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Create Unlimited Abstracts Part 2 – Evolving One Minute Abstract Paintings Into Stronger Pieces
Hi friends, welcome to part 2 of Create Unlimited Abstracts! In this video, I’m going to take a few of my favorite 1-minute paintings and enhance them with what I think would make them look better. You may or may not love what you create in this step, but it’s worth exploring and learning more…
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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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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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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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Art Hack – Make Stunning Watercolor Textures with Zero Effort
Hi friends! I am a busy bee with my watercolors and making some amazing textures with zero effort. This is super simple and a great idea for a background, doodles, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this video, and thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free…
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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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Easy Negative Watercolor Painting with Leaves and Gold Sparkle
Hi friends! I got out my MeiLiang palette today to do a fun and easy negative watercolor painting with (my favorite) leaves and I also added a really nice golden sparkle to the underpainting which made the whole thing glow! Grab your supplies, metallic watercolor paints or ink, and join me for this fun and…
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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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Glue Paper Smooth with NO Wrinkles! Trying Fabri Tac for Gluing Magazine Pages
Hi friends! I thought I’d try out my new glue and make some collage focal point sheets and we can look at pretty images together! This glue is amazinggggg and doesn’t leave any wrinkles like water based glue does! I am so glad I tried a bottle of Fabri Tac. It was pricier than other…
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How to Paint Easy Watercolor Easter Eggs 8 Different Ways for Beginners
Hi friends! I’m using 8 different techniques to paint easy watercolor Easter eggs that is great for beginners! I’m using the MeiLiang watercolor palette today, but grab whatever supplies, pens, markers, or art supplies you have on hand and join me in making these easy watercolor eggs. As always, thanks for watching! Supplies used in…
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EASY DIY Homemade Ink or Paint Stamps With Leftover Cardboard and Thick Foam
Hi friends! I grabbed some 5mm thick cosplay foam at the craft store to make some DIY homemade stamps for my ink and acrylic paint! I’m using recycled cardboard and cutting out my own mark making shapes to stamp on collage paper, art, or anything that seems fun! I hope this gives you some ideas…
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Beginner Watercolor Florals and Glazing Over an Abstract Watercolor Background
Hi friends! I’m working in my Marie’s Masters watercolor palette today to make these easy beginner watercolor florals and also practicing glazing on an abstract watercolor background. Glazing is an awesome way to add depth, interest, change tones a bit, and in this case, I loved how it turned out! I hope you try something…
