Playing with Pattern in My Art Journal | Watercolor, Pencil & More ​ Now that I’ve swatched all 60 of my Masha’s watercolors, it’s time to start putting them to work in this new pattern-focused art journal series. For this page I’m building up loose watercolor shapes...

Swatching My 60 Masha’s Watercolors | Starting a New Art Journal Series ​ I’m starting a new art journal series centered around patterns, color, and lots of playful mark making, and before I share the pages I’ve already been creating, I wanted to go back to the...

Loose Layers and Earthy Color in the Perfect Sketchbook In this Kuretake art journal session, I’m working across a new spread in the Perfect Sketchbook by Etchr, layering Kuretake watercolors with Neocolor II pastels, Kingart gel crayons, Faber-Castell Black Edition...

Mini Abstract Paintings with Dramatic Color and Playful Mark Making ​ In this art journal session, I’m continuing in my Etchr Perfect Sketchbook with the Holbein Irodori gouache sets and leaning into a warmer, moodier palette of deep black, rusty red, ochre, blush...

Quiet Abstract Layers in My Handmade Bare Spine Journal ​ In this art journal session, I’m working in my handmade Bare Spine Beauty Journal with Deep Deep Light granulating watercolors, tempera sticks, Faber-Castell Black Edition pencils, and a Blackwing pencil. I...

Abstract Art with a Moody Turquoise and Rust Color Palette ​ Come paint with me as I continue filling my Bare Spine Beauty journal with abstract mixed media pages inspired by Color Cube palettes. In this video, I explore a bold mix of turquoise, rust, gray, and soft...

Smoky & Soulful – Making Art with My Handmade Graphite Watercolors ​ In this abstract painting tutorial, I’m using my handmade graphite watercolors to create a series of concentric circles inside squares — one of my favorite mixed media techniques. These smoky, moody...

Abstract Art Journal Pages with a Bold Teal and Ochre Color Palette ​ Come paint with me as I continue filling my Bare Spine Beauty journal with moody abstract pages inspired by a rich Color Cube palette. In this video, I work with deep neutrals, teal, and warm ochre...

Mixed Media Abstract Texture | Gel Sticks, Graphite, Gouache, Posca ​ In today’s studio session, I’m making an abstract mixed media piece using Shinhan gouache with shimmering details in Kissho metallic 63, all inspired by a color palette pulled from The Color Cube...

Exploring Holbein’s Granulating Colors in a 6-Piece Art Grid ​ Today I’m diving into a fun color challenge using Holbein’s gorgeous granulating watercolors! I pulled a card from the Color Cube to choose my palette, then created a 6-piece grid painting inspired by the...

Beginning a New Art Journal with Watercolor, Pattern and Texture ​ In this video, I’m beginning the art journal that grew out of my Kuretake watercolor swatching session. For these opening pages, I combined the watercolors with a selection of mixed media supplies,...

Rediscovering My Kuretake Watercolors Through Color Swatching After owning these paints for years, I finally sat down to swatch my Kuretake 48-piece watercolor set alongside the 24-piece Art Nouveau collection. In this first video of my new art journal series, I’m...

Holbein Irodori Gouache Art Journal Session: Patterns, Layers, and Color ​ In this art journal session, I’m continuing my new Etchr Perfect Sketchbook with the Holbein Irodori gouache sets and letting two very different little paintings unfold side by side. One page...

Abstract Art Journal Pages with Moody Earth Tone Color Palettes ​ Come along with me as I continue filling my Bare Spine Beauty journal with abstract mixed media pages inspired by Color Cube palettes. In this video, I work with warm earthy colors and moody contrasts...

ShinHan Gouache Abstracts: Layering, Marks, and Texture ​ Today I’m sharing a relaxed abstract painting session where I play with bold color, layered marks, and mixed media texture. I’m using ShinHan gouache with a color palette pulled from The Color Cube Volume 4,...

Loose & Playful Watercolor Circles with Ocean’s Paper Paints ​ In this relaxing watercolor tutorial, I’m testing out a brand new palette from Ocean’s Paper to see how it holds up against one of my all-time favorites — Masha’s watercolors. Join me in the studio as I...

Warm Earthy Gouache Studies in The Perfect Sketchbook ​ In this art journal session, I’m continuing in my Etchr Perfect Sketchbook with the Holbein Irodori gouache sets and filling a full spread with tiny abstract mixed media studies. These little paintings gave me a...

Soft Stripes, Bold Arches & Playful Marks | Mixed Media Process ​ In this art journal session, I’m working in my handmade Bare Spine Beauty Journal with Deep Deep Light granulating watercolors, tempera sticks, Neocolor II pastels, Kuretake gold mica ink in a fine line...

Painting Abstract Journal Pages with Gouache, Pencils, Gold Ink, and Gel Sticks ​ Come paint along with me as I continue filling my Bare Spine Beauty journal with abstract mixed media pages inspired by Color Cube palettes. In this video, I explore how shifting the...

Colorful Abstract Painting With Gouache, Watercolor, and Gold Accents ​ Today I’m playing with loose, layered abstract art using a mix of my favorite supplies. I start with Shinhan Gouache and Kissho watercolor to build soft washes and bold shapes, then I add texture...

2 Bold Abstracts with Ocean’s Paper Watercolors & Blick Matte Magic ​ In this mixed media art tutorial, I create two bold and expressive paintings inspired by a recent 12-piece grid project. Using the same Color Cube palette and Ocean’s Paper handmade watercolors, I...

Playful Grid Painting with Ocean’s Paper Watercolors & Copic Markers ​ Join me in this relaxing mixed media art tutorial as I create a 12-piece grid painting using Ocean’s Paper handmade watercolors from Hawaii! Inspired by a palette from the Color Cube, I walk you...

Starting Fresh in The Perfect Sketchbook with Gouache and Mixed Media ​ I’m starting a brand new art journal in my Etchr Perfect Sketchbook, and for these first pages I’m playing with the Holbein Irodori gouache sets from the fall, winter, spring, and summer...

A Loose Abstract Art Journal Session with Color & Texture ​ In this art journal session, I’m working in my handmade Bare Spine Beauty Journal with Deep Deep Light granulating watercolors, tempera sticks, Neocolor II pastels, Posca marker, and Kuretake gold mica ink in...

Acrylic Inks + Stencils = Bold Mixed Media Abstracts ​ Still riding the inspiration wave, I brought out my stencils to add rich texture and detail to these two new abstract paintings using acrylic inks. In this video, you’ll see how I layer fluid color with bold...

Mixed Media Abstracts in My Handmade Journal | Gouache, Pencils, Gel Sticks + Posca ​ Today I’m back in my Bare Spine Beauty journal that I made in class, and I’m filling a spread with Color Cube inspired abstract color studies. I’m using the same palette across both...

Gouache Abstracts In My Art Journal: Holbein, Posca, Silver Ink, And Pencils ​ Today I’m back in my Bare Spine Beauty journal that I made in class, and I’m continuing to fill it with layered abstract paintings inspired by palettes from The Color Cube. For this spread,...

Wonky Stripes & Watercolor Magic: Playing with Color Cube Palettes ​ Looking for a fun, relaxing abstract watercolor project? In this tutorial, I’m using a Color Cube palette and Masha’s beautiful handmade watercolors to create a playful wonky stripe painting filled...

Painting Abstracts in My Handmade Journal + Taping Off Different Sizes ​ Today I’m back in my Bare Spine Beauty journal, continuing to fill the pages with playful abstract studies inspired by color palettes from The Color Cube. I chose a different dominant color for...

Abstract Color Study in Gouache | Hot Pink + Warm Red + Gold Linework ​ Today I’m diving into bold, playful abstract painting and sharing my full process from first layer to final details. I build this piece with Shinhan Gouache for those juicy color washes, then add...