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Blank Page to Watercolor and Doodles Using Inexpensive Artist’s Loft Paper
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here. I wanted to do a watercolor and doodle video with you guys, so I grabbed some inexpensive Artist’s Loft watercolor paper from Michaels. It’s different from the usual cotton paper I use, but it’s a good way to use up some leftover supplies. Today, I’m playing with some blues and…
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Watercolor Mark Making – Experiment with Abstract Strokes and Doodles
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here, back with another watercolor doodle video. I recently did a geometric doodle that I loved so much, and I had some leftover paint on my palette, so I thought I’d play around and create another one. This time, I’m using some blues, greens, and browns – a real hodgepodge of…
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Geometric Doodles with Marker on Watercolor Background – Zen Style Mark Making for Beginners
Hey everyone, Kate here! In this video, I’m cozying up after the holidays with a cup of tea and playing around with some watercolors and doodles. It’s a great way to relax and unwind after all that holiday hustle and bustle. I’m using some new Marie’s Master’s watercolors that I recently got from Jerry’s Artarama.…
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Intuitive Painting Mixed Media Art – Acrylic Abstract with Greenery
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here again with another intuitive art project using mixed media! This time I sped up the footage a bit to keep things moving since there was a lot of process to cover. I started with a piece of mixed media paper taped down around the edges, and then went over it…
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Simple Leaves and Stamping over Watercolor Background – Fast and Easy Art
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here, playing with watercolors again. This time I wanted to create a fun background with some blues and greens, my favorite color combo. I used a dragging technique where you can get a hard edge on one side and a soft edge on the other. It lets you blend the colors…
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Simple Autumn Leaves Watercolor and Colored Pencil Shading – Earthy Colors
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here! I busted out my watercolors today because even though it’s getting close to winter, I was craving those gorgeous fall colors. I whipped up a quick and easy watercolor painting with some autumn leaves – perfect for a card or a piece of wall art. You can totally size it…
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Intuitive Art with Acrylic Paint and Mixed Media: Loose and Experimental Marks
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here, and today I decided to switch things up a bit. I got my hands on some Master’s Touch mixed media paper from Hobby Lobby, and I’m excited to dive into something a little larger than my usual projects. So, I’ve got this 11 by 14-inch paper, or about 28 by…
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Abstract Christmas Card Watercolor and Gold Ink Great for Beginners – Reds and Purples
Hey everyone, Kate here! Today’s video is all about creating a beautiful Christmas card using watercolors. I decided to go with a festive theme using deep reds and purples. I wanted a loose and flowy feel, so I started by wetting my watercolor paper on both sides. Then, I grabbed my favorite tools: my MeiLiang…
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Experimental Art Journal Process Video – Exploring Paints and Mark Making
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here! In this video, I’m taking you through a fun and messy art journaling session. I’m working in my sketchbook today, which means the pages are a bit on the thin side. To combat that, I like to start with a pre-painted background using some craft paint. It adds some thickness…
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Easy Watercolor Abstract for Beginners with Posca Pen Leaves – Greens Yellow and Gold
Hey everyone! Today I’m playing with some watercolors and doodles, using colors I don’t normally use. My palette for today is a bright yellow, grassy green, and olive green. I want to see how these colors mix and create something abstract. First, I prep my workspace with a spray bottle and some water. I like…
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Easy and Beautiful Art Journal Collage with Gelli Prints
Hey everyone! Today, I’m working on a two-page spread in my art journal using some collage elements. I recently made a bunch of Gelli prints, and I pulled out a few that would be perfect as collage paper. I also found some interesting scraps in my stash: a piece with some liner on it that…
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Gelli Plate Printing Fun with Stencils and Texture – Make Your Own Collage Papers
Hi friends, it’s Kate! I’m doing over an hour of Gelli printing on my plate, so you should hang out with me and have some fun printing and making collage papers! I have a few simple stencils, but you absolutely don’t need anything special to make texture. You can use any items you have on…
