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How to Create Layered Effects and Textures with Alcohol Ink and Acrylic Paint
Hey guys! So today I’m playing around with some leftover orange acrylic paint and some teal alcohol ink I made. I thought it would be fun to see what kind of effects I could get by using a watery mix of acrylic paint and then dripping alcohol ink on top. The trick is that the…
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Easy Cactus Acrylic Painting with Doodles, Stencils & Paint Markers for Beginners
Hey there! In today’s quick and fun painting session, I played around with some fall vibes using orange. First, I went in with a bright orange, mixing the colors right on the page for a more casual look. I toned it down a bit with some white and yellow, letting them peek through for a…
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From Blank Page to Watercolor Doodles: Easy Art Project for Beginners
Alright, let’s get splashing with some watercolors today! I grabbed my trusty cat’s tongue brush, which is my favorite for these loose washes, and picked out a color palette – olive green, grass green, and yellow ochre from my MozArt Komorebi watercolors. First things first, I misted my watercolor paper with some clean water to…
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Two Page Collage Spread Art Journal Full Process Video
Hey there, it’s Kate! Today, I’m diving into another journal page adventure with some papers I’ve painted and doodled on, along with a few scraps I’ve collected. I’m all about that collage life today! These pre-painted backgrounds are my go-to, but before I dive in, I like to prep my sketchbook pages with a coat…
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Doodle and Make Marks on Your Own Hand Painted Collage Papers
Hey everyone, it’s Kate! So, today I wanted to show you some cool stuff I’ve been working on using these awesome papers I picked up from Dollar Tree. Yep, you heard me right, a whole pack for just $1.25! These papers are perfect for backgrounds in journaling, collage, or just for some good old-fashioned practice.…
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Watercolor Doodles Tutorial – Easy Abstract Background & Marker Art for Beginners
Hey everyone, it’s Kate! So, I was in my art room today when a little delivery from Amazon showed up. I figured, why not do a quick watercolor abstract with my palette and then try out these new Artistro acrylic paint pens on top? First things first, I’m prepping my palette by spraying it down…
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Easy Acrylic Tree Painting with Photo Reference: Step by Step Nature Art in Teal, White, and Brown
Reference Photo Credit: Unsplash – Rod Long URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/Hq_ftMNzFow Hey everyone, it’s Kate! I’ve got a fun art session planned today, so grab your paints, brushes, and the reference photo I provided. We’re going to dive into painting together in our art journal. Alright, so for this project, I’m keeping it simple with a limited…
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Unboxing, Swatching, and Trying the Original Vintage Derwent Watercolor Pencils from the 80s!
Hey everyone, it’s Kate, and I’ve got something special for you today. I stumbled upon this Derwent watercolor 42 pencil set at an antique mall not too long ago, and I thought, why not give it a whirl? So, I’m doing an unboxing, swatching, and a bit of painting with them, all on camera. Now,…
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DIY Collage Papers with Alcohol Inks, Watercolor, and the Dollar Tree Paper Pack
Hey guys, it’s Kate! Thanks for tuning in for another video today. I’m really excited because we’re going to dive into some fun stuff together. Today, we’re going to work on creating some backgrounds using homemade alcohol inks. Yep, you heard that right—I made these bad boys using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol. It’s a…
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In-Depth Testing Metallic Markers and Paint Pens! [Hobby Lobby and Dollar Tree Art Supply Haul]
Hey everyone, it’s Kate! I’m back with another art supply haul, this time from a mix of places—Hobby Lobby and Dollar Tree. So, let’s dive right in! My main mission at Hobby Lobby was to snag some markers, and while I was there, I got a bit carried away. I thought, why not turn this…
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Collage Art Journal: Painted Papers, Leaf Doodles & Acrylic Painting No Talking
Hi friends! I am working on my next art journal page. Relax and make art with me. I’m using handmade collage papers, doodling markers and pens, acrylic paint, and gesso. I like to pre-paint my art journal pages with matte acrylics to get rid of the white, protect the pages a little better, and give…
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Easy Art Journal Page Sunflower Acrylic Painting
Hey guys, it’s Kate. Today, I’m just working with craft paint, keeping it simple and fun. I’m excited to show you a quick painting video featuring an easy sunflower-ish design on today’s loose art journal page. I’ve got some Apple Barrel paints from Walmart, including Tuscan Teal, Bright Magenta, White, and Wild Iris. I’m dotting…
