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Hello Mark. I live in a small Amish community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US. I am 78 year old and retired. I had a stroke and a brain tumor two years ago that I have recovered mostly from. I mentioned to my youngest son that perhaps I should paint to help my recovery. I have never had any desire or talent to draw or paint. Two weeks later I received two large boxes filled with art supplies. I thought I might as well try to do something with it. I can’t for the life of me do any animals, people, or landscapes. I then saw pouring videos and by watching more videos I began playing around. Well I discovered I could do something that looks good. You are a great teacher and add in mindfulness the course looks great. I will be joining soon. Thanks for giving me something to look forward to. Bob.
Thanks so much Bob. I’m so happy to hear you’re ok and recovery is going well. What an inspiration YOU are. Thank you for sharing your story with me and it’s fantastic that you’ve found pouring. I used it initially to destress from a stressful job and over time shared my mindfulness approach. So happy you’re enjoying the videos and I hope you continue to enjoy pouring 💙😊
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt This is for Mark and Bob, I find you both an inspiration, Mark for your skills and your mentoring and I agree with Bob that you are just very calm and balanced not to mention very talented of course!!! Bob, God bless you, you seem like a wonderful man, and I’m very happy as well as Mark that you found pouring. And I’m very happy to hear that you are doing well, or at least better!!! Like I said earlier, you’re both an inspiration, and thank you Mark for your expertise and Bob for your story!!!👍😊🤗❤️
@@MarkJRatcliffeArtPS. Mark, I just paused the video to say “you are adorable, the way you are so honest and transparent as in being yourself. You showing that you were nervous with your fingers to your mouth and crossing your fingers. I just wanted to share with you that I appreciate your honesty and cuteness!!!👍😊
Hi Bob! Fellow Pennsylvanian here. I live in Amish country too. I just found this acrylic pouring a few months ago, and I find it so relaxing and therapeutic. I wish you good health and I do hope you continue painting, as I believe being creative is the best medicine. Blessings!
Mark, I love how you calmly direct and instruct your viewers. Your piece came out gorgeous, but I really appreciate the softness of the whole process. Thank you so much.
I agree that this is a classic and elegant color pattern. I love it! I really appreciate you having us slow down and work out each section as we go and be attentive to entire composition! Thank you!
Mark, I wasn’t feeling so good this morning but after watching and listening to you it really helped x so thank you for that x I love your painting, it is absolutely gorgeous ❤
Stunning Mark absolutely stunning! It is such a pleasure to watch your videos and to see what your next creation will be, you share so much love, you teach the appreciation of calmness, patience & beauty. May your life be full of love and laughter. Thank you, Michelle from Australia 🌹
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Oh yes I did. It gave me a smile on my face and the giggles. Your silliness is catching...love it. Keep on happy dancing! It shows an adorable characteristic among others that you have. Was that happy dance for me???🤣🎨👍
Hi Mark. I just wanted to let you know that my art has gotten. So much better since I started watching your videos. The theme that I have come away with is mindfulness! I always felt like I had to rush through my paintings but after being taught by you on what the correct way to blow out, Mallard is to be still, look at the composition, look at the colors, and then put mindfulness into play, I am enjoying my yard more than ever because of your tutelage. Thank you my dear friend for being who you are inside and out much love to you Mark keep your art coming. Can’t wait to see what you do next. 💜.
You are expressing yourself through your art, your happy dance, and your silliness. I can't tell you not to feel "a bit like an idiot" but what I can say is that your authenticity makes you more relatable and human. Be you. Do you. Express you. All of you.
Hi Mark I love that you have so much of gloss to your paints. I take that you have great lighten as well. Gloss paints is so nice to use in your work. Just beautiful!!!! Steph...
Gorgeous! The colors are vibrant and rich. I love that you are soft spoken and encourage us to be in the moment (and you don’t play any loud, obtrusive music). I really enjoy the process you take. Kudos to you and keep up the good work!
Your so soft and kind, love to watch you create all the beautiful pieces, your truly a gem and the best , I’m learning to calm down and enjoy my creativity with paint, thank you very much❤❤love your happy dance by the way, sooo gorgeous, limited palette is truly elegant
Sooooo Beautiful… those colors are so classy together I love the way you take your time and don’t let the paint boss you around..lol I’m excited to go check out some more of your videos …Ty for sharing ❤️
Hello Mark your painting is amazing, love the back round and the gold makes it look awesome, I do the same but still learning, hope to see more of your work ❤❤
Great colours, nice to see result using only 3 colours. I have some burgundy house paint I will give it a try with. Love this thanks for the inspiration.
Hey Mark, what a beautiful result! It's just so beautiful and I love the background color. I feel overwhelmed when there's so many colors that I have to make sure that they're all the same consistency 🥴which defeats the purpose of how you want to feel when your creating. Thank you for guidan me to enjoy the process😆🎨
Love this oriental vibe. The gold owns this! So beautiful and I love the simplicity. It is so calming to see. Your happy dance at the nd made me smile. High five brother! xxx
Stunningly gorgeous. I love the background colour. Using the gold is perfect. The overall effect is quite sumptuous 😍 Keep dancing 😁 PS I aspire to be at this level eventually 😊
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I wish I could check out your course, but I live on a very limited income. You are the best teacher I have seen.
@@lavaunnelson4259 thank you so much. There are free videos all on my UA-cam channel for Mindfulness so please feel free to check them out x
Hello Mark. I live in a small Amish community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US. I am 78 year old and retired. I had a stroke and a brain tumor two years ago that I have recovered mostly from. I mentioned to my youngest son that perhaps I should paint to help my recovery. I have never had any desire or talent to draw or paint. Two weeks later I received two large boxes filled with art supplies. I thought I might as well try to do something with it. I can’t for the life of me do any animals, people, or landscapes. I then saw pouring videos and by watching more videos I began playing around. Well I discovered I could do something that looks good. You are a great teacher and add in mindfulness the course looks great. I will be joining soon. Thanks for giving me something to look forward to. Bob.
Thanks so much Bob. I’m so happy to hear you’re ok and recovery is going well. What an inspiration YOU are. Thank you for sharing your story with me and it’s fantastic that you’ve found pouring. I used it initially to destress from a stressful job and over time shared my mindfulness approach. So happy you’re enjoying the videos and I hope you continue to enjoy pouring 💙😊
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt
This is for Mark and Bob, I find you both an inspiration, Mark for your skills and your mentoring and I agree with Bob that you are just very calm and balanced not to mention very talented of course!!! Bob, God bless you, you seem like a wonderful man, and I’m very happy as well as Mark that you found pouring. And I’m very happy to hear that you are doing well, or at least better!!! Like I said earlier, you’re both an inspiration, and thank you Mark for your expertise and Bob for your story!!!👍😊🤗❤️
@@MarkJRatcliffeArtPS. Mark, I just paused the video to say “you are adorable, the way you are so honest and transparent as in being yourself. You showing that you were nervous with your fingers to your mouth and crossing your fingers. I just wanted to share with you that I appreciate your honesty and cuteness!!!👍😊
@@yvonneS222thank you so much ❤❤❤
Hi Bob! Fellow Pennsylvanian here. I live in Amish country too. I just found this acrylic pouring a few months ago, and I find it so relaxing and therapeutic. I wish you good health and I do hope you continue painting, as I believe being creative is the best medicine. Blessings!
Mark, I love how you calmly direct and instruct your viewers. Your piece came out gorgeous, but I really appreciate the softness of the whole process. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate you watching and thank you for your support Betina 😊🤩
So agree!
I love that color palette
Thank you Carol 😊
Да, Марк, это действительно красивая картина, очень динамичная, как расширяющаяся Вселенная. Вы победитель
Thank you that’s so kind 🙏😊
I agree that this is a classic and elegant color pattern. I love it! I really appreciate you having us slow down and work out each section as we go and be attentive to entire composition! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thank you Julie for your very kind words x
A really beautiful painting and the base is a gorgeous colour. Just three colours and you got all those different shades xxxxxx
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for reminding us to take time and enjoy the process.
My pleasure! Thank you 😊
It is vibrant- yet exudes a calmness.
Thank you 😊
Wow this is amazing! Love the burgundy. The colors look beautiful together. Stunning!! 😊
Thanks so much 😊
I love the... thoughtful tenderness in your process.
Thank you Michelle 👍🏻
I think it's freaking fabulous I never would have thought of that color palate well done very brilliant
Thank you so much Lisa, it’s defo one of my favourites and I’ll be going back for more 💜
It's looks so beautiful and elegant on this burgundy background!
I think so too! Thank you so much 😊
Прекрасный результат! Получилось красиво! Спасибо за ваши советы в процессе работы!
You’re so welcome. Thank you 🤩
Again, absolutely amazing!!!! You’re more talented than you think, Mark.
Colors are stunning.
Thank you so much Lee - really appreciate your kind support
Brilliant Mark. Amazing how you so easily get cells with just paint and water. Well done.
Many thanks 😊
Love that base color with the gold. Beautiful!
Thank you Valerie ❤️
Mark, I wasn’t feeling so good this morning but after watching and listening to you it really helped x so thank you for that x I love your painting, it is absolutely gorgeous ❤
Thank you so much Patricia - I’m so happy this has helped. Hope you have a good day ahead and feel brighter x
Absolutely beautiful. I agree the burgundy is gorgeous
Thank you so much 😊
Absolutely beautiful !! I love the base, cells, & that black & white spot where it looks like the canvas has opened up.
Thank you so much 😊
Stunning Mark absolutely stunning! It is such a pleasure to watch your videos and to see what your next creation will be, you share so much love, you teach the appreciation of calmness, patience & beauty. May your life be full of love and laughter. Thank you, Michelle from Australia 🌹
Thank you so much Michelle 😀 I really appreciate your support and encouragement
Absolutely right that you did a happy dance. Beautiful piece ❤
Thank you so much! 🕺
Beautiful mark! And your happy dance made me smile!
Glad you enjoyed it Molly and the Happy Dance made you smile. Thank you so much 😊
Very powerful piece. I love your colour choices. They work really well together. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!
I love it, from the background colour to the pallet. Really beautiful.
Thank you so much!
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PIECE!!!
Thank you so much 😊
This is absolutely stunnnning!!! Love everything about it and especially the base color.
You’re so kind thank you so much 😊
Love the happy dance! Not silly at all, just expressing your joy, wonderful💝
😊 thank you
Очень красиво! Восхитительное сочетание красок! Спасибо, что делитесь! Вы настоящий мастер!))))
Thank you so much for your kind words 💜
This is such a gorgeous colour palette so fabulous.
I love it! Thank you so much Linda
The piece is gorgeous. The colors are beautiful together. And just paint and water? Wow!!!!! If mine came out like that I’d dance too
Thank you so much! Yes just paint and water at the 1:1 consistency ❤️
Smashing Mark! Smashing! Your encouraging moment was awesome. You were in the moment with this painting. Taking your time and all. Love it!
Thank you so much 😀 now tell me, did you enjoy my happy dance?! Haha
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Oh yes I did. It gave me a smile on my face and the giggles. Your silliness is catching...love it. Keep on happy dancing! It shows an adorable characteristic among others that you have. Was that happy dance for me???🤣🎨👍
@@ramonaklassen9280 of course 😊😊😊🕺🕺🕺
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt 😃💖
Wow, Mark it is BEAUTIFUL. I love the colors.
Thanks so much Holly, so happy you like this ❤️
Hi Mark. I just wanted to let you know that my art has gotten. So much better since I started watching your videos. The theme that I have come away with is mindfulness! I always felt like I had to rush through my paintings but after being taught by you on what the correct way to blow out, Mallard is to be still, look at the composition, look at the colors, and then put mindfulness into play, I am enjoying my yard more than ever because of your tutelage. Thank you my dear friend for being who you are inside and out much love to you Mark keep your art coming. Can’t wait to see what you do next. 💜.
Thank you so much Susan. Wow. Your kind feedback and encouragement is amazing. Wow I’m so grateful for your kind words 💜💜💜
Oh Boy Mark you really can dance my friend ! You had all the right to dance because this piece is Gorgeous . Love it love it 🥰🥰
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much Manon xx 💜🕺🌸🎉
What a explosive painting. Love love love the burgundy base. So different.
One of my favourite pieces 😊
I'm inspired to create with these colours and the acrylic and water.
Thank you.
Have fun! Hope you create something wonderful
You are expressing yourself through your art, your happy dance, and your silliness. I can't tell you not to feel "a bit like an idiot" but what I can say is that your authenticity makes you more relatable and human. Be you. Do you. Express you. All of you.
Thank you so much for such lovely words and feedback- thank you 😊
Love this comment and I agree 💯 percent! 😊
Hi Mark
I love that you have so much of gloss to your paints. I take that you have great lighten as well. Gloss paints is so nice to use in your work. Just beautiful!!!!
Steph...
Thanks so much Steph 👍🏻🙏
Love your choice of colors. Someday I will get there. Thanks for letting me see what I might advance to your knowledge.
You are so welcome! Thank you 😊
Love the base..and the colour combination..loving it
Thanks so much 😊
Pure joy watching you so happy. Wonderful piece of artwork 👏 👌. Love the base colour xx
Thanks so much 😊
Moc krásné,promyšlené,procítěné,jste šikovný a citlivý člověk.🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much. appreciate your kind words 😊
You are so good at voicing directions and woe 😍 🤩 👌 😘 😊
Thank you so much 😀
Gorgeous! The colors are vibrant and rich. I love that you are soft spoken and encourage us to be in the moment (and you don’t play any loud, obtrusive music). I really enjoy the process you take. Kudos to you and keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! Wow such a kind comment. Thank you 😊
I love the way you explain your process. Love these colors together.
Thank you so much!
Very stunning and I like the way you impressed on not rushing and get. Absorbed into the flow of the paint❤
Thank you 😊
That one is glorious! Well done! Thank you for sharing! 👏👏👏🤩
Thank you! 😊
Stunning! Beautiful color palette.
Thank you 😊
Your so soft and kind, love to watch you create all the beautiful pieces, your truly a gem and the best , I’m learning to calm down and enjoy my creativity with paint, thank you very much❤❤love your happy dance by the way, sooo gorgeous, limited palette is truly elegant
Thanks so much 😊 really appreciate your support and encouragement 💙
Oh my goodness this has to be my favourite so far & in my colours too! I love it x
Thank you so much 😊
Stunning! Elegant!Beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
So very beautiful! The base is a gorgeous color!
Thank you 😊
Beautiful Mark!! Love watching you create!! Love your Happy Dance!! Thanks again for sharing this with us!! Have a wonderful day!!😊💖
Thank you! You too Judy, have a wonderful day xx
i love this piece so simple 3 colours and a bit of electricity
how nice that u can say that it just may be ur 'best ever' 🎉
Thank you so much 😀
I love how you explain your thought process. That helps me immensely. Just beautiful
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
Sooooo Beautiful… those colors are so classy together
I love the way you take your time and don’t let the paint boss you around..lol
I’m excited to go check out some more of your videos …Ty for sharing ❤️
Thank you so much! 😊😊😊
That's more than Stunning. It's Perfect
Thank you so much xx
Beautiful! Very elegant.WoW I love this piece 👍💝
Thank you so much!
Great. No silly/annoying music. And, Mark has a perfect voice for the content. Beautiful work. Well done 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much ☺️
I love the colors you chose! Beautiful.
Thank you so much! 🕺🕺🕺
ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!!!
Thank you 😊
Just wonderful . You and your work.
Thank you so much 😀
Hello Mark your painting is amazing, love the back round and the gold makes it look awesome, I do the same but still learning, hope to see more of your work ❤❤
Thanks so much and I hope you continue to enjoy what you see
I think that’s stunning, such a gorgeous rich pallet!
Thank you so much Janey 😊
I love it, it’s gorgeous it belongs on an album cover.😊🤩
Ohh how exciting would that be!?
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing
You are so welcome, thank you 😊
I love that color combination. Absolutely gorgeous!!
Thank you so much!
Awesome painting. Makes me want to try it in blue.
Go for it! Thanks so much 😊
That’s vary beautiful colors. I love it.
Thank you! 😊
love the not white or black base color! and your color choice inspired me. i must get painting!
Thank you 😊
Beautiful,,, this piece deserves a happy dance
Thank you so much Carole 😊
I love these colours, the painting is stunning. The colour is like the magenta colour of my old car 🚗
Thank you Hubby 💙💙💙💙💙🕺🕺
Wow gorgeous Mark. The colors are beautiful together. You bring a laugh on my face with your happy dance ❤. Thanks for sharing xx
Glad you enjoyed it Sylvia! Did you dance with me?! Haha. Thanks so much for watching and for your support ❤️
Beautiful! I love that base color !
Me too!! Thank you Jane ❤️
Great colours, nice to see result using only 3 colours. I have some burgundy house paint I will give it a try with. Love this thanks for the inspiration.
Have fun! And thanks so much Carol for your kind words x
Hey Mark, what a beautiful result! It's just so beautiful and I love the background color. I feel overwhelmed when there's so many colors that I have to make sure that they're all the same consistency 🥴which defeats the purpose of how you want to feel when your creating. Thank you for guidan me to enjoy the process😆🎨
Thanks so much 😊 I find sometimes just using 3 Color’s can be classic and just as impactful as using many xx
It is so GORGEOUS Mark!
Thank you so much 😊
Gorgeous! And I love the background color. 💕
Thank you so much!
Absolutely gorgeous with composition, colors and composition 🎉💯💣👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you so much! 😊
Beautiful painting Mark. The colours work so well together. Regards Glenis
Many thanks 💜💜💜
Love your channel! I learn so much from you! Thank you! Beautiful piece!
You are so welcome! Thank you so much Bobbi - really appreciate your kind words x
Love this oriental vibe. The gold owns this! So beautiful and I love the simplicity. It is so calming to see. Your happy dance at the nd made me smile. High five brother! xxx
Thank you so much 😊 🕺🕺🕺
Sehr schön mit dem roten Grund tolle Strukturen 👏👏👏👌🙏❤️🙋🏼♀️🇨🇭
Thank you 😊
Its absolutely beautiful!! Love watching yr videos. Inspires me to try it myself.
Thanks so much 😊 Go for it
Wowzer. This is so beautiful That Burgundy is so yummy Very cool😎.
I love it! Thank you so much Carla 😊
Mark OMG!!!! This is a beautiful piece!!!!! You gon make me try it… lol!!! And that happy dance was everything!!!!❤
Thank you so much my friend! I’m so happy you like this enough to try yourself. And I just had to happy dance 🕺 xxx
I love the colours Mark. Just gorgeous ❤
Thank you so much 😊
I love the base as well👍 great end result as well👏
Thanks so much 😊
Love the whole color scheme. Beautiful!
Thank you so much Carol ❤️💜
I love it! The color combo, the lacing, the lightness, the veil like mix of white and burgundy are gorgeous!
Thank you so much Anna. Really appreciate your kind words x
Beautiful choice of colors!
Thank you! 😊
Just amazing. Love the colors!
Thank you so much!
Great color combo! Gorgeous piece 💯
Thank you! 😊
Mark what can I say a fantastic colour palette it looks amazing 👯the happy dance wasn’t to bad either
Thanks so much 😊 Yvonne you’re too kind. Thank you 😊 🕺🕺💜
Thank you it is a beautiful painting ❤️
My pleasure 😊 thank you 🙏
This is one of my favorites. It's so elegant looking. I love it! ❤️
Thank you! 😊 it’s defo one of my favourites too 😊
Stunning! I love the burgundy and gold together. All of these colours are gorgeous together, and you're a very good dancer😀
Thank you so much! You’re very kind 😊
Stunningly gorgeous. I love the background colour. Using the gold is perfect. The overall effect is quite sumptuous 😍
Keep dancing 😁
PS I aspire to be at this level eventually 😊
Thank you so much Sandra. I just try my best each day.
I wish you all the success 💚💜🌟
Lovely colors and composition
Thank you 😊