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Painting Without a Plan Using Simple Shapes, Layers, and Color Play
Hi friends! I took out a canvas today to paint without a plan using acrylic paints in different shapes, layers, and color mixes. I did a lot of detours on my way to the end, but I hope this process gives you some painting inspiration in your own creative sessions or helps you relax! As…
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I Let the Paint Decide Where to Go in This Relaxing Watercolor Session
Hi friends! I am working with only three colors today, including plenty of gold, to make this very abstract watercolor painting filled with fun marks and experimental use of white watercolor paint. I hope you enjoy this one, and I hope it gives you some ideas on playing with color and shapes! As always, thanks…
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Simple Blobs and Relaxing Doodles – Playing with Sumi Watercolors
Hi friends! I took out the dark sumi watercolors and played around making some blobs and doodles! These ended up looking a lot like rocks with designs on them, and maybe that is something to explore in another video! I hope you grab your supplies and join me on this one, and thank you for…
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Relaxing Doodle Art Over Muted Neutral Watercolor Blobs
Hi friends! I am doing some relaxing doodle art over watercolor blobs, and just going with the flow to explore some interesting shapes and patterns. If you’re looking for inspiration, grab your palette and drawing supplies and join me for this fun activity. I am using the Winsor & Newton Cotman palette, some fineliner pens,…
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Easy Abstract Desert Landscape – Mixing Colors, Painting Cacti & Adding Texture
Hi friends! I’m back with another easy abstract desert landscape painting using only three colors, adding some awesome texture, and making simple color mixes. I hope you enjoy! Photo Reference: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-cactus-in-the-middle-of-a-desert-91FYqIdMVk0 – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free downloads on my website: https://katemilesart.com/my-free-resources/ Some of my favorite supplies: MozArt Komorebi Watercolor…
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Creative Doodle Ideas on Watercolor Blobs – Relaxing Art Inspiration
Hi friends! I’m doing some more creative doodle ideas on some watercolor blobs. This exercise is super relaxing, and we’ll go through the whole process together. I hope you grab your supplies and join me in this fun art project with no limits to creativity! As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads,…
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Hands Only Abstract Acrylic Canvas Painting Challenge – No Brushes, Just Fun
Hi friends! I am playing with finger painting on a canvas today, using no brushes or tools. Only water, my hands, paints, and a paper towel to create this fun intuitive abstract. This was my first fingerpainting and it was so fun! I can’t wait to try again and make something better. As always, thanks…
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Beginner Line & Wash Art – Easy Floral Pen Sketch with Watercolor
Hi friends! This is a loose and easy watercolor art project. We’ll sketch flowers with fineliner permanent pen and add color using watercolor paint to make a line and wash painting. Grab your supplies and paint with me! As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free downloads…
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Watercolor + Acrylic Layers = Rich Dark Base for Acrylic Pearlescent Paint Highlights
Hi friends! Today we’re making a rich, dark background with watercolor and layering acrylic paint on top with some beautiful pearlescent white. I’ll show you how to paint leaf sprigs using acrylic and make a pretty composition. Join me and let’s paint together! As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and…
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Creating an Acrylic Base for Doodles – Simple Color Blends with Organic Marks
Hi friends! In this video, I’m using acrylic paint to make a colorful base with soft blends and loose, organic marks. This is great to use as a background and inspiration for doodling or more painting. Come hang out and paint with me! As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and…
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Creative Flow with Liquid Watercolor Inks – Abstract Painting in Real Time
Hi friends! Today I’m painting with liquid watercolor inks. I’ll show you the whole process to create an abstract background, and then I’ll add doodles when it’s dry. Join me and make some art! As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free downloads on my website: https://katemilesart.com/my-free-resources/…
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Loose Watercolor Doodles – Blobs, Bleeds & Sparkles with Art Nouveau Palette
Hi friends! I am doing another round of loose watercolor doodle blobs with the Kuretake Art Nouveau palette, which has those wonderful light pastel colors. We’ll do a slow watercolor with plenty of multi tone circle blobs and follow it up with sparkly gold ink and doodles in delicate patterns. Relax with me and your…
