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Easy Watercolor Doodles – Relaxing Blob Art for Your Sketchbook
Hi friends! Today we’re doing some easy, relaxing watercolor doodles using simple blobs of color, a few pens, and whatever ideas happen to come along. I’m working on Masters Touch by Fabriano watercolor paper and turning loose watercolor shapes into flowers, patterns, leaves, lines, and abstract doodles. This is a low-pressure sketchbook idea that’s perfect…
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How to Fill a Sketchbook Without Making “Finished” Art
Hi friends! Today we’re playing in the sketchbook with color, patterns, shapes, and mixed media mark making. I’ve been creating a sketchbook specifically as a kind of personal library of marks, color palettes, doodles, patterns, and abstract ideas—and the best part is that none of it has to become a finished piece of art. I’ll…
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Mini Art Haul – Masters Touch by Fabriano, Goldfaber Aqua, Strathmore Mixed Media
Hi friends! Today I’m testing some new Masters Touch by Fabriano watercolor paper and comparing the new 25% cotton hot press paper with cellulose watercolor paper and 100% cotton hot press paper. I also picked up some Masters Touch by Sennelier watercolors and a few other art supplies, so I’m putting everything through some real-world…
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My Experiment Using Inks to Create a Stained Glass Effect in My Art Journal
Hi friends! I did an experiment with acrylic paint, markers, and acrylic ink to make this stained glass effect in my art journal. It was a fun page and opened up a lot of ideas! I hope you grab the supplies you have on hand and give this one a try! As always, thanks for…
