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Continuing My Watercolor Swatch Book and Mixing the Sienna, Prussian Blue, and Lemon Yellow
Hi friends! I’m back again with my watercolor swatch book, mixing watercolors Sienna, Prussian Blue, and Lemon Yellow to see what kinds of beautiful color blends we can get. I’m working in my MeiLiang watercolor palette, but if your palette lists the pigments used, you can still follow along, or use any color combination you…
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Abstract with Doodles – Make Endless Watercolor Neutrals by Mixing Your Colors with Abandon
Hi friends! Today, we’re making beautiful mud! I’m mixing all of the colors in my Marie’s Masters palette in order to make this abstract watercolor painting with doodles. If you are intimidated by color mixing, this is a great exercise to throw caution to the wind and mix your colors with abandon. You never know,…
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Yes You CAN Layer Acrylic Over Watercolor and I’m in LOVE
Hi friends! I’m experimenting today with layering acrylic paint over a watercolor background. This is a fun technique that I want to explore more! I’m painting some simple flowers on an abstract blue and green watercolor background after it dries and finishing it off with my favorite white dots. I hope you grab your supplies…
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Paint with Me a Beautiful Bright Watercolor Sunset with Mountain Silhouette
Hi friends! I found another beautiful photo and I wanted to try to capture this bright, beautiful orange sunset in watercolor! I grabbed my Marie’s Masters watercolors and did TWO attempts at this painting, and the second one turned out much better! I have a tendency to overwork skies. haha I hope you grab your…
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How to Make Interesting Watercolor Abstracts with Gauze and Gold
Hi friends! I grabbed some gauze to use in an abstract watercolor page! Gauze adds a wonderful texture, and you can pull at the fibers to make things extra interesting. I highly encourage you to give this technique a try if you’re looking for something different in your backgrounds and more. I’m working with my…
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Combine Rubbing Alcohol with Watercolor for Textured Abstract Paintings
Hi friends! I’ve got the rubbing alcohol out again to use with my watercolors, along with some metallic watercolor from the MeiLiang palette. We’re going to do an abstract painting with lots of extra texture using the alcohol as a helper! Grab your paints and let’s get started, or use this video to give you…
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How to Do the Watercolor Monoprinting Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #26
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 26 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be experimenting with monoprinting with watercolor (and water soluble crayons and such)! If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on different ways you can practice these…
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Wax Resist and Salt Texture Ideas for Watercolor Abstract Paintings
Hi friends! I’m working on some textures with wax resist and salt in my abstract watercolor painting today, and I would love for you to join me with your own abstract painting. This may give you a few ideas for ways you can use both of these techniques in your art, playtime, journaling, or whatever…
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How to Use Saran Wrap to Make an Abstract Tree Watercolor Painting
Hi friends! We’re breaking out the plastic saran wrap today to make this beautiful watercolor abstract tree with a limited palette! I’m working with my Marie’s Masters watercolors, but you can grab any paint and paper you have on hand, along with a piece of plastic wrap to recreate this abstract tree painting. I’m using…
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Combining Acrylic Ink and Watercolor Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #25
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 25 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about using acrylic inks with watercolor, either wet in wet or as an under layer for a wash. I’ll also be experimenting with three brands: Daler Rowney, Amsterdam, and Dr. Ph. Martin’s, so…
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Ways to Combine Watercolor Pencils and Paints Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #24
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 24 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be experimenting with watercolor pencils combined with pan watercolors and having some fun! If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on different ways you can practice…
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How to do Negative Painting Watercolor Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #23
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 23 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about how to do negative painting, which is an awesome way to add interest, contrast, detail, and so much more to your paintings. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this…
