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How to Start Creating Art When You Feel Stuck
Hi friends! If you’ve ever opened your sketchbook, stared at a blank page, and felt completely stuck, this video is for you. Art block happens to all of us, and starting can sometimes feel like the hardest part of creating art. Today I’m sharing some gentle, low-pressure ways to get unstuck, from simple scribbles and…
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When You Don’t Expect Anyone to Care (But They Do)
Hi friends! I didn’t expect the incredible response to my last video, and I’m still sitting with how much it meant to me. In this video, I’m painting a simple watercolor background with some acrylic leaves while talking about the kindness, encouragement, and thoughtful comments you shared. And even more, what it’s made me think…
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My Favorite Ways (So Far) to Use Charvin Chalk Pastel Painting Sticks
Hi friends! Since unboxing the Charvin Chalk Pastel Painting Sticks, I have really enjoyed using them and experimenting. I thought I would show you today some of my favorite ways to use them and blend them! I primarily use pastels for wet media, and I rarely leave them dry. These are some of my favorite…
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Create Abstract Landscapes from Random Collage Inspiration – Collage Part 2
Hi friends! Thanks for stopping by for part two of my random collage abstract landscape inspiration! In the last video, we explored the long-held secrets of non-wrinkly paper when pasting down collage. Now, on our totally smooth wrinkle-free collage, we’re looking for inspiration. In mine, I see a rocky cliff in the ocean. In other…
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Feeling Uninspired? Just Slap Some Paint Down and Play on the Blank Page
Hi friends! I knew I wanted to paint, but I had no idea what and I was feeling so uninspired. So I decided to slap down some paint and play on my blank sketchbook pages. I had such a fun time with my paints and supplies! It is stress-free and so relaxing to lay down…
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Watercolor + Colored Pencil – Easy Mixed Media Layers
Hi friends! I am loving the look of blended watercolor and colored pencils, along with some extra pen marks and golden touches! It adds depth, texture, and lots of interest in these easy mixed media layers. I hope you enjoy this video and the techniques here! Let’s play and have fun with our supplies. Today…
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Build Watercolor Layers with Negative Painting and Resist Techniques
Hi friends! I am practicing today building watercolor layers with negative painting and wax resist, along with adding rubbing alcohol for extra texture. I just wanted to relax and paint, and paint loosely. Also, we’ll fix a couple of things and change a couple of things and you can see how I do that too!…
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Paint these Relaxing Watercolor Lines and Stripes with Doodles and Gold Ink
Hi friends! I wanted to play with watercolor and relax, so I did a simple painting with blended stripes in shades of blue, along with some doodles with my gold pen and fine liners. I hope you enjoy this one! It’s great for practice with brush control, blending, and more. – My website (free downloads,…
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Anyone Can Paint These Easy Abstract Watercolor Flowers – Mixed Media Watercolor
Hi friends! I wanted to do something easy and pretty, and these abstract watercolor flowers were just the thing. It is a great warm up exercise and anyone can paint these! I also turned it into a bit of a mixed media sheet with extra marks, shading, and decoration with colored pencils and pens, and…
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Simple Watercolor Glazing Technique with Abstract Shapes and Alcohol Drops for Texture
Hi friends! I wanted to do a simple little abstract watercolor using the glazing technique, make some abstract shapes in pastel colors, add some alcohol texture, and finish off with some doodles using my gold pen. I loved how relaxing this one was to do, almost like some nice art therapy. I hope you try…
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Paint this Cute Abstract Landscape in About 20 Minutes with Acrylic Paint
Hi friends! If you’ve got about 20 minutes, paint this cute abstract landscape with me! I’m using acrylic paint, and you can add any media you like. Pencils, markers, whatever you want. I’ve been painting these things like crazy and they are so fun to make. I’ve got a bunch done in a pile, and…
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Need Inspiration? Check Out These Relaxing and Easy Mixed Media Art Pages
Hi friends! If you need inspiration and you’re staring at a blank page, let’s make these easy and relaxing mixed media art pages together. In this real time video, we’ll complete three different mixed media pages at the same time in a similar style, but each with its own personality. Hopefully this helps loosen you…
