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Recycle Ugly Art! Mixed Media Art Journal with Collage and DIY Embellishments
Hey guys, it’s Kate! I wanted to share a journal page project with you today. I had this cute background I liked and this not-so-great piece of art I was playing around with. Despite not loving it as a whole, I thought it could add some interest to another spread or collage. So, I decided…
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How to Use Air to Create Watercolor Texture in Abstract Watercolor Paintings
Hey friends, it was Kate! I hope you are having a fantastic day. I dived into a watercolor adventure with my Marie’s Masters palette. I wanted to get creative with some abstract watercolor and explore different mark-making tools. For my palette, I stuck to a limited color scheme of blues and browns: indigo, burnt umber,…
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Mixed Media Art Journal Spread with DIY Homemade Focal Points – Free Download File
Hey guys, it’s Kate! Hope your day’s going awesome. Today, I’m diving into some fun collage work with pieces I made earlier. You can snag these designs for free here. Just print, cut, and use to your heart’s content! I have my pre-painted background with matte craft paint, and I’m laying going over it with…
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Exploring Texture in Watercolor Abstracts with Brushes and Palette Knife
Hey everyone, it’s Kate, and I hope you’re all having a great day! Today, I wanted to share a relaxing watercolor session with you, focusing on playing with texture. If you’re interested in adding texture to your paintings, stick around to see the techniques I’m trying out. I started by spraying both sides of my…
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Let Go With Art Prompts! SIX Abstract Paintings With Acrylic Paint and Ink
Hi friends! I’m excited to share my latest art adventure with you. I’ve been exploring some prompts I created for myself, and today I’m diving into six of them with you. First up, I pulled the keyword “Serene.” When I think of serenity, I envision tranquil blues and greens, like the calm of nature. So,…
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Relaxing Abstract Art Watercolor Painting and Acrylic Ink – Indigo and Gold
Hey friends, it’s Kate! Today, I’m excited to share my process for creating a beautiful abstract watercolor painting using some simple materials. First off, I freshened up my work surface with some brand new contact paper! What do ya think? It’s an easy way to have fun and not worry about paint ruining any surfaces,…
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Inktastic! Let’s Get Loose with Eight Easy Abstract Paintings – Acrylic Ink and More
Hey friends, it’s Kate! Hope you’re doing awesome today. I wanted to try something fun and intuitive with my art, so I divided my big paper into eight smaller sections. I’m gonna work pretty quickly and just let loose with some colors. Then, I’ll cut it up, and we can check out what we’ve created…
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Easy Butterfly Stencil Negative Watercolor Painting with Ink and Doodles
Hey guys, it’s Kate! In this video, I’m having some fun with negative watercolor painting using my awesome MozArt Komorebi palette. I’m working today on cellulose paper from Artist’s Loft! I have been having a lot of fun lately switching back and forth from cellulose to my normal cotton paper, and it’s always great to…
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Fun Abstract Watercolor Painting for Beginners Using Butterfly Stencils and Ink
Hey guys, it’s Kate! Today, I wanted to do a quick and fun abstract watercolor piece. I grabbed my Marie’s Masters palette and played with some vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges. I tilted my paper slightly and started by letting some water flow down. Then, I went in with juicy washes of color, letting the…
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Art Journal Using My Homemade Art Prompts! Mixed Media Art Fun
Hi friends! I got a little crafty with my laminator and made some DIY homemade art prompts to help in the intuitive art and journaling process. Sometimes it’s hard getting out of your own head, so maybe this can be a fun way to get the creative juices flowing! Grab your supplies and join me…
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Reverse Coloring and Doodles on a Watercolor Background – Fill That Blank Page
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here with a fun watercolor experiment! Today, I wanted to loosen up and play with some abstract marks. I grabbed a very wet piece of paper and tilted it slightly to let the water flow downwards. I love how the colors move together on the page! I’m using a limited palette…
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Fun Experimental Art Journal Page DIY Cardstock Stencils and Tree Silhouette
Hey everyone, Kate here with a new art journal! Today, I’m feeling experimental and want to try a few things with you. Grab your art journal, scrap paper, any art supplies you have on hand. We’re diving in! First, I’m grabbing a black fine-tip marker and making some loose, scribbly lines on my pre-painted pages.…
