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Using a Photo Reference for Abstract Desert Art – Acrylic Painting in Journal
Hi friends! I am so excited about this video today. I used a photo reference to make some abstract/impressionist desert art with canyons, greenery, and a beautiful landscape. I used some simple acrylic paints, color mixing, and you can see the whole painting step by step in an easy to complete format. If you’d like…
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How to Paint a Jellyfish in Watercolor with Easy Lifting, Glazing, and Texture Effects
Hi friends! If you want to know how to paint a watercolor jellyfish using some easy techniques great for beginners, come hang out a while, grab your supplies, and settle in to make this amazing under the sea watercolor painting with a little added sparkle. We’ll be using a photo reference for this one, but…
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No Pressure Painting with Acrylics – Fun Flowers & Soft Colors
Hi friends! I’m all about the relaxing today while we paint this easy floral journal page together. We’ll use only three colors plus white and some relaxing paint blending and mixing to do this soft pastel colored page with flowers. Join me in this no pressure painting with acrylics, and as always, thanks for watching!…
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Art Hack – Make Stunning Watercolor Textures with Zero Effort
Hi friends! I am a busy bee with my watercolors and making some amazing textures with zero effort. This is super simple and a great idea for a background, doodles, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this video, and thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free…
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(No Talking) Gouache for Beginners – Playful Heart Design in My Art Journal
Hi friends! I thought I would play with my gouache paints in my art journal today, and do a fun heart design that is great for beginners. I’m starting with a burnt sienna under painting with some simple color mixing and shapes in this relaxing painted page. I hope you enjoy, and as always, thanks…
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Textured Canvas Art Using Everyday Items Foil, Fingers, Palette Knives & More!
Hi friends! Let’s play around with some acrylic painting and add texture using acrylic modeling paste! I’m using a palette knife to make some fun texture flowers on a 12×12 inch canvas, as well as exploring some household items to make an interesting textured background. Enjoy! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies):…
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Fluid Watercolor Background with Shimmery Gold and Watercolor Leaves
Let’s get some metallic watercolors on the page! This was a super fun fluid watercolor ink background with shimmery gold, and a second layer of watercolor leaves. This painting is super easy and a great way to add some sparkle to your watercolor layers. I hope you enjoy! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and…
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Explore New Doodle Patterns and Paint Easy Abstract Watercolor Shapes
Hi friends! Explore new doodle patterns with me and paint easy abstract watercolor shapes. I’m using my MozArt Komorebi palette for this one, which has some awesome convenience colors and is a lot of fun to use. However, any watercolor paints will work! Give this one a try and relax and have some fun painting.…
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Try This Simple Acrylic Painting with Bronze Metallic Paint and a Stencil
I thought I would do a painting in my art journal and play around with an interesting acrylic painted background, some nice bronze metallic paint, a favorite stencil, and have some fun getting creative! Acrylic painting is so much different than watercolor, but but it is so fun to use both. I hope you enjoy…
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Use Just Two Colors and Make an Interesting Abstract Watercolor with Doodles
Hi friends! I’m using two colors today and making some fun abstract watercolor blobs and doodles. I’m using my Winsor & Newton Cotman palette, but use any watercolor painting supplies you have on hand and let’s play together! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com Free downloads on my website: https://katemilesart.com/my-free-resources/ Some…
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Plastic Wrap Watercolor Inspiration, Make Amazing Textures and Marks
It’s been a while since I played with my Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor palette, and I also wanted to play with some magical plastic wrap for some texture and inspiration. This was such a fun painting to make, and if you are wanting to explore using some household items to enhance your paintings, plastic…
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Practice Mark Making and Doodles on an Easy Abstract Watercolor Background
Hi friends! I grabbed my Marie’s Masters watercolor palette and put down a gorgeous red and gold abstract background and then practiced mark making and doodles! Grab your watercolor painting supplies and join me in this fun and easy exercise. As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and other goodies): https://katemilesart.com…
