, the streaks are too vertical, pictures and video I’ve see of the northern lights the are wavy. Maybe when you swiped the paint you should have done it is a wavy pattern. You really saved the painting when you swiped it though.
Thank you 🙏
It’s pretty but I think you should embellish a little bit
Thank you! Yes I agree 🙏
The blow dryer technique doesn’t always look right. And cells can look reptilian. Glad you threw in the towel! Lol
Thank you 🤩