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Scribbles, Paint, and Marks – Six Intuitive Abstract Art Mini Paintings
Hi friends! Let’s grab our supplies and make six more mini intuitive abstract art paintings! I LOVE doing these. It’s awesome to experiment with supplies, try new things, and check out some different color blends. Today I broke out the acrylic paints, collage paper, oil pastel, ink, and stencils to make these six mini paintings,…
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Art Journal Flip Through and My Thoughts on My Art Journey Progress after One Year
Hi friends! I’ve used this art journal for about one year on videos, and I wanted to flip through and look at my progress after one year, and also see how things have changed, what I’ve really liked, and what I might not like so much. I hope this flip through helps you, gives you…
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DIY Collage Paper Extravaganza with Deli Paper, Magazine Pages and More
Hi friends! I broke out EVERYTHING and made a whole pile of DIY collage paper. I used deli paper, old magazine pages, acrylic ink, acrylic paint, alcohol ink, pens, stamps, stencils, and also my fingers. Grab any papers you have along with any supplies and join me in this fun and fabulous art session where…
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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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Fixing My Bad Art Journal Page – Mixed Media and Acrylic
Hi friends! We’ve all been there. Oops, we made bad art. Now, art is really subjective, and one person’s bad art is another person’s masterpiece, but sometimes it isn’t the way you planned and doesn’t come out the way you hope. Well, today, I am revealing one of my art journal pages that I did…
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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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Making My First Grid Journal Art with Only Black, White, and Paper Scraps
Hi friends! Grab your paper, pens, and paints and join me for this limited palette grid journal. This is my first grid journal, and I’ve made lots of mini painting series, but I recently heard the term “grid journal” and discovered these videos are everywhere! Anyways, this was a ton of fun, and I worked…
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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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Six More Intuitive Art Ideas for Acrylic Abstract Paintings and Mark Making
Hi friends! I did six more intuitive abstract paintings using acrylic paint, some charcoal, alcohol ink spray, and a stencil for texture. I love exploring different colors, marks, and compositions using this method, and collecting all the mini paintings really helps me find styles I like, marks I like, and layouts that work for me.…
