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Paint Loose Autumn Tree Leaves Against a Blue Sky with Watercolor
Hi friends! I’m painting a loose watercolor tree against a blue sky. The autumn leaves are so warm and sunny, and this painting is so easy to do! I’m using Marie’s Masters watercolors today, along with trying a new watercolor paper block from Leyton. Grab your supplies and join me for this painting! Photo reference:…
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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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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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How to Paint a Jellyfish in Watercolor with Easy Lifting, Glazing, and Texture Effects
Hi friends! If you want to know how to paint a watercolor jellyfish using some easy techniques great for beginners, come hang out a while, grab your supplies, and settle in to make this amazing under the sea watercolor painting with a little added sparkle. We’ll be using a photo reference for this one, but…
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Paint an Easy Watercolor Galaxy with Landscape Silhouette
Hi friends! I’m painting an easy watercolor galaxy with a landscape silhouette and glittery silver stars in the sky! Grab your watercolors, brush, and paper and try this beautiful and easy painting. As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free downloads on my website: https://katemilesart.com/my-free-resources/ Some of…
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Practice Watercolor Painting Some Easy Loose Roses with Neon Colors
Hi friends! I broke out the MozArt Komorebi watercolor palette today to use some neon colors and practice painting some easy watercolor roses! These are loose roses that are super easy to make and practice painting flowers. And the bright neon pink was an awesome addition! The camera does not do it justice on how…
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Painting a Vase of Flowers with Watercolors and Neocolors II Water Soluble Crayons
Hi friends! I got out the MeiLiang watercolor palette and my Neocolors II water soluble crayons to do a loose watercolor painting of a vase of flowers! I want to use more of the supplies that don’t get opened enough, and for me, that includes the crayons. I don’t know why, but I never think…
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Easy Watercolor Floral Painting with Kuretake Art Nouveau Palette
Hi friends, I painted some easy flowers! I grabbed the Kuretake Art Nouveau palette to do a quick watercolor floral painting that turned out great and I hope you try it also! Use whatever supplies you have on hand and you can follow along with this timelapse that shows all the steps. As always, thanks…
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Painting Warm Up Ideas – Eight Mini Intuitive Paintings with Collage and a Limited Palette
Hi friends! I cut some small pieces of paper and made eight mini warm up paintings with collage and mark making! I am working with a limited palette, acrylic paint, oil pastels, pencils, and matte medium. I hope you grab your supplies and get to creating along with me! These are awesome exercises to loosen…
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Acrylic Over Watercolor Hummingbird – Make Easy Paintings Using Flowy Media and Opaque Color
Hi friends! I have a full length process video of a watercolor ink background with acrylic paint and ink layered on top. I love this combo because you can get some nice sharp edges and shapes over the top of a very fuzzy and blended background. I used a photo reference of a hummingbird with…
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How to Paint a Fun and Easy Stylized Flamingo with Acrylic Paint and Collage
Hi friends! I painted a flamingo, and it was so fun! Grab your acrylic paints, paper, and brushes and join me for this full length paint along. I started by layering some basic collage paper, then broke out a few inks, and then acrylic paints. This is a nice and easy painting that anyone can…
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Mixed Media Moments #1, What Art I’m Working on This Week
Hi friends! I might be starting a new small series affectionately titled Mixed Media Moments. I wanted to give you a look at what I’m working on and show you multiple projects in a single video. I hope you enjoy! For this video, I’m chatting and working on an acrylic bird painting, a gouache cupcake,…
