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Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans vs. Palette Sets – How to Choose for Beginner Painters
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here! I wanted to chat about watercolors – tubes versus pans. These were questions I had when I first started, so I figured I’d make a video to share what I’ve learned. This won’t cover every single thing, but it should give you a good idea of what to choose when…
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Geometric Doodles with Marker on Watercolor Background – Zen Style Mark Making for Beginners
Hey everyone, Kate here! In this video, I’m cozying up after the holidays with a cup of tea and playing around with some watercolors and doodles. It’s a great way to relax and unwind after all that holiday hustle and bustle. I’m using some new Marie’s Master’s watercolors that I recently got from Jerry’s Artarama.…
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Marie’s Masters Swatching, Painting and First Impressions Artists’ Watercolor Tube Set
Hey everyone! I wanted to share a fun video today. I recently got these Marie’s Masters watercolors from Jerry’s Artarama online. I’m not sure where else they’re sold, possibly Amazon. They’re a bit hard to find, but they’re Chinese artist grade watercolors. These are my first artist grade watercolors, and I wanted to try them…
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Intuitive Painting Mixed Media Art – Acrylic Abstract with Greenery
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here again with another intuitive art project using mixed media! This time I sped up the footage a bit to keep things moving since there was a lot of process to cover. I started with a piece of mixed media paper taped down around the edges, and then went over it…
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Simple Leaves and Stamping over Watercolor Background – Fast and Easy Art
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here, playing with watercolors again. This time I wanted to create a fun background with some blues and greens, my favorite color combo. I used a dragging technique where you can get a hard edge on one side and a soft edge on the other. It lets you blend the colors…
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Simple Autumn Leaves Watercolor and Colored Pencil Shading – Earthy Colors
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here! I busted out my watercolors today because even though it’s getting close to winter, I was craving those gorgeous fall colors. I whipped up a quick and easy watercolor painting with some autumn leaves – perfect for a card or a piece of wall art. You can totally size it…
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Intuitive Art with Acrylic Paint and Mixed Media: Loose and Experimental Marks
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here, and today I decided to switch things up a bit. I got my hands on some Master’s Touch mixed media paper from Hobby Lobby, and I’m excited to dive into something a little larger than my usual projects. So, I’ve got this 11 by 14-inch paper, or about 28 by…
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Abstract Christmas Card Watercolor and Gold Ink Great for Beginners – Reds and Purples
Hey everyone, Kate here! Today’s video is all about creating a beautiful Christmas card using watercolors. I decided to go with a festive theme using deep reds and purples. I wanted a loose and flowy feel, so I started by wetting my watercolor paper on both sides. Then, I grabbed my favorite tools: my MeiLiang…
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Experimental Art Journal Process Video – Exploring Paints and Mark Making
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here! In this video, I’m taking you through a fun and messy art journaling session. I’m working in my sketchbook today, which means the pages are a bit on the thin side. To combat that, I like to start with a pre-painted background using some craft paint. It adds some thickness…
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Art Journaling Tip – Pre-paint Pages for Stronger Paper and Instant Inspiration
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here! Today’s video is a quick art journaling tip for those times you run out of pre-painted pages like I did. You might know from my previous videos that I love working with pre-painted pages in my spiral sketchbook. While the sketchbook paper isn’t as flimsy as regular copy paper, it’s…
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Easy Watercolor Abstract for Beginners with Posca Pen Leaves – Greens Yellow and Gold
Hey everyone! Today I’m playing with some watercolors and doodles, using colors I don’t normally use. My palette for today is a bright yellow, grassy green, and olive green. I want to see how these colors mix and create something abstract. First, I prep my workspace with a spray bottle and some water. I like…
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Easy and Beautiful Art Journal Collage with Gelli Prints
Hey everyone! Today, I’m working on a two-page spread in my art journal using some collage elements. I recently made a bunch of Gelli prints, and I pulled out a few that would be perfect as collage paper. I also found some interesting scraps in my stash: a piece with some liner on it that…
