WOW!!! Those metallic colors are just AMAZING!! I wanted to keep this simple yet I think it has huge impact with the amount of negative space it has. Thank you for being here today. Welcome to all newbies and a big welcome back to those of you who already know me and my work. Great to have you here with me. ****************************************************************************************** NEW Online Course!! ▶▶▶ Art for Mindfulness I have written and produced a NEW online course that is available worldwide! Use coupon code Mark10 for $10 OFF. https://www.smartartcourses.com/art-for-mindfulness We explore what mindfulness is, with the injection of art and creativity. I truly believe you can enjoy art and mindfulness combined to enhance your own wellbeing. What will you get? 🟠 3+ hours of guided exercises that you can adapt to suit your ability 🟠 50+ Guided and Non-Guided Exercises to help you inject art into mindfulness practice 🟠 LIFETIME access to the course, including all future updates 🟠 Use of course comments to interact with other members of the course, including myself! 🟠 A range of reference sheets and worksheets to help you approach the exercises 🟠 And much much more! Check it out! ****************************************************************************************** More about this Tutorial: ▶ Technique: Swipe ▶ Canvas size: 40x20 inches (deep edge) ▶ Pouring Medium formula: Today I am using Owatrol mixed with water as my pouring medium. The ratio is 1:3 paint/pouring medium. I have a video that shows you how I mix my paints using medium here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83e21oLJPww ▶ Color Palette - all my colors are by Amsterdam Acrylics - the base is lamp black and the metallics are gold, silver, copper and bronze. ▶ Hair dryer: Remington D3010 and always use the cool setting Time stamps: There are hints, tips and knowledge sharing throughout the video! 00:03 - Welcome and Concept 00:20 - Getting the base color ready 01:15 - Add the embroidery ring 01:34 - Layering the colors 03:15 - Let's swipe 04:50 - Making smaller lines 05:50 - Looking at overall composition 08:25 - Close up of wet and dry versions ▶ ▶ ▶ Ways you can support me: ** Subscribe to my channel and watch a long with me (it's FREE for you to do); ** Hit the notification bell to be notified of new releases; ** Join my exclusive members only group here: null ** Say Thanks! You can now donate a tip to me via YouTube; ** Share my video with your friends and followers; ** Tell your creative friends about me and help me reach those who may be interested; ** Watch and follow me on my socials including Instagram and Facebook ** Donate via my PayPal – link here: https://www.paypal.me/markjratcliffeart Whatever you do - THANK YOU SO MUCH - your support, encouragement and feedback always means a lot to me, you help me grow as an artist. *********************************Affiliate Links****************************************** I earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use the links below: ******************************************************************************************** One of my favourite suppliers for my paints: Art Discount: https://artdiscount.co.uk/?sca_ref=999894.Z8nPWnwTBB ******************************************************************************************** One of my favourite suppliers for my paints and materials: Jackson’s Art – register and you get 10% off your first order: https://www.jacksonsart.com/?acc=5129a5ddcd0dcd755232baa04c231698&___store=jacksonsart_en ******************************************************************************************** I’d love to hear from you so it would be great if you could provide me with some feedback so either drop them in the comments section or reach out via my social media platforms listed below: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MarkJRatcliffeArt Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkJRatcliffeArt OR Email me with comments and feedback markjratcliffeart@gmail.com I’ll be back soon with some more creations. Until next time, take care, stay safe and have a great week. Thank YOU for all of your support and encouragement. Mark #swipe #acrylicpainting #star