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Trying a DIY Stay Wet Acrylic Paint Palette (Plus a Simple Landscape Painting Demo)
Hi friends! In this video, I’m trying out a cheap DIY acrylic paint palette idea using small containers to create a simple, budget-friendly setup and see how well it actually works in practice. I was inspired by Sandi Hester’s approach to making a DIY acrylic palette, and I wanted to experiment with a version of…
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I Tested Layering These Art Supplies… Here’s What Really Works (Plus Mini Sketchbook Tour)
Hi friends! After sharing my swatching and first impressions, I wanted to take these supplies a step further and see how they actually behave when layered together in a real sketchbook setting. In this video, I walk through some earlier experiments where I tested different layering approaches and talk through what worked, what didn’t, and…
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A Few More New Art Supplies… Let’s See How These Perform (Art Haul)
Hi friends! I picked up a few new art supplies from Jerry’s Artarama and wanted to do a simple unboxing, swatching, and first impressions video. This is just an initial look at how these materials feel, apply, and perform right out of the box. In this haul, I’m trying out: Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua markers in…
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I Haven’t Bought Art Supplies in a While… So I Tried These (Art Haul)
Hi friends! I haven’t bought art supplies in a while, so I went on a bit of an art haul from Blick and Hobby Lobby and tried out a mix of new materials. I’m also doing a mini sketchbook tour! In this video, I’m unboxing, swatching, and sharing my first impressions of everything from pencils…
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Simple, Imaginative Landscapes – A No Stress Acrylic Process
Hi friends! If you’ve been feeling a bit “stuck” or find yourself overthinking every brushstroke, this video is for you. Today, we’re stepping away from rigid rules and diving back into a raw process to create simple, imaginative landscapes. This style is all about the joy of the “series.” By using a limited acrylic palette…
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Stop Worrying About Your Art Style
Hi friends! If you’ve been stressing about finding your art style, this is your permission to breathe. In this video, I’m talking about why style consistency is mostly a myth, how your “taste vs. skill” gap can trick you into thinking you’re failing, and why trying to lock into one aesthetic too soon can actually…
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Gauze vs Cheesecloth in Watercolor & Fluid Art: Which Creates Better Texture?
Hi friends! In today’s experiment, I’m comparing gauze and cheesecloth to see how each one creates texture in watercolor and fluid art. I made two simple abstract paintings and tested synthetic gauze fabric against cotton cheesecloth pieces side by side to see the differences in pattern, absorbency, and overall effect. If you’ve ever wondered which…
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How to Start Creating Art When You Feel Stuck
Hi friends! If you’ve ever opened your sketchbook, stared at a blank page, and felt completely stuck, this video is for you. Art block happens to all of us, and starting can sometimes feel like the hardest part of creating art. Today I’m sharing some gentle, low-pressure ways to get unstuck, from simple scribbles and…
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When You Don’t Expect Anyone to Care (But They Do)
Hi friends! I didn’t expect the incredible response to my last video, and I’m still sitting with how much it meant to me. In this video, I’m painting a simple watercolor background with some acrylic leaves while talking about the kindness, encouragement, and thoughtful comments you shared. And even more, what it’s made me think…
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If You’re Afraid to Use Your Art Supplies, Watch This
Hi friends! If you’re afraid to use your art supplies because they feel too expensive, too special, or too easy to waste, this video is for you. I’m sharing 7 practical tips to help you stop saving your materials for “someday” and start creating with what you already have, even if you’re scared of messing…
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My Favorite Ways (So Far) to Use Charvin Chalk Pastel Painting Sticks
Hi friends! Since unboxing the Charvin Chalk Pastel Painting Sticks, I have really enjoyed using them and experimenting. I thought I would show you today some of my favorite ways to use them and blend them! I primarily use pastels for wet media, and I rarely leave them dry. These are some of my favorite…
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Create Abstract Landscapes from Random Collage Inspiration – Collage Part 2
Hi friends! Thanks for stopping by for part two of my random collage abstract landscape inspiration! In the last video, we explored the long-held secrets of non-wrinkly paper when pasting down collage. Now, on our totally smooth wrinkle-free collage, we’re looking for inspiration. In mine, I see a rocky cliff in the ocean. In other…
