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...

Building Layers in Abstract Art with Acrylic Inks & Oil Pastels ​ Inspired by my last abstract painting session, I couldn't resist diving back in with acrylic inks, Neo Color II pastels, Mungyo oil pastels, and graphite to create two more layered, expressive pieces....

Mixed Media Abstract On Watercolor Paper | Gel Sticks + Watercolor + Pencil + Posca ​ Today I’m sharing a relaxed abstract art play session where I build an intuitive mixed media piece from start to finish. I start with Holbein granulating watercolors to create soft,...

Abstract Art | Building Layers in an Art Journal With Gouache + Pencils Today I’m filling another spread in my handmade Bare Spine Beauty art journal from my Bare Spine Beauty class, and I’m doing a fun color experiment using palettes from The Color Cube. I’m painting...

Making Loose Abstract Pages with Deep Deep Light Watercolors ​ In this art journal session, I’m playing with soft granulating watercolor washes, moody blue-gray neutrals, loose pencil marks, bold black patterning, and little touches of glowing gold mica. I worked in...

Holbein Gouache and Gel Crayon Layers: Easy Abstract Art Journal Pages ​ In today’s video, I’m back in my handmade Bare Spine Beauty journal and continuing to fill it with layered abstract pages. I pulled color palettes from the Color Cube and treated this spread like...

Easy Abstract Mixed Media on Paper | Watercolor + Neocolor II + Posca Dots ​ In today’s video, I’m diving into abstract mixed media play and creating one layered piece from start to finish. I’m using Holbein granulating watercolors for beautiful texture, then building...

Easy Mixed Media Circles with Gouache + Pastel Layering ​ Ready to dive into some colorful, creative fun? In this mixed media art tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a two-piece wonky circle set using Holbein gouache with a color palette inspired by the Color Cube....

Granulating Watercolor Play: Swatching, Unboxing & a Moody Mini Landscape ​ Today I’m opening up and playing with some Deep Deep Light granulating watercolors, and this turned into such a lovely little color-and-texture session. I started by looking through the...

Mark Making Magic: Posca, White Pen, and Pencils in Gouache ​ Today I’m back in my Bare Spine Beauty journal, filling pages with layered abstract color studies inspired by the Color Cube. I’m using the same palette on both pages, but I’m changing the dominant color in...

Mark Making and Layers: Abstract Art With Kuretake Watercolors ​ In today’s video, I’m creating one abstract mixed media piece and focusing on playful layering and mark making. I start with Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors, then build texture with Kingart gel sticks,...

Quick & Playful Abstracts Using a Limited Color Palette ​ In this video, I’m creating four playful mini abstract paintings using a limited color palette from the Color Cube and just a handful of supplies. If you’ve been wanting to explore abstract art without a lot of...

Abstract Art Journaling With Holbein Gouache and Mixed Media Layers ​ Today I’m back in my Bare Spine Beauty journal, continuing to fill the pages of a handmade book I created in class. For this spread, I’m using Color Cube palettes as my guide, but I’m switching up...

Mixed Media Abstract Art: Neocolor II + Posca Pens Over Watercolor ​ In today’s video, I’m creating an abstract mixed media piece and showing you my layering process from start to finish. I’m using Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors for juicy washes, then building...

Gold, Teal & Texture: Redoing My Funky Ovals with Daniel Smith Paints ​ Ready to revisit one of my favorite funky oval watercolor pieces—but with a twist? In this video, I recreate that abstract design using Daniel Smith's Cascade Green in place of Masha’s watercolors...

Easy Abstract Backgrounds and Finishing Details With Posca and Neocolor II ​ In today’s video I’m creating one abstract mixed media piece from start to finish using my Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors, Kingart gel sticks, graphite pencil, Neocolor II pastels, and...

Color Palette Play in My Art Journal | Dominant Color Experiment + Texture ​ In today’s session, I’m back in my Bare Spine Beauty journal and continuing to fill the pages with layered abstract paintings inspired by the Color Cube. I’m using one palette across multiple...

Abstract Art Color Palette Challenge Using The Color Cube Today I’m continuing to fill one of my handmade Bare Spine Beauty journals from the Bare Spine Beauty class, and I’m using color palettes from the Color Cube to guide each abstract page. For this spread, I...

Simple Abstract Art Ideas | Start an Abstract Piece Without Overthinking It ​ Today I’m playing and letting an abstract piece unfold, one layer at a time. In this video, I create a single mixed media abstract using Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors, Kingart gel sticks,...

Loose & Wonky Circle Art With Coffee Paints + Pastels In this relaxing abstract art tutorial, I’m diving back into the beautiful world of Rockwell coffee watercolor paints to create a large, wonky circle design full of expressive color and playful marks. Using...

Color Palette Exploration: Abstract Texture, Lines, Dots, and Layers ​ Today I’m back in my Bare Spine Beauty journal that I made in the Bare Spine Beauty class, and I’m continuing to fill it with layered abstract pages. In this session I’m using color palettes from...

Art Play With Me | Abstract Mixed Media Using Gel Sticks + Watercolor + Pastels ​ In today’s video, I’m creating one abstract mixed media piece from start to finish using my Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors, Kingart gel sticks, graphite pencil, Neocolor II pastels,...

From Watercolor to Bold Marks: Abstract Mixed Media Art Process ​ In today’s video, I’m creating an abstract mixed media piece from start to finish, and I’m focusing on playful layers, mark making, and texture. I’m using Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors as my base,...

Layering Random Marks into a Beautiful Abstract Painting ​ In today’s video, I’m creating an intuitive abstract mixed media piece using Holbein granulating watercolors, tempera sticks, graphite, Neocolor 2 pastels, Golden Gold Fine Deep acrylic paint, and a Posca pen....

Same Colors, Bigger Pieces | Painting Abstracts with Shinhan Gouache ​ In this video, I’m taking the same vibrant color palette from my recent mini abstract series and scaling it up to create two larger gouache paintings. Using Shinhan gouache and the Color Cube for...

Abstract Art Play Session Using Kuretake Art Nouveau Watercolors + Posca Pens ​ Today I’m sharing a relaxed abstract art play session where I create one mixed media piece from start to finish. I’m layering Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors with Kingart gel sticks,...

Abstract Minis with Shinhan Gouache | Minimal & Colorful ​ In this relaxing painting session, I’m creating a set of 6 mini abstract artworks using Shinhan gouache and a color palette pulled from the Color Cube. I’m working with a more minimal approach in this series,...

Bold & Earthy - Abstract Painting with Shinhan Gouache ​ In this video, I’m bringing a single color palette to life—twice! I was completely inspired by the rich, earthy tones of Color Cube palette #256 (from the original color cube set) and used it to guide the...

Abstract Art Journal Session | Taped-Off Pages + Color Palette Play ​ In today’s art journal session, I’m continuing to fill one of my handmade Bare Spine Beauty journals from the Bare Spine Beauty class, and I’m using Color Cube palettes as my starting point. I’m...

Forgotten Supply, Fresh Magic: 2 Abstract Paintings with Acrylic Ink ​ Ready to loosen up your abstract art? In this tutorial, I’m revisiting a supply I haven’t used in a while—acrylic inks—to create two minimal abstract paintings with soft color blends and simple...