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Acrylic Abstract Art: Create Stunning Orange & White Canvas Painting
In this video tutorial, I guide you through the process of creating an abstract painting in my large mixed media journal, focusing on vibrant shades of orange and white. Working on a canvas page, I use Blick matte acrylic paints to build a bold orange base, then add dynamic layers of detail with white stencils.
Enhancing Watercolor Art with Splatter and Mark Making
In this video tutorial, I’ll guide you through creating a vibrant piece of watercolor art focused on abstract shapes and patterns. We’ll explore painting different-sized rectangles in a harmonious red, orange, and purple palette, experimenting with varying tones of light and dark. Watch as I add dynamic splatter for texture, and enhance the piece with acrylic paint pens and oil pastels for additional mark-making.
Easy Abstract Watercolor Trees: Learn Creative Art Techniques
In this video tutorial, I guide you through creating a beautiful abstract watercolor sampler filled with trees in varying shades of blue and green. Inspired by the “Creative Abstract Watercolor” book, this relaxing and beginner-friendly process focuses on layering abstract tree shapes and incorporating interesting mark-making techniques once the watercolor dries.
How to Rescue a Bad Paint Day: Transforming Watercolor Mistakes
In this video, I set out to create a minimalist watercolor piece featuring simple shapes, lines, asemic writing with ink, and some stencil work. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out as planned. Instead of discarding the failed piece, I decided to salvage it by cutting out beautiful hearts from the watercolor paper.
Relaxing Watercolor: Shapes, Patterns, and Acrylic Accents
In this video tutorial, I explore the creative process of painting with watercolors, focusing on different-sized rectangles in a muted red, orange, purple, and blue color palette. I show how to mix and combine colors to create a harmonious and visually appealing piece
Mixed Media Magic: Green and Blue Abstract Painting Spread
In this video, I dive into my handmade artisanal journal to create a stunning 2-page abstract spread. Working on both a watercolor page and a kraft paper page, I blend watercolors and acrylic paints to explore a harmonious green and blue analogous color palette.
Foam Stamp Magic: Watch These Custom Stamps Transform Paintings
In this bonus video, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek into our Custom Foam Stamp Making Workshop! I’ll show you some of the unique foam stamps we created during the class, sharing tips and insights on how these simple yet versatile tools can elevate your artwork.
From Grid to Art: Watercolor Marker Patterns and Creative Mark Making
In this tutorial, I guide you through the process of creating a vibrant and textured piece using watercolor markers and mixed media. Starting with a grid of 16 equal-sized boxes, I draw sloppy rectangles inspired by a Color Cube palette, then add water to transform the marker lines into watercolor squares.
