Mark J Ratcliffe Art

Mark J Ratcliffe Art

Hi! I’m Mark and I’m from the UK. I’m a self taught abstract artist and love fluid art. I love art and creativity and I’m passionate about sharing what I learn along the way and I’m grateful for your support.

I also have a diploma in art therapy and mental health first aid. I’m also a certified meditation coach and enjoy injecting these practices into my art.

Nature is a huge inspiration for me when I create. One of the main things I love about abstract art is interpretation - we all see different things and I enjoy listening and learning about others view points. The fluid art community is amazing and I love to teach and be part of it as an artist through my own creativity, growth and evolving styles.

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  • @kkbshorty
    @kkbshorty21 сағат бұрын

    I see a peacock in thr swipe portion 🦚

  • @stel1951
    @stel195122 сағат бұрын

    Hello Mark, l’idée de travailler avec de simples 'outils' m’inspire : bravo Combien de jours pour le séchage ? Dites-moi

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt22 сағат бұрын

    Thank you - took 2 days only 👍🏻

  • @StefanJohansson-w7o
    @StefanJohansson-w7o23 сағат бұрын

    Wery nice ❤

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt22 сағат бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @JulieRichter-bu4lb
    @JulieRichter-bu4lbКүн бұрын

    Superb piece and that silver lines wow ....Mark.you simply have the calming voice to explain anything. Thanks

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt22 сағат бұрын

    Thank you kindly 🤩

  • @Maugirl2
    @Maugirl2Күн бұрын

    Love this ❤

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt22 сағат бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @normahepkin5443
    @normahepkin5443Күн бұрын

    MARK, That's awesome. Reminds me of the sunrise reflection in the water I wake up to most mornings . BLESSINGS.

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArtКүн бұрын

    Thank you so much Norma. Have a lovely weekend

  • @b_decor_arts
    @b_decor_artsКүн бұрын

    Very beautiful, looks like space 🩶 I previously used the same colors, but all the colors were greatly affected by the black color... I will try again

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArtКүн бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @JulieRichter-bu4lb
    @JulieRichter-bu4lbКүн бұрын

    Love the colours Mark as always a wonderful piece

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArtКүн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it - thank you x

  • @CraftyChickenMom
    @CraftyChickenMomКүн бұрын

    Super cool! Love the figure 8 textures you did with the forky type comb. Thanks for sharing 💕💕🐣

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArtКүн бұрын

    Thank you 🤗

  • @pattiembrey1400
    @pattiembrey1400Күн бұрын

    So beautiful one side resembles ocean other side looks like aurora borealis sky

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArtКүн бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @pattiembrey1400
    @pattiembrey1400Күн бұрын

    Love this split idea, what is the cell activator you used in the Metallic color

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArtКүн бұрын

    I used Australian Floetrol

  • @pattiembrey1400
    @pattiembrey1400Күн бұрын

    @@MarkJRatcliffeArt thank you

  • @user-fp7do4il5z
    @user-fp7do4il5z2 күн бұрын

    Mandela

  • @user-fp7do4il5z
    @user-fp7do4il5z2 күн бұрын

    Thanks for demonstrating this technique. Personally I’m not “crazy” about this, but for someone who likes texture in paintings, this is it.

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 Appreciate your support

  • @user-fp7do4il5z
    @user-fp7do4il5z2 күн бұрын

    STARBURST… love the theme

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺️

  • @mywifetheartist
    @mywifetheartist2 күн бұрын

    Beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @LadyBug1967
    @LadyBug19672 күн бұрын

    I'm a little confused because the first thing you did I thought might be boring but actually in the end I really prefer it very much to the other scene which I've seen a lot of. When you say blowtorch I'm thinking a hair dryer would work but I would like you to clarify that and also please clarify that medium that you have to add to one of the paints I guess to make it flow nicely again I'm speaking of the first part of the penny you did was quite frankly is the part that I prefer

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Hi 👋 Check out the description where I list my paints and PM info. If you mean the CA in the gold it’s Australian Floetrol. Blow torch was used to get rid of air bubbles 👍🏻

  • @kimsmitherman6998
    @kimsmitherman69982 күн бұрын

    Love!! You are so amazing Mark!

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Thank you Kim that’s really kind xx

  • @tonistephic
    @tonistephic3 күн бұрын

    Hi Mark, Wow, it could be fireworks. I see windmills with fields of flowers blowing in the wind along with the sun starting to go down. The sun adds such beautiful colors. Thank you for sharing another wonderful piece with all the different techniques you used. Have a wonderful day

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺️

  • @ИринаВолкова-н9щ
    @ИринаВолкова-н9щ3 күн бұрын

    СУПЕР!!!! ОЧЕНЬ КРАСИВО!!!!

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺️

  • @nataliehelmig920
    @nataliehelmig9203 күн бұрын

    So bright and fiery! 🔥😁👍

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @patticake9632
    @patticake96323 күн бұрын

    I am def going to try this technique.

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Excellent 👍🏻

  • @christinenaylor4912
    @christinenaylor49123 күн бұрын

    What paper are you using please? .... great tutorial by the way :)

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt2 күн бұрын

    Thank you. This is lining paper - used before wall papering

  • @NAINIM
    @NAINIM3 күн бұрын

    I love it and I'll try it.❤

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @daisymay4183
    @daisymay41833 күн бұрын

    I love swirls circles and color so this is really beautiful to me. Right up my alley. Really enjoying this series. Just colorful and stunning. Love it Mark ❣️😊

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!☺️

  • @gerripeter484
    @gerripeter4843 күн бұрын

    Very pretty 🤩

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @janerexroad2498
    @janerexroad24983 күн бұрын

    Those are very cool! I love how you made the flowers!

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much 😊

  • @caobita
    @caobita3 күн бұрын

    Mark, I absolutely love this technique with all that structure and am happy to hear that there's more to come. This double piece is on fire and looks like a "reverse" firework. Very besutiful with all the different structures. It was such fun to watch you create. Your videos never get boring 🖒💖 PS: I have to admit that after you put all the paint on the canvas, I had the desire to create an own one, put on a glove and roll a rubber ball back and forth through all that paint instead of dipping the balloon, just out of curiosity what it would look like. If I had more time I would probably go get some paint, then grab one of my leftover tiles and have fun making a mess 😉 Who knows... maybe one day

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    You should!! I suspect the ball would be great texture too 🤩🤩

  • @ArtistYellow
    @ArtistYellow3 күн бұрын

    I love your experiments. This gives me ideas for future artwork.

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Brilliant 🤩

  • @jeanniedorsey6772
    @jeanniedorsey67723 күн бұрын

    Love these!

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @beckyjenkins197
    @beckyjenkins1973 күн бұрын

    You should enjoy what you’re creating I enjoy it myself. Love this!

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Yes! Thank you! 🤩

  • @sandranaylor536
    @sandranaylor5363 күн бұрын

    Very unusual and very interesting piece 👍

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you Sandra 🤩

  • @IsabellePerret-Gentil
    @IsabellePerret-Gentil3 күн бұрын

    C est vraiment magnifique 😍😍😍😍

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Yay!! Thank you so much ☺️

  • @deborahcorria1904
    @deborahcorria19043 күн бұрын

    Ive used the balloon effect before. Youve inspired me to do more. Need to give 2 gifts to family members so I think this is a great technique. Thank you Mark 😊

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    That's a great idea! Thank you 🤩

  • @lindakirton1998
    @lindakirton19983 күн бұрын

    Like a beautiful sunset! Love this color palette.

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! ☺️

  • @MaddyT54321
    @MaddyT543213 күн бұрын

    Well now they are gorgeous ❤❤. Keep going with these experiments Mark. 😊

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Will do! 🤩

  • @shaunferris3784
    @shaunferris37843 күн бұрын

    Beautiful, it’s like fireworks and a celebration. It’s fire and passion and strength. The world is in your fingertips xx

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you - wow I love that interpretation 🤩

  • @user-vi2bi1je5u
    @user-vi2bi1je5u3 күн бұрын

    Very dynamic 🎉

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @user-xs6vs8xs8m
    @user-xs6vs8xs8m3 күн бұрын

    Mark. It is definitely different as the blowing out, or swiping, or stretching out... I like it very much. This colors are ideal for summer warm composition 😉. I have to try too 👍😘. Greetings from holiday in Croatia. Alena

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! Happy holidays to you. Hope you’re having nice weather 🌦️

  • @user-xs6vs8xs8m
    @user-xs6vs8xs8m3 күн бұрын

    @@MarkJRatcliffeArt Thank you Mark 😘. Yes we are. We are on the island Krk. We have daily 31 -34 °C. The Jadran sea is warm, clear and beautiful with all colors of blue.

  • @susanwoodson8908
    @susanwoodson89083 күн бұрын

    GREAT!! Love it!

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @pamelar3607
    @pamelar36073 күн бұрын

    So Nice !! Try to put a small balloon push in the center of each flower. I just saw that idea as u were making the flowers. Does it take these pieces a long time to dry? I Love watching yr videos. Thanks for always making new ones it's so Inspiring. Can't wait for the next one.

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Great idea! It dries really quickly 🤩

  • @karl-friedrichjagau9974
    @karl-friedrichjagau99743 күн бұрын

    Wow absolutely wonderful very vibrant abstract painting Mark👍🏻⭐️🙂

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @3dlovely
    @3dlovely3 күн бұрын

    Wow! I definitely have to try this. I love the colors! Between the colors and the embellishing with the various tools it made the diptych so unique. As always, thank you for sharing your talent and skills. Denise ❤

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    You are so welcome! I always appreciate your kind words and support 🤩🤩

  • @nathaliekrotoszyner1189
    @nathaliekrotoszyner11893 күн бұрын

    J'adore ! Les couleurs sont très fruitées et magnifiquement assemblées ! Je l'appellerais (et c'est venu en anglais 😉) "Sunny Tutti Frutti". Il en ressort une énergie lumineuse, vive et apaisante. Bravo !

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Loving that name and interpretation 🤩 Thank you so much

  • @PrincessScary
    @PrincessScary3 күн бұрын

    I loved the technique using the putty knife!

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @marylyndurie8157
    @marylyndurie81573 күн бұрын

    Love these! I tried one after seeing one of your videos and it came out … not bad. I love that you don’t have to be an “artist “ to create cool paintings. Thanks Mark!❤️😊

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you! Don’t doubt your artist label - you are an artist Mary 💜

  • @dianeh2420
    @dianeh24203 күн бұрын

    That came out so cool Mark!! I love the texture. And the colors are just what im sitting in roght now, a breezy summer day!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @carlabeel8997
    @carlabeel89973 күн бұрын

    I do wish the pink showed up a bit more 💕 This is very cool 😎

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt3 күн бұрын

    Thank you Carla 🩷

  • @KelliSmith-mj5hc
    @KelliSmith-mj5hc4 күн бұрын

    Super interesting. Resembles a textile. I would love to see this in Phthalo blue, turquoise and lime green. Beautiful.

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt4 күн бұрын

    Wait til you see next weeks - includes lime green and blues too

  • @g8rmomof2
    @g8rmomof24 күн бұрын

    It’s beautiful… I’d have left the center tape off to create a real diptych.❤

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt4 күн бұрын

    💜

  • @carolyncournoyer8998
    @carolyncournoyer89984 күн бұрын

    very nice

  • @MarkJRatcliffeArt
    @MarkJRatcliffeArt4 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🤩