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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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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 Page with Acrylic Paint, Marks, Ink, Easy Hand Cut Stencils
Hey everyone! Today I’m working on a two-page spread in my art journal, using some of my favorite techniques and experimenting with a few new supplies. As you might know from previous videos, I often start by pre-painting the pages. This time, I’m using a thin layer of gesso applied with my new favorite tool…
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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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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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Testing Watercolors, Ink, Rice Paper, and More! Temu Budget Art Supply Haul
Hi friends! Settle in for the long haul… a Temu art supply haul! I’ll be testing a new watercolor palette, rice paper, quill paint brushes, acrylic paint pens, metallic markers, golden ink, and more! I think I found a few hidden gems! Join me for an in-depth video, sharing my first impressions, and testing of…
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How to Create Layered Effects and Textures with Alcohol Ink and Acrylic Paint
Hey guys! So today I’m playing around with some leftover orange acrylic paint and some teal alcohol ink I made. I thought it would be fun to see what kind of effects I could get by using a watery mix of acrylic paint and then dripping alcohol ink on top. The trick is that the…
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Doodle and Make Marks on Your Own Hand Painted Collage Papers
Hey everyone, it’s Kate! So, today I wanted to show you some cool stuff I’ve been working on using these awesome papers I picked up from Dollar Tree. Yep, you heard me right, a whole pack for just $1.25! These papers are perfect for backgrounds in journaling, collage, or just for some good old-fashioned practice.…
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DIY Collage Papers with Alcohol Inks, Watercolor, and the Dollar Tree Paper Pack
Hey guys, it’s Kate! Thanks for tuning in for another video today. I’m really excited because we’re going to dive into some fun stuff together. Today, we’re going to work on creating some backgrounds using homemade alcohol inks. Yep, you heard that right—I made these bad boys using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol. It’s a…
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In-Depth Testing Metallic Markers and Paint Pens! [Hobby Lobby and Dollar Tree Art Supply Haul]
Hey everyone, it’s Kate! I’m back with another art supply haul, this time from a mix of places—Hobby Lobby and Dollar Tree. So, let’s dive right in! My main mission at Hobby Lobby was to snag some markers, and while I was there, I got a bit carried away. I thought, why not turn this…
