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Salt and Doodles Watercolor Abstract Painting – This Was Surprising!
Hi friends! I got a surprising result from my watercolor and doodle session. I grabbed salt, did some blotting, did some doodles, and more to create this neat little abstract landscape! I loved it so much, and this really just came from taking a chance and “cloudgazing” at my watercolor background before doodling on top.…
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What is Line and Wash Painting – Watercolor Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #8
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 8 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about line and wash watercolor painting and I’ll demonstrate some ways you can use this technique in your painting. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give you some…
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Abstract Watercolor Landscape Field of Flowers Painting – Easy Step by Step
Hi friends! I am in a floral frame of mind so I decided to paint this abstract watercolor floral landscape! I love fields of flowers and this easy painting goes through step by step my painting of the sky, field, and flowers. I even used some alcohol drops for extra texture. I am using my…
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Glazing with Watercolor Painting – Layering Technique Watercolor Painting Tutorial #7
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 7 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about glazing and how you can use it in your paintings, including color mix swatches. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give you some ideas on different ways…
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Abstract Florals Art Journal with Acrylic Paint and Stencils Full Process Video
Hi friends! I grabbed my art journal, acrylic paint, and stencils to create this fun page with florals and nice summery colors! This abstract acrylic painting with florals in a planter is a lot of fun to do and very easy for beginners. Just grab your paint, paper, and brushes on hand and join me…
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How to Do Watercolor Washes (Flat, Variegated & Graded Wash) – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #6
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 6 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about flat, graded, and variegated washes, and the different effects you can get by using each. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give you some ideas on different…
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Abstract Watercolor Background with Floral Stencils and Gold Ink – Easy Art Project
Hi friends! I’m doing a simple abstract watercolor background and finishing off my art page with some floral stencils I have on hand, along with some gold in from my Uni-ball pen. I love how this turned out! I’m working with my MeiLiang palette today and making some very watery color mixes and even splashing…
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Palette Knife Watercolor Paint Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #5
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 5 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about using a palette knife with watercolor and the different effects you can get by using this technique. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give you some ideas…
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Moonlight and Mountains – Easy Acrylic Art Journal Abstract Landscape for Beginners
Hi friends! I’m mixing paint colors, lifting paint, blending highlights, and adding lots of brush strokes in my moonlight and mountains art journal spread. Today, I wanted to work with some darker colors, so I made a mixture of cad orange and ultramarine blue to create a nice dark blue for a night sky, complete…
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Adding Salt to Watercolor Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #4
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 4 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about using salt with watercolor and the different effects you can get by using this technique. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on…
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Splattering and Spattering Watercolor Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #3
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 3 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about splattering and spattering watercolor and the different effects you can get by using this technique. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on…
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Six Abstract Acrylic Paintings Using Art Prompts – Beginner Art Exercises
Hi friends! I love love love doing these art prompts to make abstract paintings with acrylic paint and mixed media. Grab your supplies and follow along with me as we draw art prompts together to create some beautiful mini artworks great for beginners or any skill level! These art exercises can help loosen you up,…
