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Easy Gouache Abstract Painting – Layering Shapes and Patterns
Hi friends! I’m working with my ShinHan gouache today and painting a fun little abstract on my Leyton watercolor block that I’m still experimenting with. I’m starting out with some thinned out gouache similar to watercolor consistency, then layering some opaque shapes and finally some gouache doodles and patterns. This is a very easy and…
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How to Use Salt in Watercolor – Easy Winter Christmas Tree Painting
Hi friends! I’m doing a snowy winter Christmas tree watercolor painting and using salt for some great texture effects! If you want ideas on how to use salt in watercolor, check out this idea, which is great for greeting cards and getting into the holiday spirit. There is also some great metallic blue watercolor I’m…
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Leafy Plant Gouache Painting – Easy Sketchbook Art Idea
Hi friends! I’m using my ShinHan gouache to paint this leafy potted plant in my sketchbook! It’s an easy sketchbook art idea and very relaxing to paint. We’ll start with a transparent watery background with our potted plant and leaves using opaque color and finishing off with some pen doodles for extra texture and pattern.…
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Pebeo Masking Fluid Marker Review – Watercolor Pine Tree Landscape
Hi friends! I’m trying the Pebeo Masking Fluid Marker today for the first time and making a simple watercolor tree landscape with highlights. This masking fluid pen was easy to use and the latex came off cleanly with my tool. I hope you enjoy this one! Pebeo masking fluid marker: https://amzn.to/4oHqkOD – My website (free…
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Relaxing Watercolor Page Doodle Ideas – Simple Botanicals and Floral Doodles
Hi friends! Let’s paint a relaxing watercolor page together with some simple doodles of botanicals and florals. This is a very easy page to create, and you can use any shapes and colors you like! Hopefully this gives you some doodle ideas or feel free to listen along while you work on a project of…
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Loose Acrylic Floral Painting with Silicone Color Shapers (Silicone Paint Brushes)
Hi friends! I’m doing a loose and messy acrylic floral painting with my silicone color shapers (or silicone paint brushes). These wildflowers were so fun to make using only a few colors plus white and my tools. If you have silicone tools, you can use those, or you can feel free to use a brush,…
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Layer Acrylic Paint Over Watercolor to Paint these Easy Branches and Berries
Hi friends! I’m layering some acrylic paint over watercolor to create these easy branches and berries! This is a fun painting and doesn’t take much time at all, but it can be made in a lot of different styles and colors depending on what you like. I hope you give this one a try! It…
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Paint Loose Autumn Tree Leaves Against a Blue Sky with Watercolor
Hi friends! I’m painting a loose watercolor tree against a blue sky. The autumn leaves are so warm and sunny, and this painting is so easy to do! I’m using Marie’s Masters watercolors today, along with trying a new watercolor paper block from Leyton. Grab your supplies and join me for this painting! Photo reference:…
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How to Paint a Whimsical Mushroom in Watercolor
Hi friends! I am painting a whimsical watercolor mushroom and I’m using my Marie’s Master’s watercolor palette today, but grab whatever supplies you have on hand and give this one a try! After painting the basic mushroom shape and background, we’ll use black and white pens to do some nice doodly marks on top to…
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Paint Easy and Fun Watercolor Pumpkins with Line and Wash
Hi friends! I am really feeling the autumn season! I’m painting a trio of watercolor pumpkins that are super easy line and wash. I’m using Sharpie Creative Markers, Marie’s Masters watercolors, and Baohong watercolor paper. Grab whatever supplies you have on hand and give these a try. – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other…
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Paint an Easy Abstract Watercolor Landscape with Storm Clouds
Hi friends! I wanted to paint a nice easy abstract watercolor landscape and really embrace painting some storm clouds! I have also been on a tree kick and enjoyed painting some pine trees! I hope you join me and paint this one with whatever watercolor supplies you have on hand. Today, I am using my…
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How to Paint Easy Watercolor Autumn Trees Landscape
Hi friends! Let’s watercolor together and paint some easy watercolor autumn trees! I’m painting very loose and also using my stylus to make some marks in the wet watercolor. This is an easy abstract autumn landscape and I hope you give it a try! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free…
