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From Watercolor to Mixed Media – Create a Whimsical Landscape in Your Sketchbook
Hi friends! Today I’m creating a loose and whimsical mixed media landscape in my sketchbook, starting with a simple watercolor base and gradually building up the scene with colored pencils, markers, NeoArt crayons, and other mixed media supplies. I’m working from a photo reference, but instead of trying to recreate it exactly, I’m taking plenty…
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Easy Acrylic Painting in a Sketchbook – Whimsical Flowers & Mixed Media Fun
Hi friends! In this video, I’m creating a fun and whimsical acrylic painting in my mixed media sketchbook featuring loose flowers, a patterned tablecloth, and a colorful still life composition. This beginner-friendly acrylic painting process is all about playing with shapes, layering colors, and adding creative details without worrying about making everything perfect. I’ll start…
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Sketchbook Tour Part 2 – 100+ Pages of Watercolor, Acrylic, & Mixed Media Inspiration
Hi friends! Welcome to Part 2 of my big sketchbook tour! In this video, I’m continuing the flip through of my completed sketchbook, sharing the remaining pages filled with watercolor, acrylic painting, mixed media, abstract experiments, and creative play with art supplies. This sketchbook took me about a year and two months to complete, from…
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Sketchbook Tour Part 1 – 100+ Pages of Watercolor, Acrylic, & Mixed Media Inspiration
Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a big sketchbook tour filled with over 100 pages of artwork from my completed sketchbook journey. This is Part 1 of a two-part flip through featuring watercolor, acrylic painting, mixed media, abstract experiments, supply play, and lots of creative inspiration for your own sketchbooks. This sketchbook took me about a…
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Easy Whimsical Teapot Acrylic Painting with Acrylic Markers
Hi friends! In today’s painting session, I’m creating a whimsical teapot and teacup using simple acrylic paint, flat color, and acrylic markers. This is a relaxing project that’s all about layering fun patterns, exploring color combinations, and enjoying the creative process without worrying about realism. In this video: * Paint a simple teapot and teacup…
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What Happens When You Layer All Your Favorite Art Supplies?
Hi friends! In today’s sketchbook session, I’m playing with a variety of art supplies to create a colorful mixed media abstract. Using granulating watercolors, acrylic ink, colored pencils, Neocolor crayons, acrylic markers, and water-based markers, I’m layering color, texture, and mark making to see what interesting combinations emerge. In this video: * Paint an abstract…
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Fill Your Sketchbook with This Relaxing Watercolor Mixed Media Exercise
Hi friends! In today’s sketchbook session, I’m creating an easy mixed media page by starting with simple watercolor shapes and then layering a variety of art supplies to explore color, texture, and mark making. This is a relaxing exercise that’s all about creative play rather than a finished masterpiece. In this video: * Paint a…
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Make Your Acrylic Paintings Glow with a Bright Underpainting
Hi friends! In today’s acrylic painting session, I’m creating a loose sketchbook spread inspired by an Unsplash photo while using a bright underpainting to add luminosity and depth. This fun mixed media approach is all about layering color, experimenting, and making simple subjects come alive. Photo Reference: https://unsplash.com/photos/three-clay-pots-with-plants-in-them-on-a-ledge-xk-nHseH344 In this video: Create a vibrant acrylic…
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New Master’s Touch by Sennelier Watercolors Hobby Lobby Review & Demo
Hi friends! In today’s video, I’m testing the new Master’s Touch by Sennelier watercolor tubes from Hobby Lobby! I’ll swatch each color, talk about my first impressions, and create a loose line and wash painting to see how these paints perform in real world use. Photo Reference: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-stone-building-with-a-white-door-surrounded-by-greenery-XKBAQ8OQHYk In this video: Unbox and review the…
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Are Hobby Lobby Acrylic Brush Tip Markers Any Good? Review & Swatches
Hi friends! In today’s video, I’m unboxing and testing the new Master’s Touch 48-color brush tip acrylic marker set from Hobby Lobby. I’ll swatch every color, test the opacity, check the waterproof performance, and compare them to another acrylic marker set I’ve been using. If you’re looking for affordable acrylic markers, Hobby Lobby art supplies,…
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Create Depth with Negative Painting – Easy Watercolor Flowers
Hi friends! In today’s watercolor video, I’m creating a loose floral painting using negative painting techniques to build depth, color, and layered shapes. This is a relaxing watercolor exercise that’s perfect for experimenting with intuitive painting and creating vibrant floral compositions. In this video: * Paint a loose watercolor background * Plan a simple flower…
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Beginner Abstract Watercolor Landscape with Texture Techniques and Colored Pencil
Hi friends! In today’s watercolor session, I’m creating a simple loose landscape and building it up in layers using watercolor, mark making, and colored pencil details. This is a relaxed painting exercise focused on color, texture, and creating depth through simple materials and techniques. In this video: • Paint a loose watercolor landscape base •…
