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Create Unlimited Abstracts Part 1 – One Minute Abstract Paintings with Limited Colors
Hi friends! Want to create unlimited abstracts easily? I grabbed a couple of colors of acrylic paint and some index cards, did a bunch of 1-minute paintings without thinking too much about anything. This is an awesome exercise to just get some things down on paper, and the results might surprise you! I did 12…
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Painting Without a Plan Using Simple Shapes, Layers, and Color Play
Hi friends! I took out a canvas today to paint without a plan using acrylic paints in different shapes, layers, and color mixes. I did a lot of detours on my way to the end, but I hope this process gives you some painting inspiration in your own creative sessions or helps you relax! As…
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Easy Abstract Desert Landscape – Mixing Colors, Painting Cacti & Adding Texture
Hi friends! I’m back with another easy abstract desert landscape painting using only three colors, adding some awesome texture, and making simple color mixes. I hope you enjoy! Photo Reference: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-cactus-in-the-middle-of-a-desert-91FYqIdMVk0 – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free downloads on my website: https://katemilesart.com/my-free-resources/ Some of my favorite supplies: MozArt Komorebi Watercolor…
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Hands Only Abstract Acrylic Canvas Painting Challenge – No Brushes, Just Fun
Hi friends! I am playing with finger painting on a canvas today, using no brushes or tools. Only water, my hands, paints, and a paper towel to create this fun intuitive abstract. This was my first fingerpainting and it was so fun! I can’t wait to try again and make something better. As always, thanks…
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Watercolor + Acrylic Layers = Rich Dark Base for Acrylic Pearlescent Paint Highlights
Hi friends! Today we’re making a rich, dark background with watercolor and layering acrylic paint on top with some beautiful pearlescent white. I’ll show you how to paint leaf sprigs using acrylic and make a pretty composition. Join me and let’s paint together! As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and…
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Creating an Acrylic Base for Doodles – Simple Color Blends with Organic Marks
Hi friends! In this video, I’m using acrylic paint to make a colorful base with soft blends and loose, organic marks. This is great to use as a background and inspiration for doodling or more painting. Come hang out and paint with me! As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and…
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Using a Photo Reference for Abstract Desert Art – Acrylic Painting in Journal
Hi friends! I am so excited about this video today. I used a photo reference to make some abstract/impressionist desert art with canyons, greenery, and a beautiful landscape. I used some simple acrylic paints, color mixing, and you can see the whole painting step by step in an easy to complete format. If you’d like…
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No Pressure Painting with Acrylics – Fun Flowers & Soft Colors
Hi friends! I’m all about the relaxing today while we paint this easy floral journal page together. We’ll use only three colors plus white and some relaxing paint blending and mixing to do this soft pastel colored page with flowers. Join me in this no pressure painting with acrylics, and as always, thanks for watching!…
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Textured Canvas Art Using Everyday Items Foil, Fingers, Palette Knives & More!
Hi friends! Let’s play around with some acrylic painting and add texture using acrylic modeling paste! I’m using a palette knife to make some fun texture flowers on a 12×12 inch canvas, as well as exploring some household items to make an interesting textured background. Enjoy! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies):…
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Try This Simple Acrylic Painting with Bronze Metallic Paint and a Stencil
I thought I would do a painting in my art journal and play around with an interesting acrylic painted background, some nice bronze metallic paint, a favorite stencil, and have some fun getting creative! Acrylic painting is so much different than watercolor, but but it is so fun to use both. I hope you enjoy…
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Simple Acrylic Painted Background and a Dollar Tree Hummingbird Focal Point!
Hi friends! I stopped at the Dollar Tree to look around, and I found these great hummingbird wall decals that I decided to use in my art journal. If you want some interesting focal points for your background paintings, these can be a great, inexpensive, fun option to get creative. I hope you enjoy! –…
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Simple Abstract Art with Florals, Practice Gradients and Palette Knife
Hi friends! I got out the palette knife to make this fun acrylic painting with simple abstract art and florals. Blended a nice sunset type of gradient and I love how the bright oranges and reds went with the turquoise and bright white colors. This one turned out great, and I hope you try it!…
