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Painting Loose Abstract Flowers Over an Orange Underpainting
Hi friends! I broke out my 11×14 Canson Mixed Media sketchbook today to paint these loose abstract flowers in acrylic over an orange underpainting. I love using these bright underpaintings as a base layer so the color can peek through in the later layers and add a tone to the finished page. I have really…
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Painting a Magical Little Cabin Landscape in Acrylic – My Full Process
Hi friends! In this video I’m painting a magical little cabin landscape in acrylic, sharing my full process from start to finish in my Canson mixed media sketchbook. I’m working with a limited palette of Liquitex and Creative Inspirations acrylic paints, including burnt sienna, phthalo blue, crimson, lemon yellow, and titanium white. This whimsical landscape…
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I Got Tempera Paint Sticks! Having Fun Trying Kwik Stix – Tempera vs. Gel Sticks
Hi friends! I got some Kwik Stix tempera sticks to try, and I’m doing an unboxing for you to explore them with me! They were a ton of fun to use, and I am so glad I got them. They are different than gel sticks or other water soluble mediums, and I really like the…
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Effects and Tips Using Watercolor Paint on Plain Sketchbook Paper
Hi friends! I am doing the unthinkable – using watercolor paint on plain paper! This is a fun way to sketch, and although watercolor on plain paper is different than on watercolor paper, it can yield some very interesting effects when you use some simple tips for success. Thanks for watching! – My website (free…
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Sketchbook Acrylic Painting of Mama and Baby Birds Whimsical Folk Art
Hi friends! I wanted to try a texture technique with acrylic paint in my sketchbook, and I ended up doing a really sweet folk art painting of a mama and baby birds in a flower. I used light over dark and scratched with my stylus to reveal a scribbly pattern and texture in the paint,…
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Completed Sketchbook Flip Through for Creative Inspiration – Art Journal Tour
Hi friends! I have finished my first huge YouTube sketchbook and I want to take you on a flip through tour. This completed sketchbook took two years to fill in, mostly on my channel, which is a huge milestone for me. For a little over two years, I’ve had this channel, and I designated this…
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Filling my Sketchbook with a Whimsical Cactus Spread in Acrylic with Doodles
Hi friends! I wasn’t sure what to paint, so I got started with green and ended up filling a two page sketchbook spread with a whimsical cactus painting with acrylic paint and doodles on top with Posca pens. I loved how this one turned out, and it made me smile. Sometimes you just never know…
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How I Paint a Loose and Easy Abstract City Landscape with Acrylic Paint in My Sketchbook
Hi friends! Today I’m doing something different and showing you how I paint a loose and easy abstract city landscape with acrylic paint in my sketchbook. I grabbed a few colors and did this really interesting landscape with buildings on a hill in a very abstract style with lots of reds and browns. I thought…
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How to Paint Easy Abstract Flowers in Your Sketchbook with Acrylic Layers
Hi friends! If you want to paint easy abstract flowers in your sketchbook or art journal, grab your acrylic paints and join me for this super easy tutorial where I explain the process. I hope this video gives you some creative ideas on how to create pretty flowers from simple blobs and brush strokes that…
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Mixed Media Moments #5 – Cute Animal Paintings in my Sketchbook!
Hi friends! I have a very different video today because I’ve been busy making cute animal paintings in my sketchbook! In this Mixed Media Moments #5 video, I’m doing three different paintings completely outside my comfort zone, but I had so much joy creating them. I’m chatting about my process, what spurred the experiment, and…
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Easy Sketchbook Painting of an Abstract Landscape in Acrylic Bright Orange Underpainting
Hi friends! I’m painting an abstract landscape on a bright orange background underpainting, and I love how it turned out! This painting was easy and didn’t take long at all. If you’re looking for inspiration or a nice painting exercise, grab your acrylic paints, papers, and any other supplies you want to use and join…
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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…
