Tropical Fish 🐠 Swipe and Pour - Abstract Painting Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2023
  • This piece is inspired by tropical fish - I love the vibrancy of the fish and the textures and colors on the fish.
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    ▶▶▶More about this Tutorial:
    ▶ Technique: Swipe
    ▶ Canvas size: 24 x 12 inch
    ▶ Pouring Medium formula: All paints are mixed with Floetrol 3:1 pouring medium to paint. The swipe formula is mixed with Australian Floetrol and Amsterdam Titanium White. 3:1
    ▶ Color Palette:
    Arteza: Pearl Hot Pink,
    Liquitex: Vivid Red Orange, Lime Green.
    Winsor & Newton: Cobalt Blue Hue (Base Color)
    Sennelier: Turquoise
    Pebeo: Iridescent Green Yellow, Lemon Cadmium
    ▶ Hair dryer: Remington D3010 and always use the cool setting
    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.
    00:05 - Welcome and Color Palette with Concept
    00:40 - The Inspiration
    01:07 - Putting the base coat down
    02:30 - Layering the paints
    03:40 - Swipe the first puddle
    05:15 - Reverse Layering
    06:35 - Swipe the second puddle
    08:00 - Tilting time
    12:25 - Close Ups
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Комментарии • 208

  • @PetrasArt24
    @PetrasArt24 10 месяцев назад +5

    Oh Mark, in the last shot of your video I really have the impression that two beautiful fish are leisurely swimming behind each other. What a great piece and what a great, strong base. Well well done, my friend! 🙏🐠💙

  • @tineannchristensen279
    @tineannchristensen279 10 месяцев назад +2

    The colors are so beautiful and vibrant 🥰 it’s gorgeous 🥰

  • @OnBeingFurnando
    @OnBeingFurnando 10 месяцев назад

    Soo pretty! Two Angel Fishes swimming along...I love it!🐠🐠

  • @pattymullin8515
    @pattymullin8515 10 месяцев назад +1

    What an outstanding work of art. The only thing missing in your video was a happy dance. This will be stunning over your beautiful aquarium.

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much 😀 YES! You’re right there should be a happy dance 🕺

  • @georgiastewart4479
    @georgiastewart4479 10 месяцев назад +1

    Shared. The colors are beautiful! I love everything about this painting, from the original fish to your creation. You should keep it!
    Take care ✌💗🐠

  • @SouldArt
    @SouldArt 10 месяцев назад

    I see Angel fish in sea coral colours!!!! Love this!! Wowalishicious!!!
    What a brilliant idea! 💕💕🐠🐟🌊

  • @eastermajors5385
    @eastermajors5385 10 месяцев назад

    Love the Angel fish painting is very beautiful and with their iridescent they reflection colors around them. So amazing.

  • @user-su1if3vp1l
    @user-su1if3vp1l 2 месяца назад

    Fishalicious! 🐠 another amazing creation. 👏🏻

  • @amandaross-wallis4138
    @amandaross-wallis4138 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love the choice of base colour, the sense of movement created by the lacing and tilting is spot on. Hope you are having an amazing time in LA 🌈

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. Yes we are having the best time in LA - thank you for asking

  • @kimsmitherman6998
    @kimsmitherman6998 10 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous! I can definitely see the Angel fish 😊 I love the clapping, don’t forget to do the Happy Dance!! 🎉❤

  • @MaddyT54321
    @MaddyT54321 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely love how this turned out...gorgeous colours. Definitely has a feeling of Angel fish 🐟 😊

  • @VerartybyLinda
    @VerartybyLinda 10 месяцев назад

    Love love love the base colour and those cells, awesome, it really does look like two fish swimming along. 😍

  • @estellegoodnight6338
    @estellegoodnight6338 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love this painting!! The colors on top of the base coat are awesome and I love the blue base as it really pops the colors out. Another magical painting!😀

  • @pcornell3410
    @pcornell3410 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing how the swipes stretched out to have the fish shapes. Experience helps!

  • @maryamafshari4739
    @maryamafshari4739 10 месяцев назад

    Nicely done mark 🥰 after all Mother Nature is the best teacher ❤

  • @daisymay4183
    @daisymay4183 10 месяцев назад

    They sure does look like the shape of Angelfish. Well done Mark. I love the colors and how beautiful the lacing is.😊
    Bravo!!

  • @claudiamann7111
    @claudiamann7111 10 месяцев назад

    Those colors are just amazing on that wonderful blue base coat. Great cells. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @jeanniedorsey6772
    @jeanniedorsey6772 10 месяцев назад

    Love the color combo. I can see the fish. Turned out way beautiful! You should keep this one. 😊

  • @tinateixeira7118
    @tinateixeira7118 10 месяцев назад +1

    SUPER FUN, Soooo Pretty🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @mariontheantiquarian7849
    @mariontheantiquarian7849 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is fantastic!! You nailed it!! I wouldn’t be able to part with it either. Simply stunning!! 💙💙💙

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much!! I am just so pleased my vision came to fruition

  • @lydiasthereva3922
    @lydiasthereva3922 10 месяцев назад

    This piece is really gorgeous with so ameizing cells and colors!!!

  • @FRENCHFAIRE
    @FRENCHFAIRE 10 месяцев назад

    Happy place. Dancing colours.

  • @user-oe9hx6tz4n
    @user-oe9hx6tz4n 10 месяцев назад

    Марк, спасибо за урок. Великолепное творение!

  • @tonistephic
    @tonistephic 10 месяцев назад

    Mark,
    Very good colors. They do look like 2 angel fish flowing through the water with ease. Thank you for sharing another beautiful video. Have a wonderful day Mark

  • @carolineg.5461
    @carolineg.5461 10 месяцев назад

    Hello Mark!! I love to see your inspiration. The beautiful Angel fish what you do, with the color of neon. The piece and the color are really amazing. I love the color you have choice together and the beautiful lacing. The design of the abstract fish are really original and sooooo pretty. I looooove it. 💯💯💯💙
    It's verry funny to see you to be happy with the first swipe result. You clap your hand 🥰
    You are able to apreciate all the process. Wow!! You are a great example to follow. What a long way to get to this state of happiness. 😊🥰
    Thank you sooo much for sharing with us. Have a great week to you ! 🥳🌈

  • @jeanroberts3949
    @jeanroberts3949 10 месяцев назад

    WOW they really look like fish . Beautiful

  • @Janisel-c4l
    @Janisel-c4l 10 месяцев назад

    You did it! It's absolutely fish! And the cobalt base is awesome!

  • @patsyfoster8654
    @patsyfoster8654 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely gorgeous 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰..my favorite ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @christinepeel8100
    @christinepeel8100 10 месяцев назад

    Because color palette, especially the cobalt blue, cells are fantastic

  • @caobita
    @caobita 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow Mark, this is a very beautiful piece. The colours are so bright and pretty and the cells and lacings are gorgeous. I hope you're gonna do more artwork with this colour palette, maybe a piece with the marble or the toilet paper swipes. Great job again 🖒💖

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! I will defo be using this palette again 🙏😊

  • @nancyt.pasour7658
    @nancyt.pasour7658 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful!!! I love watching you create.

  • @deborahapostolou8078
    @deborahapostolou8078 10 месяцев назад

    Brilliant, absolutely brilliant Mark!! Bravo love!!! ❤👍❤

  • @kathygardell3898
    @kathygardell3898 9 месяцев назад

    Really nice, vibrant and a bit whimsical!

  • @marinazigajlova8643
    @marinazigajlova8643 10 месяцев назад

    Wunderschön, danke für die schöne Momente 🥰

  • @kathyz8203
    @kathyz8203 10 месяцев назад

    The color palette & base coat are amazing!

  • @carlabeel8997
    @carlabeel8997 10 месяцев назад

    What pretty colors
    I love the happy dance 😊
    That base coat makes this painting love the negative space and those swipes are perfect ❤

  • @janmaulMansfield5436
    @janmaulMansfield5436 10 месяцев назад

    Wow Mark, your cells are insane. The colors are amazing, this is absolutely gorgeous, I love your creativity.🤩🤩

  • @bethanngibb
    @bethanngibb 10 месяцев назад

    So beautiful! I love that minty green color you created! ❤

  • @patricialyons383
    @patricialyons383 3 месяца назад

    Absolute genius. Mark you truly have it every way WELL DONE keep it up always 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @lindamckendree2991
    @lindamckendree2991 10 месяцев назад

    Super interesting painting. Love these colors! Gorgeous cells! Thanks for sharing.❤️

  • @jacquelinestephenson2101
    @jacquelinestephenson2101 10 месяцев назад

    Wonderful! I see your angel fish in it too
    Love it

  • @lanaoconnell2910
    @lanaoconnell2910 10 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love this piece! You nailed it Mark!!!

  • @PrincessJazmina
    @PrincessJazmina 10 месяцев назад

    You nailed it Mark!! It’s absolutely gorgeous!!

  • @cynthiaswain4070
    @cynthiaswain4070 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic creation! Again I love your teaching. Patience and soft tone.

  • @antonietta2874
    @antonietta2874 10 месяцев назад

    I love this painting, so pretty. Love the paint colors, Beautiful!

  • @tereartistry
    @tereartistry 10 месяцев назад

    I love this colors, Mark ! Thank you 🤗💕

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      You are so welcome, thank you so much for watching 🐠🙏😊

  • @carmenveal09
    @carmenveal09 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely beautiful and so calming!! You are a creative genius!!!!❤

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! You’re very kind to say so! Wow 🤩 🐠

  • @sandranaylor536
    @sandranaylor536 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful beautiful colours 👍. Looking forward to seeing your happy dance 😉

  • @FM-id7lz
    @FM-id7lz 9 месяцев назад

    Colors are beautiful

  • @colleenmantle5016
    @colleenmantle5016 10 месяцев назад

    beautiful, i love watching you create! Lovely choice of colours and design.

  • @sheygillespie6511
    @sheygillespie6511 10 месяцев назад

    Very cool, Mark. About halfway through the tilting I began to see the intention starting to develop. I totally see fish in the tank. Great work!

  • @deesdavi7592
    @deesdavi7592 10 месяцев назад +1

    Stunning MARK!!
    GUESS WHAT!
    I researched and learned Windsor Newton is NOW selling paint which doesn't dry dark!
    Its expensive, its called
    Winsor Newton Professional line acrylics.
    Im buying two colors Cobalt amd Violet.
    Thank you!

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад +1

      Fantastic! Thanks for the update! Let me know how you get on

  • @crystalsharp6685
    @crystalsharp6685 10 месяцев назад

    So beautiful! It really does look like two fishtails or even mermaid tails! I think it would look really great hung vertically as well! 🐠🐟🐡🐠🐟 great job! I love it! I wouldn't blame u a bit for keeping it either lol... It's gorgeous!

  • @judymcgrath1566
    @judymcgrath1566 10 месяцев назад

    Turned out beautiful Mark!! Love the colors you chose. Two tropical fish indeed. Great vision on this idea Mark. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day. 😊💖🐠

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Judy. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement 🐠🙏😊

    • @judymcgrath1566
      @judymcgrath1566 10 месяцев назад

      @@MarkJRatcliffeArt Your so welcome!! I always enjoy your videos. 😊

  • @debmcnamara4739
    @debmcnamara4739 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @melbobmacias
    @melbobmacias 10 месяцев назад

    I love these colors, especially the cobalt blue!

  • @gerripeter484
    @gerripeter484 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely stunning love the colors 😍

  • @nilsafaga74
    @nilsafaga74 10 месяцев назад

    Love it. I see the fish❤❤

  • @cherylburkitt9722
    @cherylburkitt9722 6 месяцев назад

    Really beautiful painting.. very cleverly done..
    Does look like fish ❤😊

  • @nancydunston1215
    @nancydunston1215 10 месяцев назад +1

    Mark, I love this creation!!! The base color is so rich and beautiful! The swipe colors are very vibrant! Way to go!!! Another awesome painting ❤❤❤

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Nancy. Wow you’re so kind 🐠

  • @normtessier6374
    @normtessier6374 10 месяцев назад

    WOW WOW WOW….absolutely stunning as always…sue from florida

  • @rar9157
    @rar9157 10 месяцев назад

    ok just saw the dried results...love it...and yeah i would want to keep it too...its a beauty

  • @diniedebrouwer9883
    @diniedebrouwer9883 10 месяцев назад

    Very impressive Mark it's Stunning!

  • @allandavidson9176
    @allandavidson9176 10 месяцев назад

    Lovely idea for this beautiful painting Mark. The background is just the right colour to set the other colours off. Great work. Regards Glenis

  • @beckyjenkins197
    @beckyjenkins197 10 месяцев назад

    Love this. Absolutely gorgeous

  • @heatherleighartistry
    @heatherleighartistry 10 месяцев назад

    This is gorgeous. I did a similar one and I see all the ways to correct what I wished I would done on that one! Excellent tutorial 🥰👌

  • @michelmingam7424
    @michelmingam7424 10 месяцев назад

    Salut Mark🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉belle harmonie de couleurs !!! Bravo 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @agatawysoka2626
    @agatawysoka2626 10 месяцев назад

    Piękny obraz i dobór kolorów.

  • @pr1assist553
    @pr1assist553 10 месяцев назад

    Love it. Such pretty colours.

  • @jeanettewhite2144
    @jeanettewhite2144 10 месяцев назад

    Wow that looks beautiful Mark ❤❤❤

  • @margaretep.
    @margaretep. 10 месяцев назад

    Wunderschön! Tolle Idee! ❣

  • @kimshaw-crewe1027
    @kimshaw-crewe1027 10 месяцев назад

    Very pretty! 🐠💙

  • @ApplePi3.
    @ApplePi3. 10 месяцев назад

    I think this is a new favorite for me. Really lovely colours.
    I wonder how it would look as a background to the aquarium.

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much. My other half wants me to print it on paper and attach to the back of our tank

  • @etaoriginals
    @etaoriginals 10 месяцев назад

    That is stunning. ❤

  • @kathyjohnson1133
    @kathyjohnson1133 10 месяцев назад

    Oh I just LUV this painting. I REALLY LUV the COLORS. They are Beautiful. Yes Mark I am going to try to use these COLORS on a painting. I REALLY LUV THIS. As always GREAT Work. Oh another thing I forgot to say u have so much patience. That is REALLY GOOD when u are doing ART. Anyway have a great DAY. Beautiful Painting MARK.❤❤😊😊

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much Kathy for always supporting me and providing me with such encouragement

    • @kathyjohnson1133
      @kathyjohnson1133 10 месяцев назад

      @@MarkJRatcliffeArt Yes Mark it is a Beautiful Painting. Well Mark u give me encouragement all the time. I REALLY LUV watching your videos. Can't wait to see the next one. Those colors are really PRETTY. I just LUV it.😊😊

  • @wendykelson738
    @wendykelson738 10 месяцев назад

    I love this ! you inspire me . i enjoy your videos very much .

  • @damarahorton5264
    @damarahorton5264 10 месяцев назад

    LOVE!!!!!

  • @3dlovely
    @3dlovely 10 месяцев назад

    Mark, I don't know what to say -- they are amazing! The colors and cells are gorgeous and I do love the background color you chose. I totally love this creation. I was wondering how you were going to achieve the tropical fish, but you did! Take good care and as always, thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge. Denise ❤

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much Denise. You’re always so kind with your feedback and sharing your thoughts. Thank you 😊

  • @jeannettedidschun
    @jeannettedidschun 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Mark, I also have an inspiration of to fishs with their beautiful colors. It is amaising, greatings from Cologne ❤

  • @bacca9
    @bacca9 10 месяцев назад

    Вы творите волшебство, Марк! Настоящий мастер! Благо дарю за видео.

  • @bozenabakiera4954
    @bozenabakiera4954 2 месяца назад

    ❤piękne zorze.

  • @empwr9
    @empwr9 10 месяцев назад

    That is really lovely

  • @user-ew8se1du9i
    @user-ew8se1du9i 6 месяцев назад

    Bellissimi colori e video complimenti

  • @Katsfluidartcreations
    @Katsfluidartcreations 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful 😍

  • @rar9157
    @rar9157 10 месяцев назад

    i love the colors in the swipe on this one. love all of them really, but really digging the colors so far...ok now have to finish watching it. i hope you dont have to tilt much more off. love the colors

  • @hollyhawkes4082
    @hollyhawkes4082 10 месяцев назад

    Love it.

  • @pamelar3607
    @pamelar3607 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome! I also have an aquarium (75Gal). Once u tilted it in one last direction the Angel Fish popped out! It looks so cool. Great job ! I love yr fish tank too. Love how u used them as an inspiration for the painting.

  • @hyacinththomas760
    @hyacinththomas760 10 месяцев назад

    I love it❤

  • @wendykelson738
    @wendykelson738 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Wendy! Wow! Thank you so much for this super thanks. That is very kind and generous of you. Thank you 🤩

  • @stefaniamastropietro7491
    @stefaniamastropietro7491 10 месяцев назад

    È stupendo ❤❤❤

  • @islandx6248
    @islandx6248 10 месяцев назад

    Mark, I don't like it.....I LOVE IT! Amazing color choices...lots of good decisions... good restraint to not overwork. 👍

  • @g8rmomof2
    @g8rmomof2 10 месяцев назад

    Lovely as always! You really should be a psychologist!

  • @sarajseiberthesavannahdarter
    @sarajseiberthesavannahdarter 10 месяцев назад

    As a tropical fish keeper love the inspiration and love this painting!!
    I was wondering would a mono romantic style pink painting do well with the puddle and marble technique with white as the base coat?

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад +1

      That would be cool! Possibly?! Thank you 🙏

  • @suekleinschmidt5949
    @suekleinschmidt5949 10 месяцев назад

    This is so gorgeous, Mark! I definitely see the angel fish shapes. What a fantastic job you've done! Your swipes are incredible. What pouring medium did you use for the coloured paints please? I will look forward to your happy dance in your next video as I know it will deserve it already! 😃💜🐨🙋‍♀️🦘🤗👍

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! All my paints (except the swipe paint) is mixed with Owatrol/Floetrol 1:3 paint to pouring medium with a dash of water

  • @tyjuanathomas3995
    @tyjuanathomas3995 10 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-fw5js4kw7o
    @user-fw5js4kw7o 10 месяцев назад

    I am amazed! This is stunningly beautiful! ❤
    What is australian floetrol? Some other floetrol?

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you 😊 Australian Floetrol has a different chemical formula and therefore create the lacing you see when mixed with paint and is used widely to create cells and lacing.

  • @jillzidaritz2042
    @jillzidaritz2042 10 месяцев назад

    great video.. what do you varnish with

  • @qskreation2060
    @qskreation2060 10 месяцев назад

    This is gorgeous. Do you share your ratio of floetrol to paint to create cells? 💜💜💜

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      Of course - all details are in the description of each video

  • @deesdavi7592
    @deesdavi7592 10 месяцев назад

    Btw is it allowed to mix colors of different brands or will it not blend right?

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes I’ve mixed different brands - just bear in the mind the opacity when layering 👍🏻

    • @deesdavi7592
      @deesdavi7592 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Ok thanks i didn't know

  • @sharoncorbin5466
    @sharoncorbin5466 10 месяцев назад

    What is the difference between American and Australian Floetrol?

    • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
      @MarkJRatcliffeArt  10 месяцев назад

      American Floetrol is thicker, has a whitish color, and is made of latex paint. It is also known that Aussie floetrol creates much more cells by itself than the US option (US floetrol almost created no cells without silicone additives) see more info about this on acrylicpaintingschool.com/