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Intuitive Art Abstract Acrylic Painting and Fun Mark Making
Hey everyone, it’s Kate! So, in this video, I’m diving into another mixed media adventure, creating an intuitive art piece that’s part painting, part drawing, and all fun. I’ve got my acrylics, markers, and brushes ready to go, and I’m excited to take you along for the ride. First things first, I’m working on this…
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Playing with Abstract Negative Painting Technique in Watercolor
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here, back with a fun watercolor negative painting tutorial. Today, I’m playing with a limited palette on 100% cotton paper, letting the paints flow and creating some interesting textures. I spritzed the paper to make it damp, but not soaking wet. I wanted some areas to stay a little drier for…
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Blank Page to Watercolor and Doodles Using Inexpensive Artist’s Loft Paper
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here. I wanted to do a watercolor and doodle video with you guys, so I grabbed some inexpensive Artist’s Loft watercolor paper from Michaels. It’s different from the usual cotton paper I use, but it’s a good way to use up some leftover supplies. Today, I’m playing with some blues and…
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Watercolor Mark Making – Experiment with Abstract Strokes and Doodles
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here, back with another watercolor doodle video. I recently did a geometric doodle that I loved so much, and I had some leftover paint on my palette, so I thought I’d play around and create another one. This time, I’m using some blues, greens, and browns – a real hodgepodge of…
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Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans vs. Palette Sets – How to Choose for Beginner Painters
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here! I wanted to chat about watercolors – tubes versus pans. These were questions I had when I first started, so I figured I’d make a video to share what I’ve learned. This won’t cover every single thing, but it should give you a good idea of what to choose when…
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Geometric Doodles with Marker on Watercolor Background – Zen Style Mark Making for Beginners
Hey everyone, Kate here! In this video, I’m cozying up after the holidays with a cup of tea and playing around with some watercolors and doodles. It’s a great way to relax and unwind after all that holiday hustle and bustle. I’m using some new Marie’s Master’s watercolors that I recently got from Jerry’s Artarama.…
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Marie’s Masters Swatching, Painting and First Impressions Artists’ Watercolor Tube Set
Hey everyone! I wanted to share a fun video today. I recently got these Marie’s Masters watercolors from Jerry’s Artarama online. I’m not sure where else they’re sold, possibly Amazon. They’re a bit hard to find, but they’re Chinese artist grade watercolors. These are my first artist grade watercolors, and I wanted to try them…
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Intuitive Painting Mixed Media Art – Acrylic Abstract with Greenery
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here again with another intuitive art project using mixed media! This time I sped up the footage a bit to keep things moving since there was a lot of process to cover. I started with a piece of mixed media paper taped down around the edges, and then went over it…
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Simple Leaves and Stamping over Watercolor Background – Fast and Easy Art
Hey everyone! It’s Kate here, playing with watercolors again. This time I wanted to create a fun background with some blues and greens, my favorite color combo. I used a dragging technique where you can get a hard edge on one side and a soft edge on the other. It lets you blend the colors…
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Simple Autumn Leaves Watercolor and Colored Pencil Shading – Earthy Colors
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here! I busted out my watercolors today because even though it’s getting close to winter, I was craving those gorgeous fall colors. I whipped up a quick and easy watercolor painting with some autumn leaves – perfect for a card or a piece of wall art. You can totally size it…
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Intuitive Art with Acrylic Paint and Mixed Media: Loose and Experimental Marks
Hey everyone, it’s Kate here, and today I decided to switch things up a bit. I got my hands on some Master’s Touch mixed media paper from Hobby Lobby, and I’m excited to dive into something a little larger than my usual projects. So, I’ve got this 11 by 14-inch paper, or about 28 by…
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Abstract Christmas Card Watercolor and Gold Ink Great for Beginners – Reds and Purples
Hey everyone, Kate here! Today’s video is all about creating a beautiful Christmas card using watercolors. I decided to go with a festive theme using deep reds and purples. I wanted a loose and flowy feel, so I started by wetting my watercolor paper on both sides. Then, I grabbed my favorite tools: my MeiLiang…
